CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) delivers cutting-edge navigation, positioning, and mapping technologies for diverse applications spanning geospatial, construction, navigation, and agriculture sectors. Our comprehensive solutions include land, marine and airborne surveying, GNSS systems, 3D LiDAR reality capture, precision agriculture tools, unmanned navigation, robotics, and real-time GNSS infrastructure.
With over 1,900 employees globally and distribution across 130+ countries, we maintain close customer relationships to address evolving needs in dynamic environments. Our worldwide presence ensures responsive solution delivery tailored to specific challenges.
CHC Navigation excels in technology integration, offering complete solutions from ground to airborne mapping, GNSS surveying, 3D mobile mapping, machine control, and agricultural auto-steering. Our real-time GNSS augmentation services enhance accuracy and reliability across all platforms, revolutionizing measurement and navigation capabilities. CHCNAV’s commitment to innovation drives substantial investment in research, developing advanced positioning algorithms, LiDAR and GNSS technologies, cloud solutions, and optimized workflows.
- Mobile Mapping Systems
- Handheld Laser Scanner
- LiDAR Processing Software
- UAV Mapping Systems
- Aerial Survey Cameras
- Navigation and Positioning Sensor
- Unmanned Surface Vessels
- Dealership Opportunities
Mobile Mapping Systems
Professional LiDAR scanning systems for mapping & surveying
CHCNAV’s professional LiDAR scanning solutions combine precision laser scanners with state-of-the-art GNSS and IMU technologies, enabling high-speed and high-accuracy data acquisition for UAV and mobile mapping and surveying applications.
Our product portfolio provides a variety of options for altitude, range, data acquisition rate and accuracy, allowing you to find a solution that meets your specific mapping and surveying requirements.
AlphaAir 10
Combined LiDAR & RGB camera system for airborne mapping & surveying
AlphaAir 15
Lightweight and high-density aerial LiDAR scanner
AlphaAir 450
UAV LiDAR scanner for 3D mapping and surveying
AU20 MMS
Advanced mobile mapping system for vehicle-mounted geospatial data acquisition
AlphaUni 20
Multi-platform LiDAR solution for mapping & geospatial applications
AlphaUni 1300
High-precision, long-range multi-platform LiDAR solution
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Handheld Laser Scanner
Innovative SLAM scanner with integrated GNSS
We provide high-performance handheld laser scanners for reality capture and measurement applications. Our innovative CHCNAV scanners uniquely combine advanced GNSS capabilities with the latest SLAM technology, delivering exceptional versatility and efficiency beyond traditional SLAM scanners. These highly efficient and versatile devices enable professionals to generate accurate 3D point clouds with unprecedented ease, making them ideal for various professional applications including building documentation, construction verification, and infrastructure inspection.
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LiDAR Processing Software
CoPre
Quick and efficient processing of UAV & mobile mapping data
CoPre is a powerful and intuitive software ecosystem for quick and user-friendly processing of geospatial data gathered by UAVs and mobile mapping platforms. Supporting all our LiDAR scanners, it provides immediate access to raw data and includes automated workflows for maximum efficiency.
The software provides a variety of useful features including accurate trajectory processing, point cloud and image georeferencing, point cloud colorization, filtering, and digital ortho model (DOM) generation.
CoProcess
Advanced post-processing software for massive point cloud datasets
CoProcess is an advanced software package designed for the post-processing of massive point cloud datasets. Providing both automatic and manual extraction and classification of features such as ground, vegetation, buildings, roads, power lines and more, it transforms raw data captured by UAVs and mobile mapping vehicles into a variety of multi-format deliverables.
The software features a comprehensive set of capabilities including DEM and DTM creation, volume calculation and analysis, and output to DAT or DXF format for seamless integration with leading software such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
CoProcess
Cloud-based 3D data processing and management software
CoCloud is a cloud-based 3D data processing and management software engineered for survey-grade applications requiring high-fidelity photogrammetric outputs without reliance on local hardware. Designed to streamline demanding workflows, the platform supports processing and visualization of multi-source data including DOMs, dense point clouds, and OSGB models. Advanced photogrammetry engines ensure centimeter-level precision in orthophotos and textured 3D meshes, empowering drone mapping teams and geospatial professionals to achieve consistent accuracy across broad-scale survey missions.
