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- PUTTING MICRODRONES TO WORK FOR YOU.
PUTTING MICRODRONES TO WORK FOR YOU.
PUTTING MICRODRONES TO WORK FOR YOU.
Microdrones specializes in integrating UAVs with advanced sensors and geospatial hardware to enhance safety, efficiency, and accuracy across various industries. Their goal is to provide innovative solutions tailored to specific sector needs.
- Surveying and Mapping: Offers professional drone survey equipment for creating precise 2D and 3D data, maps, and models.
- Construction: Utilizes mdMapper and mdLiDAR systems for accurate surveys and real-time monitoring.
- Agriculture: Provides tools for identifying issues and improving yields through imaging and mapping.
- Mining: Offers cost-effective aerial mapping alternatives to helicopters.
- Research: Partners with researchers for scientific exploration using high-performance UAVs.
The mdLiDAR1000LR and mdLiDAR1000HR systems feature high-resolution LiDAR capabilities with robust aircraft and software. Key specifications include:
- LiDAR Sensor: Velodyne PUCK VLP-32
- Camera Sensor: 26MP CMOS
- Georeferencing: APX-15 UAV
- Operational Temperature: -10°C to 40°C
- Accuracy: LiDAR Point Cloud RMSE of 4 cm
Microdrones provides an end-to-end workflow with mdCockpit for mission planning and mdInfinity for data processing, supporting applications like area mapping and digital twin creation.
Microdrones, in collaboration with GE, offers integrated UAV solutions that enhance productivity and data accuracy across multiple industries, establishing themselves as leaders in the UAV industry.
The document highlights the capabilities, technical specifications, and applications of these drone systems in geospatial data collection and processing.
The mdMapper1000DG features a takeoff weight of 6500 g and operational temperature range from -10 °C to 50 °C, with LiDAR point cloud accuracy of 4 cm RMSE. The mdLiDAR3000 has a takeoff weight of 15713 g and similar temperature range, with accuracy of 1-2 cm.
Both systems integrate advanced sensors and software, including Velodyne PUCK VLP-16 LiDAR sensor and SONY IMX264 camera, supported by mdInfinity software for data processing.
Designed for area mapping, surveying, construction, mining, precision agriculture, and corridor mapping, offering high data accuracy and efficient post-processing capabilities.
The mdMapper1000DG reduces the need for ground control points, while the mdLiDAR3000 is suitable for high vegetation areas and complex terrains.
Details flight parameters and the advantages of drone-based LiDAR for efficient workflow and data collection.
The mdMapper1000DG and mdLiDAR3000 provide robust solutions for geospatial data collection, offering advanced features and flexibility for various surveying and mapping needs.
Focuses on the integration of hardware and software for efficient geospatial data processing, with various purchasing and maintenance options.
The mdLiDAR3000DL system includes the md4-3000 drone, Riegl miniVUX-1DL LiDAR sensor, and Sony RX1R II camera, designed for high-precision data collection.
mdInfinity offers modules for trajectory processing, georeferencing, boresight calibration, and more, facilitating efficient data analysis and visualization.
Details specifications such as takeoff weight, operational temperature range, and system accuracy for LiDAR and photogrammetry.
Emphasizes a rigorous maintenance program to ensure safety and effectiveness, including support fees and annual inspections.
Offers flexible purchasing options, including traditional purchase and subscription models (mdaaS), with varying maintenance responsibilities.
Microdrones provides a robust and integrated solution for drone-based LiDAR surveying, combining advanced hardware with powerful data processing software.
Discusses the importance of calibrating alignment between LiDAR and IMU body frames using the Microdrones LIBAC tool.
- Trajectory Processing: Enhances sensor data accuracy by processing raw GNSS data.
- Georeferencing: Converts raw data into a georeferenced 3D point cloud.
- Strip Adjustment: Improves consistency between LiDAR survey strips.
- Precision Enhancement: Focuses on outlier rejection and denoising.
- Ground Classification: Segments bare-earth points from objects and vegetation.
- Point Cloud Direct Colorization: Colorizes point clouds post-generation.
- FORMap: Generates orthomosaics and dense point clouds from photogrammetric data.
Outlines advantages for distribution partners, including small monthly payments and access to the latest technology.
Encourages distribution partners to leverage Microdrones' comprehensive drone surveying systems.
Catalog excerpts
PUTTING MICRODRONES TO WORK FOR YOU. General Presentation Updated Feb 2022 GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license.
