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YellowScan

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.

YellowScan LiDAR

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.

Fully-Integrated Drone LiDAR Mapping Packages

UAV LiDAR Mapping

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.

LiDAR Hardware System Comparison

Our lightweight, high-precision LiDAR hardware solutions are fully-integrated, with embedded batteries.

voyager long-range UAV LiDARVoyager YellowScan Explorer long range lidar solutionExplorer Mapper+ UAV LiDAR solutionMapper+ YellowScan Mapper UAV LiDARMapper
Accuracy 1 cm 2.2cm 3 cm 3 cm
Weight 3.5kg (7.7lbs) 2.6kg (5.7lbs) 1.3kg 1.5kg
Typical Flight/Driving Speed 5 m/s 10-15 m/s 10-20 m/s 10-20 m/s
Typical Altitude 80m 100-120m 100m 70m
Point Density
50m AGL 5m/s
675 pts/sqm 550 pts/sqm
VX15 Long-range, high-precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionVx15-100 VX15 Long-range, high-precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionVx15-300 Vx20 - Accurate, high precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionVx20-100 Vx20 - Accurate, high precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionVx20-300
Accuracy 5.0cm 5.0cm 2.5cm 2.5cm
Weight 2.6kg (5.7lbs) 2.6kg (5.7lbs) 3.1kg (6.8lbs) 3.1kg (6.8lbs)
Typical Flight/Driving Speed 5m/s 5m/s 5m/s 5m/s
Typical Altitude 80m 100m 100m 100m
Point Density
50m AGL 5m/s
50pts/sqm 150pts/sqm 50pts/sqm 150pts/sqm
Surveyor
YellowScan Surveyor Drone LiDAR
Surveyor Ultra
YellowScan Surveyor Ultra UAV LiDAR
Fly & Drive
YellowScan Fly&Drive - UAV and mobile mapping
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

View our fully integrated LiDAR hardware solutions >

Voyager

Longest-range UAV LiDAR with wide field of view

voyager long-range UAV LiDARThe YellowScan Voyager is a powerful UAV LiDAR scanning solution designed to capture complex and vertical targets. With a data acquisition rate of up to 1800 kHz, it is ideal for applications requiring the highest possible point density.

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.

yellowscan voyager lidar on hexadrone tundra

long range drone lidar

Explorer

Long-range multi-platform LiDAR solution

YellowScan Explorer long range lidar solutionThe Yellowscan Explorer is a versatile LiDAR solution designed to be fitted to a range of UAV platforms, including multirotors, unmanned helicopters, and fixed-wing drones.

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.

yellowscan explorer lidar solution for uav

Mapper+

Compact high-performance UAV LiDAR solution

Mapper+ UAV LiDAR solutionThe YellowScan Mapper+ is a compact UAV LiDAR solution combining a Livox AVIA laser scanner with a high-performance GNSS-aided inertial navigation system.

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.

Yellowscan Mapper+ on m300 UAV
Yellowscan Mapper+ on m300 UAV
Yellowscan Mapper+ on Acecore Zoe
Yellowscan Mapper+ on Acecore Zoe

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Mapper

Next-generation integrated UAV LiDAR mapping

YellowScan Mapper UAV LiDARThe YellowScan Mapper is an advanced UAV LiDAR solution based around the Livox Horizon laser scanner. With an excellent point density, the system can be flown easily at 70m AGL with a 120m swath.

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.

YellowScan Mapper UAV LiDAR
Mapper UAV LiDAR on Acecore Zoe
Mapper UAV LiDAR on DJI M300
Mapper UAV LiDAR on DJI M300
Mapper UAV LiDAR on Hexadrone Tundra
Mapper UAV LiDAR on Hexadrone Tundra

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Surveyor Ultra

High density and long-range UAV LiDAR solution

YellowScan Surveyor Ultra UAV LiDARSurveyor 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

Vx15-100

Long-range, high-precision UAV LiDAR mapping solution

VX15 Long-range, high-precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionThe YellowScan Vx15-100 is a long-range, high-precision UAV LiDAR mapping solution, incorporating a Riegl Mini-VUX-1UAV LiDAR sensor and an Applanix APX-15 UAV GNSS-Inertial system for highly accurate point cloud production.

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.

VX-15 UAV LiDAR Mapping
YellowScan Vx-15 in flight mounted on a DJI M600
YellowScan Vx-15 LiDAR system

More Information: VX15-100 UAV LiDAR

Vx15-300

Long-range, high-precision drone LiDAR system with the miniVUX-3UAV

VX15 Long-range, high-precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionThe YellowScan Vx15-300 is the most powerful of the Vx15 systems, providing the same high precision while upgrading to a Riegl Mini-VUX-3UAV LiDAR sensor for three scanning frequency options and the highest possible point cloud density.

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

Vx20-100

Accurate, high precision UAV LiDAR solution

Vx20 - Accurate, high precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionThe YellowScan Vx20-100 is our most accurate LiDAR UAV mobile mapping system, incorporating a Riegl Mini-VUX-1UAV LiDAR sensor and an Applanix APX-20 UAV GNSS-Inertial system for highly accurate point cloud production.

