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The true story of the pirates
The true story of the pirates [French video]"Popular figures in literature and cinema, pirates scoured the seas in the 17th and 18th centuries. In...
Risk assessment of rockfall hazards on road networks
L’Avion Jaune were mandated by the Departmental Council to conduct a risk assessment study of rockfall hazards on their road networks.
How do drone LiDAR surveys compare to traditional methods in railway corridor mapping projects?
The SNCF wanted to compare UAV LiDAR surveys with those done with traditional methods, in a real work situation. The first project CDGI worked on, and for which they equipped themselves with a YellowScan LiDAR, was the Charles de Gaulle Express.
3D pointcloud acquisition using UAV LiDAR for a Chilean mining project
What was the challenge? The goal of this project was to generate a model of the Huasco Pellet Plant, in Chile, property of the state-owned company...
Building the digital twin of the Chain Bridge in Budapest
This LiDAR project, led by our customer Ventus-Tech, aimed to establish a baseline & record the status of the Chain Bridge in Budapest..
Mapping Penguin Colonies in Antarctica
Learn how the YellowScan Mapper LiDAR system was used in Antarctica to study the spatial distribution of penguins in their environment.
Roadway Inspection: Old Mill Road, Cheshire for Eurovia Infrastructure
YellowScan’s partner FlyThru, one of the UK’s leading providers of unmanned LiDAR surveys, was mandated by their client, the digital construction team at Eurovia Infrastructure to survey an area for a roadway project.
3D Modeling for Video Games using LiDAR (MotoGP 22)
Video games industry is turning to LiDAR technology to help it build 3D models in order to give players the best experience possible…
Success story: Parc Astérix, France
Drone Expertise Centre’s client, the Parc Asterix, in France, had an objective to produce very precise and complete topographic data on the whole of the amusement park and its surroundings.
Avalanche Risk Detection: Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)
The Norwegian Public Roads administration Statens vegvesen and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) organized a proof-of-concept event in October of 2021 to bring together various government agencies to evaluate use of the latest LiDAR and drone technology to help with avalanche risk monitoring.
WEBINAR | Fly toward UNESCO World Heritage certification using Explorer LIDAR.
How can YellowScan’s Explorer LiDAR solution contribute to archeological prospecting and exceptional heritage management?
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Association Mission Patrimoine Mondial
The Association Mission Patrimoine Mondial (AMPM) is an organization created to set up and drive the application strategy…
Powerline Management & Smart Grid Security – Portuguese DSO, E-REDES
The stated objective was to produce LiDAR data that would ensure safety in the power line corridor by detecting dangerous vegetation..
Lasers: classification and properties
For safety reasons, Lasers are classified depending on their potential risk of injuries to humans’ eye and skin. By law, all lasers products must have a label mentioning the class level. This number can be written either in Arabic numeral or in Roman numeral.
WEBINAR | Powerline Monitoring Using LiDAR.
In this webinar we are going to learn about the YellowScan Explorer LiDAR system and powerline monitoring. Watch the replay now!
Archaeology – Remote Surveying: Holy Island, Ireland, Monastery project
GeoAerospace, an Irish geospatial Data-as-a-Service provider, was contracted to provide high density LiDAR and high resolution orthophotography maps...
Using LiDAR to quantify effects of Climate Change in Vermont Forests
Developing an understanding of changes to the forest structure caused by the gypsy moth outbreak with YellowScan’s Mapper LiDAR sensor.
What are the different patterns of LiDAR scanners?
Did you know? There are different scan patterns of LiDAR systems depending on the scanning method used. You may know how a LiDAR...
Mapper and Vx – Webinar in Japanese
WEBINAR Presentation of the YellowScan Mapper and Vx in Japanese.Our Japanese users you will have the opportunity to see our Vx series and our new...
Is LiDAR compatible with rainy or foggy weather?
Did you know? It is not recommended to use LiDAR in rainy or foggy weather. In contact with water, light deviates and so does the laser of a...
Three ways to determine a distance with LiDAR
Did you know? There are three different ways to determine distances using LiDAR. LiDAR sensors are based on the use of one or multiple...
VTOL fixed-wing UAV mounted-LiDAR maps 2200km for Trans-Sumatra highway construction in Indonesia
eVTOL and UAV LiDAR solutions used for a large-scale survey in Sumatra. One of the biggest challenges of LiDAR surveys is productivity. In what follows, you will realize how efficient can be LiDAR mapping when you use and combine the right tools: UAV and LiDAR system.
WEBINAR | The new YellowScan Mapper UAV LiDAR in action
In this episode of Straight to the Point, you will discover the new YellowScan Mapper and see it in action.
DJI Drones for LiDAR mapping
Which DJI drone for LiDAR mapping? DA Jiang Innovation, more known under DJI name is the number 1 drones manufacturer in the world. DJI...
Detecting shrub encroachment in Denmark using UAS LiDAR
Interview: Hi Bjarke, thank you for accepting this interview! We know you have used YellowScan Surveyor for your biodiversity research work....
How Diodrone overcame geotechnical engineering challenges in Australia for a 170 km long rural road monitoring
The differentiator for Diodrone is the high quality of the data they can collect thanks to YellowScan solutions.What is the challenge? ...
