FJ Dynamics Trion P1 3D Handheld LiDAR Scanner
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Shipped direct from the manufacturer
A 1 kg SLAM scanner that builds a point cloud as you walk, rated to 70 m, and not suited to glass, featureless spaces or crowded sites.
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Glass, featureless spaces and moving crowds are the sites where this scanner struggles, not the ones where it shines
SLAM, mapping a space from motion alone with no fixed setup, is how the Trion P1 builds a point cloud as you walk. FJD names three site types the P1 struggles with. Large areas of glass confuse the sensor with reflections. Repetitive or featureless structures, such as long identical corridors, and open featureless spaces, such as large lawns or squares, give it nothing to lock onto. FJD also says not to scan near moving people or vehicles, for example a crossroads. The operator works alone, and any second person present must stay behind the operator to avoid being captured in the scan. If your site has heavy glass, wide open ground or busy foot traffic, know that before you order it.
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It is a 1 kg handheld unit built to capture point clouds in real time, not open landscapes
LiDAR, light detection and ranging, is the laser system that measures distance to build the scan. The Trion P1 is a handheld LiDAR scanner that builds a point cloud, a dense field of measured points, as the operator walks a space. It weighs 1 kg, excluding the camera module and baseplate. Processing happens in real time. The scan builds on a mobile terminal at up to 200,000 points per second, so gaps are visible while still on site. It needs no fixed setup and no tripod stations. It pairs with an Insta360 X3 camera for color, added after the scan.
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FJD rates the P1 to 70 m, but its own accuracy footnote and its own manuals do not fully agree
Maximum scanning range is 70 m, measured at 80% target reflectivity, how well a surface reflects the laser. At 10% reflectivity, a harder target to read, that drops to 40 m. Effective operating range runs from 0.5 m to 70 m. FJD's own manual says accuracy is typically guaranteed only to about 40 m, and recommends working around 30 m for best results. Relative accuracy is up to 2 cm, tested in experimental conditions, per FJD's own footnote. FJD's quick start guide puts the lower end of that range at 2 mm; its user manual puts it at 8 mm. Both agree on the 2 cm upper bound. We have not picked a side on the lower figure, and neither has FJD.
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Walk at about 1 m/s, close your loops, and keep each scan task under 20 minutes
FJD recommends a walking speed of 1 m/s, about 2.2 mph, in common environments. Slow to 0.5 m/s or below through corridors, tunnels and stair corners. Loop closure, revisiting a spot so the scan corrects its own drift, needs at least 5 m of overlap at the start and end of a scan. In larger environments, around 10,000 sq m, FJD recommends closing as many loops as possible to control drift. FJD also recommends capping each scan task at 20 minutes on large surveys, to avoid a save failure from limited storage.
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The laser is safe for the eye, but the cables and the battery are where the real cautions sit
The LiDAR is Class 1, the eye safe category, at 905 nm, certified to IEC 60825-1:2014 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. FJD still warns against viewing the running laser through a microscope or magnifier. Hot swapping is prohibited: do not plug or unplug the module cable while the P1 is powered on. FJD also warns against repeatedly plugging and unplugging cables, or forcibly bending them. The grip battery runs about 2 hours per charge at room temperature, scanner only, and takes about 1.5 hours to charge via its Type-C port. Do not charge through the handle's port while in use; charge instead through the LiDAR module's own port. Battery capacity drops to 80% after about 800 charge cycles; FJD recommends charging at least once every three months even when idle.
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Color is added after the scan, not while you are capturing it
Point cloud colorization is not real time. It happens afterward and needs both the camera module and FJD's Trion Model software. The camera itself shoots a 360 degree field of view at 5760 x 2880 resolution and 30 fps, per FJD's specification page and quick start guide. FJD's own user manual prints a different figure for the same camera, 5760 x 2280, which reads as a typo. Data transfer off the unit is USB-3.0, per FJD's specification page and user manual. Its own quick start guide instead prints USB-2.0 for the same port. Two of three documents favor USB-3.0, so we lead with it; the mismatch is real.
07 FOR UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
We take purchase orders from universities, colleges and government agencies, with a W-9 on every quote
My Surveying Direct is an authorized FJ Dynamics reseller. Every purchase order quote for the Trion P1 includes a W-9 and our vendor pack. FJD does not publish a packing list for the P1 on its product page, specification page, quick start guide or full manual. Rather than guess what ships in the box, call and we will confirm what is included before you order. The unit ships direct from the manufacturer. Call +1 888 850 6533, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time. We will walk through site fit, accuracy needs and what to pair it with.
