What Topodrone does

TOPODRONE SA is a privately held Swiss company headquartered in Renens, Switzerland, that designs and manufactures geospatial sensing hardware for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and mobile surveying workflows. Its product portfolio spans aerial LiDAR systems (TOPODRONE 200+), SLAM-based mobile mapping scanners (SLAM200 and SLAM2000), bathymetric LiDAR (AQUAMAPPER NextGen), a high-resolution photogrammetric camera (P61), and precision GNSS/PPK receivers (DUAL PPK and LR1 PPK). The company's technical differentiation rests on tightly integrated GNSS/IMU/LiDAR sensor fusion, in-house calibration of multi-sensor payloads, and a proprietary post-processing workflow branded as TOPODRONE Post Processing (TPP).

The company's go-to-market combines direct sales, an online e-commerce storefront, and an active Telegram community channel, with global shipping supported across multiple currency regions. Hardware is sold alongside resold third-party software (UgCS from SPH Engineering, Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, GreenValley LiDAR) plus proprietary TPP, and the company also offers training and professional services. Pricing on the public catalog ranges from roughly $1,080 for entry-level GNSS receivers to approximately $29,200 for higher-end integrated LiDAR/bathymetric bundles. Named end users include the University of Cyprus and the City of Interlaken, and the buyer base spans surveying firms, mining operators, forestry and agriculture users, hydrographic and bathymetric surveyors, public-sector mapping agencies, and academic researchers. No funding rounds, headcount, or revenue figures are disclosed in the input data.

Name

Topodrone

Legal name

TOPODRONE SA

Website

https://topodrone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Topodrone (TOPODRONE SA) is a Renens, Switzerland-based manufacturer of UAV and mobile LiDAR, SLAM, bathymetric, photogrammetric, and GNSS/PPK sensors, sold with its proprietary TPP post-processing software to surveying, mining, forestry, agriculture, and public-sector customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UAV Surveying Equipment

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• UAV LiDAR surveying
• Aerial photogrammetry cameras
• GNSS PPK receivers
• Bathymetric scanning systems
• Drone mapping software

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of LiDAR systems, bathymetric scanners, photogrammetric cameras, UAVs, GNSS receivers, and accessories. Products range from entry-level to professional-grade surveying equipment.
2. Software Licenses: Perpetual and subscription-based software licenses for TOPODRONE Post Processing (Basic, Pro, Expert tiers). Includes 1-year updates and support packages.
3. Professional Services: Surveying services including aerial laser scanning, quarry surveying, topographical surveying, and UAV monitoring/inspections. Also provides training courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TOPODRONE designs, manufactures, and sells UAV-based LiDAR, photogrammetry, bathymetry, and GNSS/PPK surveying hardware (e.g., TOPODRONE 200+, SLAM200/2000, AQUAMAPPER NextGen, P61 camera, DUAL PPK) together with its proprietary TOPODRONE Post Processing (TPP) software for GNSS/IMU post-processing and LiDAR point-cloud generation. It complements this stack with resold third-party software (UgCS, Agisoft Metashape), GNSS equipment (EMLID Reach RS3), training courses, and turnkey aerial laser scanning / quarry / topographical surveying services.

