Digiscanner

The Digiscanner is an object in Grand Theft Auto V.

Description

The detector bears a strong resemblance to the P.K.E. Meter, a device used in the Ghostbusters franchise to detect ghosts. Specifically, it shares many features with the version seen in the Real Ghostbusters animated series (T-shaped antenna at the top with waggling arms, readout with dials and buttons below it, dial(s) on the side), but with a more streamlined, modern appearance.

The detector is a small device with a T-shaped antenna and two sensor wings that move up and down. The detector is implied to be able to locate extraterrestrial entities and objects using radar-like technology. It flashes light blue when it picks up connections to objects, and red when it does not.

Performance

The Digiscanner itself is harmless, as does not have any sort of offensive capabilities. Files suggests it has no damage and limited range.

Overview

Weapon Statistics - Grand Theft Auto V
Damage (per shot) [?]	Fire Rate [?]	Range (m / ft) [?]	Ammo Specifications/ Capacity	Reload Mechanism	Reload Speed [?]
Weapons.meta
0	0.333	50 / 164	17	N/A	N/A
In-game Statements / Markings
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Observed
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rockstar Games Social Club [?]
			Damage	0% 0%
			Fire Rate/Speed	67% 67%
			Accuracy	10% 10%
			Range	35% 35%
			Clip Size	17% 17%

Image Gallery

Marnie Allen with the device.

Michael using the device.

The Digiscanner in first-person view.

Notable Owners

• Epsilon Program
• Omega

Prominent Appearances in Gameplay

• Michael De Santa uses one of these in the mission Chasing the Truth.
• It is briefly seen in the hands of the alien hunter Omega in the mission Far Out, used to scan Franklin.

Trivia

Grand Theft Auto V

• The Digiscanner was later adapted to Red Dead Redemption 2 as the "Electrostatic Detector" used during the mission A Bright Bouncing Boy - II, and in Grand Theft Auto Online as the "Metal Detector" used during The Cayo Perico Heist preparation mission Heist Prep: Gather Intel.
• Since Michael receives one from Marnie Allen, it is possible that the Epsilon Program uses it in their activities. However, it is never seen.
  • The implied use of the Digiscanner by the Epsilon Program seems to be a reference to the use of E-meters by the Church of Scientology, a religious cult the Epsilon Program is based on.
• The unused Ammu-Nation description suggests that LSPD officers use it to scan vehicle's license plates. This also suggests that it would be available in the gun stores at some point or as part of a setup mission, much like the Remote Sniper.

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