Balanced handheld SLAM 3D scanner

Pentra

Portable 360° spatial capture for everyday surveying and documentation.

Pentra combines broad 360° LiDAR coverage, a 12 MP camera, field preview, and removable high-speed storage in a 1.2 kg handheld system.

ModeXion Pentra handheld SLAM scanner

Best fit

Where Pentra is most relevant.

✓Indoor and outdoor existing-condition capture
✓Building and construction documentation
✓Engineering surveys and digital-twin data collection
360° × 59°Field of view
40 m / 70 mRange at 10% / 80% reflectivity
200,000 pts/sMeasurement rate
2.0 hoursBattery life with 30 Wh battery

Specifications describe the device; they do not guarantee a project outcome. Evaluate the full workflow and expected environment.

Workflow

Capture → Preview → Process → Measure → Deliver

Capture

Walk the environment while LiDAR, visual, and motion data are recorded.

Preview

Use the field interface to review point-cloud coverage and task status.

Process

Run the supported post-processing workflow.

Deliver

Export the required spatial-data and model formats.

Practical relevance

A balanced portable option when broad coverage, manageable weight, and practical indoor/outdoor range are central to the workflow.

Selection should consider range, field of view, point rate, weight, battery duration, reflectivity, environment, and downstream output requirements.

Colorized point-cloud output

Verified specifications

Pentra technical specifications

Laser unitMid-360 LIVOX
Repeatability2 cm
Angular accuracy0.015°
Field of view360° × 59°
Camera resolution12 MP
Laser class905 nm / Class 1
Absolute accuracy3 cm
Range40 m at 10% reflectivity; 70 m at 80% reflectivity
Measurement rate200,000 points/second
Dimensions138 × 85 × 285 mm
Weight1.2 kg including battery
Operating temperature-20°C to 50°C
Power15 W
StorageCFexpress 128 GB standard; expandable to 1 TB
WirelessWi-Fi
Protection ratingIP54
Battery life2.0 hours with 30 Wh battery

Frequently asked questions

What is this model best suited for?

A balanced portable option when broad coverage, manageable weight, and practical indoor/outdoor range are central to the workflow.

What output formats are supported?

Handheld output formats include LAS, LAZ, PLY, PCD, E57, CSV, TXT, BAG, DB, DXF, OBJ, and PLY-based 3D Gaussian outputs, depending on the workflow.

Does the listed range apply in every environment?

No. Range depends on reflectivity, atmosphere, angle, surface, and capture conditions. Any reflectivity condition shown in the specification must remain attached to the value.

Is 0.5 cm the absolute accuracy?

No. The brochure lists 3 cm product-level absolute accuracy and separately references a 0.5 cm relative-accuracy benchmark for supported workflows and conditions.

Evaluate Pentra with your real environment and deliverables.