LiDAR is one of the most important tools in the commercial drone industry. While it has been around since the 1960s when it was mounted to aircraft, its uses have expanded dramatically now that LiDAR can be used with commercial drones. What is LiDAR and how does it work? LiDAR is a remote sensing technology: sensors that are mounted to drones send a pulse from a laser … [Read more...] about 50 Ways to Love Your LiDAR: How LiDAR is Used in Commercial Drone Applications
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Endurance Flight without a Helicopter: Drone Tech Firm Harris Aerial Demonstrates LiDAR with Carrier H4 Hybrid
Aerial LiDAR surveys aren't new technology - but now U.S. - based Harris Aerial has demonstrated a new and ground-breaking way of performing them. LiDAR surveys provide critically accurate survey data, allowing for the creation of precise 3D models. LiDAR attached to a helicopter or other manned aircraft have been used for over 50 years in applications like natural hazard … [Read more...] about Endurance Flight without a Helicopter: Drone Tech Firm Harris Aerial Demonstrates LiDAR with Carrier H4 Hybrid
