Posted on June 28, 2023 in Drone integration and UAV LiDAR
Routescene’s UAV LiDAR mapping systems have been designed to be drone agnostic. Easily integrated with any multi rotor drone that can carry a payload of between 1.9kg / 4.2lb and 2.4kg / 5.3lb depending on the LidarPod configuration you choose. This weight includes the LidarPod, mounting kit, cables and GNSS antennas.
Below is a selection of aerial platforms and your choice will depend on your application and the final results you wish to achieve:
Multi rotor drones (or multicopters)
Model name: Perimeter 8
Manufacturer: Skyfront Inc
Maximum flight time: 6 hours
Endurance with Routescene UAV LiDAR system: 3 hours
Maximum payload: 10kg / 22lb
Power source: hybrid gas – electric
Skyfront Perimeter 8 drone flying with Routescene UAV LiDAR system.
US made, extra-long endurance hybrid gas-electric drone with high payload capacity and redundant power.
Article: 3 hour flight times improve survey efficiency
Model name: X6 Max
Manufacturer: Aurelia Technologies
Maximum flight time: 30 minutes
Maximum payload: 5kg / 11lb
Power source: batteries
US made, industry-leading flight time drone in its’ category. Cost effective, prices start from $5k.
Model name: 1200A
Manufacturer: Inspired Flight
Maximum flight time: 43 minutes
Maximum payload: 8.6kg / 19lb
Power source: batteries
Recently released 1200A. US made, Blue UAS & NDAA compliant for commercial and government applications. Includes Herdlink Blue US government agency approved flight controller.
Model name: Raven
Manufacturer: Vulcan
Maximum flight time: 20 minutes
Maximum payload: 10kg / 22lb
Power source: batteries
Heavy lift multi-copter, made from high grade pure carbon fiber and custom manufactured 6061 grade aluminium, this is an extremely tough, folding aircraft in X8 configuration. The first aircraft to successfully achieve the CAA’s CAOSC assessment and to this day the Raven still has the highest risk exemption granted in the UK.
Model name: Harrier Industrial
Manufacturer: Vulcan
Maximum flight time: 20 minutes
Maximum payload: 15kg / 33lb
Power source: batteries
The two key features of this drone are its’ resistance to precipitation and to higher temperature environments. The aircraft has a cover for water resistance plus a second layer of sealing under the cover to prevent water reaching flight critical systems.
Model name: AIR8
Manufacturer: Airborne Robotics
Maximum flight time: 60 minutes
Maximum payload: 10kg / 22lb
Power source: batteries
Designed for medium payload and medium flight range missions. Manufactured in Austria, Airborne Robotics provide turnkey drone systems comprising UAV hardware, operating and flight planning software, training and support. The AIR8 OctoCopter offers market leading characteristics of flight time, payload capacity, redundancy and water resistance (IP54 rated: dust and splash water safe).
Model name: M300 RTK
Manufacturer: DJI
Maximum flight time: 55 minutes
Maximum payload: 2.7kg / 5.9lb
Power source: batteries
The latest commercial drone platform from DJI providing enhanced performance and safety features including dual control.
Model name: Matrice 600 Pro (M600) – no longer manufactured
Manufacturer: DJI
Maximum flight time: 15-20 minutes
Maximum payload: 6kg / 13.2lb
Power source: batteries
This drone was a favorite with many Routescene customers and unfortunately is no longer being manufactured.
Manned helicopters
Routescene’s UAV LiDAR Systems can be mounted onto a helicopter. Please see the Technical Specifications for ideal flying altitudes.
Model name: Hughes 500
Hughes 500 Helicopter with Routescene LidarPod mounted onto the tail.
Model name: Eurocopter AS350
Eurocopter AS350 with Routescene LidarPod mounted at the front.