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.

YellowScan Vx-20 LiDAR Drone
YellowScan Vx-20
vx20 LiDAR Mapping System

More Information: VX20-100 UAV LiDAR

Vx20-300

High-accuracy & high-precision LiDAR system incorporating the miniVUX-3UAV

Vx20 - Accurate, high precision UAV LiDAR mapping solutionThe YellowScan Vx20-300 is the most powerful of the Vx20 systems, featuring the same best-in-class accuracy while upgrading to a Riegl Mini-VUX-3UAV LiDAR sensor for three scanning frequency options and the highest possible point cloud density.

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

Fly & Drive

Multi-platform LiDAR for Geospatial Survey scanning from Air to Ground

YellowScan Fly&Drive - UAV and mobile mappingYellowScan 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.

YellowScan Fly & Drive
YellowScan Fly & Drive lidar
Fly and Drive LiDAR System

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Navigator

Bathymetric & topographic LiDAR survey solution

Yellowscan Navigator LiDAR solutionThe YellowScan Navigator is a combined bathymetric and topographic measurement solution that allows simultaneous surveying of land and water. Intended specifically for UAV deployment, it can be easily integrated into a wide range of drone platforms.

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.

Bathymetric and topographic LiDAR solution
Bathymetric and topographic LiDAR survey

CloudStation

CloudStation LiDAR point cloud processing softwareLiDAR point cloud processing software

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:

  • Strip Adjustment – simplified point cloud enhancing toolbox with seamless adjustment of strips
  • Terrain – export classified point clouds from CloudStation and create DSMs/DTMs/DHMs
  • Colorization – export colorized point clouds from simultaneous LiDAR + camera acquisition
Terrain Module
Colorization Module

More Information: CloudStation

LiveStation

Real time in-flight monitoring for UAV LiDAR missions

YellowScan LiveStationuav lidar visualization is a software solution for professional drone surveyors that enables the real-time monitoring of data validity and quality during complex and long-endurance LiDAR scanning flights.

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

UAV LiDAR Applications

Archaeology

Archaeology LiDAR

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.

More: Archeology

Civil Engineering

civil-engineering LiDAR

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.

More: Civil Engineering

Corridor Mapping

corridor-mapping LiDAR

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.

More: Corridor Mapping

Environmental Research

envrionmental-research LiDAR

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.

More: Environmental Research

Forestry

forestry LiDAR

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.

More: Forestry

Mining

mining LiDAR

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.

More: Mining

Products

YellowScan Navigator

Bathymetric & topographic LiDAR survey solution

LiveStation

Real time in-flight monitoring software for UAV LiDAR missions

YellowScan Vx15 Series

Long range, high precision UAV LiDAR solution

YellowScan Voyager

Long-range UAV LiDAR solution with wide field of view

YellowScan Explorer

Long-range, multi-platform LiDAR solution

YellowScan Surveyor Ultra

High density and long-range UAV LiDAR solution

YellowScan Mapper+

Compact high-performance UAV LiDAR solution

YellowScan Mapper

Next-generation integrated UAV LiDAR mapping solution

YellowScan CloudStation

LiDAR point cloud processing software

YellowScan Vx20 Series

Our most accurate and high precision UAV LiDAR solution

Articles

Latest
Geo Connect Asia: YellowScan to Showcase Bathymetric LiDAR

YellowScan's CEO Tristan Allouis will participate in a panel discussion at Geo Connect Asia 2025, where their bathymetric LiDAR technology will also be displayed from April 9-10

Apr 04, 2025
YellowScan Gears Up to Showcase Advanced LiDAR Solutions in 2025

Southampton, Singapore, Houston, and Beyond: This year YellowScan is set to connect with unmanned industry professionals worldwide

Mar 31, 2025
New High-Precision VTOL UAV LiDAR Scanning Solution

Ventus-Tech Robotics' tailsitter VTOL UAV has been integrated with the Yellowscan Mapper+ OEM payload

Jan 17, 2025
YellowScan LiDAR Solution Integrated with DeltaQuad Drone Tech

The integration of YellowScan's Surveyor Ultra with the DeltaQuad Evo brings new levels of productivity, allowing users to gather data faster and more efficiently than ever before

Oct 16, 2024
New Advanced LiDAR Drone to Debut at INTERGEO 2024

Unveilled at INTERGEO 2024, DELAIR and YellowScan’s new DT46 drone integrates the Voyager LiDAR system with a long-endurance fixed-wing platform, enhancing aerial inspection capabilities

Sep 24, 2024
Collaboration for Efficiency in Commercial Drone Operations

YellowScan and WISPR’s new partnership will aid industries requiring high-precision aerial data, including infrastructure inspection, land surveying, agriculture, mining, and more

Sep 12, 2024
Collaboration Integrates Aerial LiDAR with UAV Technologies

YellowScan’s high-performance LiDAR systems have been integrated with Freefly’s top-tier UAVs, combining for accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in aerial surveying and data acquisition

