No reason why these types of data points have to be scanned only in an SRV…
Surely the hand data scanner thingie should be able to do the same thing… it would be another thing to do if you don't have an SRV
PS. Enable scanning of dead npcs at wreck sites for rescue rewards – identifying remains for next of kin should be valued.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/qswi92/one_more_suggestion_for_the_night_make_data/