Our mission is to build complete LiDAR mapping solutions
– crafted with quality hardware, innovative, intuitive software, & vehicle flexibility in mind – to deliver surveyor-friendly solutions, enabling them to offer faster, safer & more economical service options without compromise.

Innovative Tools. The Right Solution.

Phoenix LiDAR Systems was established in 2013 as Phoenix Aerial Systems. Our goal is to combine LiDAR scanning and UAV technologies into a complete solution for today’s generation of surveyors, giving them a system with a guaranteed return on investment – whether that is in terms of:

Data Acquisition

Optimizing the factors that make a difference

Quality & Speed

Phoenix LiDAR Systems works to increase speed of data acquisition while delivering precision, and quality control to effectively lower your job costs.

Vehicle Flexibility

Intuitive mobile mapping solutions

Platforms Matter

Phoenix LiDAR Systems offers terrain and vehicle flexible solutions, in particular LiDAR solutions for UAVs opening the doors to endless surveying applications.

On-Site Safety

A safer and more cost-effective alternative

Eliminate Danger

Increase on-location safety by eliminating the need to physically travel through and/or over hazardous terrain

PLS | LA

Our LA based team is led by CEO and founder Grayson Omans, bringing engineering and business experience from corporations such as Schüco and Bosch, as well as CTO and Co-founder, Dr. Ben Adler, a computer scientist with PhD in robotics who pioneered autonomous point cloud acquisition using UAVs .

Phoenix LiDAR Systems is proud to design, test and manufacture products in the USA with an international in-house team and a network global third party suppliers and distributors. We currently employ talented salespeople, data post-processors, production engineers, developers, UAV technicians and pilots, as well as designers – all striving to create seamless, easy-to-use mapping solutions and services for an endless amount of possible applications.

Meet the Team

Grayson OmansCEO

A highly experienced entrepreneur with over 15 successful years in the solar energy and electronics sectors. Grayson is a founding member of Phoenix LiDAR Systems and leads the development, sales and marketing of airborne and terrestrial laser mapping systems for PLS. With extensive experience in LiDAR and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), Grayson brings great product management skills to help progress PLS’ mapping products.

Qualifications: BSc (Hons), Economics & Entrepreneurship, Cornell University

Dr. Ben AdlerCTO

An accomplished developer and pioneer into UAV technology, Ben received his Ph.D. in “System Design and Real-Time Guidance of an UAV for Autonomous Exploration of Outdoor Environments” at the University of Hamburg. Ben is not only CTO, but also a founding member of Phoenix LiDAR Systems and leads technology development, and integration of airborne and terrestrial laser mapping systems for PLS.

Qualifications: Diploma University of Hamburg, Dr. rer. Nat. (PhD) University of Hamburg, Germany

Eric AgnelloSales Director

A tech savvy, creative solutions architect, Eric started out as a recording artist and later as an engineer/producer. With an adept understanding of signal flow and data delivery through the advent of digital workstations, Eric’s transition into information tech, and eventually into LiDAR tech was natural. Eric was awarded with various honor society inductions including the NJCBAA, reserved for the top 1% of all collegiate business students in his home state of NJ. At Phoenix LiDAR Systems, Eric guides and coaches sales, and contributes common sense creativity to marketing and business development strategies as well.

Qualifications: BSc (Summa Cum Laude), Business Administration & Management; Minor – Financial Services, Berkeley College; ASc PC Support & Network Administration, Dover Business College

Bianca FuchsMarketing Manager

Born in South Korea, raised around South-East Asia and Germany, Bianca pulls multicultural thinking, German and English language proficiency and international experience to influence her broad spectrum of design and UX/Ui work. Bianca has worked with BCGDV, Nestlé R+D Switzerland, Guess? Inc., Red Bull USA, Wild Rabbit Aerial and a variety of small international startups. She and her work have been featured on forbes.com, documentaryheaven.com, and Techcrunch to name a few.

Bianca studied in Freiburg, Germany, and received her BFA with Distinction in Graphic Design and Minor in Social Impact Design from Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena.

David SongSales Representative

A Southern California native with business experience in transportation and parking services. David studied computer engineering with focus on developing micro-controller programs. While searching for a tech company in Los Angeles, his experience at Tesla Motors helped refine his sales skills and to provide excellent customer service. Here at Phoenix LiDAR, David is continuing his studies in LiDAR technology and excited to discuss the applications and capabilities of our systems with our customers.

Walter GalanRemote Sensing Engineer

Walter is a recent graduate from San Francisco State University with a B.S in Computer Engineering and a minor in Electrical Engineering.
He has a diverse technical background, ranging from Technical Writing to Hardware/Software Engineering. At Phoenix LiDAR Systems, Walter
provides technical experience in LiDAR data processing and production as well as troubleshoots and solves routine LiDAR data processing issues.

Conrad ConternoPost Processing Engineer

Mr. Conterno has spent the majority of his career in the Remote Sensing industry focused on creating automated processing tools and analytic methodologies. He holds a Master of Applied Science in Geospatial Information Technology and a firm belief that troubleshooting is the key to happiness.

Mike RiggsPost Processing Engineer

Mike has had an extensive career with various tech heavy backgrounds, from graphic artist to 3D software developer, all his past experiences lead to him being a LiDAR post processing expert here at Phoenix. When’s he’s not calibrating systems, training new customers or trouble shooting, Mike spends most his time in the remote Sonora Desert of Arizona with his family.

Sam GirardiPilot & UAV Technician

The millennial glitch in our matrix of creative genius. Sam is a competition sailplane pilot turned commercial UAV pilot. He began mastering his craft at a very young age. Working in composite aircraft design, construction, and flight theory; Sam is always pushing the limits of what we think UAV’s are capable of. Including fixed wing, single rotor, multirotor, and experimental platforms.

Qualifications: Academy of Model Aeronautics, FAA part 107 certified, International Soaring Champion

Dalmacio PueblosProduction Technician

A skilled technical production master, Dalmacio, a Los Angeles native, has been with Phoenix since the start, working on all our products from R&D, to service and maintenance by day – while being a flame-throwing, leather crafting, Harley enthusiast by night.

Juan-Carlos RimolasProduction Technician

JC is one of our youngest team members, and part-time student who brings extensive drone knowledge and previous experience from working with DJI to Phoenix. A skilled production technician, JC is involved in system testing, calibration and trouble shooting among other things.

Stephanie KelleyOffice Manager

Stephanie has over 15 years experience working in office administration and finance. She’s an equal left/right brain, so she has no problem organizing financial charts and system flows and turning around to pick out the best office plants and make sure everyone is staying happy! Steph transplanted to LA from New York (well, Brooklyn) about 2 years ago and has been in love ever since. She really does enjoy long walks on the beach.

Peter ChenMechanical Engineer

Originally from Taiwan, Peter graduated with an engineering degree in Taiwan. After completing his mandatory military training in his home country, Peter, motivated to be closer to his family and wife working in California, pursued a degree in transportation design at the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. He is a quiet, but brilliant 3D modeler, with incredible Solidworks skills who has been with us since the start.