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Extreme LiDAR Data Collection with Convenient Plans and Data Processing Options – The Microdrones mdLiDAR3000 aaS is an end-to-end LiDAR solution combining a drone, LiDAR payload, fully integrated software workflow, and world-class support to consistently provide quality deliverables. As you’ve come to expect, Microdrones provides the full solution: Plan, Fly, Process, Visualize ... Only Bigger.

      The mdLiDAR3000 is a serious machine for serious geomatics professionals in the construction, land development, engineering, surveying and research trades. It’s field-tough and ready to work with you on Corridor mapping; Mining (volume calculation); Construction site monitoring; Environmental changes (time series); Forestry; Contour mapping; Leveling/ Excavating; Archaeology and cultural heritage; and Highway construction.

      The mdLiDAR3000 aaS uses the lifting power, resilience and efficiency of the Microdrones aircraft platform to carry a perfectly integrated Riegl LiDAR sensor and Sony camera. The result? You can quickly acquire high-density and accurate LiDAR data in the field and efficiently turn it into a 3D colorized point cloud back at the office or on your laptop.

      With Microdrones as a Service (mdaaS), customers deploy the full hardware and software solution as a service. Microdrones delivers access to its unique data processing software solution, mdInfinity, packaged with either the purchase or rental of the equipment.

Key features of the Microdrones mdLiDAR3000 aaS:

  • Microdrones' md4-3000 tri-blade UAV platform with robust housing and components, rain- and heat-resistance, and fail-safe motors for minimum downtown

  • Fully integrated Riegl miniVUX‑1UAV or miniVUX‑1DL LiDAR sensor and Sony RX1R II 42.4 megapixel camera for rapid production of professional quality 3D colorized point clouds.

  • Applanix APX-20 external IMU with APX-20 UAV DG software for georeferencing

  • mdCockpit and mdInfinity software included

  • mdRC remote controller with encrypted digital data link

  • Extended communication range operation with handover control

  • Simple mission planning, automated execution and thorough data processing are all integrated into an intuitive, seamless end-to-end workflow solution

APPLICATIONS

The mdLiDAR3000 is a serious machine for serious geomatics professionals working in construction, land development, engineering, surveying and research. It’s field-tough and ready to work with you on a variety of applications, including Corridor mapping, Mining (volume calculation), Construction site monitoring, Environmental changes (time series), Forestry, Contour mapping, Leveling/Excavation, Archaeology and cultural heritage, and Highway construction.

INFORMATIVE VIDEOS

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Click on the video menu above to access the informative videos we’ve prepared to introduce you to the Microdrones mdLiDAR3000 aaS. In this series of brief videos, you can gain more insight and information about the value of the mdLiDAR3000, including:

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  1. Overview and purpose of this technology and service;

  2. Core features and benefits provided;

  3. Key applications and uses; and

  4. Demonstration of its operation and functionality.

 

We invite you to view these videos and begin to experience the professional power, reliability and productivity of Microdrones and the mdLiDAR3000 aaS.