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Lidar 3D Sensors

Velodyne LiDAR –the market leader in Lidar technology provides a full line of Lidar sensors capable of delivering the most accurate real time 3D data on the market.

The real-time LiDAR sensor technology is being used in a variety of commercial applications including autonomous vehicles, vehicle safety systems, 3D mobile mapping, 3D aerial mapping and security.

Veoldyne’s product line of high quality Lidar sensors includes the PUCK Hi-Res, PUCK LITE™, PUCK™ (VLP-16), the HDL-32E and  HDL-64E.

Mobile Mapping Solutions

Combining Lidar with GPS and IMU sensors- our mobile mapping solutions are fully integrated LiDAR mapping payloads that are the ultimate fit for small unmanned vehicles (UAVs). These precise Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions are designed to address a wide range of demanding requirements for air, sea and land, including high speed pointing/attitude and relative position/angle applications.

Compatible Software products- including software toolbox, visualization and analysis tools specially developed to help you handle your resulting PNT data easily and quickly.

Applications are as diverse as the platforms using this information ranging from PNT for stationary or slowly moving platforms such as Aerostats to PNT for high-dynamic aircraft and everything in between.

Our leading mobile mapping solutions include the Geodetics Geo-MMS and the Routescene LidarPod®.

For more information please review our products and solutions below or go to:

Lidar 3D Sensors

Mobile Mapping Solutions 

 

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ALPHA PRIME VLS-128

The optimal long-range sensor for autonomous mobility with unrivaled combination of field-of-view, range, and image clarity. This state-of-the-art sensor generates high quality perception in a wide variety of light conditions, with advanced sensor-to-sensor interference mitigation, power efficiency, and thermal performance. Providing long-range detection of low reflectance objects, the Alpha Prime enables autonomous operation within a broad range of settings, including urban and highway environments.

key Features:

  • Best horizontal (360°) and vertical (40°) long-range sensor
    • 10% targets >220m typical
    • 5% targets >150m typical
    • Ground plane hits >90m typical
  • High resolution (0.2° x 0.1°) and point density at full frame rate
  •  Industry-leading, proprietary sensor-to-sensor interference mitigation
  •  Strong performance with retro reflectors & sunlight
  •  New power efficiencies for maximum operating temperature
  •  Proven, Class 1 eye-safe 903 nm technology
  •  Bottom connector, with cable length options
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PUCK VLP-16

Velodyne’s PUCK™ (VLP-16) sensor is smaller than the VLP-32 and VLP-64 and having new and advanced features. Vastly more cost-effective than similarly priced sensors, and developed with mass production in mind, it retains the key features of Velodyne’s breakthroughs in LiDAR: Real-time, 360°, 3D distance and calibrated reflectivity measurements.

Key Features:

Dual Returns

830 grams

16 Channels

100m Range

300,000 Points per Second

360° Horizontal FOV

± 15° Vertical FOV

Low Power Consumption

Protective Design

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GEO MMS

Geo – MMS

Geo-MMS is a fully integrated LiDAR mapping payload for integration with small unmanned vehicles. The Geo-MMS includes an inertial navigation system coupled with a LiDAR sensor. Raw data from the integrated GPS, IMU and LiDAR sensors are recorded on the internal data recording device and can be post-processed using Geodetics’ LiDAR tool software package to directly geo-reference the LiDAR point clouds with LAS format output. Geo-MMS is available with a wide range of sensors.

Key Features:

  • Flexible mounting for different platforms including UAV, UAS, ground vehicles and robots
  • Minimized sensor size and weight to meet payload restrictions (5 pounds minimum payload)
  • Available with a many IMU’s to support a wide range of application requirement
  • Centimeter-level position accuracy (dual-frequency RTK configuration)
  • On-board data logging of all raw and navigation solution data
  • User interface to fully control individual and collective GPS, IMU, Laser setting
  • Full post-processing support with GPS/IMU Geo-PostProcessing
  • LAS file output
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Point&Pixel

Point&Pixel™ – Combined LiDAR and Photogrammetry

Point&Pixel combines the best of Geodetics’ Geo-Photomap and Geo-MMS LiDAR products by integrating LiDAR point clouds with Photogrammetry and delivering stunning colorized LiDAR point clouds.

