Tech Chat | Laser Stakeout - A Quick, Contact-Free Way to Verify Points
In previous posts, we introduced how Orion ONE combines AR and laser technologies to bring smarter solutions to the field. While AR stakeout provides intuitive directional guidance by overlaying point locations onto the real world through the camera, the built-in laser offers another layer of convenience in stakeout. But how exactly can the laser be used in stakeout? Let's take a look.
Applications of Laser Stakeout
We all know laser can provide non-contact measurement for higher efficiency, but what about in stakeout, where the end goal is to locate and mark a physical point?
Here are some common and practical scenarios where laser stakeout becomes truly valuable:
1. Quick verification of stakeout points
After the initial stakeout is completed and marked, the laser can be used to re-illuminate the point from a distance—no need to walk over again, making it ideal for quick checks.
Perfect for areas that are muddy, unsafe, or difficult to access such as slopes, water edges, or construction hazards.
2. Stakeout in elevated or hard-to-reach locations
In projects like building exteriors, bridge structures, or prefabricated building components, laser stakeout allows you to project the design point onto vertical surfaces or elevated parts.
Useful for tasks where physical marking is not immediately possible but visual alignment is required.
3. Stakeout in obstructed environments
When direct access to the point is blocked—such as construction materials, dense piping, or temporary structures—you can stand at a clear position and project the laser toward the target point.
This maintains efficiency without disturbing the site setup.
4. Supporting team collaboration
Laser stakeout also works well in multi-person operations. One operator can hold Orion ONE and aim the laser, while another team member observes and marks the point simultaneously.
This approach is especially effective for large-scale projects or time-sensitive workflows.
How to Use Laser Stakeout with Orion ONE?
Here's a step-by-step guide to using this feature in the field:
1. Start by connecting your Orion One device to SingularPad field surveying software. Go to Survey >> Point Stakeout, choose the target point from the stakeout list.
2. Tap the Settings icon in stakeout interface and go to Tool bar. Add "Enable Laser" button in Display Items list.
3. Click the tilt survey button and follow the software instructions to complete the IMU initialization.
4. Click button to enable laser function and start laser stakeout.
With Orion ONE's laser stakeout, you gain a flexible, contact-free way to handle complex site conditions, verify point positions more quickly, and collaborate more efficiently—without sacrificing accuracy.
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