The miniVUX-3UAV is an extremely lightweight airborne laser scanner, designed specifically for integration with UAS/UAV/RPAS. The sister type of the proven miniVUX-2UAV and miniVUX-1UAV sensor offers a selectable 100 kHz, 200 kHz, and 300 kHz laser pulse repetition rate (PRR). With 300 kHz PRR, the sensor provides up to 100,000 measurements per second at 120° FoV and thus a dense point pattern on the ground for UAV-based applications that require the acquisition of small objects.
The small and sophisticated design of the stable aluminum housing offers various integration possibilities with platforms that offer restricted space or payload capabilities. The 360° field of view allows complete acquisition of the environment.
An easy-to-remove SD card for data storage, and/or the option for streaming the scan data via LAN-TCP/IP interface, in combination with the modest power consumption of the scanner, enable straight forward integration with most UAS/UAV/RPAS types.
The miniVUX-3UAV makes use of RIEGL’s unique Waveform-LiDAR technology, allowing echo digitization and online waveform processing. Multi-target resolution is the basis for penetrating even dense foliage. As a further special feature, the wavelength is optimized for the measurement of snowy and icy terrain.
In addition to the stand-alone version of the miniVUX-3UAV, RIEGL also offers fully-integrated system solutions.
miniVUX-3UAV Main Features
max. measuring range = 170 m @ 20% reflectivity @ 300 kHz
max. operating altitude = 100 m @ 20% reflectivity @ 300 kHz @ 90°FOV
pulse repetition rate up to 300 kHz
measurement rate up to 200,000 measurements/sec
FOV (field of view) 360°
scan speed up to 100 scans / second
very compact & lightweight (1.55 kg / 3.4 lbs)
robust aluminum housing, ready to be mounted on multi-rotor, rotary-wing, and fixed-wing UAVs
makes use of RIEGL’s unique echo signal digitization and online waveform processing
multiple target capability – up to 5 target echoes per laser shot
mechanical and electrical interface for IMU mounting
exceptionally well suited to measure in snowy and icy terrains
user-friendly, application- and installation-oriented solutions for integration
miniVUX-3UAV Main Applications
agriculture & forestry
glacier and snowfield mapping
archeology and cultural heritage documentation
construction-site monitoring
landslide monitoring