RIEGL have released a video of the flight performance of their recently launched RiCOPTERĀ UAV laser scanning system.
RiCOPTER is a high-performance UAV which can be equipped with the RIEGL VUX-1 survey-grade LiDAR sensor to offer a fully integrated turnkey solution and marks the first complete UAS LiDAR solution from one manufacturer.
The robust and reliable RiCOPTER platform design includes a fully integrated RIEGL VUX LiDAR sensor, IMU/ GNSS unit with antenna, control unit, and up to 4 optional cameras providing remarkable measuring characteristics: 330deg Field of View, 500,000 measurements/sec., and 10mm accuracy.
The Class 1 unmanned aircraft system can be flown at a maximum operating altitude of 550 meters with a maximum take-off mass of up to 25kg and a maximum payload of 16kg, providing a long flight endurance of 30 minutes.
RiCOPTER flight characteristics are smooth and stable in hovering positions, as well as on demanding flight maneuvers under challenging conditions.
