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Does anyone know of a LIDAR Unit that can fit on an Aerial UAV?

Posted by Kris on January 21, 2012 at 9:13am

I am looking to build up a Aerial UAV with build in long range LIDAR capabilities and releasing it on here for all to see.  

I can't seem to find a LIDAR unit that is light enough to fit on a UAS aircraft.  I prefer to use an electric glider with a fairly large wing loading capacity, but even a glow model would do.  

The smallest aerial LIDAR system I can find at this time is about 100 pounds, and its seems as if I will need a unit that weighs 20 pounds or less for any glow model to accommodate.

Thoughts?

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  • josufet January 27, 2012 at 2:57pm

    http://www.aeroscout.ch/index.php/consulting

    I think they have integrated Riegl's lidar on board

  • Kris January 21, 2012 at 11:30am

    Well, to be honest, I think 200 Meters is going to be sufficient.  Update Rate and Resolution can be negotiable, I just need the unit to be lightweight as to allow for hand launching if possible.

  • LightWare - Laser Developer January 21, 2012 at 9:59am

    What kind of performance do you need - range, update rate and resolution?

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