XGRIDS K1 Extension Pole Kit 2 m

Extension Pole Kit – lightweight extension pole for XGRIDS K1 3D scanner

The extension pole kit for the XGRIDS Lixel K1 scanner is an accessory that allows you to mount the scanner on a telescopic pole up to 2 meters long. It is designed to increase positioning flexibility, reduce obstructions in the field of view, expand the range of overhead shooting, and access hard-to-reach places without the need for ladders or moving to adjacent surfaces.

Features of the XGRIDS K1 Extension Pole Kit

• Length: up to 2 m, which provides a significant increase in 3D scanning height compared to when the scanner is held in the hands at shoulder or chest level.
• Compatibility: specially designed for the XGRIDS K1 / Lixel K1 model, as the scanner supports a range of modes, including extended positions.
• Durability and structural stability: the extension pole must ensure a rigid and precise position of the scanner to minimize vibrations or shaking that can degrade the quality of the point cloud. Suitable materials (aluminum or other lightweight metals/alloys) are the most likely choice, based on the practice of manufacturing accessories for 3D scanners.
• Mounting and fixation: precise clamping and fixation mechanisms to ensure the scanner is securely mounted, does not rotate, and does not change the tilt angle during shooting, which is important for maintaining the accuracy of the LiDAR sensor and cameras.
• Minimal impact on weight and portability: the extension pole adds weight, but since the K1 scanner itself is lightweight (~1 kg, including the battery) and the extension pole is made of a lightweight aluminum alloy, it doesn't significantly affect scanning balance.

XGRIDS K1 scanner specifications when used with the extension pole

To understand the benefits of using the extension pole, it's useful to recall the K1's parameters:

Weight (in handheld shooting): ~1 kg with battery.

LiDAR scanning range: approx. 0.5 – 120 m (depending on reflection conditions) for K1.

Relative accuracy: ±1.2 cm

Absolute accuracy: ~3 cm

Technical specification of the XGRIDS K1 Extension Pole Kit

Compatibility: XGRIDS Lixel-K1 3D scanner (supports standard K1 mounts)

Mount type: proprietary XGRIDS connector/adapter for quick installation, secured with a screw clamp (two mounting points)

Maximum length: 2 m

Construction: telescopic, detachable

Material: lightweight aluminum alloy (anodized for corrosion protection)

Weight: ≈ 0.6 – 0.8 kg, optimized for operation without operator strain)

Color: Black/dark gray (matte finish)

Features:

• Quickly folds for transportation.
• Vibration resistant.
• Ensures secure fixation of the scanner at a height of up to 2 m.

Advantages of using the Extension Pole Kit

Increased field of view / overhead view

By scanning from a greater height, you get a wider viewing angle, fewer shadows and obstacles (people, furniture, equipment) that can obscure the desired objects. This is especially useful for scanning roofs, ceilings, upper floors, and building facades.

Access to hard-to-reach places

When surfaces are high up, or access with equipment is difficult (ladders, scaffolding), the extension pole allows you to do without unnecessary devices, reducing risk and preparation time.

Reduced geometric distortions

By positioning the LiDAR sensor outside the close proximity of large obstacles, reflections, or object overlaps, the noise is reduced, and the point cloud is cleaner, which simplifies subsequent processing.

3D scanning of large objects or spaces: convenience and time saving

For example, building facades, interiors with high ceilings, suspended structures, bridges - scanning becomes faster and safer. With the extension pole, the operator does not need to change positions frequently to capture the desired areas.

Easy to transport and store

Although the extension pole adds extra dimensions, it is usually foldable and telescopic, making it easy to disassemble/assemble. This allows the system to remain mobile, which is important given that the Scanner 3D K1 itself is designed for "on-the-go" work, without bulky equipment.

Extension Pole Kit: areas of application

• Architecture and restoration: scanning facades, stucco, vaults, arched windows, the condition of roofs and cornices; when it is important to detail the upper part of buildings; registration of complex shapes at height.
• Construction and quality control: inspection of ceilings, floors, engineering communications at height, dish shells, suspended structures; control of verticality, seams, and joints.
• Infrastructure: 3D scanning of bridges, overpasses, power line poles, tunnels; objects where access is limited, but an overhead view is needed.
• Geodesy, topography, cartography: scanning reliefs, territories where the operator can raise the scanner above ground level to increase the coverage area in one pass.
• Inspections, monitoring, safety: assessment of the condition of roofs, gutters, chimneys, ventilation shafts; safety control where ladders/scaffolding are inconvenient or prohibited.
• Art/graffiti, cultural heritage: scanning of ceilings of temples, warehouses, factories, castles; minimal intervention, preservation of the object without damaging the accessible structures.

XGRIDS K1 with a 2 m pole: user benefits

• Improved data quality: increased field of view, reduced loss when scanning ceilings or facades.
• Increased efficiency: less movement, less equipment setup and disassembly, less time for calibration and positioning.
• Safer work: less need to climb to heights or use ladders.
• Flexibility of filming positions: you can capture objects from above, from different angles, without being limited by the operator's height.
• Compactness for storage/transportation: if the extension pole is foldable/telescopic, it can be placed in a suitcase or backpack along with the rest of the K1 kit, maintaining mobility.

3D scanner with a long pole: usage limitations

• At the maximum length of the extension pole, the effect of vibrations (wind, hand movement) may increase: it is important that the mount is secure and the operator tries to minimize sudden movements.
• Increased torque: the weight of the scanner, when length is added, creates a greater lever; it may be more difficult for the operator to maintain stability, especially during long-term shooting.
• Operating time does not change - the battery and weight remain the same as the K1, but long-term holding can be tiring.
• It is necessary to consider the balance of the center of gravity and the position of the operator's hand/body, especially when shooting overhead.

The XGRIDS K1 Extension Pole Kit is an effective solution for professionals who already use the XGRIDS Lixel-K1 scanner and want to expand its 3D scanning capabilities: increased height, improved view, fewer hidden zones, and a cleaner point cloud. This kit is especially useful in architecture, inspections, infrastructure, geodesy, and cultural heritage, where scanning objects from above or in hard-to-reach places is required.

Thanks to the high-tech material and engineered design, the extension pole allows you to maintain the relative accuracy of ±1.2 cm and absolute accuracy of ~3 cm, which are provided for the K1, and use the full potential of the LiDAR sensor and panoramic cameras without compromise. Call us: we constantly have a wide range of high-quality accessories for 3D scanners from the best world manufacturers. We will help you choose everything you need to optimize high-complexity 3D scanning.