The unmanned aerial system provides prompt digital terrain models development — even for forested areas
Geoscan 401 Lidar system with an AGM-MS laser scanner and a Sony A6000 camera
The Geoscan 401 Lidar system is designed for laser scanning and upcoming development of digital terrain models or models of particular objects. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can take off from a 5 m radius site, operate within confined space and accurately bend round terrain. It carries an AGM-MS laser scanner with inbuilt GNSS-receiver and an option of connecting up the Sony A6000 camera. Such combination gives an opportunity of simultaneous carrying out the aerial photographic surveying and laser scanning. In order to increase accuracy and detail of 3D objects, dense point clouds created on the basis of both survey method can be compounded.
System is able to be airborne for 40 minutes and develop a speed of 50 km\h. UAV performs aerial photo survey of 1,7 km2. per one flight.
Lidar effectively generates dense point cloud even within forestry area and guarantees accurate terrain reconstruction. Simultaneous work of photo camera and lidar provide creating highly detailed 3D models.
Specialized well-adjusted autopilot developed by Geoscan arranges customer’s tasks fulfillment requiring no alignment or refining. Software makes operation easy and safe.
Manoeuvring system follows any complicated route providing accurate bending round the terrain and steers the course even at wind speed 12 m/sec in fully-automatic mode.
Vertical launch and landing make drone suitable for using in a tight city space or in a thick forest. Smart battery covered with special shell guarantees fail-safe operating at temperature range from – 40 to +40 °С (arctic option).
The Geoscan 401 Lidar system effectively carries out the aerial survey of vertical surfaces (building faces), forests, areas with large-statured trees or high level difference (cast mines, mountainous areas). Laser scanning in accordance with designated route is performed automatically. Survey data can be used for developing geotagged orthophotomaps, 3D and digital models of terrain.
Depending on client’s goals complex can be equipped with AGM-MS1 or AGM-MS3 laser scanner.
Cost-effective highly precise laser scanner used on UAV can be operated together with external photo camera or thermal imaging camera.
Highly precise laser scanner used on UAV can be operated together with external photo camera or thermal imaging camera.
Plan flights in a couple of clicks and use various flight modes. Just select flight area or upload it from the file. The program plans the flight assignment automatically, sends it to UAV during pre-launch preparation and monitors flight accuracy after the start.
Flight in automatic mode requires no permanent connection with laptop or direct involvement of operator. It guarantees task performance even if connection is lost and removes the human factor.
up to 40 min
0,74–1,7 km2
12 m/s
up to 50 km/h
Folded: 71 × 20 × 19 cm
Unfolded: 150 × 150 × 56 cm
from 25 m
up to 160 m
from -20 to +40 °С
(extra option extends operating temperature range to -40 °С)
electric / 4 pcs
vertical, automatic, 5 m radius site
from -10 to +60 °С
Model | AGM-MS3.200 | AGM-MS3.100 | AGM-MS1.200 |
Scanning frequency | Up to 600 kHz | 300 kHz | Up to 600 kHz |
Maximum range | Up to 200 m | Up to 100 m | Up to 200 m |
Working long range | Up to 160 m | Up to 70 m | Up to 160 m |
Angle of view | Up to 360 degrees | Up to 360 degrees | Up to 360 degrees |
Scanning mirror rotation speed | Up to 20 rps | Up to 20 rps | Up to 20 rps |
Range accuracy | 3 cm | 3 cm | 3 cm |
Coordinate determination accuracy | 3–5 cm | 3–5 cm | 3–5 cm |
Sensor unit dimensions | From 124 × 124 × 130 mm | From 124 × 124 × 130 mm | From 120 × 116 × 112 mm |
Sensor unit weight | From 1.25 Kg | From 1.25 Kg | From 1.1 Kg |
Use temperature | -10...+50 °c | -10...+60 °c | -10...+50 °c |
Discreteness of GNSS receiver | 20 Hz | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
Camera control from the system | Geoscan/AGM | Geoscan/AGM | Geoscan/AGM |
Measuring Instrument Certificate | Yes | Yes | In progress |
Consultation on operating the complex is provided by Geoscan Support Service ([email protected]). Laser scanner service support is carried out by AGM Systems ([email protected]).
Geoscan 401 is a multifunctional platform for various useful loads that provide wide range of system application fields.
— Laser scanning of areas or particular objects.
— Detailed aerial photo survey with GNSS georeferencing and capability of shots overlap adjustment with a view to later processing.
— Magnetic survey tagged to terrain features. Highly productive inspection of areas inaccessible for foot exploration.