LiDAR uses infrared lasers to precisely measure distance and direction. Once processed, this data creates accurate 3D point clouds of terrain and structures which can be imported directly into most all GIS, CAD or survey software for visualization and exploitation. Historically, this capability required the complexity and cost of manned aircraft due to the size, weight and power requirements of the sensor. New technology now allows better resolution from smaller LiDAR units able to be carried aboard unmanned systems. Simpler and more cost effective, this ability to measure land and infrastructure in near real time, even in remote or difficult to reach areas, allows projects to be planned and monitored safely and efficiently without putting humans at risk in low and slow flying manned aircraft.

While traditional LiDAR loses the color data, XG Imaging can combine the LiDAR data with concurrent or consecutive standard imagery to 'colorize' your LiDAR cloud and create a true digital twin of your project area.

Regardless of sensor chosen, all our flight data is PPK corrected using a local base station providing better-than-survey grade absolute accuracy.