Latnet Technologies Ltd.

What Latnet Technologies Ltd. does

Latnet Technologies Ltd. is a Calgary-based Canadian distributor and value-added reseller of CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) geospatial measurement equipment. Founded in 2023 as a privately held company with 1-10 employees, the company operates as the official CHCNAV distributor in Canada, supplying survey-grade GNSS receivers, UAV-mounted and handheld LiDAR systems, mobile mapping platforms, bathymetric unmanned surface vessels, terrestrial laser scanners, and related field and processing software (LandStar 8, CoPre, CoProcess) to professional surveyors, construction firms, agriculture operations, forestry companies, mining operators, utilities, and hydrographic survey teams across Canada.

The company's product portfolio centers on CHCNAV hardware featuring integrated GNSS+IMU+LiDAR+visual sensor fusion, including the i93, i89, i85, i76 and iBase RTK receivers; AlphaAir AA10/AA9/AA6 and AlphaAir 450 UAV LiDAR systems; the X500 survey drone; RS10/RS7 handheld SLAM scanners; the AU20 multi-platform mobile mapper; and the Apache 3 USV. A differentiating technical asset is Latnet's own CORS RTK correction network covering parts of Alberta, which streams RTCM 3.x corrections over NTRIP to GNSS rovers — reducing dependence on local base stations and providing a recurring service layer.

Latnet operates a hybrid hardware revenue model combining direct equipment sales through its latnet.ca e-commerce storefront with a 10+ system rental program offering daily and weekly pricing, rent-to-own credit (up to 100% of rental fees applied to purchase), used/refurbished equipment resale across multiple brands (Trimble, Leica, FARO, DJI, CHCNAV), and software licensing for CoProcess and CoPre. The company pairs direct-to-consumer e-commerce with channel-partner dynamics as an authorized distributor, ships across Canada with local pickup in Calgary, and supports customers with 24-hour rental dispatch, in-person training, and after-sales technical service.

Name

Latnet Technologies Ltd.

Legal name

Latnet Technologies Ltd.

Website

https://latnet.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Latnet Technologies Ltd. is a Calgary-based Canadian distributor of CHCNAV survey-grade GNSS, LiDAR, UAV, and bathymetric equipment, serving surveying, construction, agriculture, forestry, mining, and utility professionals with sales, rentals, and rent-to-own options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of CHCNAV geospatial equipment including GNSS receivers, LiDAR systems, UAVs, bathymetric systems, and accessories. Products range from portable RTK rovers ($8,700-$19,500) to integrated systems.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of survey equipment including RTK GNSS, UAV LiDAR, SLAM scanners, bathymetric USVs, and mobile mapping systems. Rentals available daily (3-day minimum) or weekly with rates ranging from $50/day (Leica Traverse Kit) to $3,900/week (AA6D + Drone package).
3. Rent-to-Own Program: Up to 100% of rental fees credited toward equipment purchase, converting rental revenue into hardware sales over time.
4. Software Licensing: Sale of CHCNAV software including CoProcess (LiDAR processing) and CoPre (UAV/SLAM data processing). CoProcess is free in viewer mode with purchase required for full functionality.
5. RTK Correction Network Services: NTRIP corrections via Latnet's own CORS network in Alberta, available to rental customers and potentially sold separately for RTK positioning.
6. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of used survey equipment including Trimble, Leica, and CHCNAV products with prices ranging from $1 (demo set) to $49,500 (FARO scanner).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Latnet Technologies Ltd. is Canada's official CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) distributor, selling and renting survey-grade GNSS receivers, UAV LiDAR systems, handheld SLAM scanners, mobile mapping platforms, and bathymetric USVs through its latnet.ca e-commerce platform. The company also operates a proprietary CORS RTK correction network in Alberta, offers a rent-to-own program with up to 100% rental credit, and provides local technical training, setup, and after-sales support from its Calgary headquarters.

