Mobile LiDAR capture
Use the mobile app to scan spaces with an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro and create 2D floor plans and 3D CAD models from the walkthrough.
OpalAi
ClaimOpalAi provides spatial AI tools for mobile space capture, scan-to-BIM workflows, floor plans, CAD models, and wildfire risk analysis.
Overview
OpalAi is a spatial AI company that turns visual, textual, audio, and geospatial data into actionable outputs for commercial and government use. Its site highlights products and services for 3D mapping, scan-based BIM generation, mobile floor-plan capture, and wildfire intelligence.
The core workflows center on capturing a space or dataset and converting it into deliverables such as 2D schematic floor plans, 3D CAD models, BIM models, or wildfire risk assessments. The company positions these tools for property modeling, field scanning, infrastructure review, and decision support.
Core capabilities
Two scanning modes
Choose InstaCAD mode for real-time 2D floor plans and 3D CAD models while scanning, or LiDAR mode for point cloud output.
Scan-to-BIM delivery
Upload point cloud or video-based scans and receive 2D schematic floor plans, 3D CAD models, and BIM deliverables.
Broad export support
Export results in many common formats, including PDF, USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, STL, PCD, PLY, PTS, XYZ, LAS, E57, and FBX.
Adjacent spatial AI services
Use FireVision for wildfire risk assessment and monitoring, combining remote sensing, weather modeling, and physics-informed AI for geospatial analysis.
Practical uses
Mobile space capture
Capture a room, apartment, or building walkthrough on an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro and generate floor plans and 3D CAD models without a tripod or bulky scanner.
Scan-to-BIM production
Turn LiDAR scanner, 360 camera, or scan uploads into a BIM package with schematic floor plans and structural components for design or facility work.
Wildfire risk assessment
Use FireVision to review property-level wildfire hazard ratings, recent conditions, and short-term forecasts for operational planning.
Documentation turnaround
Support teams that need fast turnaround on property documentation, such as real estate, insurance, or field service workflows, using scan-derived models and plans.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Offers both mobile capture and scan-processing services for 2D floor plans, 3D CAD, and BIM outputs.
- Supports multiple scan sources, including mobile LiDAR, LiDAR scanners, 360 cameras, and uploaded point clouds or video files.
- Provides a broad list of export formats for downstream use.
- Includes a dedicated wildfire intelligence product that combines remote sensing, weather modeling, and conversational query support.
Cons
- Some workflows depend on specific hardware, such as LiDAR-equipped Apple devices for the ScanTo3D app.
- The source does not provide a complete integration list or detailed downstream software compatibility beyond named output formats and model types.
- Pricing is split across service pages and not fully consolidated on the site.
FAQ
Which devices support the ScanTo3D App?
The ScanTo3D App is currently compatible only with devices that have a 3D LiDAR scanner, such as the iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max, and iPad Pro.
How long does it take to receive a floor plan?
For ScanTo3D App projects, OpalAI says scans are typically processed within 1-2 business days after upload and payment confirmation.
How do you capture a scan with the app?
The app supports a simple walkthrough workflow. According to the source, users should turn on the lights, open doors for multiple rooms, then move slowly and steadily while capturing ceilings, walls, and floors.
What can I export from ScanTo3D?
The ScanTo3D App exports multiple file types, including PDF, USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, STL, PCD, PLY, PTS, XYZ, LAS, E57, FBX, and raw data such as video and images, and a Pro subscription is required for export.
How is OpalAI priced?
Pricing varies by service. The pricing page lists a 2D schematic floor plan plus 3D BIM model at $0.06–$0.10 per square foot, and the Scan to BIM page lists projects starting at $0.04 per square foot. The ScanTo3D app also shows monthly and yearly Pro subscription options after a 7-day free trial.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Spatial AI
- Primary products
- ScanTo3D, Scan to BIM, FireVision, Urbanomy, Astro Adjuster
- Platforms
- iOS app for ScanTo3D; web-based service pages
- Typical outputs
- 2D schematic floor plans, 3D CAD models, BIM models, wildfire risk intelligence
- Pricing signal
- Paid plans and service pricing are published; some offerings include a 7-day free trial