Offering one-click workflows and real-time collaboration, CoCloud replaces traditional desktop GIS tools with an agile, web-based experience tailored for UAV-derived data. Whether for urban planning, volumetric analysis, or asset inspection, CoCloud delivers a unified environment for 3D data acquisition, interpretation, and deployment.
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UAV Mapping Systems
Multirotor drone platforms for mapping and surveying
We provide high performance multirotor UAV platforms for professional and industrial imaging applications. The highly efficient and versatile UAVs can be equipped with a wide range of payloads, including LiDAR scanners for high-accuracy 3D point cloud generation, orthophoto cameras, half-frame and full-frame oblique cameras for 3D photogrammetry.
X500 Multirotor Drone
Professional-grade drone engineered for exceptional payload capacity and endurance
BB4 – LiDAR Mapping Drone
Advanced mapping and survey UAV for LiDAR or photogrammetry
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Aerial Survey Cameras
Orthographic and oblique cameras for drone photogrammetry
Our aerial survey cameras are lightweight and compact units that can be easily integrated into a variety of fixed-wing and multirotor drone platforms without impacting performance or maneuverability. The cameras can be used independently on RTK-enabled drones for high-resolution photogrammetry, or connected to CHCNAV’s LiDAR systems to enable colorized point cloud data.
C5 Aerial Survey Camera
Orthographic full-frame, fixed-focus camera system
C30 Aerial Survey Camera
High-performance oblique photogrammetry system
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Navigation and Positioning Sensor
GNSS, INS and Hybrid technology for autonomous vehicles
CHC Navigation is at the forefront of developing advanced technologies, including hybrid GNSS+INS sensors, IMU modules, and GNSS antennas, for unmanned systems, robotics, and autonomous driving applications.
Our automotive-grade ISO 26262 development processes and exceptional manufacturing ensure that you benefit from affordable positioning and navigation solutions with unmatched accuracy and reliability.
CGI-830 GNSS/INS Integrated Receiver
High Performance Ground Truth GNSS+INS System
CGI-230 Combined Inertial Guidance Sensor
Tightly Coupled Automotive Grade GNSS/INS System
CI-710 High-Performance IMU Sensor
High-Precision MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit
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Unmanned Surface Vessels
USVs for hydrographic, bathymetric & hydrological surveys
Our lightweight and compact USVs are ideal for a wide range of marine survey applications, equipped with high-performance sensors such as single- and multi-beam echosounders, LiDAR scanners and ADCPs.
The rugged vessels feature tightly-integrated inertial navigation and RTK GNSS capabilities, ensuring continued high-accuracy measurement and navigation even under bridges and during other GNSS outages.
APACHE3
Bathymetric survey USV with single-beam echosounder
APACHE3 Pro
Professional survey USV with autonomous obstacle avoidance
APACHE4
Autonomous surface vehicle for ADCP surveys
APACHE6
Autonomous USV optimized for multibeam echosounders
HQ-400 Multibeam Echosounder
Lightweight and portable multibeam echosounder for bathymetric and hydrographic surveys
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Dealership Opportunities
Dealership Opportunities for Marine Survey Professionals
Our Marine Division makes Unmanned Surface Vessels that enable hydrographic and bathymetric surveys in all waters from coastal zones, ports, and harbors to inland waterways or lakes. Robust and versatile, our USVs can be fitted with instruments such as single or multibeam echo-sounder, GNSS RTK receiver, and other sensors.
To support the rapid growth of our Marine Division, we are opening dealership opportunities to Marine Survey professionals in several countries and regions.
Dealership Opportunities for Mobile Mapping Professionals
We are also looking to extend dealership opportunities to providers of mobile mapping solutions, with a choice of providing one or more of our mobile mapping products based on potential client needs in your region.
Our portfolio of mobile mapping solutions covers a wide variety of applications, including road and highway corridor mapping, facade and heritage modelling, natural surface capture, power line inspection, digital terrain modelling (DTM), 3D city modelling, and more.