CHC Navigation will showcase its new ViLi i100 Visual-LiDAR GNSS RTK receiver at the upcoming Locate26 conference, Spatial Source reported, providing surveyors with an integrated tool to maintain centimetre-level positioning when satellite signals fail in urban canyons or dense vegetation.
Surveyors frequently face GNSS signal obstructions caused by tall buildings and heavy tree cover, which often force crews to swap out equipment or alter standard workflows. The ViLi i100 addresses these field limitations by combining GNSS signal filtering with LiDAR, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and imaging technology into a single device.
SFix Positioning Engine Maintains Accuracy During Outages
When satellite tracking drops off, the receiver relies on an SFix positioning engine that uses SLAM technology and LiDAR data captured at 860,000 points per second. This sensor fusion allows field teams to maintain 5 cm accuracy within 20 metres of their last reliable GNSS fix under specified conditions, letting work proceed through short signal losses without an instrument change.
Vi-LiDAR Technology Enables Contactless Measurements
The unit features an 8 megapixel telephoto camera that supports contactless measurements with 5 cm accuracy at a distance of 15 metres. Surveyors can capture a scene once and select multiple target points directly from the imagery, removing the need to physically occupy hazardous locations near traffic or difficult obstacles.
LandStar Software Powers On-Site Earthwork Calculations
By pairing LiDAR scanning with CHCNAV LandStar software, field crews can calculate cut-and-fill volumes directly on site without separate processing hardware. Scanning a surface and defining its boundaries generates immediate volume results, which accelerates site inspections and earthwork verification.
Melbourne Exhibition Details for Locate26
The hardware will be on display at Booth 21a during the Locate26 event, scheduled for 24–26 November 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions About the ViLi i100
What is the point capture range of the integrated camera?
The 8 MP telephoto camera supports measurements at a distance of 15 metres with 5 cm accuracy.
How does the receiver handle lost satellite signals?
Its SFix positioning engine uses SLAM technology and LiDAR data captured at 860,000 points per second to maintain 5 cm accuracy within 20 metres of the last reliable GNSS position.
Where can attendees view the device in person?
CHC Navigation is exhibiting the hardware at Booth 21a during the Locate26 conference at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 November 2026.