RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

Product catalog summary
Overview: The RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV is a lightweight airborne laser scanner designed for integration with unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAV/RPAS). It offers selectable laser pulse repetition rates (PRR) of 100 kHz, 200 kHz, and 300 kHz, providing up to 100,000 measurements per second at a 120° field of view (FoV). This makes it suitable for applications requiring high-density point patterns, such as small object acquisition.
Design and Integration: The sensor features a compact aluminum housing, allowing for integration with platforms that have limited space or payload capacity. It supports a 360° FoV for comprehensive environmental data acquisition. Data can be stored on an SD card or streamed via a LAN-TCP/IP interface, and the device has low power consumption, facilitating integration with various UAV types.
Technology and Features: The miniVUX-3UAV utilizes RIEGL’s Waveform-LiDAR technology for echo digitization and online waveform processing, enabling multi-target resolution and penetration through dense foliage. It is optimized for snowy and icy terrain measurements. The sensor can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a fully integrated system.
Applications: Typical applications include agriculture and forestry, glacier and snowfield mapping, archaeology, cultural heritage documentation, construction-site monitoring, and landslide monitoring.
Technical Specifications: The sensor offers a measurement rate of up to 200,000 measurements per second and a scan speed of up to 100 scans per second. It is lightweight (1.55 kg) and features a robust aluminum housing. The device supports multiple target capability with up to 5 target echoes per laser shot and includes interfaces for IMU mounting.
Performance: The maximum measurement range varies with target reflectance and PRR settings. For example, at 300,000 pulses per second and a speed of 4 m/s, the range to target is approximately 90 m, resulting in a point density of about 135 points per square meter.
System Integration Options: RIEGL offers system solutions combining the miniVUX-3UAV with IMU/GNSS systems and optional RGB camera systems. Integration kits are available for multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAVs, with options for shock-absorbing mounts and power supply modules.
Camera Options: The miniVUX-3UAV can be equipped with Sony Alpha 6000 cameras in oblique or nadir mounts, and integration with other third-party cameras is possible.
General Technical Data: The sensor operates with a power supply input voltage of 11-34 V DC and typical consumption of 18 W. It is protected against dust and splash (IP64) and operates within a temperature range of -10°C to +40°C.
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LiDAR Sensor for Unmanned Laser Scanning • 100 kHz / 200 kHz / 300 kHz Laser PRR selectable • easurement rate up to m 200,000 measurements/sec • can speed up to 100 scans/sec s • very compact & lightweight (1.55 kg / 3.4 lbs) • up to 360° field-of-view • robust aluminum housing, ready to be mounted on multi-rotor, rotary-wing, and fixed-wing UAVs • akes use of RIEGL’s unique echo m signal digitization and online waveform processing • ultiple target capability – m up to 5 target echoes per laser shot • echanical and electrical interface m for IMU mounting • exceptionally well suited to measure in snowy and icy terrains • user-friendly, application- and installation-oriented solutions for integration The RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV is an extremely lightweight airborne laser scanner, designed specifically for integration with UAS/UAV/RPAS. The sister type of the proven RIEGL miniVUX-2UAV and RIEGL miniVUX-1UAV sensor offers a selectable 100 kHz, 200 kHz, and 300 kHz laser pulse repetition rate (PRR). With 300 kHz PRR, the sensor provides up to 100,000 measurements per second at 120° FoV and thus a dense point pattern on the ground for UAV-based applications that require the acquisition of small objects. The small and sophisticated design of the stable aluminum housing offers various integration possibilities with platforms that offer restricted space or payload capabilities. The 360° field of view allows complete acquisition of the environment. An easy-to-remove SD card for data storage, and/or the option for streaming the scan data via LAN-TCP/IP interface, in combination with the modest power consumption of the scanner, enable straight-forward integration with most UAS/UAV/RPAS types. The RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV makes use of RIEGL’s unique Waveform-LiDAR technology, allowing echo digitization and online waveform processing. Multi-target resolution is the basis for penetrating even dense foliage. As a further special feature, the wavelength is optimized for the measurement of snowy and icy terrain. In addition to the stand-alone version of the miniVUX-3UAV, RIEGL also offers fully-integrated system solutions. Typical applications include • Agriculture & Forestry • Glacier and Snowfield Mapping • Archeology and Cultural Heritage Documentation • Construction-Site Monitoring • Landslide Monitoring visit our website www.riegl.c

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Maximum Measurement Range vs. Target Reflectance RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV PRR = 100 kHz Operating Flight Altitude AGL given for the following conditions: FOV of +/-45°, target size ≥ laser footprint, average ambient brightness Example: miniVUX-3UAV at 100,000 pulses/second, speed = 4 m/s, range to target = ~ 90 m, resulting point density ~ 45 pts/m² Operating Flight Altitude AGL given for the following conditions: FOV of +/-45°, target size ≥ laser footprint, overcast sky, ambient brightness 10klx Example: miniVUX-3UAV at 200,000 pulses/second, speed = 4 m/s, range to target = ~ 85 m, resulting point...

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Maximum Measurement Range vs. Target Reflectance RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV PRR = 300 kHz Operating Flight Altitude AGL given for the following conditions: FOV of +/-45°, target size ≥ laser footprint, average ambient brightness Example: miniVUX-3UAV at 300,000 pulses/second, speed = 4 m/s, range to target = ~ 90 m, resulting point density ~ 135 pts/m² RIEGL miniVUX-SYS System Integration Options Besides of the stand-alone miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR engine, RIEGL offers also system solutions, combining the miniVUX-3UAV with IMU/GNSS systems of different performance and of different form factors as well as optional...

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Dimensional Drawings RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV Stand-Alone Data Sheet Copyright RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH © 2021– All rights reserved.

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Technical Data RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV Laser Product Classification Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1:2014 The following clause applies for instruments delivered into the United States: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Range Measurement Performance Measuring Principle time of flight measurement, echo signal digitization, online waveform processing Laser Pulse Repetition Rate PRR 1) 100 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz 300 kHz reduced power Max. Measuring Range 2) natural targets ≥ 20 % 170...

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RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH Horn, Austria Phone: +43 2982 4211 | www.riegl.com RIEGL USA Inc. Winter Garden, Florida, USA Phone: +1 407 248 9927 | www.rieglusa.com Copyright RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH © 2021 – All rights reserved. Use of this data sheet other than for personal purposes requires RIEGL’s written consent. This data sheet is compiled with care. However, errors cannot be fully excluded and alternations might be necessary. RIEGL Japan Ltd. | www.riegl-japan.co.jp RIEGL China Ltd. | www.riegl.cn RIEGL Australia Pty Ltd. | www.riegl.com RIEGL Canada Inc. | www.rieglcanada.com...

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