Survey-Grade LiDAR for UAS from RIEGL

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RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems has been developing what it claims to be the world’s first survey-grade UAS LiDAR sensor, the VUX-1.The new sensor was designed to meet the challenges of emerging surveying solutions by UAS, gyrocopters, and ultra-light aircraft, both in measurement performance and in system integration. The VUX-1 is an ultra lightweight LiDAR sensor with less than 4 kilograms (less than 9 pounds) overall weight, that can easily be mounted onto professional UAS/RPAS.

It has a 300 degree field of view and produces the extremely high quality LiDAR data users expect from a RIEGL product. Internal storage offers the ability to collect data for several hours at altitudes/ ranges up to more than 1,000 ft. Scanner applications include, but are not limited to: Agricultural and Forestry, Defence, Wide Area Mapping, Flood Zone Mapping, Glacier and Snowfield Mapping, Topography and Mining, and the Academic Markets.

“By introducing the VUX-1, RIEGL is the first to offer a LiDAR sensor that has been especially developed for the UAS and RPAS markets. We expect tremendous growth in these fields and are proud to support these with the breakthrough VUX-1!” said Dr. Johannes Riegl, RIEGL’s Chief Executive Officer.

Source: Press Release

2 comments

  1. Hi, I was wondering if there has been any further development of the VUX-1?
    If so, could you please be so kind as to sending us some information and pricing?

    Regards, Forrest Tainio
    Upliftingphotography (owner)

    1. Forrest, I suggest that you ask Riegl directly.
      You can find a link to their website in the article…

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