Key Features

  • Combines LiDAR and Photogrammetry point clouds
  • Enhances visualization
  • Enables LiDAR point cloud colorization
  • Enhances DTM/DEM extraction
  • Facilitates LiDAR point cloud classification
  • Orthophoto generation in areas Photogrammetry fails (i.e., glaciers, tree canopy, mine site conveyors, etc.)
  • Change detection (2D, 3D, 4D)
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LidarPod

The Routescene LidarPod® is cutting edge 3D mapping technology which is transforming the approach to surveys. Your self contained LidarPod® contains an HDL32 LiDAR scanner, a survey grade GPS/INS, data storage and radio telemetry.

Lightweight and compact, the LidarPod can be fitted onto any mobile platform you require. It has been designed specifically for use on UAVs and can also be used on vehicles.

Key Features:

  • saves time, generating more detailed and faster results
  • avoids exposure of personnel to awkward, dangerous and hostile environments
  • reduces time in the field and collects significantly more data compared to conventional survey techniques
  • collates accurate, detailed measurements from the air, which are more difficult to achieve with conventional surveying
  • achieves quicker results by collecting all the data needed in a single pass – much quicker than traditional methods
  • the higher density of data collected provides a much more detailed 3D view
  • collects data from different angles to minimize shadows
  • enables increased visibility in difficult to penetrate terrains such as forests
  • it is portable, lightweight and compact, suitable as flight hand luggage
  • independently CE and FCC certified to ensure compliance with electrical and radio transmission standards
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SatLab Apus UAV Lidar based solution

This light compact and superior system integrates an advanced laser scanner with an industrial grade camera and a sophisticated inertial navigation system, is able to collect reliable and great detailed point cloud and rich image information.

 

Its versatile applications span across 3D spatial data acquisition for terrain mapping, electricity, forestry and agriculture surveys, emergency response, and land planning.

As a robust and intelligent system, Apus excels in most scenes even in the steep, rugged terrain, and thick vegetation.

 Key Features:

  • Data: 1,280,000 points/sec (dual-echo),1,920,000 points/sec (triple-echo)
  • Effective Pixel: 26 Mega Pixel (6252*4168)
  • Lidar Measuring Range:300 m
  • Field of View (FOV):360° (horizontal)*40.3° (vertical)
  • Position Accuracy (pp): Horizontal: 0.01 m; Vertical: 0.02 m
  • Heading Accuracy (pp):0.04°
  • UAVs Designed for DJI M300/DJI M350
  • Lightweight (up to 1Kg)
  • Can capture data autonomously in a designated area
  • Dual storage for data backup
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OS0 – Ultra-Wide View High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The short range OS0 delivers 35m range on a dark 10% target and an ultra-wide 90.8º vertical field-of-view delivering an industry-leading combination of price, performance, reliability, size, weight, and power.

 

The OS0 is designed for all-weather environments and due to its small size, can be easily integrated into autonomous vehicles, heavy machinery, robots, drones, and mapping solutions.

Key Features:

  • Configurable Minimum Range and Return Ordering
  • Low Data Rate Profile now available with Dual Returns
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Ouster Studio for point cloud evaluation
  • Ouster SDK, ROS, and C++ drivers for SW development
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OS1 – Mid-Range High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The mid-range OS1 lidar sensor features 90m range on a dark 10% target, a 42.4º vertical field of view, and high reliability for the most rugged conditions.

 

The OS1 is designed for all-weather environments and use in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, mapping, smart infrastructure, and robotics.

Key Features:

  • Configurable Minimum Range and Return Ordering
  • Low Data Rate Profile now available with Dual Returns
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Ouster Studio for pointc loud evaluation
  • Ouster SDK, ROS, and C++ drivers for SW development
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OS2 – Long-Range High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The long-range OS2 features 200m of range on a dark 10% target and a maximum range of over 400 m.

 

The OS2’s high resolution combined with range delivers superior object detection capabilities for autonomous vehicles and long-range industrial applications. Rated IP68/69K for all weather conditions.

Key features:

  • 100% increase in range with the new L3 Chip
  • Dual Return mode
  • Fixed resolution per frame
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Open source ROS and C++ drivers
  • Ouster SDK for software development
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OSDome – Hemispherical View High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The OSDome offers a complete 180º hemispherical field of view, up to 20m of range at 10% reflectivity, and high resolution.

 

The OSDome delivers full coverage for indoor people tracking, and near-range detection for mobile robots and vehicles.

Key features:

  • Configurable Minimum Range and Return Ordering
  • Low Data Rate Profile now available with Dual Returns
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Ouster Studio for point cloud evaluation
  • Ouster SDK, ROS, and C++ drivers for SW development
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