Sicher Protections manufactures smart airbag systems that detect falls in milliseconds and deploy 360° protection for tripod-mounted total stations, scanners and sensors. Cheaper than a single instrument replacement.
From free-fall detection to full deployment
Protection on every axis — any fall direction
All-climate, IP-rated enclosure
Re-pack after deployment, back in service
A robotic total station is five-figure capital. A terrestrial laser scanner is six. One crew-member bump, one wind gust at the edge of a slab, one vehicle reversing near a tripod — and the repair invoice plus downtime dwarfs the cost of the protection you should have fitted.
Sicher Protections is the standard in Europe and the Middle East for airbag protection on survey instruments. Easepect brings the range to Singapore and Southeast Asia, with local fitting, training, insurance documentation and re-pack support.
Compact airbag for total stations.
Wraps around robotic and manual total stations, compact scanners, and small imaging sensors. Detects free-fall in milliseconds and deploys 360° protection before impact.
Heavy-duty airbag for scanners.
Larger airbag envelope for terrestrial laser scanners, mobile mapping units and sensor payloads up to the mid-kilo range. Same detection tech, larger cushion.
Airbag protection for people.
Wearable airbag vest for surveyors, motorcycle riders, equestrians and security personnel. Torso and spine protection on fall detection.
Bespoke sensor-specific rigs.
Airbag rigs for non-standard payloads — GPR carts, bathymetric rigs, fixed installations. Sicher engineers custom cushion geometry to suit the equipment.
The MiniPro is Sicher Protections’ flagship airbag for tripod-mounted total stations and compact 3D scanners. Its built-in gyroscope plus smart-detection algorithm distinguishes a real fall from normal handling — then deploys a 360° cushion in milliseconds, before the instrument hits the ground.
| Weight | 1.1 kg — barely changes the tripod balance. |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 cm (Ø) × 7 cm (H). Fits all standard 165 mm round tripod heads. |
| Detection | Built-in gyroscope + smart algorithm. Distinguishes real falls from human handling. |
| Deployment | Milliseconds — fully cushioned 360° before ground contact. |
| Battery | Dual 18650 Li-ion (3.7 V, 3500 mAh each). Up to 60 hours per charge. |
| Standby draw | Under 100 mA. Operating draw 250–300 mA. Pulse 2 A for 2–4 ms. |
| Material | Lightweight high-strength protective fabric. Climate-tolerant. |
| Compatibility | Leica, Trimble, Topcon, CHCNAV, Stonex — all professional tripods with 165 mm head. |
| Lifecycle | Re-buildable up to 5 cycles. Re-pack service available locally. |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty. 14-day refund window from delivery. |
| Indicative price | US$999 ex-works (Sicher official). SGD pricing on Easepect quote. |
| Deployment time | Airbag fully deployed in milliseconds — before ground impact on a typical tripod fall. |
|---|---|
| Detection | MEMS-based free-fall and tilt sensors. Programmable trigger threshold for different payload weights. |
| Protection | Full 360° coverage on all axes — instrument is protected regardless of fall direction. |
| Environmental | IP-rated enclosure. Operating temperature −40°C to +65°C. All-weather, all-climate. |
| Compatibility | Leica, Trimble, Topcon, Sokkia, Hexagon, Faro and third-party scanner / sensor tripods. |
| Reusability | Multi-use design — re-pack the airbag after deployment, replace consumables, back in service. |
| Installation | Tool-free attachment to tribrach / tripod head. Removable for transport and storage. |
| Certification | Compliant with relevant EU machinery and safety directives. Data sheets provided per model. |
We audit your fleet: which instruments, which sites, what drop-risk profile. Most customers protect the top 20% of SKUs first.
Match airbag model to instrument. MiniPro for total stations, TopPro for scanners, custom for non-standard payloads.
Tool-free attachment to tribrach or tripod head. Training session for field crews — activation, re-pack, storage.
Periodic inspection and consumable replacement. Easepect handles the maintenance contract for Singapore customers.
One MiniPro or TopPro — protect your highest-risk instrument first and evaluate across a project.
Multi-unit order with crew training, insurance documentation pack and 12-month maintenance contract.
Volume pricing for equipment rental companies. Branded livery and rapid re-pack turnaround included.
Request a written quote — we provide fleet-level insurance documentation alongside the quote.
A typical robotic total station is SGD 30k–60k. A terrestrial laser scanner is SGD 80k–200k. One averted drop pays for the airbag unit several times over — not counting the insurance excess, rental substitute and lost project days while the unit is in repair.
No. The trigger combines free-fall acceleration, tilt rate and duration — it ignores normal jostling, carrying and setup movements. The thresholds are programmable per payload weight.
Yes. Sicher airbags are designed for multiple deployments — you re-pack the cushion, replace the gas consumable, and return to service. Easepect supports the re-pack workflow for Singapore customers.
Almost certainly. Sicher covers Leica, Trimble, Topcon, Sokkia, Hexagon, Faro and most third-party tripods. For non-standard equipment we can engineer a bespoke airbag geometry.
Several regional insurers offer reduced premiums for Sicher-protected equipment — we provide the documentation you need. Ask for the insurance pack during scoping.
Fleet audit, fitting, training and insurance documentation — Easepect handles the whole rollout in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
