This user manual provides a detailed overview in the use of our LiDAR mapping systems. It addresses and explains the working principles of the underlying components, the system architecture, and the required software. This manual is not intended to replace customer training. Instead, it should serve as introductory material for new users and a reference tool for experienced personnel. Use the link below to access the wiki.

Speed: Walking pace for SLAM. 6 m/s UAV flight
Point density: thousands of points/m²
AGL: 80 during UAV flight
Acquisition time: ~2 hours

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Are you tired of sifting through endless options and specifications to find the right drone lidar sensor for your needs? Look no further! Our comprehensive selection guide takes the guesswork out of the process, helping you make informed decisions about which sensor is best suited for your project.

Our guide offers a detailed overview of the key features and benefits of various drone lidar sensors, including their range, accuracy, and data output capabilities.

Join us at 11am PT on Tuesday, May 24th for this month’s FREE webinar highlighting the key differences in hardware and software between Phoenix LiDAR System’s RECON-A mapping system, combined with the automated postprocessing power of LiDARMill software versus DJI’s Zenmuse L1 integration with Terra Pro software. You won’t want to miss this in depth solution comparison where we dive into the resulting data quality generated from these two package options, the derived data product offerings, and how these correlate to the accuracy and ultimate success of your mapping project.

Evolving the Capabilities of LiDAR

With the introduction of the RECON series, Phoenix LiDAR Systems is removing barriers to widespread LiDAR remote sensing adoption. The RECON series combines low-cost hardware with Phoenix LiDAR Systems industry leading software, LiDARMill, and is empowering a new generation of professionals like never before.

The RECON series features higher accuracies than competing products (that are based on Applanix or DJI navigation systems), while offering extremely simple, automated post-processing solutions to extract maximum value from each dataset.

Utilizing the LiDARMill online, automated processing platform, raw datasets can be imported straight from a USB drive, with reference and optional ground control data seamlessly integrated. Simple wizards enable advanced processing options like trajectory optimization, LiDAR and camera calibration, AI classification, smart decimation and the creation of high-quality deliverables (contours, DTM/DSM/CHM, pointcloud tiling etc.). A fully registered, colorized pointcloud is produced that is accurate in both relative and absolute terms. Project reports then summarize project performance and verify system accuracy.

Phoenix Lidar Systems is committed to designing the world’s most advanced, complete LiDAR solutions. With the RECON + LiDARMill combination, users can deploy a simple toolkit that is able to derive accurate and reliable datasets in a matter of hours. Powerful, affordable, and comprehensive…the RECON series by Phoenix Lidar Systems is now available, and sure to disrupt the remote sensing industry.