To use the RiCOPTER for acquisition of high-accuracy, high-resolution laser scan and image data, the UAS is equipped with the RIEGL VUX-SYS.
The RIEGL VUX-SYS is a completely integrated laser scanning system of low weight and compact size for flexible use in kinematic applications (e.g. UAS/UAV/RPAS, helicopter, gyrocopter and ultra-light aircraft installations). The system consists of the RIEGL VUX-1UAV22 laser scanner, an IMU/GNSS system, a control unit and up to 2 optional cameras.
The excellent measurement performance of the VUX-1UAV22 in combination with IMU/GNSS unit, antenna, control unit, andoptional digital cameras results in survey grade measurement accuracy.
Dedicated interfaces enable full control as well as system status feedback for low bandwidth radio links in UAS/UAV/RPAS systems. Additionally, the control unit contains interfaces for triggering up to three digital cameras. Precise time stamps of the camera's release events are stored in the raw scan data stream enabling subsequent combination of point cloud data and imagery.
Main Features
RiCOPTER remotely piloted aircraft system equipped with RIEGL VUX-SYS complete miniaturized, lightweight ALS System
RIEGL VUX-1UAV22 lightweight airborne laser scanner fully integrated, providing 360° FOV, an effective measurement rate up to 1,200,000 meas./sec, and 10 mm accuracy
compact control unit with various interfacing options
mounting options for highly flexible aircraft installation
prepared for remote control via low-bandwidth data link
operates up to 3 digital cameras
Main Applications
precision Agriculture
topography in Open-Cast Mining
terrain and Canyon Mapping