WEBINAR | Use of Applanix POSPac UAV/MMS in the YellowScan workflow
In this episode of Straight to the Point, you will discover the use of Applanix POSPac UAV/MMS and the flexibility in post-processing within the YellowScan workflow.
Reaching centimeter-level accuracy with LiDAR
Did you know? YellowScan has more than one way to reach centimeter-level accuracy. YellowScan LiDAR solutions use Applanix GNSS-aided INS...
Why does LiDAR have a specific wavelength? (2/2)
Did you know? Another specificity of LiDAR wavelength: atmospheric absorption. A sun beam emits up to 150K lux. It is like receiving light...
Why does LiDAR have a specific wavelength? (1/2)
Did you know? LiDAR wavelength is in the infrared range due to detector efficiency. Among all the existing wavelengths, why would one use...
6 things to consider for a great UAV LiDAR integration
What should you consider for a successful UAV LiDAR integration? UAV LiDAR integration is key to start a mapping business for safety reasons...
Digging into D-Day: How UAS laser scanning helps to find WW2 buried structures
On D-Day, Normandy was the theater of a massive firefight. 75 years later, we still have not found all buried structures from that period. In a field, not far away from Omaha beach, Josh Gates, presenter of the US TV show “Expedition Unknown”, is seeking new WW2 buried sites.
Thank you Albert Einstein for making our GPS work!
Did you know? The GPS position of LiDAR drones uses the General relativity, a theory of gravitation that was developed by Albert Einstein between...
WEBINAR: From the air to the ground, get a complete pointcloud
Discover a live show of Fly&Drive, our versatile solution which combines high resolution laser scanning and precise positioning to collect geo-referenced point clouds for a wide range of applications.
How was mapping before LiDAR?
Did you know? Before LiDAR, mapping was done by combining the triangulation and levelling techniques. What is triangulation? Remember your math...
Drone LiDAR mapping for Power grid design and maintenance in Finland
LiDAR for Drone mapping make Powerline network management easy Eltel, a Nordic field service provider for power and communication networks,...
LiDAR vs RADAR: what difference?
Did you know? The difference between LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) and RADAR (Radio Detection And Ranging) is their wavelength. ...
EverScan Flies LiDAR to Map Coal Stockpile in Ukraine
Until acquiring its YellowScan Vx-15 for 3D mapping, Ukraine’s EverScan used classic methodology (GNSS, Total Station, etc.) that took much longer to survey and hindered its engineers from achieving high accuracy. Moreover, the data they were acquiring was extremely redundant in terms of providing additional analysis and control, which you get with LiDAR systems.
YellowScan Vx-15 Makes European Start-Up a Major Player in Indonesia
The new company, Bali Drone Production, gathered steam as a result of its drone and photogrammetry services, but things really took off when Denisot bought his first LiDAR last December, launching with it a new specialized mapping branch of the company called MSDI
UAV LiDAR mapping under forest to find Iron Age Roman archaeological remains in South of France
Mapping forested archaeological sites using UAV LiDAR: the example of the site "L'Escalère" in the South of France. Since 2016, the UMR 5608...
INFACT Deploys YellowScan Mapper II at Key European Mining Sites
LiDAR mapping represents a key exploration tool for a future green mining industry. Over the past two years, INFACT, an EU research initiative in the field of raw materials, has been busy working on the contribution of mineral exploration to transform Europe into a low-carbon and circular economy
WEBINAR: Capture, process and fine-tune your LiDAR data
YellowScan presents new professional webinar series, “Straight to the point” for 2020. « Straight to the Point » is YellowScan’s brand spanking new webinar series for professional LiDAR operators and all those who appreciate the survey benefits of laser point clouds.
Sorrell-Smith Engineering flies LiDAR in U.S mining site, Saves Client $$$
3D mapping with millions of point clouds makes mining project more viable Engineer Jim Smith, CAD technician Jerrad Burns and surveyor Charlie...
Urban Myth: LiDAR and Photogrammetry are redundant
When it comes to capturing point clouds, it’s not a matter of LiDAR versus photogrammetry, because both have their benefits and drawbacks. It’s...
Why Compromise? Top 8 reasons to invest in high-end UAV LiDAR mapping
You know what they say: you’ve checked out the rest, now go for the best. After all, why compromise on quality when you want a safe investment and...
LIDAR for Drone Conferences
Each year, we organize special events related to UAV LiDAR mapping
These events are an excellent opportunity to discuss the latest developments of UAV LiDAR technologies, share experiences and meet peers that use LiDAR.
Attendees will gain insight into the LiDAR industry, hear from interesting and innovative users of LiDAR and be part of this great ecosystem. This event is open to all those interested in LiDAR.
We want to make these events that gather people around the topic of LiDAR in an intimate environment where they can get answers to all their questions and concerns. These events have the particularity of being large enough to hear a lot of new stories but small enough to network and make powerful connections within the community. Our speakers are the highlight of such events, sharing their stories and providing tools to better use LiDAR systems.
2016
Montpellier, France
Discover what happened at the YellowScan LiDAR for Drone 2016
2019
Montpellier, France
Discover what happened at the YellowScan LiDAR for Drone 2019
2017
Montpellier, France
Discover what happened at the YellowScan LiDAR for Drone 2017
2021
Montpellier, France
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