Advantages and Disadvantages of LiDAR Technology
We are breaking down the advantages and disadvantages of LiDAR technology and if it’s the right application for your project. Learn More!
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LiDAR Drone Services
Licensed surveyors and engineering firms across the US are turning to FlyGuys for their LiDAR drone services needs. Our expert services and best in class sensors can save you a significant amount of both time and money.
LiDAR Services
FlyGuys is committed to capturing and delivering the most accurate, efficient, and prompt LiDAR data. Our LiDAR services are designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Our trusted network of in-house LiDAR data capturers is ready to deploy when and where you need.
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Learn about LiDAR in this free download. Discover complete information on:
- How LiDAR works and what it’s used for
- How LiDAR helps further business objectives
- What sets FlyGuys’ LiDAR service apart
Understanding LiDAR
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing method used to detect objects in real space with a high level of precision and accuracy.
In the UAV LiDAR process, a drone flies over a specified area sending out laser pulses onto a surface at a rate of 100k-3 million pulses per second. After measuring the time it takes for the signal to return, LiDAR Data is electronically compiled with GPS data and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data to create a digital representation of the scanned area in a point file format used by professional surveyors to create a great number of deliverables for their clients.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“We needed a quick turnaround on a substantial LiDAR project. FlyGuys responded and arranged the service quickly. The work was performed professionally and we received high-quality assets. We will be working with FlyGuys for the foreseeable future.”
William Hayes
“FlyGuys offered wonderful data and service at a great value point. Easy navigation of their online platform, quick coordination about needs and offerings, and professional collection and sharing of products made for a fantastic resource in developing our projects.”
John Handley
“FlyGuys performed an aerial LiDAR collection that was used to create a topographical map for our client. Their team helped us achieve a fast, accurate result over a large and densely vegetated area.”
Jeff Collins, P.S.
Applications for LiDAR
Professionals use LiDAR across different fields for a variety of applications, such as:
- Agriculture
- Archaeology
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Biology and Conservation
- Geology and Soil Science
- Law Enforcement
- Military
- Mining
- Solar
- Professional Surveyors
- Forestry Management
- Oil and Gas
- Professional Engineers
- Land Development
- Building Modeling
- Railway Inspection
A digital elevation model rendered from a collected point cloud then uploaded into a GIS system. The model helps in planning for many different project types, including farming, land management, civil engineering and construction.
A point cloud collected in one pass of a LiDAR drone. This image shows all the surroundings/environment above ground before filtering into a ground layer.
LiDAR Sample Files
Download representative samples of data produced by our UAV LiDAR services.
Uses for LiDAR
Density Measurement
LiDAR-equipped drones can reach ground surfaces through small openings in the canopy of foliage and plant life, capturing data difficult to collect by traditional methods – especially useful for industries such as agriculture, forestry, surveying, and land management/development.
Detailed Detection
LiDAR-equipped drones can fly at low altitudes and reach ground surfaces through heavy vegetation, enabling a precise collection of locational data. This is especially valuable for archaeology, forestry, land development, and energy and utilities.
ROW & Utility Corridor Planning
With the ability to obtain highly-detailed elevation data, LiDAR helps licensed professionals with terrain mapping when planning utilities or construction projects. It can help those professionals in ongoing ROW (Right of Way) encroachment monitoring by exposing tree canopies hanging over transmission lines, allowing asset managers to quickly pinpoint and address critical service needs.
Elevation Modeling
LiDAR data can be used by licensed professionals to create high-precision 3D models that deliver robust information not possible by traditional means, such as finding the low points on farmland for irrigation planning. Useful for many industries, including land management, agriculture, civil engineering, and construction.
Environmental & Coastal Restoration
LIDAR technology captures critical data that helps licensed professionals protect and restore vulnerable coastlines. Through consistent flights over an area, ongoing patterns of erosion, coastline shifts, and other changes can be detected over time and managed accordingly.
Volumetrics
LiDAR drone technology can be used to collect data that will enable licensed professionals to measure the volume contained within an area. Helpful for mining, aggregate stockpile measurement, dredging, landfills, industrial sites, or other locations where volume measurement is vital.
Working with FlyGuys
Our LiDAR Sensors
Our LiDAR equipped drones can scan between 400 and 700 acres per day, per team. We currently offer data collection through two types of sensors.
Our Nationwide Pilot Network
We have a nationwide network of licensed, insured pilots available to help capture all types of data including LiDAR, each with a valid FAA Part 107 certification.
More Resources About LiDAR
How Much Do Drone LiDAR Services Cost?
A variety of factors affect the cost of LiDAR drone services. Read on to find out what aspects of your project to keep in mind for evaluation.
Behind the Scenes of LiDAR Data Processing: A Mission Coordinator’s Perspective
How does your LiDAR data get processed? Find out everything you need to know about LiDAR processing and analysis with FlyGuys’ mission coordiantor.
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Whether the project takes us to a major metropolitan city, a mid-sized town, or a rural area far away from civilization, we’re ready to deploy FAA-certified pilots and follow stringent safety measures. Connect with FlyGuys for a quote, and let’s explore the right solution for you.