Drones have become increasingly popular in recent years, and their applications are expanding rapidly. One of the most exciting uses of drones is in the field of lidar mapping. Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and create detailed maps of the environment. In this article, we will explore how a drone’s lidar mapping system works.
Lidar mapping systems consist of three main components: a laser scanner, a GPS receiver, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The laser scanner emits a laser beam that bounces off objects in the environment and returns to the scanner.