Reality Capture Specialist; LiDAR & Drone

Location: South Florida (On-site required for capture)

Position Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (Project-Based)

M Hudson Design (MHD) is a premier, ultra-luxury landscape architecture firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida. We are pioneering the world’s first fully integrated experiential design process. We don't just show our clients 2D plans; we build immersive, cinematic 3D digital twins of their future estates, allowing them to experience their homes before ground

We are seeking a highly skilled Reality Capture Specialist to serve as the critical first step in our design pipeline. You will be responsible for capturing the existing real-world conditions of ultra-luxury estates and translating them into pristine digital data.

As our Reality Capture Specialist, you will conduct field visits to high-end residential properties across South Florida. Your primary objective is to capture the site using advanced LiDAR scanning and drone photogrammetry, and then process that data into clean, highly accurate 3D point clouds and meshes.

Your deliverables are the foundation upon which our entire 3D architectural and landscape design process is built. Precision, professionalism, and speed are paramount.

• Field Capture:
  Independently travel to ultra-luxury project sites in South Florida to capture.
• LiDAR Scanning:
  Operate terrestrial LiDAR equipment (e.g., Leica BLK
  360 or similar) to capture millimeter-accurate scans of existing architecture, hardscapes, and critical topography.
• Drone Photogrammetry:
  Pilot enterprise-level drones (e.g., DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Matrice series) to capture high-resolution aerial imagery and video for photogrammetry and Gaussian Splatting workflows.
• Data Processing:
  Stitch, register, and clean raw LiDAR and drone data using industry standard software (e.g., Reality Capture, Leica Cyclone, or Reality Scan).
• Deliverable Handoff:
  Export and deliver clean point clouds (.las, .e57) and 3D meshes (.obj, .fbx) to our remote 3D modeling team via our cloud server (BIM 360 / Google Drive) within strict 48-72 hour turnaround windows.
• Professional Representation:
  Act as a representative of MHD on-site, maintaining the highest level of professionalism and discretion around ultra-high-net-worth clients and their properties.

• Hardware Ownership:
  Must own or have reliable access to professional-grade terrestrial LiDAR equipment and a commercial mapping drone.
• Licensing:
  Active FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License is strictly required.
• Software Proficiency:
  Expert-level experience in photogrammetry and point cloud processing software (Reality Capture preferred).
• Technical Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of coordinate systems, survey control, point cloud registration, and mesh decimation.
• Portfolio:
  Must provide a portfolio or examples demonstrating previous reality capture work, specifically involving complex outdoor environments, vegetation, and residential
• Location:
  
  Must be locally based in South Florida with reliable transportation to travel to sites ranging from Miami to Jupiter.

• Experience processing data specifically for Gaussian Splatting (3
  
  DGS) workflows (e.g.,
• Familiarity with capturing 360-degree ground photography (e.g., Insta
  360).
• Previous experience working on luxury residential construction or architectural projects.

M Hudson Design is building a blue ocean experience. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural technology and reality capture, we want to partner with you.