Lidar Makes it Easy to Build Accurate 3D Models of Any EnvironmentApril 16, 2019|In Media Coverage|By Albie Jarvis
The Puck by Velodyne Lidar used on a backpack by Green Valley International
Mobile mapping and surveying are seeing a growing number
of systems adding lidar technology to drones, backpacks, and
all-terrain vehicles (ATV) to build new applications.
Frank Bertini, UAV and Robotics Business Manager at
Velodyne Lidar, was interviewed
by LidarSurvey.net and discussed how lidar can be used for mobile mapping and
aerial surveying. In the interview, Bertini outlined which Velodyne products
are most suitable for these applications:
“Velodyne’s original HDL-32 is still the most
accurate 3D lidar sensor available on the market today. With a range of 100m
and accuracies down to 1.2cm on each of its 32 laser channels, the sensor is a
great choice for the professional surveyor. The sensor takes in a huge swath of
data, close to 1 million points per second, which reduces the time to complete
large acreage surveying jobs. Velodyne also offers the economical VLP-16-LITE. At just 590
grams, it is a great choice for lighter weight and lower cost drones and UAVs.
The extra-long range VLP-32 is also an option.”
Expect to see lidar technology deployed in an increasing array of applications such as city asset management and power line management.
The complete interview can be read HERE
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