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High Precision, Long-Range UAV LiDAR & Drone LiDAR Mapping Solutions
YellowScan is a leading developer of professional integrated UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) LiDAR solutions for surveying.
Our LiDAR sensor packages for fixed-wing and multirotor drones are ideal for mappers, surveyors, UAV service providers and drone OEMs.
Our lightweight survey-grade LiDAR technology has been used for a diverse range of drone mapping and surveying applications, including civil engineering, forestry, environmental research, mining and archaeology.
Please get in touch for help with selecting a LiDAR solution for your needs – our expert team can propose a proof of concept for your unique requirements.
Our fully-integrated drone LiDAR package portfolio includes:
Expert fully integrated hardware – State-of-the-art LiDAR with laser scanner, IMU, GPS, embedded processing, batteries and data storage inside
YellowScan CloudStation – intuitive LiDAR point cloud post-processing software providing georeferenced point cloud visualization and generation in the projection of your choice (output format in .LAS or .TXT)
YellowScan LiveStation – real-time in-flight LiDAR monitoring software, designed by surveyors for surveyors for complex and long-endurance operations
Flight trajectory correction
Comprehensive suite of customer services – including system calibration, on-site training, remote health check, upgrades, warranty and worldwide support.
Our lightweight, high-precision LiDAR hardware solutions are fully-integrated, with embedded batteries.
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 Voyager |
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| Accuracy | 2 cm | 1 cm</td | 2.2cm | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Weight | 2.45kg (5.4lbs) | 3.5kg (7.7lbs) | 2.6kg (5.7lbs) | 1.3kg | 1.5kg |
| Typical Flight/Driving Speed | 5 m/s | 5 m/s | 10-15 m/s | 10-20 m/s | 10-20 m/s |
| Typical Altitude | 100m | 80m | 100-120m | 100m | 70m |
| Point Density |
150 pts/sqm @ 50m AGL 5m/s | 24 pts/sqm @ 300 m AGL 30 m/s | 50 pts/sqm @ 100m AGL 10 m/s | 170 pts/sqm @ 100m AGL 10 m/s | 230 pts/sqm @ 60 m AGL 10 m/s |
Surveyor |
Surveyor Ultra |
Fly & Drive |
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| Accuracy | 5.0cm | 5.0cm | 5.0cm |
| Weight | 1.6kg (3.5lbs) | 1.7kg (3.75lbs) | 5.6kg (12.0lbs) |
| Typical Flight/Driving Speed | 5m/s | 5m/s | 25-50km/h |
| Typical Altitude | 50m | 80m | N/A |
| Point Density 50m AGL 5m/s |
85pts/sqm | 340pts/sqm | Depends on Sensor |
Built to achieve survey-grade performance, the Venturer UAV LiDAR system integrates a Riegl miniVUX-3 laser scanner with an Applanix APX-RTX 20 GNSS-inertial solution to deliver consistent, high-precision point clouds across diverse terrain types. Flexible scanning modes, including burst operation, support dense data capture in complex environments while maintaining operational efficiency. With a lightweight form factor and broad input voltage range, the system is optimized for unmanned aircraft conducting infrastructure inspection, corridor mapping, topographic surveying, and vegetation analysis.
More Information: Venturer NDAA-compliant UAV LiDAR
With a wide field of view, all 1.5 million points per second are oriented towards the ground, making all points entirely usable. Detection and processing of up to 15 target echoes per laser pulse also provides unparalleled vegetation penetration.
The Voyager is our longest-range UAV LiDAR solution, and can be configured to suit a variety of different platforms and mission requirements.
More Information: Voyager long-range LiDAR solution
Featuring a built-in Applanix APX-20UAV GNSS-inertial system, the Yellowscan Explorer delivers high-accuracy scanning at altitudes of up to 300m AGL and ranges of up to 600m.
Striking a balance between size, range, accuracy and weight, the system is ideal for a variety of LiDAR scanning applications, including surveying, forestry, environmental research, archaeology, industrial inspection, civil engineering, and mining.
More Information: Explorer long-range LiDAR solution
The highly versatile system can be fitted to almost any UAV, and features a choice of three power methods – DJI Skyport/Gremsy gimbal port, external UAV power source, or the included field-swappable battery. An RGB camera can also be attached concurrently with the laser scanner for dual-sensor operation.
The easy-to-use Mapper+ features single-button operation and convenient data storage and retrieval via USB stick. A single stick can store data from a 3-hour LiDAR survey.
More Information: Mapper+ UAV LiDAR
The self-powered unit can be easily integrated into almost any UAV, including multirotor, fixed-wing and helicopter drones. Batteries can be quickly swapped in the field, providing increased productivity.
The YellowScan Mapper features IPW55-rated protection, allowing you to launch missions when weather reports are ambiguous and easily fly home should rain occur.
