Flyability has announced the launch of a new Surveying Payload for its Elios 3 lidar drone system. The new payload, the Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7, will enable safe, centimeter-accurate scans of hard-to-reach areas, supporting Flyability’s overall company mission of keeping people out of hazardous environments. The payload comes as part of a bundle including training, reflective targets, and specialized processing software, FARO Connect.
From Metrology News.
The key features of the new payload include greater precision and accuracy, a wider range, higher point density, and improved photon sensitivity. The new LiDAR payload for the Elios 3 is an alternative to the existing Ouster OS0-32 Rev 6.2, and targets professionals seeking survey-grade results in hard-to-reach, inaccessible spaces. The enhanced features include volumetric measurements that are accurate to within 1% of terrestrial laser scans, distance measurements with centimeter precision, and more detailed point clouds with sharper definition.
In addition, the Surveying payload is better suited for symmetrical environments, appealing to inspectors of wastewater pipes and sewers.
The new Surveying Payload is sold in a bundle with FARO Connect, a powerful software solution from 3D measurement company FARO Technologies. The software has SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) presets that are optimized for data gathered with the Elios 3. During processing, Connect will automatically interpret reflective targets as ground control points to georeference Elios 3 point clouds, as well as filter them for noise. With these targets, Connect can also align multiple point clouds to create a single, clean result for clear visualization. The outputs can be exported in industry-standard formats, enabling smooth transfer of data and further work.
“The new Surveying Payload is a great step forward in enhancing the data quality achievable with a drone survey. We’re especially excited because this is a second payload for the Elios 3 and supports our long-term vision of routine drone inspections with minimal hardware turnover” states Adrien Briod, Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of Flyability.
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