FARO Connect

SLAM processing software for LiDAR data collected with the Elios 3. Formerly GeoSLAM Connect.

FARO Connect is a powerful software solution to process and manage the Elios 3’s LiDAR data. Powered by the world’s leading SLAM algorithm, FARO Connect converts data from the Elios 3 into highly accurate point clouds and provides a range of SLAM presets, optimized for the most common data capture scenarios of the Elios 3. In this training, learn everything from best flight practices to processing and registration of your point cloud data.

General Information

The following links can provide basic information to start using FARO connect:

System RequirementsHow to Install FARO connectSoftware Download - Current FARO Connect and Flyability script installerFile formats used by FARO connectKnown limitationsGeoSLAM Connect (end of life)Available Training

How To:

How to Install FARO connectHow to process a point cloud

Latest News:

Starting with the Elios 3 update 2025.01, we have replaced the .bag file with an .mcap file. To process the flight in FARO connect a .geoslam file can be exported using Inspector 5.

How to export the geoslam file/s to process in FARO connect.

Inspector 5 Export tab. Export one or multiple flights.

Navigate to the project in Inspector 5. Select the Export tab in the right side bar. Select FARO, and with the appropriate flight/s selected Click Export.

For more information: Release notes

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A new Flyability script version 1.8 has been released and is needed for the FARO connect version 2025.1 to work without error. Please remember to update the Flyability script when updating FARO connect.

For more information: Download - Current FARO Connect and Flyability script installer