Aerial surveying and drone photogrammetry is rapidly becoming a vital part of any surveyor’s toolkit. Thousands of people use drone site flyovers every day to help boost efficiency and lower costs.

With Carlson PhotoCapture drone photo processing software, you can use flyover data to:
• Quickly generate interactive 3D maps of sites
• Capture highly accurate 3D site data in point clouds, orthophotos, and more
• Integrate LiDAR data from aerial or ground sources into photogrammetry projects
• Share site maps with customers – anywhere, anytime!
• Save man-hours in the field

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The RTk5+ is bundled with Carlson SurvPC7 – the Windows-based data collection program. Rugged and field-ready, the RTk5+ includes a 3-year NO FAULT warranty*. The RTk5+ can also run SurvPC7 with Esri for live access to view and update an ArcGIS Online database in the field. With 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, you can collect and analyze your data quicker than ever before.

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GNSS CAPABILITIES
• Advanced multi-frequency, multi-constellation (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS) RTK GNSS performance with Carlson’s proprietary next-generation RTK engine, Gama
• Balanced & ergonomic; 25+% lighter than typical GNSS setups – ~6 lbs (2.7 kg) with tablet, cradle, pole, and antenna
• Gather live, centimeter-level positions directly into an Esri database with zero post processing
• Operate handheld without a pole for fast GIS work

Hybrid+ CAPABILITIES

The RTk5+ can be equipped with a specialized prism and used with the SurvPC Hybrid+ Module and any Carlson-supported robotic total station to take advantage of simultaneous GNSS and laser surveying.

Carlson Hybrid+ features include:

Follow Me: An alternative to optical tracking, follow Me continuously turns the total station towards the prism using the GNSS location.

Smart Lock: Automatically detects when you are slowing to take a measurement and locks on the prism

Smart Staking: Use the GNSS receiver as you make your way to your stakeout point; when you get close, the total station will automatically turn and lock on the prism for final staking precision

Cross Check: SurvPC will automatically cross-check your total station and GNSS positions and warn you when they differ

Hybrid-Resection: Setup anywhere using GNSS positions to calculate the total station occupied point and orientation; measurements from the GPS and RTS are time-synchronized for an accurate and simple one-tap resection measurement

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The Carlson RTk5+ is a fast, ruggedized Windows® data collector and advanced GNSS solution that allows new levels of freedom and accuracy in a compact, light, versatile package. 

The RTk5+ is bundled with Carlson SurvPC7 – the Windows-based data collection program. Rugged and field-ready, the RTk5+ includes a 3-year NO FAULT warranty*. The RTk5+ can also run SurvPC7 with Esri for live access to view and update an ArcGIS Online database in the field. With 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, you can collect and analyze your data quicker than ever before.

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The Carlson SurvPC Survey Data Collection Software is a professional field surveying solution designed for accurate GNSS data collection, total station operation, construction set-out, and survey calculations. Built for Windows-based field controllers and tablets, SurvPC combines powerful surveying tools with an intuitive interface to streamline everyday fieldwork.

Featuring advanced coordinate geometry (COGO), GNSS averaging, field-based least squares adjustment, road staking, and Esri ArcGIS integration, Carlson SurvPC helps surveyors, engineers, and construction professionals collect, manage, and process survey data efficiently.

Professional Field Surveying & Data Collection Software

Carlson SurvPC is an advanced survey data collection platform developed for land surveyors, civil engineers, construction contractors, and GIS professionals who need reliable field measurement, calculation, and set-out capabilities.

Designed for compatible Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, SurvPC 7 supports a wide range of RTK GNSS receivers, conventional total stations, and robotic total stations. Its graphical interface provides access to surveying commands, mapping, coordinate calculations, and field data management tools.

Whether collecting topographic survey data, setting out construction points, checking elevations, or managing complex infrastructure projects, SurvPC helps streamline field operations and improve the consistency of survey information.