More Information: Mapper UAV LiDAR
Surveyor Ultra is a high-point density 360-degree UAV LiDAR mapping solution, incorporating a Hesai XT32M2X LiDAR sensor and an Applanix APX-15 UAV GNSS-Inertial system for highly accurate position and orientation.
The system is ideal for high-speed VTOL drones and unmanned helicopters, providing rapid and fully autonomous data gathering with maximised range.
The compact, lightweight LiDAR package provides sub-decimetre accuracy and the highest data density for demanding mapping and surveying applications.
More Information: Surveyor Ultra UAV LiDAR
Ideal for VTOL UAVs and unmanned helicopters, the fully integrated easy-to-use system provides rapid and fully autonomous data gathering with short processing times.
The compact, lightweight UAV LiDAR package provides survey-grade precision and accuracy even with demanding mapping and surveying targets such as uneven landscapes and vegetation.
More Information: VX15-100 UAV LiDAR
The LiDAR system can be easily mounted onto a wide range of multirotor drones and unmanned helicopters, flying at heights of up to 100m while maintaining accuracy throughout the point cloud.
The lightweight, long range LiDAR package is ideal for high-altitude UAV mapping and surveying projects requiring sharp, high-accuracy detail.
More Information: VX15-300 Long Range LiDAR for UAV
Featuring easy mounting onto VTOL UAVs and unmanned helicopters, the fully integrated, easy-to-use mapping system can operate at altitudes of up to 100m while maintaining accuracy throughout the point cloud.
The compact, lightweight LiDAR package provides sharp, accurate detail for demanding mapping and surveying targets such as uneven landscapes and vegetation.
More Information: VX20-100 UAV LiDAR
The system can be easily mounted onto quadcopters, other multirotor drones and unmanned helicopters for fully autonomous mapping and surveying at heights of up to 100m.
The compact, lightweight LiDAR package provides long-range operation and sharp, high-accuracy detail for reliable results even on uneven landscapes and vegetation, and is also optimized for measurement of snowy or icy terrain.
More Information: VX20-300 high accuracy UAV LiDAR
YellowScan Fly & Drive is a multi-platform geospatial LiDAR surveying solution allowing you to easily transfer your sensor from air to ground and vice versa in less than 5 minutes.
Utilising either our Surveyor or Suryeyor Ultra lightweight integrated LiDAR systems, the Fly & Drive car pod can be conveniently mounted to any land vehicle. Sensors are compatible with a range of multicopter, fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs.
The versatile multi-scope solution combines high-resolution laser scanning and precise positioning for highly accurate geo-referenced point cloud measurement for a wide variety of applications.
More Information: Fly & Drive
The system incorporates an advanced laser scanner, a high-accuracy SBG Quanta Micro IMU, and an embedded RGB camera for colorization purposes. Designed for conducting bathymetric measurements in shallow waters, it ensures continuity between underwater points and the surrounding terrain.
The YellowScan Navigator provides up to 45 minutes of mission time on a single battery charge, enabling extended underwater data collection in a variety of marine environments.
More Information: Navigator bathymetric & topographic survey solution
CloudStation is an advanced software package that allows users to easily generate and visualize point clouds from UAV LiDAR data. With a user-friendly interface, it provides the ability to extract, process and display data immediately after flight.
Auto-generation of strips and the production of LAS files can be performed in just a few clicks, providing a faster workflow and enhanced productivity. Advanced visualization tools include 3D viewing, EDL filtering and vertical slicing.
CloudStation also includes a number of optional modules:
More Information: CloudStation
YellowScan LiveStation
Designed to work with YellowScan LiDAR systems, it provides a three-dimensional representation of the gathered pointcloud during flight, and allows users to zoom, translate and rotate.
The intuitive user interface provides a comprehensive status summary, including speed and altitude, IMU and GNSS data, and radio signal.
More Information: LiveStation
Archaeology
Our UAV LiDAR scanning solutions enable quick, accurate 3D archaeological surveying, with the ability to penetrate vegetation and explore areas inaccessible on foot. Our systems have been used to map Iron Age settlements and World War I battlefields.
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Civil Engineering
The real-time aerial imagery provided by our lightweight UAV surveying solutions allows construction and engineering professionals to quickly obtain the data they need for feasibility studies, earthwork planning, volumetric calculations, BIMs and more.
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Corridor Mapping
Our UAV LiDAR solutions are ideal for quickly surveying power lines and other linear networks, even in hard-to-access areas or in regions of fast-growing vegetation.
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Environmental Research
Airborne LiDAR surveys can be utilised in a range of environmental and climate change research applications, such as tree canopy mapping and digital terrain model generation.
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Forestry
With the ability to penetrate vegetation and to fly lower and slower than other airborne LiDAR systems, Yellowscan systems provide better classification of trees, more accurate modelling of the canopy layers and ground topography, and better estimation of biomass.
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Mining
Yellowscan UAV LiDAR mapping and surveying solutions ensure proper planning and decision making for the mining industry, providing precise inventory information, accurate pit models and contour maps while reducing human and environmental risk.
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