Drones & aerial inspection
Compact LiDAR sensors for drones, UAVs and aerial inspection. Weight, range, power draw and integration comparison for topographic surveys and precision agriculture.
Key considerations
- ◆Low weight and controlled power draw.
- ◆Enough range for flight speed and altitude.
- ◆GNSS/IMU integration and clear post-processing workflow.
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