Product overview

Latnet Technologies Ltd. is Canada's authorized CHCNAV distributor, offering a comprehensive geospatial equipment portfolio spanning GNSS receivers, UAV LiDAR systems, handheld SLAM scanners, mobile mapping platforms, bathymetric USVs, and field/processing software. The product lineup centers on CHCNAV hardware including the i93/i89/i85/i76/iBase RTK GNSS receivers with integrated IMU tilt compensation and visual stakeout cameras; AlphaAir AA10/AA9/AA6 UAV LiDAR systems paired with the X500 survey drone; RS10/RS7 handheld SLAM scanners for indoor/outdoor 3D mapping; AU20 multi-platform mobile mapping system; and Apache 3 USV for bathymetric surveys. Software includes CoPre and CoProcess for LiDAR post-processing, and LandStar 8 for field data collection. Latnet also resells complementary brands (Leica, Trimble, FARO, DJI, Pacific Crest) and operates an Alberta-wide CORS RTK correction network. The company provides rental programs with rental-to-own credit and equipment rental services across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHCNAV i93 Visual IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver Survey-grade RTK GNSS receiver with integrated IMU tilt compensation and dual 2MP/8MP cameras for visual stakeout and remote point capture; multi-frequency tracking across GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and NavIC for surveying and construction professionals.
• CHCNAV i89 Pocket-Sized Visual IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver Compact pocket-sized RTK GNSS rover with visual IMU tilt compensation, dual cameras, and AR-based stakeout for one-person survey operation.
• CHCNAV i85 Laser IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver Compact RTK GNSS receiver with integrated green-laser rangefinder and IMU on the 1,892-channel iStar engine; supports visual stakeout via dual cameras for surveying professionals.
• CHCNAV i76 Palm-Size Visual IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver Ultra-compact palm-sized RTK GNSS receiver with visual IMU tilt compensation designed for simplified one-person surveying workflows.
• CHCNAV iBase Integrated RTK GNSS Base Station Integrated RTK GNSS base station with built-in UHF radio, 4G modem, and DistLink compression protocol; supports Ultra Base mode for simultaneous UHF and cellular correction transmission with automatic failover.
• CHCNAV i83 Pro IMU-RTK GNSS Receiver Smart RTK GNSS receiver with Trimble RTX support and L-band satellite correction capability, multi-frequency tracking with IMU-based tilt compensation.
• CHCNAV ViLi i100 Visual-LiDAR GNSS RTK Receiver Visual-LiDAR GNSS-RTK receiver combining satellite filtering, LiDAR point-cloud scanning, and SLAM-based positioning for consistent centimeter-level accuracy in GNSS-denied or obstructed environments.
• CHCNAV AlphaAir 10 (AA10) UAV LiDAR System UAV-mounted LiDAR system with survey-grade accuracy and up to 8 returns for vegetation penetration; delivers high-density point capture for topographic, powerline, and forestry surveys.
• CHCNAV AlphaAir 9 (AA9) UAV LiDAR System UAV LiDAR with integrated 26MP RGB imaging capturing up to 500,000 points/sec with 6 returns; processing software included with no subscription fee.
• CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 (AA6/AA6D) UAV LiDAR System Compact UAV LiDAR payload in standard (AA6) and dual-head (AA6D) configurations for aerial mapping, corridor surveys, and 3D terrain capture.
• CHCNAV AlphaUni 20 (AU20) Multi-Platform Mobile Mapping System Versatile mobile mapping LiDAR system deployable on vehicles, backpacks, and UAVs; features SLAM algorithms for GNSS-denied environments and high-speed corridor mapping.
• CHCNAV AlphaAir 450 (AA450) UAV LiDAR Lightweight UAV LiDAR system optimized for pipeline corridor surveys and remote terrain mapping with multi-return capability for bare-earth terrain extraction.
• CHCNAV RS10 Handheld SLAM LiDAR Scanner Handheld SLAM LiDAR scanner with integrated GNSS RTK for indoor/outdoor 3D mapping; available in 16-line and 32-line configurations combining SLAM and INS positioning for GNSS-obstructed environments.
• CHCNAV RS7 Handheld SLAM LiDAR Scanner Tactical-grade handheld SLAM LiDAR for indoor and underground 3D mapping including buildings, corridors, stairwells, and tunnels in GNSS-denied environments.
• CHCNAV X500 Professional Survey and Mapping Drone High-performance multirotor UAV with 5 kg payload capacity, 58-minute flight time, and 20 km HD video transmission; features triple-redundant IMU, dual-redundant GNSS, and an open MAVLink SDK payload interface.
• CHCNAV Apache 3 USV Bathymetric Survey System Autonomous unmanned surface vessel for bathymetric surveys, lake and river bed mapping, hydrographic data collection, and volume calculations, including a single-beam echosounder.
• CHCNAV AP7 Mobile Mapping LiDAR with Ladybug Camera Vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR sensor unit paired with a Ladybug 360-degree camera system for comprehensive street-level data capture and digital twin creation.
• LandStar 8 Surveying and Mapping App Android field data collection app supporting GNSS receiver and total station control, topographic surveys, stakeout, CAD drawing import, and cloud sync, with Canadian NAD83(CSRS) and CGVD2013 coordinate system support.
• CoPre LiDAR Data Processing Software LiDAR processing software for UAV, SLAM, and mobile LiDAR workflows; adjusts flight trajectories, colorizes point clouds using camera imagery, and organizes data for efficient processing.
• CoProcess LiDAR Processing Software Advanced LiDAR processing software for point cloud classification, terrain modeling, and volume analysis; available free in viewer mode with purchase required for full functionality.
• Latnet CORS RTK Correction Network Proprietary CORS RTK correction network covering parts of Alberta, delivered over NTRIP in standard RTCM 3 MSM format; included free with GNSS rentals and available to RTK users.
• Survey Equipment Rental Program Canada-wide rental program for RTK GNSS, LiDAR, UAV, SLAM, and hydrographic systems with daily or weekly terms, 24-hour dispatch, expert technical support, and rent-to-own credit up to 100%.
• HCE600 Data Collector Rugged Android data collector for field GNSS surveying and stakeout, running CHCNAV LandStar 8 software with Canadian NAD83(CSRS) and CGVD2013 coordinate system support.
• Used and Refurbished Survey Equipment Sale of used and refurbished surveying equipment from Trimble, Leica, CHCNAV, FARO, and DJI, including GNSS receivers, total stations, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAVs at reduced pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30 km RTK coverage with 5W transmitter using DistLink protocol
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CHC Navigation (CHCNAV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatnet Technologies is Canada's official distributor for CHC Navigation (CHCNAV), delivering survey-grade GNSS, LiDAR, UAV/mobile mapping, machine control, and bathymetric solutions. As the authorized dealer, they provide sales, rental, training, warranty service, and technical support for CHCNAV products across Canada.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Geomax Positioning: Geomax (Hexagon) offers budget-oriented GNSS rovers, total stations, and software for surveyors and construction. It is comparable as a competing GNSS OEM whose total stations Latnet's LandStar 8 supports, and whose price-sensitive positioning targets the same small-firm and entry-tier buyers that CHCNAV via Latnet also serves.
• Leica Geosystems: Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) manufactures survey-grade GNSS, total stations, and laser scanners widely used in Canada. It is comparable as a competing OEM whose total stations (manual and robotic) Latnet's software supports, and whose Canadian dealer network competes directly for the same end customers.
• Trimble Inc. Trimble is a global manufacturer of GNSS receivers, total stations, and field software, and the dominant brand in Canadian surveying. It is comparable as the primary competing OEM whose products Latnet integrates with (via LandStar 8 format/protocol support) and whose Canadian distributors (e.g., Cansel) Latnet competes against.
• Cansel: Cansel is a long-established Canadian distributor of surveying, mapping, and engineering equipment (Trimble, Nikon, Spectra) with offices across Canada. It is comparable to Latnet as a competing national channel for professional survey equipment into the same Canadian surveying, construction, and utility customers.
• Topcon Positioning: Topcon Positioning is a major OEM of GNSS, total stations, and machine-control solutions for surveying, construction, and agriculture. It is comparable as a competing manufacturer whose total stations LandStar 8 connects to via Bluetooth and whose Canadian channel competes with Latnet for the same professional surveyor customers.