Key Features & Benefits

• GNSS and total station compatibility: Supports a broad range of RTK GNSS receivers, conventional total stations, and robotic total stations.
• Advanced coordinate geometry (COGO): Perform point calculations, intersections, transformations, offsets, and other surveying computations in the field.
• SurvNet least squares adjustment: Analyse survey observations and identify potential errors before leaving the job site.
• Enhanced GNSS averaging: Improve data quality with graphical statistics, outlier detection, and measurement review.
• Construction set-out and road staking: Work with survey points, alignments, profiles, and terrain models.
• Esri ArcGIS integration: Access and update supported GIS datasets directly from the field.
• CAD and survey file compatibility: Work with formats including DWG, DXF, DGN, LandXML, and SHP.
• Customisable reporting: Generate survey, point, stakeout, and job reports in supported formats.
• Expandable functionality: Optional modules support BIM workflows, tunnelling, monitoring, advanced roading, and hybrid surveying.

Advanced GNSS Surveying & Total Station Control

Carlson SurvPC provides integrated tools for collecting and managing survey observations using compatible GNSS equipment and total stations.

Its GNSS functionality supports RTK positioning workflows, point averaging, and measurement quality checks, while total station capabilities assist with conventional surveying, robotic instrument operation, and construction set-out.

For surveyors working across different instrument types, SurvPC offers a flexible platform that helps maintain consistent field data collection procedures.

Accurate Construction Set-Out & Road Staking

SurvPC supports construction professionals who need to transfer design information into accurate field positions.

Using point, line, alignment, and road staking tools, operators can establish reference positions, check elevations, and work with project geometry directly from their field controller.

Advanced road functionality supports more complex alignment, cross-section, and surface-based workflows, helping civil construction teams manage set-out requirements efficiently.

Survey Calculations & Least Squares Adjustment

One of the important capabilities of SurvPC 7 is its integration of SurvNet least squares adjustment into field surveying workflows.

This allows surveyors to evaluate observation consistency, analyse measurement quality, and perform adjustment calculations while still on site.

Combined with graphical GNSS averaging, error detection, and detailed reporting, these tools support better-informed field decisions and reduce the need for repeat site visits.

BIM, GIS & Digital Survey Integration

Carlson SurvPC supports modern digital surveying workflows through integration with CAD, GIS, and building information modelling data.

Its Esri ArcGIS functionality enables supported GIS data to be accessed and updated from the field, while the optional BIM module provides tools for viewing and setting out IFC and Revit models in 2D and 3D.

These capabilities help connect survey measurements with design information, supporting coordination between field teams, engineers, and project managers.

Some integrations require additional licensing, accounts, connectivity, or specific software versions.

Ideal Applications

• Land and topographic surveying
• Boundary and cadastral survey workflows
• Construction set-out and site layout
• Civil engineering and road construction
• GNSS and total station data collection
• Infrastructure surveying and monitoring
• GIS asset mapping and field data management
• BIM-based construction layout
• Survey calculations and quality assurance

Windows-Based Field Software

Carlson SurvPC 7 is designed for compatible Windows-based surveying controllers, rugged tablets, and field computers.

Its interface is optimised for field operation, providing surveyors with access to commonly used commands, graphical mapping tools, and configurable workflows.

SurvPC 7 requires Windows 10 or 11, with Windows 11 recommended. Hardware and instrument compatibility should be confirmed before purchase.

Why Choose Carlson SurvPC?

Carlson SurvPC combines professional surveying calculations, flexible instrument support, and advanced data collection tools within a single field software platform.

With GNSS averaging, least squares adjustment, construction staking, and optional BIM and GIS capabilities, it offers a practical solution for surveying and construction teams looking to improve field productivity while maintaining control over their measurement data.

For professionals working with multiple survey instruments or managing complex field projects, Carlson SurvPC provides a versatile and expandable software solution.

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