How LiDAR Point Cloud Data Can Affect Efficiencies

Classification Features LiDAR Point Cloud File The classification of features from the standardized file format for LiDAR point clouds (.las) is based on algorithms which analyze the LiDAR point-cloud data properties. The reflectance characteristics of each detected...

Dual-Camera Drone Configuration: Design by Application

Does a Dual-Camera Drone Offer Better Coverage? “Give the customer what they need, but not what they want”. This is true for dual-camera drone configurations on UAV-LiDAR and photogrammetry mapping systems. These can be found in such products as Geodetics’...

DEM, DSM & DTM: Digital Elevation Model – Why It’s Important

Digital Elevation Model vs Digital Surface Model vs Digital Terrain Model Geodetics’ Geo-MMS LiDAR and Point&Pixel products are used to generate highly accurate and dense LiDAR point clouds in the standardized LAS file format. With capabilities of up to four...

Selecting the Right LiDAR Sensors for Your Drone

LiDAR Sensors for UAV / Drone Application The Geo-MMS product suite is available with a wide range of LiDAR sensors. We classify LiDAR sensors into three categories: tactical, mid and long-range as illustrated below: When selecting the right LiDAR for your Geo-MMS...

Choosing the Right Infrared or RGB Camera for Your LiDAR Drone

Learn What Infrared or RGB Camera Works Best with Geo-MMS Systems The Geo-MMS product suite can now be equipped with a wide range of infrared or RGB cameras, as shown in Figure 1 below. The RGB camera can be used as a solo sensor with the Geo-Photomap product. Others...

Why My Photogrammetry Software Doesn’t Support Image Attitude

And How Geodetics Geo-Photomap Photogrammetry Software Supports Image Attitude One of the main challenges in surveillance or photogrammetry systems mounted to multi-rotary UAV’s is the effect of vibration from wind, turbulence and pitching of the UAV. To address this...