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Specifications
LiDAR and scanning
| Relative accuracy | Up to 2 cm (manufacturer footnote: tested in experimental conditions) |
| Scanning range | 40 m at 10% target reflectivity, or 70 m at 80% reflectivity |
| Effective operating range | 0.5 m minimum to 70 m maximum; accuracy is typically guaranteed to about 40 m, and FJD recommends operating around 30 m for the best point cloud quality |
| LiDAR field of view | 360 degrees horizontal by 59 degrees vertical (52 degrees below level, 7 degrees above, per the manual's holding diagram) |
| Point rate | 200,000 points per second, processed and displayed in real time on a mobile terminal |
| Number of laser heads | 1 |
| Laser class and standards | Class 1 eye-safe at 905 nm; certified to IEC 60825-1:2014 and 21 CFR 1040.10/1040.11, with the Laser Notice No. 56 deviation dated 8 May 2019 |
| Recommended scan task duration | FJD recommends limiting each scan task to 20 minutes on large surveys, to keep map size manageable and avoid save failures from limited storage |
| Loop closure guidance | FJD recommends an overlapping path of at least 5 m when closing the loop at the start and end of a scan, and closing as many loops as possible in larger environments (about 10,000 sq m) to control cumulative drift |
| Recommended walking speed | 1 m/s (about 2.2 mph) in common environments, reduced to 0.5 m/s or lower through corridors, tunnels and stair corners |
| Environments FJD says the P1 struggles with | Large areas of glass (specular reflection), repetitive or featureless structures such as long identical corridors, and open featureless spaces such as large lawns or squares |
| Scanning near people or traffic | FJD says not to scan areas with moving people or vehicles, for example a crossroads; the operator should work alone, and any second person present must stay behind the operator to avoid being captured in the scan |
System and build
| Weight | 1 kg (excluding camera module and baseplate) |
| Dimensions | 160 x 120 x 270 mm, excluding the camera module |
| Operating temperature | -10C to 45C (14F to 113F) |
| Internal storage | 512 GB |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz |
| Data transfer | USB-3.0, per FJD's own specification page and user manual; FJD's own quick start guide instead states USB-2.0 for the same port |
Power and battery
| Power supply | 10.8 V, 3 A rechargeable grip battery |
| Charging port | Type-C |
| Power consumption | 12 W (scanner only) |
| Battery life | 2 hours per charge (grip battery, room temperature, scanner only, excluding camera module runtime) |
| Charge time | About 1.5 hours to fully charge, via the Type-C port on the handle |
| Battery cycle life | FJD states capacity naturally drops to 80% of original after 800 charge and discharge cycles |
| Charging frequency | FJD recommends charging at least once every 3 months to protect battery life, and charging immediately once only one battery-level light remains, to avoid a mid-scan shutdown |
| Charging caution | Do not charge via the Type-C port on the handle while the device is in use; if charging mid-use, use the Type-C port on the LiDAR module itself, and only with the charger provided |
Camera
| Supported camera | Insta360 X3 is the only model FJD's specification page names as supported |
| Camera resolution | 5760 x 2880 at 30 fps, per the specification page and quick start guide; FJD's own user manual spec table instead prints 5760 x 2280, apparently a typo, not corrected here |
| Camera field of view | 360 degrees |
| Point cloud colorization | Post-processing only, not real time; requires the camera module and FJD Trion Model software |
Safety and cautions
| Laser safety | Class 1 eye-safe, but FJD still warns against viewing the running LiDAR through a microscope or magnifying device, and against looking directly at it, for maximum self-protection |
| Do not obstruct | Do not block or interrupt the LiDAR while it is rotating |
| Cable handling | Do not repeatedly plug and unplug the connecting cables, forcibly bend or pull them, or insert unrelated objects into the connectors |
| Temperature caution | Operate at normal ambient temperatures; FJD states extreme temperatures will shorten battery life or create unpredictable risks |
| Self-repair caution | Do not disassemble P1 yourself; contact the local dealer if a fault occurs, and only qualified personnel may repair it |
| Hot-swap caution | Hot-swapping is prohibited; do not plug or unplug the cable while P1 is powered on |
| Rattle check | FJD recommends periodically shaking the LiDAR module gently to check for abnormal sounds; if heard, check the screws (all are anti-loosening) and contact the local dealer if any screw is loose |
| Battery handling | Do not immerse batteries in water, place them near heat sources or fire, reverse their polarity, plug them directly into a power socket, connect their poles with metal objects, transport or store them with metal objects, hit, drop or step on them, or dismantle, weld or pierce them; charge only with the charger provided |
| Waste disposal | Contains metal and electronic components; FJD says to dispose of packaging, metal parts and electronics at local recycling facilities per local regulations, not general waste |
Ordering
| Dealer status | Authorized reseller |
| Purchase orders | Accepted, with a W-9 and vendor pack included with every quote |
| Shipping | Shipped direct from the manufacturer |
| Speak to us | +1 888 850 6533, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time |