Sep 04, 2024
Collaboration for Bathymetric Water Surveying

YellowScan’s Navigator bathymetric system has been integrated into Xer Technologies’ drones, creating a vital solution for coastal management, environmental monitoring, and more

Aug 28, 2024
Flight Planners in Drone-Based LiDAR Surveys

YellowScan have released an article outlining the use of flight planners in unmanned aerial vehicle-based LiDAR surveys, exploring the benefits and future directions of the technology

Mar 28, 2024
New Bathymetric LiDAR system from YellowScan

The YellowScan Navigator is an innovative bathymetric LiDAR solution featuring a laser scanner fine-tuned to map waterbeds within a depth range of 0-3m from up to 100m above the water

Jan 10, 2024
LiDAR Technology for Environmental Analysis & Monitoring

YellowScan’s Mapper+ can cover a designated area in a short time, and high-quality imagery acquired by both LiDAR solutions allows for accurate counting of shrubs

Nov 13, 2023
Acquiring Ground Topography Data with UAV LiDAR

YellowScan discusses the utilization of its Vx20-300 sensor on Inspired Flight’s IF1200A UAV to obtain ground topography data over a...

Nov 07, 2023
YellowScan Unveils Upgraded UAV LiDAR Scanning Solutions

The redesigned Surveyor Ultra and Explorer LiDAR systems are being showcased at INTERGEO 2023

Oct 10, 2023
Creating Telecommunications Tower Digital Twin Using LiDAR Technology

  YellowScan explains how its Mapper+ LiDAR system was used by La Orizont for inspections of a telecommunications tower. The...

Sep 08, 2023
YellowScan Lineup of Events 2023

Professional integrated UAV LiDAR solutions developer YellowScan will be exhibiting and providing live demonstrations at Commercial UAV, DroneX, Intergeo, UAV Show, and GoGeomatics Expo

Sep 06, 2023
Mapping Mountainous Regions as Part of Forestry Management Surveys

YellowScan explains how GeoAerospace used the Yellowscan Surveyor Ultra LiDAR system to collect LiDAR data across forestry sites to generate...

Jul 25, 2023
Comprehensive LiDAR Survey for Modeling Pyrenees Avalanche Corridors

YellowScan explains how Instadrone used the YellowScan Explorer LiDAR system to collect LiDAR data to model four avalanche corridors in...

Jul 12, 2023
YellowScan Partners with Global Supplier of Enterprise UAV Products & Services

This partnership with GDU Tech will enable the companies to offer more comprehensive solutions to customers and widen the spectrum of industrial solutions

Jul 06, 2023
Case Study: Using LiDAR to Trace the Steps of Pirates in the Indian Ocean

YellowScan explains how its Mapper UAV LiDAR was used on board a DPS6 drone as part of excavation campaigns to...

May 16, 2023
Case Study: Using Drone LiDAR for Reforestation

In this case study, YellowScan details how MSDI used its LiDAR equipment to carry out scans for topographic and hydrologic...

Mar 13, 2023
Case Study: Risk Assessment of Rockfall Hazards on Road Networks

YellowScan has released a case study detailing how its Vx20-300 UAV LiDAR solution was used by L’Avion Jaune to conduct...

Jan 31, 2023
Case Study: Using Drone LiDAR for Railway Corridor Mapping

YellowScan has released a case study that details how CDGI used its Vx20-200 LiDAR to prove that it is possible...

Jan 18, 2023
Case Study: 3D Pointcloud Acquisition Using UAV LiDAR for a Mining Project

In this case study, YellowScan explains how Surveying Control Systems Ltda. used its Vx15 LiDAR system during an aerial survey of the...

Nov 25, 2022
Case Study: Using Drone LiDAR to Map the Széchenyi Chain Bridge

In this case study, YellowScan explains how its Surveyor LiDAR sensor was mounted on a drone to help establish a...

Nov 08, 2022
Gremsy Mounting System Now Compatible with YellowScan Products

This enables drone users with a Gremsy standard T3V3 female quick release to lift and power the YellowScan Mapper, Mapper+ or Surveyor Ultra systems without needing prior integration work

Sep 07, 2022
Case Study: Using UAV LiDAR for Avalanche Detection

In this case study, YellowScan explains how it was involved in a project to evaluate the use of LiDAR and...

Sep 01, 2022
Different Scan Patterns of LiDAR Systems

YellowScan has released an article detailing the different scan patterns of LiDAR systems. Read the full article on the YellowScan...

Aug 17, 2022
Can Drones Collect the Same Quality Data as Manned Helicopters?

Case Study by YellowScan detailing a project by Hepta Airborne to prove that drone-based powerline inspection could produce the same quality data as manned helicopter flights

Jul 20, 2022
Using LiDAR to Create 3D Models for Video Games

YellowScan has released the following article detailing the use of its Vx15 UAV LiDAR solution to help build 3D models...

Jul 08, 2022
YellowScan Launches Longest-Range UAV LiDAR Solution

The high-precision YellowScan Voyager can capture complex and vertical targets and is ideal for high point density applications

Jun 28, 2022

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