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LET’S CREATE THE FUTURE TOGETHER. It all starts with one idea. One idea from one person who dares to rethink the way their company does what they do. Unmanned aerial vehicles have inspired many to rethink processes, recreate their offerings, and redefine their companies and industries. Innovation is about making things better and Microdrones is at the forefront, partnering with companies to make their work safer, more profitable, more efficient, more accurate, more effective – more amazing. GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license
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GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license. INDUSTRY EXPERTS MORE THAN JUST A DRONE COMPANY Sure we make powerful drone survey equipment, but there's much more to a Microdrones integrated system and that starts with your needs.
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS INDUSTRY EXPERTS In order to qualify as a serious tool, a drone must be adapted and integrated with sensors and geospatial hardware. Industries are being revolutionized, not by drones, but by smart integration of drones with sensors that take advantage of a drone’s ability to smoothly collect data from high above the earth. We aim to provide fully integrated solutions to our customers that include: a drone, sensors, software, workflow, training and ongoing support.
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS INTRODUCING THE MOST INNOVATIVE TEAM IN THE UAV INDUSTRY Microdrones products are of the highest quality in the world – and this is because we employ the world’s greatest team. Our people are passionate creators, forward thinkers, and driven to change the world for the better. They come from all over the globe but share a common vision of making great contributions to the progress of technology
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS PROFESSIONAL DRONE SURVEY EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR SURVEYING, MAPPING, GIS AND DIGITAL TWIN CREATION Aerial surveying is not just about the aircraft. It’s about total UAV solutions, complete with all the tools geospatial pros need to perform jobs accurately, efficiently, and safely. Our integrated systems are designed for quick learning and easy use, so you can get your UAV services off the ground quickly.
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS DRONE SURVEY AND INSPECTION SYSTEMS FROM MICRODRONES GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license. Power lines. Cell towers. Railways. All of these and so many other types of industrial inspection are made easier, safer, and more efficient with Microdrones unmanned aerial systems.
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THE INDUSTRY’S BEST DRONES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION Offering everything construction companies need to get started, mdMapper and mdLiDAR systems make it easy to: • Create accurate 2D and 3D data, maps, and models. Inspect structures and job sites quickly, safely, and accurately. Conduct surveys – before, during, and after construction. Track volumes and stockpiles. Precisely map roads, canals, pipelines, and other linear infrastructure in one line of flight with no ground control points. Reduce project waste. Easily provide more accurate project estimates. Efficiently gain and share...
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS THE AERIAL ADVANTAGE FOR AGRICULTURE Microdrones unmanned aerial vehicles are empowering farmers and agronomists across the globe by equipping them with the information they need to identify potential issues and mitigate loss. Our drones offer farmers the longest flight times on the market and resilience in harsh weather. The mdCockpit app simplifies flight planning, monitoring, control, and analysis – and allows you to survey the same field the same way as many times as you wish. Microdrones modular payloads make it easy to swap out to perform a wider variety of applications....
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS DRONES FOR MINING: QUICK DEPLOYMENT. EXTREME EFFICIENCY. COST SAVINGS. EASE. Microdrones UAVs are taking the global mining industry by storm. Less expensive than the helicopters traditionally used by the industry to gain an aerial perspective, drones are providing mining companies with mapping abilities that provide better results and drastically improved flexibility for a fraction of the cost. Many Microdrones mining customers use our systems to survey mine progress multiple times per day. The mdCockpit app makes it easy to plan, monitor, control and repeat missions and flight...
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS DRONES FOR SCIENCE AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH Microdrones is honored to partner with researchers around the globe who use our drones to advance human knowledge as they seek solutions to the world’s greatest problems. Microdrones is the trusted UAV of researchers for many reasons, but the two most important are flexibility and performance. GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license.
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO Are you trying to: • Survey land for construction projects? Determine volume of material in an open pit mine? Calculate surface run-off? Detect problems with crop health? Minimize waste in administering crop spraying? Inspect structures for wear an
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BENEFITS OF THE MICRODRONES AIRCRAFT ROBUST HOUSING AND COMPONENTS A PLUS FOR EFFICIENCY GNSS RECEIVER RELIABLE MOTORS FOR MINIMUM DOWNTIME LED LIGHT FOR SAFETY COMPLIANCE STABLE FLIGHT FOR PRECISE RESULTS GROUND COLLISION AVOIDANCE RAIN AND HEAT RESISTANT GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license.
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DON’T TALK ABOUT EQUIPMENT. Or at least not at first. GE and the GE monogram is a trademark of General Electric Company. Used under trademark license.
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MORE THAN 1500 BUSINESSES WORLDWIDE TRUST MICRODRONES® Since 2005, our passionate team of aircraft engineers, software developers and payload integration experts have lead the market for professional drone applications.
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