ClearSkies Geomatics Boosts RIEGL Airborne LiDAR Fleet

October 4, 2024
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Updated February 9, 2026
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CLEARSKIES GEOMATICS EXPANDS THEIR INVESTMENT IN RIEGL AIRBORNE LIDAR

Growing their Rental System Portfolio to Four RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S Sensors

Two professionals shaking hands in front of a RIEGL banner featuring a LiDAR map.
PAT MCCONNELL, PRESIDENT OF CLEARSKIES GEOMATICS, INC. WITH MICHAEL SITAR, RIEGL USA DIVISION MANAGER OF AIRBORNE LASER SCANNING DURING INTERGEO 2024 AT THE RIEGL BOOTH

ClearSkies Geomatics Inc. (Colorado, USA) expands their investment in the airborne laser scanning rental market with the purchase of two additional RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S Airborne Sensors as part of their foundational fleet of systems. The RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S has a long-demonstrated history of reliability and performance and follows the successful concept of RIEGL’s proven dual-channel laser scanner series. This system provides outstanding target coverages with its unique cross-fire scanning geometry, exceptional detail of vertical facades and complex targets, superior vegetation penetration, and equally distant point spacing. For high-density powerline surveying at speed or mountain surveying at altitude, the VQ-1560 II-S is the ideal sensor when application diversity is to be expected. The RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S is equipped for a multitude of applications and has become a benchmark in the industry.

“We are thrilled to be able to add two more RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S sensor systems to our rental fleet,” said Pat McConnell, President for ClearSkies Geomatics, Inc. “These sensors enable ClearSkies Geomatics to provide our clients with high-accuracy, high-productivity lidar systems so they can complete their critical projects efficiently and flexibly. Having these lidar systems available for our clients means that they can confidently bid on projects knowing that they will be able to expand their capacity when needed. And we know that with RIEGL as our trusted partner, we are building a rental service leveraging the best lidar technology in the industry.”

RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S sensor installed in an aircraft for airborne LiDAR operations.
INTEGRATION OF THE RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S

“We have been extremely impressed with the success of ClearSkies Geomatics’ unique business model of renting aerial sensor systems to those looking for immediate solutions to their short-term capacity needs,” said Michael Sitar, Airborne Division Manager for RIEGL USA. The industry demand is evident in the subsequent purchase of two more high-performance aerial lidar sensors from RIEGL and we are proud to support their burgeoning business.”

ClearSkies Geomatics Inc. is an industry leader within the geospatial community. The company’s experience with many different remote sensing platforms and technologies allows it to be in tune with the needs and inquiries of their clients on small and large-scale collection requirements alike. ClearSkies’ continued investment in RIEGL sensors ensures that the airborne community has access to the most capable systems available.

Learn more in the following article link about ClearSkies Geomatic’s initial investment into RIEGL LiDAR and their rental program: ClearSkies Geomatics Adds New RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S to Support 2024 Expansion Plans | The RIEGL Newsroom

About RIEGL:

RIEGL logo, representing the company's airborne LiDAR technology.

RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and UAV-based laser scanning solutions for applications in surveying.

RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.

RIEGL’s core smart-waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.

RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.

From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.

Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria and in the USA; main offices in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, UK, and Germany; and a worldwide network of representatives.

www.rieglusa.com

www.riegl.com

About ClearSkies Geomatics, Inc:

ClearSkies Geomatics logo, representing their investment in RIEGL airborne LiDAR technology.

ClearSkies Geomatics, Inc is a leading provider of geospatial solutions, offering high-quality aerial survey equipment rentals, brokerage, and reseller services through the AERIALSURVEY.COM portal. We are deeply experienced with remote sensing technologies such as lidar solutions, photogrammetric hardware/software, medium and large format survey cameras, and aircraft platforms. With headquarters in Boulder, CO, ClearSkies Geomatics is committed to delivering exceptional products and support to clients worldwide. For more information, visit aerialsurvey.com.

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