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Why is LiDAR being used in engineering?

The days are nearly over with human surveying teams slogging across a project site to map a job. UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle or drone) are now performing photogrammetry and collecting millions of elevation points in a matter of minutes. With the growing sophistication and cost-efficiencies of UAVs, the technologies of photogrammetry, lidar (Light detection and ranging) and UAV converge to provide infinite applications in surveying, civil engineering, other related fields. From a civil engineer’s standpoint, the collection of precise orthophotos and 3D elevation data via drone means spatial data for civil engineering projects can be assembled within hours instead of weeks.

 

How does it work?

A LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) instrument consists of a laser, a scanner and a GPS receiver mounted on a platform. This platform may be mobile or stationary, aerial or terrestrial, based on the needs of the application — the laser, scanner and GPS receiver are the only constants.

There are two types of LIDAR — topographic and bathymetric. These are explained in more detail below:

  • Topographic: Topographic LIDAR measures distances on land using a near-infrared laser. This is essential for the majority of civil engineering, roadwork and mining operations, which require measuring distances on land.

  • Bathymetric: Bathymetric LIDAR measures distances in aquatic environments by using a water-penetrating green light laser. This type of LIDAR is commonly used in civil engineering and roadwork applications that require working with underwater environments, such as under bridges.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE CORRECT INSURANCE FOR MY EQUIPMENT?

Today, there are many options for equipment that stays on the ground. As soon as your equipment leaves the ground and is in the air or on the water, the traditional insurance policy may be useless. It’s vital that your policy has an aviation endorsement that protects the equipment in the event that it is damaged during a flight.

It’s also important that you work with an agent that understands your business and who has access to the right insurance carriers.

 

Annual

Do you own a unit and need to cover it for a year? Our annual rate is the most competitive we can insure any owned, rented, or leased equipment.

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Renting a drone for 1, 3, or 6 months? No problem, we have short terms options for any owned, rented, or leased equipment.

 

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