Knowledge base

We know LiDAR technology and UAVs. We get involved in research projects on LiDAR for drone, conduct our own tests, have regular discussions with people that are affected by LiDAR in some way.

We now want to share this knowledge with anyone interested in knowing more about how LiDAR works. We have therefore gathered our extensive knowledge about LiDAR mapping in one place to make it easier for you to learn more.

You can learn about upcoming technologies, read in-depth articles on different LIDAR-related topics, take part in research results or perhaps plunge into our comprehensive LiDAR mapping knowledge bank – the choice is yours!

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Risk assessment of rockfall hazards on road networks.

L’Avion Jaune were mandated by the Departmental Council to conduct a risk assessment study of rockfall hazards on their road networks.

How do drone LiDAR surveys compare to traditional methods in railway corridor mapping projects?

The SNCF wanted to compare UAV LiDAR surveys with those done with traditional methods, in a real work situation. Discover the success story.

3D pointcloud acquisition using UAV LiDAR for a Chilean mining project

The goal of this project was to generate a 3D model of the Huasco Pellet Plant (mining), in Chile, using the YellowScan Vx15 UAV LiDAR system.

Building the digital twin of the Chain Bridge in Budapest

This LiDAR project, led by our customer Ventus-Tech, aimed to establish a baseline & record the status of the Chain Bridge in Budapest

Mapping Penguin Colonies in Antarctica

Learn how the YellowScan Mapper LiDAR system was used in Antarctica to study the spatial distribution of penguins in their environment.

Roadway Inspection: Old Mill Road, Cheshire for Eurovia Infrastructure

FlyThru was mandated by their client, the digital construction team at Eurovia Infrastructure, to survey an area for a roadway project.

Entertainment & Media – 3D Modeling for Video Games using LiDAR (MotoGP 22)

Video games industry is turning to LiDAR technology to help it build 3D models in order to give players the best experience possible.

Success story: Parc Astérix, France

Discover how Drone Expertise Centre produced highly accurate topographic data of the Parc Astérix theme park in France.

Avalanche Risk Detection: Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)

Learn more about a proof-of-concept event to evaluate use of the latest LiDAR and drone technology to help with avalanche risk monitoring.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Association Mission Patrimoine Mondial

The Association Mission Patrimoine Mondial (AMPM) is an organization created to set up and drive the application strategy.

Powerline Management & Smart Grid Security – Portuguese DSO, E-REDES

The stated objective was to produce LiDAR data that would ensure safety in the power line corridor by detecting dangerous vegetation.

Lasers: classification and properties

Did You Know - For safety reasons, Lasers classification depends on their potential risk of injuries to humans’ eye and skin.

Archaeology – Remote Surveying: Holy Island, Ireland, Monastery project

eoAerospace, an geospatial Data-as-a-Service provider, was contracted to provide high density LiDAR and orthophotography maps of Holy Island

Using LiDAR to quantify effects of Climate Change in Vermont Forests – Documenting Caterpillar Damage

Developing an understanding of changes to the forest structure caused by the gypsy moth outbreak with YellowScan’s Mapper LiDAR sensor.

What are the different scan patterns of LiDAR systems?

Discover how different optical deflecting elements such as prisms, gratings and mirrors create specific scan patterns.

Is LiDAR compatible with rainy or foggy weather?

Understand how the light properties in contact with water can impact data quality of LiDAR systems, blocking part of the field of view.

Three ways to determine distance using LiDAR

Discover how triangulation, time-of-flight, and phase shift can determinate a distance measurement from a laser radiation.

VTOL fixed-wing UAV mounted-LiDAR maps 2200km for Trans-Sumatra highway construction in Indonesia

Hutama Karya, a state-owned company building infrastructures, has been assigned to toll-road construction, on Sumatra island.

DJI Drones for LiDAR mapping

Discover the best DJI drones for LiDAR mapping and their strenghts. DJI M600, DJI M300, DJI M210/M200 are perfect for UAV LiDAR mapping needs.

