Today, Matterport is introducing the Matterport Pro3 Professional Capture 3D Camera. This is a next-generation capture device built to help teams across the architecture, engineering, construction, and building industries create high-quality, accurate 3D models and content. This device sets the new gold standard among LiDAR scanners.
The Matterport Pro3 provides an affordable option for teams that want to generate, capture, and quickly share information about a space — whether it’s the beginning or end of a project. The device creates shareable 3D models, Matterpaks, floor plans, BIM, and E57 files. With its high-fidelity models, teams can collaborate efficiently within digital-twin representations.
This next-generation scanner isn’t designed to replace those higher-priced options, according to Matterport. Instead, it’s to complement them. It gives clients a more affordable, quick, and accurate option to use regularly — and in many cases, the chance to purchase multiple scanners across teams.
Here’s everything we know about the new Matterport Pro3.
Key Features of the Matterport Pro3
The Matterport Pro3 is packed with key features created with the end user in mind. These include:
- Indoor and outdoor captures to generate one high-quality Matterport model of a space and its surroundings
- LiDAR scanning creates higher-density models that have a 20mm at 10m accuracy and a measurement range that reaches 100m
- Scanning up to four times faster than the Pro2 model
- Enhanced mesh promises more detailed 3D models, guaranteeing an improved dollhouse view with accurate measurements and more accurate tagging
- Top-of-the-line color and image quality that goes beyond other capture devices while eliminating distracting stitching artifacts
- Its swappable batteries will support all-day scanning need
Why is the Matterport Pro3 Useful?
As teams across the construction, architecture, and engineering fields know, the Pro3 features are must-haves for increased efficiency, accuracy, and workflow. The Matterport Pro3 gives AEC and DBO customers an all-in-one tool for the job. It lets industry teams increase the digitization of their spaces and buildings.
Plus, professional capture technicians can use the Pro3 with Matterport’s software stack to further engage customers via new, innovative services.
Who Should Buy The Matterport Pro3?
As the abundance of features shows, the Matterport Pro3 was built with the architecture, construction, and engineering fields in mind. This includes architects, surveyors, design-risk specialists, contractors, site managers, marketing teams within property-management companies, and more.
How to Use the Matterport Pro3
The Matterport Pro3 is nothing if not versatile. It can be used for everything from building models to marketing. Here are some of its many use cases.
Architects and surveyors
The Pro3 can make scans and capture as-built data more quickly than via manual methods, and faster than more expensive LiDAR cameras. With this speed, dimensional information can be imported into CAD systems by the next day.
Surveyors and design risk specialists
Surveyors will benefit from the 3D models that eliminate the need to take photos on site. The models capture data with high enough dimensional accuracy for condition reports. These scans are quickly converted to digital twins that make it easier to present and share visual data.
Contractors
Contractors will enjoy the Pro3’s affordability. At this price, the devices can be kept in the site offices (versus toting one to and from numerous sites). That means the Pro3 devices stay onsite and at the ready for quick, on-demand use. Plus, it’s easy to use so specialist training is not required.
For an example, check out How to Use Matterport in Real Estate Photography.
Site managers
This is a benefit to the Pro3’s speed, accuracy, and high detail. With this, you can identify what needs to be completed to finish the job. Managers can also record where the project stands at the time of sign-off.
Architects and main contractors
Architects need to regularly document the condition of properties. That’s where, yet again, the Pro3 comes into play. Contractors can scan the building with the Pro3 to capture the condition. That data can then import into BIM and facilities management applications for record keeping and sharing.
Marketing managers
Sometimes you need to help clients understand their potential spaces. For that, property marketers can use the Pro3 to create high-quality 3D models. The models help clients view the space and imagine themselves or their teams or future clients within them. It’s a great way to engage prospective tenants or investors
For another example, read How to Map a Store Using the Matterport 3D Camera & Oculus Quest VR Headset.
Similar Matterport Products
The Matterport Pro3 is the brand’s latest capture device, but it’s far from the only one. This is the higher-end version of the Pro2 camera, which still provides good accuracy at a lower price point.
According to Matterport, the Pro2 meets roughly 70 percent of use-case requirements while the new Pro3 meets about 95 percent of use-case requirements. With this in mind, plus the countless other features, the Pro3 is the preferred offering for customers who want to regularly scan large spaces — both indoors and outdoors — with enhanced accuracy.
Does the Matterport Pro3 sound right for your team? Learn more about the Matterport Pro3 Professional Capture 3D Camera below:
