RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems has been developing the world’s first survey-grade Unmanned Air System (UAS) LiDAR sensor, the VUX-1. This month sees the official launch event, at the International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF), taking place in Denver from February 17 to 19 where the VUX-1. was presented for the first time. RIEGL states: “The innovative sensor was designed to meet the challenges of emerging surveying solutions by UAS, gyrocopters, and ultra-light aircraft, both in measurement performance and in system integration.”

The VUX-1 is an ultra lightweight LiDAR sensor with less than 4 kg overall weight, that can easily be mounted onto professional UAS/RPAS. It has a 300° field of view and produces extremely high quality LiDAR data users expect from the RIEGL product. Internal storage offers the ability to collect data for several hours at altitudes/ranges up to more than 1,000 ft. Mining and mineral exploration represents a key market for this scanner application. “By introducing the VUX-1, RIEGL is the first to offer a LiDAR sensor that has been especially developed for the UAS and RPAS markets. We expect tremendous growth in these fields and are proud to support these with the breakthrough VUX-1,” said Dr Johannes Riegl, RIEGL’s Chief Executive Officer.