LiDAR Systems
Drone Aerial Mapping Payloads
The LiDAR System
LiDAR Sensor
INS/GNSS
GPS Differential Unit
Pick your LiDAR Sensor
Velodyne VLP-16
This is an industrial grade sensor head. This entry-level sensor head is adequate for most basic bare earth mapping and modeling jobs
Velodyne HDE-32E
Still, industrial grade LiDAR system with increased points per second to help penetrate basic vegetation.
Velodyne VLP-32C
This high-end industrial sensor is made for resolution. This featherweight unit has increased range and the highest points per second of its class.
Riegl VUX-1 UAS
Being a survey grade sensor, this unit has the resolution the construction industry expects. With increased range, you can map faster with high accuracy.
Pick your GNSS Solution
Our Baseline GNSS and Inertial Naviation Units (INU) Integration
Post-Processing Kinematic (PPK) GPS/INU Unit
- L1/L2 GPS
- Satelite Based Accuracy System (SBA)
- Single Antenna
- RMS heading accuracy ____0.03 deg
- RMS pitch/roll ____________0.006 deg
- IMU Measurement___________200 Hz
- PPK Horizontal Position Accuracy (based on 0 to 60s GPS outages): 0.02 to 0.03m
- PPK Vertical Position Accuracy (based on 0 to 60s GPS outages): 0.01 to 0.05m
Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS/INU Unit
- L1/L2 GPS
- Satelite Based Accuracy System (SBA)
- Single Antenna
- RMS heading accuracy ____0.1 deg
- RMS pitch/roll _____________0.1 deg
- IMU Measurement___________200 Hz
- PPK Horizontal Position Accuracy (based on 0 to 60s GPS outages): 0.02 to 0.03m
- PPK Vertical Position Accuracy (based on 0 to 60s GPS outages): 0.01 to 0.05m
Trimble Options
Applanix AP15
- L1/L2+ GPS, multi-constellation
- SBAS
- Single Antenna
- 0.08 deg RMS heading post processed accuracy
- 0.025 deg RMS post processed pitch/roll accuracy
- 200 Hz IMU Measurement
- Horizontal Position Accuracy 2 to 5 cm post processed
- Small and light (67x60x15mm and 60g)
- -40 to 75 C operating temperature
- Applanix IN-Fusion GNSS-Integration technology
Applanix AP20
- Advanced Applanix IN-Fusion™ GNSS-Inertial integration technology
- Advanced Trimble Maxwell® 6 Custom GNSS survey technology (two chipsets)
- 220 Channels: (per chipset)
- GPS: L1 C/A, L2C, L2E (Trimble method for tracking unencrypted) L5
- GLONASS: L1 C/A and unencrypted P code, L2 C/A and unencrypted P code, L3 CDMA
- GALILEO: L1 CBOC, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOC
- QZSS: L1 C/A, L1C, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5, LEX
- SBAS: L1 C/A (EGNOS/MSAS), L1 C/A and L5 (WAAS)
- L-Band: OmniSTAR VBS, HP, XP and G2
Applanix AP40
- Advanced Applanix IN-Fusion™ GNSS-Inertial integration technology
- Advanced Trimble Maxwell® 6 Custom GNSS survey technology (two chipsets)
- 220 Channels: (per chipset)
- GPS: L1 C/A, L2C, L2E (Trimble method for tracking unencrypted) L5
- GLONASS: L1 C/A and unencrypted P code, L2 C/A and unencrypted P code, L3 CDMA
- GALILEO: L1 CBOC, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOC
- QZSS: L1 C/A, L1C, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5, LEX
- SBAS: L1 C/A (EGNOS/MSAS), L1 C/A and L5 (WAAS)
- L-Band: OmniSTAR VBS, HP, XP and G2
Novatel Options
IGM-S1 STIM
- L1/L2+ GPS, multi-constellation
- SBAS
- Single Antenna
- 0.08 deg RMS heading post processed accuracy
- 0.025 deg RMS post processed pitch/roll accuracy
- 200 Hz IMU Measurement
- Horizontal Position Accuracy 2 to 5 cm post processed
- Small and light (67x60x15mm and 60g)
- -40 to 75 C operating temperature
- Applanix IN-Fusion GNSS-Integration technology
IGM-A1 ADIS
- L1/L2 GPS
- SBAS
- Single Antenna
- 0.08 deg RMS dynamic heading accuracy
- 0.015 to 0.017 deg RMS dynamic pitch/roll accuracy
- 200 Hz IMU Measurement
- Horizontal Position Accuracy (based on 0 to 10s GPS outages):
PP: 0.01 to 0.02m
RTK: 0.02 to 0.46m - Vertical Position Accuracy (based on 0 to 10s GPS outages):
PP: 0.03 to 0.13m
RTK: 0.02m
Supporting Software
Quick Terrain Modeler
Quick Terrain Modeler is the world’s premier 3D point cloud and terrain visualization software package. Designed for use with LiDAR, but flexible enough to accommodate other 3D data sources, Quick Terrain Modeler provides an easy to use software experience that allows users to work with significantly more data, render larger models, analyze data faster, and export a variety of products. These benefits enable very powerfully, yet simple and intuitive, terrain exploitation.
We have found Applied Imagery’s software the easiest to use.
Global Mapper
Global Mapper is an affordable and easy-to-use GIS application that offers access to an unparalleled variety of spatial datasets and provides just the right level of functionality to satisfy both experienced GIS professionals and beginning users.
- Low-cost and easy-to-use GIS
- Supports over 250 spatial data formats
- LiDAR Module for powerful point cloud processing
- Advanced projection management using GeoCalc library
- Unmatched and complimentary technical support
Autopilot Software Solutions
*** UgCS Free/One have limited functionality and range, and will not operate near any airport, heliport, etc.
Financing and Leasing Options
Best Uses
Some Typical Applications!
Coridor Mapping
Precision Forestry
Land Mangement
Frequently Asked Questions
How accruate is the LiDAR System?
Relative accuracy is a function of which LiDAR head and how far away from the surface you are scanning, typical relative accuracy is around 1 to 3 cm.
Absolute Accuracy we have to add the GPS solutions. GeoMMS hNAV system with just WAAS will get you 15cm of absolute accuracy. By doing Post Processing Kinetic 5 to 6 cm RMSE is possible. For more on accuracy, please see our info on LiDAR accruacy under resources.
Can I mount on a car?
Can I mount to a fixed wing drone or regular helicopter/ aircraft?
Can I map underwater?
What cameras can I use with this system ?
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If we didn’t answer all of your questions, feel free to drop us a line anytime.