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Introduction of LiDAR Drones

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 Light detection and ranging, or LiDAR laser , is a remote sensing technique that is increasingly being used in conjunction with drones. One can calculate the distance to the earth’s surface by using the speed of light, measuring the two-way travel time from the scanner’s laser beam, and creating a 3D point cloud. It is possible to distinguish real-life objects in LiDAR data because it is possible to determine which surface type the return came from based on the intensity of the return signal. This does closely match how much one would find in a picture. Let’s look at some exciting applications in which LiDAR-equipped drones are useful. But first, let’s discover what LiDAR drones are. What Is a LiDAR Drone? Any airborne drone with a LiDAR sensor attached is a LiDAR drone. The cost and size of LiDAR sensors have significantly decreased in recent years due to progress in the field of LiDAR technology, making it easier to mount a LiDAR payload on a drone.  Additionally, as LiDAR ...

The Architecture and Working of LiDAR Laser

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Assume you drove your car to a remote tourist destination last Christmas. Nonetheless, even though you were unfamiliar with the location or were visiting it for the first time, you made it safely. How did you do that? Well, the most probable answer could be that you used Google Maps along with the LiDAR laser technology installed in your car. Everyone who owns a car is familiar with the 3-D color map of your immediate surroundings that the car display monitor shows while you travel. This generates a map of the area around you and displays it to the driver, helping them in safe driving. But what is the name of this technology? It’s known as a LiDAR laser , which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. The Architecture of LiDAR Laser : A typical LiDAR laser consists of four major components. 1) transmitter (light source), 2) receiver (light detection), 3) signal detection system and 4) data acquisition and control system. Again, the LiDAR architecture can be built in two ways: biaxial or...