Product overview

TOPODRONE is a Swiss company specializing in LiDAR and UAV survey solutions. The product portfolio is organized into a comprehensive hardware and software ecosystem: LiDAR systems (TOPODRONE 200+ for aerial surveying, SLAM200/SLAM2000 for SLAM-based mobile scanning), bathymetry (AQUAMAPPER NEXTGEN for underwater depth measurement), photogrammetry cameras (TOPODRONE P61, P24 for high-resolution aerial imaging), GNSS/PPK receivers (TOPODRONE DUAL PPK, LR1 PPK, and PPK upgrade kits for various drones), and professional software (TOPODRONE Post Processing in Basic/Pro/Expert tiers for GNSS post-processing and LiDAR workflow, UgCS for mission planning, Agisoft Metashape for photogrammetry). The company also offers training services and aerial laser scanning survey services. Products are distributed across categories including LiDAR, Bathymetry, Photogrammetry, PPK Upgrade Kits, Spectrography, UAVs, Payloads, Software, and GNSS Equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOPODRONE 200+ Aerial LiDAR System High-precision aerial LiDAR payload for UAV-based mapping with 3-5 cm accuracy, 300 m range, and 720 g weight, sold to professional surveying, forestry, and infrastructure customers.
• SLAM200 Mobile SLAM LiDAR Scanner SLAM-based mobile laser scanner for non-GNSS environments, mountable on drones, vehicles, or backpacks to enable indoor, forest, and canyon mapping.
• SLAM2000 Mobile SLAM LiDAR Scanner SLAM-based laser scanner positioned as an entry-level professional mapping model for environments without GNSS coverage.
• AQUAMAPPER NextGen Bathymetric Scanner Bathymetric scanner that measures depth in freshwater and marine areas up to 200 m using 200 kHz / 450 kHz dual-frequency sonar with conical beam widths of 10° / 5° (-3 dB).
• TOPODRONE P61 Full-Frame Drone Mapping Camera Full-frame 61 Mp aerial photogrammetry camera with mechanical shutter, DJI Pilot integration, video transmission on the drone remote, high-precision PPK processing, and multispectral lens support for DJI Matrice 350/300 RTK.
• TOPODRONE P24 Drone Mapping Camera Compact 24 Mp photogrammetric camera system designed for UAV-based aerial mapping and surveying.
• DJI Mini 4 Pro with TOPODRONE PPK Mapping Drone Compact mapping drone offering bundling the DJI Mini 4 Pro with TOPODRONE PPK for high-accuracy georeferenced aerial photogrammetry missions.
• TOPODRONE DUAL PPK GNSS Receiver Dual-antenna GNSS receiver for drones and VTOL aircraft with 1408 channels, 20 Hz update rate, anti-vibration connectors, aluminum housing, and bundled post-processing software.
• TOPODRONE LR1 PPK GNSS Receiver PPK GNSS receiver with a 3-axis gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1 cameras, 1408 channels, aluminum housing, microSD data recording, and DJI Matrice 350/300 RTK support.
• TOPODRONE PPK Upgrade Kit for DJI Air 2S Plug-in PPK upgrade kit that enables post-processed kinematic GNSS positioning on DJI Air 2S drones starting from $1,690.
• TOPODRONE PPK Upgrade Kit for Autel EVO II Pro V2/V3 PPK upgrade kit that adds post-processed kinematic GNSS positioning to Autel EVO II Pro V2 and V3 drones.
• TOPODRONE DUAL PPK with 1 Antenna (for any UAV) Dual-antenna PPK system in a single-antenna configuration sold for retrofitting PPK capability onto general UAV platforms (starting from $1,080).
• TOPODRONE Post Processing (TPP) Software Proprietary software suite offering automated GNSS post-processing in local coordinate systems, IMU data processing, precise photo-centre coordinate computation, and LiDAR point-cloud generation, sold in Basic ($165 perpetual / $50 annual S&U), Pro ($200 perpetual / $100 annual S&U), and Expert ($5,000 perpetual / $2,000 annual / $1,000 annual S&U) tiers.
• UgCS Mission Planning Software Drone mission planning software for area-based and corridor-type geodetic aerial surveys, enabling precise flight paths with terrain features and restricted-zone awareness; sold through Topodrone in tiers including UgCS PRO ($820 perpetual / $210 yr), EXPERT ($1,540 / $420), ENTERPRISE ($2,260 / $620), COMMANDER ($10,090 / $2,780), and MAPPER ($610 / $130).
• Agisoft Metashape Professional Photogrammetry Software Professional photogrammetric software resold by Topodrone for processing aerial imagery into accurate 3D models, point clouds, and orthophotos; available in an Educational edition ($500) and a Professional edition ($2,750).
• EMLID Reach RS3 RTK GNSS Receiver RTK GNSS receiver with tilt compensation resold through Topodrone for high-precision positioning in surveying applications.
• UAV Pilot Course: Photogrammetry & ALS (Training) Paid 32-hour training course covering photogrammetry, LiDAR, PPK/RTK processing, accuracy control, and deliverables for CAD/GIS integration including orthophotos, point clouds, and 3D models, including 8 hours of field practice.
• Aerial Laser Scanning Surveying Services Turnkey aerial and mobile laser scanning (ALS/MLS) surveying service covering terrain, buildings, infrastructure, and quarries, delivering LAS/LAZ and E57 point clouds, DTMs/DSMs, profiles, and sections ready for CAD/GIS/BIM with accuracy control.

Quantifiable outcome

• LiDAR accuracy of 3-5 cm for aerial surveying applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DJIcoreTechnology or IntegrationTOPODRONE products are fully compatible with DJI drone platforms including Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 300 RTK, Mavic 3E, Mini 4 Pro, Phantom 4 RTK, and Air 2S. Offers DJI-specific PPK upgrade kits and camera integrations.
• AgisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationResells Agisoft Metashape Professional photogrammetric software. Products available in Educational ($500) and Professional tiers for 3D model creation from aerial imagery.
• UgCS (SPH Engineering)coreTechnology or IntegrationResells UgCS drone mission planning software. Multiple tiers available: PRO, EXPERT, ENTERPRISE, and COMMANDER for flight path planning in geodetic surveys.
• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationTOPODRONE P61 camera designed for Sony ILX-LR1 camera integration. Supports Sony cameras with 3-axis gimbal and 1408-channel PPK receivers.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Global surveying and geospatial incumbent with broad aerial LiDAR, GNSS, and surveying software offerings; competes with TOPODRONE's broader hardware-software bundle across enterprise surveying accounts.
• Trimble Geospatial: Major geospatial technology vendor covering GNSS receivers, aerial imaging, and surveying software ecosystems — competes with TOPODRONE for surveying and engineering procurement budgets.

Direct peers

• Emesent: Australian company specializing in SLAM-based LiDAR mapping (Hovermap) for GPS-denied environments including underground mines; directly comparable to TOPODRONE's SLAM200/SLAM2000 product line.
• RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems: Austrian manufacturer of high-end aerial and mobile LiDAR scanners used in surveying, with strong UAV-LiDAR presence; competes in the same LiDAR survey instrumentation category as TOPODRONE.
• Phoenix LiDAR Systems: US-based provider of UAV-mounted LiDAR sensors and processing software for aerial surveying, mining, and forestry — directly overlaps TOPODRONE's aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry business.
• YellowScan: French UAV-LiDAR specialist offering aerial LiDAR systems with proprietary post-processing software; competes head-to-head with TOPODRONE 200+ in the survey-grade mapping drone segment.
• GeoCue Group (TrueView): US provider of drone LiDAR/photogrammetry payload systems and processing software (LP360) — overlaps with TOPODRONE's aerial LiDAR payloads and post-processing software stack.

Emerging players

• Pix4D: Photogrammetry processing software specialist used by surveyors; an overlapping partner/competitor in TOPODRONE's drone-mapping end-to-end workflow.
• Agisoft: Developer of Metashape photogrammetric processing software, which TOPODRONE resells but also competes with indirectly for end-user photogrammetric data processing budgets.
• GreenValley International: Provider of LiDAR hardware (LiAir) and LiDAR360 processing software for UAV mapping; an emerging player in adjacent LiDAR processing workflows where TOPODRONE also resells their software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/topodronesa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topodrone
• Instagraminstagram.com/topodrone

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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