lidar

Reference articles for lidar contractors and installers.

How accurate is iPhone Pro LiDAR for commercial takeoff? (2026 benchmark)

Peer-reviewed accuracy benchmarks for iPhone Pro LiDAR in commercial installation takeoff. 1–3 cm accuracy, material quantity error rates, and when it's fit for purpose.

Matterport

iPhone Pro LiDAR vs Matterport for commercial site surveys

iPhone Pro LiDAR captures 1–2 cm accuracy at short range; Matterport Pro3 delivers ±20mm at 10 meters. For commercial takeoff and proposal work, iPhone LiDAR is the right tool when the workflow is on-device and under five meters.