TERRAHAWK CW-30

PERFECT FOR MAPPING UTILITY CORRIDORS
The TerraHawk CW-30 is a fixed-wing VTOL UAV LiDAR system that features Phoenix’s most powerful LiDAR system, the RANGER. This next-generation combo builds upon the strengths of the TerraHawk CW-20, enhancing your acquisition range while simultaneously protecting your valuable investment from dangerous belly landings that are still so common in the industry. With 2-hour autonomous flight times, an auto-return system, and a backup auto-landing system, this system is built for some of the most demanding acquisition scenarios on the market.
2hrs.
Flight Time
4m
Wingspan
28m/s
Cruise Speed
30k
Comm. Range
34kg
Max Take-off Weight
Custom VTOL LiDAR Solutions
Phoenix LiDAR systems
Build the TerraHawk system you need to meet the growing demands of your clients in varying industries, A strong choice for high speed, high altitude and dense vegetation missions or large scan areas, the Phoenix TerraHawk CW-30 boasts 2-hour autonomous flight times, an auto-return system, and a backup auto-landing system that initiates safe, multi-rotor landings if an abnormality is ever detected.
- Easy Assembly: 15-min assembly saves time in the field
- Map up to 52 sq. km. in one flight
- Complete Ground Control: Payload is directly controlled through the JOUAV Ground Control Station
- Reduced Operational Footprint: No runway or launch/recovery equipment required, backup auto-landing system protects your LiDAR equipment
- Large Scan Area: Map up to 11 sq. km. in one flight
- Industry Leading Flight Time: Fly to 3 hours
- Free online tutorials available; PLUS complete Acquisition/Post-Processing/Pilot/Certification training also available (fees may apply)
- Free Phoenix Software Suite w/unlimited license; plus NovAtel & Terrasolid options also available (fee may apply)
- Modular Upgrade Options: Photogrammetry Options (RTK): RGB, NIR, DSLR
- Autonomous Flight: Use waypoints for auto flight and return

This system integrates proprietary Phoenix LiDAR hardware and software, with hardware from JOUAV & RIEGL.

Navigation System
- Constellation Support: GPS, GLONASS
- Support alignment: Static, Kinematic, Dual-Antenna
- Operation Modes: Real-time, Post-processing optional
- Accuracy Position: 1cm + 1ppm RMS horizontal
- PP Attitude Heading RMS Error: 0.019°
Primary Applications
- Vegetation Penetration< & Forestry/li>
- Power Utilities Infrastructure
- Open Pit Mining
- Railway / Oil & Gas Mapping
- Development Planning & Infrastructure Monitoring

TerraHawk CW-30 + RANGER LR-T
The strength & endurance of a VTOL combined with the long range capabilities of the RANGER series.
15min.
Assembly/Deployment Time
33kg
Weight (Aircraft +LiDAR)
UAV Specs
4.2/2.2m
Wingspan/Fuselage Length
34 kg
Max. Take-off Weight
Up to 2 hrs.
Endurance
Up to 30 km
Comm. Range (250m AGL)
28 m/s | 49 kn | 90 km/h
Cruise Speed
36 m/s | 78 kn | 144 km/h
Max Speed
4,000m
Max Take-off Altitude
2cm
V. Positioning Accuracy
1 cm + 1 ppm
H. Positioning Accuracy
Gas Engine / Electric Motors
Propulsion System
LiDAR Sensor Specs
820m
Max Range to Target @ 20% Reflectivity
750,000 meas./s
Max Effective Measurement Rate
110° degrees
Max FOV in CW-30
15 mm
One Sigma @ 150m
4.5kg
Payload Weight
42Megapixels
Hi-Res Camera Resolution
35mm
Hi-Res Camera lens
55° / 38° degrees
Camera HFOW / VFOW
Coverage Estimates
Surface area covered by LiDAR + High Resolution Photo
16 km² mapped at 250 m AGL, 60° LiDAR FOV, 60% overlap
3 cm GSD LiDAR Density: 30 pts/m²²
21 km² mapped at 300 m AGL, 60° LiDAR FOV, 60% overlap
4 cm GSD LiDAR Density: 27 pts/m²
Surface area covered by LiDAR with No Photo
40 km² mapped at 250 m AGL, 60° LiDAR FOV, 20% side overlap
LiDAR Density: 22 pts/m² LiDAR Density: 60 pts/m²
52 km² mapped at 300 m AGL, 60° LiDAR FOV, 20% side overlap
LiDAR Density: 19 pts/m² LiDAR Density: 80 pts/m²

Point Density Speed & Altitude
The following conditions are assumed for the Operating Flight Altitude (AGL):
a) ambiguity resolved by the multiple-time-around (MTA) processing & flight planning;
b) target size ≥laser footprint; c) average ambient brightness; d) swath width given at a 100° FOV
AGL (m) | 200 kHz | 400 kHz | 600 kHz | 820 kHz | Swath Width (m) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 | 12 pts/m² | 23 pts/m² | 34 pts/m² | 44 pts/m² | 238 |
150 | 8 pts/m² | 15 pts/m² | 23 pts/m² | 29 pts/m² | 358 |
200 | 6 pts/m² | 11 pts/m² | 17 pts/m² | 22 pts/m² | 478 |
250 | 5 pts/m² | 9 pts/m² | 14 pts/m² | 18 pts/m² | 598 |
300 | 4 pts/m² | 8 pts/m² | 11 pts/m² | --- | 719 |
350 | 3 pts/m² | 7 pts/m² | -- | -- | 404 |
400 | 3 pts/m² | 6 pts/m² | -- | -- | 956 |
450 | 3 pts/m² | -- | -- | -- | 1,016 |
500 | 2 pts/m² | -- | -- | -- | 1,159 |


Phoenix Software Suite
Included with all Phoenix LiDAR Systems packages
Phoenix LiDAR Systems provides a proprietary complete software suite for streamlined acquisition, geo-referencing, data fusion, export and post-processing in the cloud.

