RIEGL VMY-2 mounted onto R.E.Y.’s vehicle with RIEGL and R.E.Y. team
Left to right: Tom Cade – R.E.Y. Land Surveyor, Daniel Clark – R.E.Y LiDAR Technician, Josh France – RIEGL USA Division Manager | MLS & TLS
R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. has expanded its mobile mapping capabilities with the acquisition of the RIEGL VMY-2 Mobile Mapping System, marking 15 years of innovation and partnership with RIEGL. This milestone reflects R.E.Y.’s continued leadership in geospatial technology and its commitment to delivering high-precision solutions to clients across California and beyond.
In 2010, R.E.Y. made a bold move as a small business by investing in the RIEGL VMX system, becoming an early adopter of mobile laser scanning. That decision laid the foundation for a decade and a half of growth, precision, and client success.
“Since stepping into the mobile laser scanning market 15 years ago,” said Joe Feyder, PLS, Principal Manager, Remote Sensing Division at R.E.Y. “Our original RIEGL VMX system has performed beautifully. With the purchase of the new VMY scanner, we hope to continue to be at the forefront of technology and continue to provide the highest of quality and accuracy products for our clients.”
The RIEGL VMY-2 is not a replacement but a strategic enhancement. Its compact, lightweight design allows for faster deployment and greater flexibility, making it the perfect complement to R.E.Y.’s trusted VMX system. Additionally, R.E.Y. has added two 12-megapixel panoramic cameras and a Ladybug6 72-megapixel spherical camera to the system.
“I have been with R.E.Y. for 10 years,” said Daniel Clark, Senior LiDAR Technician at R.E.Y. “Over that time, I’ve seen the amazing data the VMX system provides. Now, with the VMY and its enhanced imagery capabilities, we’ll be able to collect more data, faster, and deliver even greater value to our clients. Pairing the VMY-2 with the Ladybug6 camera system and rear pavement cameras will allow us to provide the most accurate data possible.”
The RIEGL VMY-2’s versatility, ideal for asset inventory and lower-speed surveys, enhances R.E.Y.’s ability to deliver high-quality data-rich solutions.
RIEGL VMY-2 mounted onto R.E.Y.’s vehicle in front of their office
“Working with the RIEGL VMX scanner and LiDAR data has truly been a game changer for our projects,” added Garrett McLaughlin, PE, PLS, Principal Manager at R.E.Y. “The level of detail and accuracy we’re able to capture has significantly enhanced our workflows. Adding the VMY system will take this even further—offering new tools that will elevate our design process and drive exceptional project outcomes.”
“Our original RIEGL VMX system has far exceeded our expectations and become the face of R.E.Y. Engineers,” said Caryle Buchholz, PE, PLS, Associate Vice President at R.E.Y. “We’re excited to add the VMY system to our toolkit and continue providing highly accurate deliverables and outstanding service to our clients. Cheers to many more years in partnership with RIEGL technologies.”
This latest investment not only expands R.E.Y. Engineers’ technical capabilities, but it also reaffirms their position at the forefront of mobile mapping innovation. With the RIEGL VMY-2, R.E.Y. is equipped to meet the evolving demands of infrastructure, transportation, and asset management projects with unmatched speed, precision, and flexibility.
RIEGL VMY-2 mounted onto R.E.Y.’s vehicle and ready to hit the road
“We are thrilled to continue supporting R.E.Y. Engineers as they expand their mobile mapping capabilities,” said Joshua France, Division Manager of MLS & TLS at RIEGL USA. “Their long-term commitment to RIEGL technology is a testament to the performance and reliability of our systems. The VMY will empower them to push boundaries even further.”
As the geospatial industry continues to evolve, the enduring partnership between RIEGL and R.E.Y. Engineers stands as a model of how long-term collaboration, trust in technology, and a shared vision for excellence can drive transformative results.
About the RIEGL VMY-2
With its smaller form factor compared to other MLS systems, the VMY-2 can be easily operated and mounted on a variety of platforms and can be integrated with other camera solutions such as a Ladybug6. It is a great system for asset inventory collection as well as lower speed survey projects.
About R.E.Y. Engineers
R.E.Y. Engineers has been enhancing the quality of life since 1996. Headquartered in the heart of historic Folsom, with additional offices in Pleasanton, Oakland, and Palo Alto, CA, the R.E.Y. team delivers nothing but the best service and results.
We take pride in our clients’ success. That’s why on each project, one of our principals will take charge as the main point of contact, providing answers and updates along the way. Not only do we offer the best customer service and the latest technology, we promise to deliver the highest quality service with precision and accuracy.
R.E.Y. is a certified Small Business Enterprise (both California and Federal) and signatory to Operating Engineers Union Local No. 3.
About RIEGL:
RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and UAV-based laser scanning solutions for applications in surveying.
RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths.
RIEGL’s core smart-waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems.
RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry.
From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers.
Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria and in the USA; main offices in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, UK, France and Germany; and a worldwide network of representatives.