Direct peers

• Spatial Technologies Inc. (STI): STI is a Canadian distributor of surveying, mapping, and GPS/GNSS equipment serving surveyors, engineers, and construction firms across Canada. It is directly comparable as another domestic multi-brand geospatial equipment reseller targeting the same Canadian survey/construction buyer with overlapping product lines (GNSS, total stations, accessories).
• Navigation Electronics Inc. Navigation Electronics is a Canadian surveying and GNSS equipment distributor offering sales, rentals, and technical support for survey-grade GPS/GNSS and mapping equipment. It is directly comparable as another domestic Canadian geospatial reseller competing for the same surveyor, construction, and forestry customers with overlapping rental and sales programs.

Others

• CHC Navigation (CHCNAV): CHC Navigation is the Chinese manufacturer of the GNSS, LiDAR, UAV, and bathymetric product lines Latnet distributes. It is comparable as the upstream supplier whose product roadmap (i85, iBase Ultra Base, ViLi i100, AlphaAir 9/10) directly drives Latnet's catalog and whose global brand competes with Trimble/Leica/Topcon in the same end markets.

Regional players

• Position Partners: Position Partners is an Australia/New Zealand distributor of surveying, positioning, and machine-control equipment (Topcon, CHCNAV, DJI). It is comparable as a regional CHCNAV/Topcon channel partner with rental, training, and CORS/RTK services targeting professional surveyors and miners, though focused on ANZ rather than Canada.
• Frontier Precision: Frontier Precision is a US-based geospatial equipment distributor (Trimble, Nikon, DJI, CHCNAV) serving survey, engineering, and construction markets. It is comparable as a peer reseller of CHCNAV and competing GNSS brands with rental and training services, though operating primarily in the United States rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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