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Now we want to share this knowledge with anyone interested in knowing more about how LiDAR works. Therefore we have gathered our comprehensive knowledge about LiDAR mapping in one place to make it easier for you to learn more.
Here you can learn about upcoming technologies, read in-depth articles on different LIDAR-related topics, take part of research results or perhaps plunge into our comprehensive LIDAR mapping knowledge bank – the choice is yours!
Why does LiDAR have a specific wavelength? Part II
Did you know? Another specificity of LiDAR wavelength: Solar/Atmospheric absorption. A sun beam emits up to 150K lux. It is...
Why does LiDAR have a specific wavelength? Part I
Did you know? LiDAR's wavelength is in the infrared range due to detector efficiency Among all the existing wavelengths, why...
6 things to consider for a great UAV LiDAR integration
What should you consider for a successful UAV LiDAR integration? 1. UAV system endurance : 20+ minutes with a minimum 2kg payload is required...
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...
WEBINAR: From the air to the ground, get a complete point cloud
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...
LiDAR vs RADAR : what difference?
Did you know ? The difference between RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) and LiDAR (Light 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
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 remaps Diamond Vista Wind Farm in Tornado Alley, Saves $1M
Nestled within the territory of the indigenous Kansa people, the area around Salina, Kansas happens to be one of the largest wheat-producing regions...
Mapping Major Cities with LiDAR: The Future is Here
Drone-mounted and airborne LiDAR are changing the way architects, city planners and construction surveyors map the world’s major cities. Atteyeh...
Choosing the perfect drone for LiDAR mapping
One of the first decisions you’ll need to make when choosing a drone [or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as small Unmanned Aircraft…
Wait: Accuracy vs Precision isn’t Rocket Science
Why with LiDAR do we talk about precision and accuracy, what is the difference? Accuracy is the geographical precision, so it determines how far the...
PP-RTX for UAV Mapping without Base Station
This presentation explains the PP-RTX technology from Applanix, advantages and limitations in UAV LiDAR applications. To find out more, watch the...
Using UAV LiDAR mapping for archeology
YellowScan systems enables an increased knowledge of archeological sites by discovering new artifacts under vegetation…
Surveying highway infrastructure in Hungary with UAV LiDAR
Ventus-Tech surveyed a 47 km-long highway segment in 2018 and produced survey results for the reconstruction of the highway…
VTOL UAV & LiDAR mapping combination
Discover a powerful solution for corridor mapping and large surveys. Advantages of combining a vertical take-off and landing with…
WEBINAR: How to collect a large amount of data with VTOL drones and LiDAR combination
The combination of the YellowScan Surveyor and Surveyor Ultra with the Quantum-Systems Tron allows for extraordinary efficiency and accuracy to support asset management needs for numerous industries.
WEBINAR: Comparison of YellowScan LiDAR systems and how they fit your needs
In this webinar we are going to learn about the YellowScan LiDAR systems for UAV from Thibaud Capra and get a comparison between our LiDAR systems.
Wetlands management using UAV LiDAR mapping
Discover how UAV LiDAR can help to monitor biodiversity in wetlands. This project is about surveying a bog in harsh environments…
How LiDAR paves the way for renewable energy savings?
A renewable energy company needed a LiDAR data acquisition to create access roads and pad sites for a wind farm development in Kansas…
WEBINAR: The Future of Vegetation Analyses in Feeder Corridors
In this webinar we are going to learn about the YellowScan LiDAR systems for UAV from Cliff Holle and demonstrate the data fusion power of eCognition to automate the analysis of vegetation encroachment within feeder corridors.
How does UAV 3D LiDAR mapping work?
What is this laser technology making mapping possible through vegetation, in low-contrast or shadowy situations? This technology is used in geographical…
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
Event recap coming soon
2017
Montpellier, France
Discover what happened at the YellowScan LiDAR for Drone 2017
2019
Domaine de Verchant (Montpellier), France
Dates coming soon!