Detecting shrub encroachment in seminatural grasslands using UAS LiDAR

Discover how Bjarke Madsen from Aarhus University in Denmark, used YellowScan Surveyor for its biodiversity research work.

How Diodrone overcame geotechnical engineering challenges in Australia for a 170km long rural road monitoring

Discover how YellowScan solutions helped Diodrone to collect high quality of data covering an area of 400ha of mountainous terrain.

Reaching centimeter-level accuracy with LiDAR

3 different ways to reach centimeter-level accuracy for your LiDAR surveys, using the YellowScan LiDAR systems.

Why does LiDAR have a specific wavelength? Part.2

Another specificity of LiDAR wavelength: atmospheric absorption. Our LiDAR systems use special wavelengths: 903 nm and 905 nm. Why is that?

Why does LiDAR have a specific wavelength? Part.1

LiDAR wavelength is in the infrared range due to LiDAR detector efficiency. Why use infrared wavelength instead of other ones (UV, visible)?

6 things to consider for a great UAV LiDAR integration

How to set up the perfect UAV LiDAR integration? Think about UAV endurance, LiDAR dimensions, mounting, vibrations, ground clearing distance.

Digging into D-DAY: how UAS laser scanning helps to find WW2 buried structures

UAS laser scanning technology fits archaeology needs. In Expedition Unkown TV show, YellowScan UAS laser scanning solution helps to find WW2.

Thank you Albert Einstein for making our GPS work!

Did you know? The GPS position of LiDAR drones uses the General relativity, a theory of gravitation that was developed by Albert Einstein.

How was mapping before LiDAR?

Before LiDAR, mapping was done by combining the triangulation & levelling techniques. Let's go back to basics of mapping techniques.

Drone LiDAR mapping for Power grid design and maintenance in Finland

Eltel, a Nordic field service provider for power and communication networks, conducted in 2019 a pilot study with Loiste a Finland-based energy company.

LiDAR vs. RADAR

Did you know? The difference between LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) is their wavelength.

EverScan Flies LiDAR to Map Coal Stockpile in Ukraine

Discover how everScan speeds up stockpile volume calculation with LiDAR in a thermal power plant. Get precise volume calculation of stacks!

YellowScan Vx-15 Makes European Start-Up a Major Player in Indonesia

Discover how flying LiDAR gives French company a competitive edge for Bali civil engineering and mining surveys.

UAV LiDAR mapping under forest to find Iron Age Roman archaeological remains in the South of France

Discover how the UMR 5608 TRACES Lab Research team uses YellowScan LiDAR solutions to map micro-reliefs of archaeological interest.

INFACT deploys YellowScan Mapper II at Key European Mining Sites

Major European INFACT mining project deploys YellowScan LiDAR for reliable 3D mapping, reducing the industry’s footprint on the environment.

Sorrell-Smith Engineering flies LiDAR, Saves Client Resources

Discover how 3D mapping with millions of point clouds makes mining project more viable saving $45,000 for surveying and data processing.

Urban Myth: LiDAR and Photogrammetry are Redundant

Combining LiDAR and Photogrammetry is the optimal way of gathering data. Discover the YellowScan dual solutions!

Why Compromise? Top 8 Reasons to Invest in High-End LiDAR

Intelligence, performance, experience, integration, technologies, support... Discover why YellowScan makes the difference !

LiDAR remaps Diamond Vista Wind Farm in Tornado Alley : Saves $1M

Discover how Juniper reduced post-processing time to 3 days using YellwScan solution while it takes up to 42 days with a traditional survey.

Mapping Major Cities with LiDAR: The Future is Here

Drone-mounted and airborne LiDAR are changing the way architects, city planners and construction surveyors map the world’s major cities.

Choosing the perfect drone for LiDAR mapping

Discover how the size and rotor/wing configuration can influence your decision when choosing the perfect drone.

Wait : Accuracy vs Precision isn’t Rocket Science

Accuracy is the geographical precision and it determines how far the point is offset but Precision is the repeatability of the measure.

How does LiDAR work ?

What is this laser technology making mapping possible through vegetation, in low-contrast or shadowy situations?