WELCOME TO PHOENIX LiDAR
Phoenix LiDAR Systems was established in 2013 as Phoenix Aerial Systems with the goal of combining LiDAR scanning and UAV technologies into a complete solution for today’s generation of surveyors, giving them a system with a guaranteed return on investment.
WE ARE TEAM PHOENIX
With over 20 years of experience in the development of LiDAR systems, LiDAR survey operations, and data processing, we provide first hand expertise and the full range of services for this exciting technology, helping our customers to make the most of Airborne LIDAR in all its Dimensions.
WE ADMIRE PEOPLE WHO ARE
INNOVATIVE
TRANSPARENT
EFFICIENT
Our Vision
To create products that
defy the impossible and rapidly turn data into a decisive edge.
Our Mission
By combining sensors
and software into
purpose-built mapping solutions, Phoenix LiDAR connects the physical and digital worlds to better make sense of our dynamically changing world.
Open Positions
We currently have the following job openings in full or part time positions:
All positions require at least a few years of professional experience. As we are looking to create a small but powerful team, all applicants should be committed to work as responsible team players, and be open to expanding their knowledge and skills. Even if you do not have the exact skills/experiences listed above but experience in similar fields and are willing to expand your horizon please get in touch.
Accounting, HR Generalist, Office Manager
Austin
Management
Full time
Jr. Mechanical Engineer
Austin
Engineering
Full time
OUR LEADERS
Grayson Omans
CEO, Co-founder
A highly experienced entrepreneur with over 15 successful years in the solar energy and electronics sectors. Grayson is a founding member of Phoenix LiDAR Systems and leads the development, sales and marketing of airborne and terrestrial laser mapping systems for PLS. With extensive experience in LiDAR and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), Grayson brings great product management skills to help progress PLS’ mapping products. Qualifications: BSc (Hons), Economics & Entrepreneurship, Cornell University.
Ben Adler, Ph.D.
CTO, Co-founder
An accomplished developer and pioneer into UAV technology, Ben received his Ph.D. in “System Design and Real-Time Guidance of an UAV for Autonomous Exploration of Outdoor Environments” at the University of Hamburg. Ben is not only CTO, but also a founding member of Phoenix LiDAR Systems and leads technology development, and integration of airborne and terrestrial laser mapping systems for PLS. Qualifications: University of Hamburg, B.A., Ph.D.
PHOENIX
WORLD'S FIRST UAV LiDAR INTEGRATION
Created by Phoenix Aerial Systems
MAY
2012
JUN
2014
WORLD'S FIRST COMMERCIAL UAV LiDAR
Launched by Phoenix Aerial Systems
WORLD'S FIRST FIXED WING UAV LiDAR SYSTEM
Increasing range and speed, while protecting LiDAR equipment
MAY
2016
NOV
2016
PHOENIX AERIAL SYSTEMS REBRAND
As Phoenix LiDAR Systems
WORLD'S FIRST REAL-TIME 3D POINT CLOUD WITH RGB FUSION
Introduced live colored point cloud visualization
FEB
2017
SEP
2017
WORLD'S FIRST REAL-TIME 3D POINT CLOUD VISUALIZER
Reducing data acquisition errors in the field
WORLD'S FIRST UAV LiDAR
Flight planning tool
DEC
2017
AUG
2018
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS LAUNCHES LiDARMill
World's first LiDAR post-processing solution in the cloud
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES SLAM
For handheld and mobile mapping
MAY
2019
JUL
2020
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES THE AIR NAVBOX
Offering longer aerial missions and faster processing. Company moves to Austin, TX.
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
For point cloud analysis and optimized post-processing
FEB
2021
JUN
2022
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES HYDRORANGER
A green-laser system designed for mapping river basins and coastlines
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES HALO-H
A manned aircraft focused LiDAR system capable of range over 1000
FEB
2023
APR
2024
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES SPATIAL EXPLORER 8.0
Giving customers larger projects, faster processing and increased compatibility
PHOENIX LiDAR SYSTEMS RELEASES RFM2
Dual-head mobile mapping solution for large transportation projects
APR
2024