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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

Product catalog summary
Overview: The RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV is a lightweight airborne laser scanner designed for integration with unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAV/RPAS). It offers selectable laser pulse repetition rates (PRR) of 100 kHz, 200 kHz, and 300 kHz, providing up to 100,000 measurements per second at a 120° field of view (FoV). This enables dense point patterns for applications requiring detailed ground data acquisition.
Design and Integration: The sensor features a compact aluminum housing suitable for platforms with limited space or payload capacity. It supports a 360° FoV for comprehensive environmental data capture. Data can be stored on an SD card or streamed via a LAN-TCP/IP interface, facilitating integration with various UAV types.
Technology and Features: Utilizing RIEGL’s Waveform-LiDAR technology, the miniVUX-3UAV supports echo digitization and online waveform processing, allowing for multi-target resolution and effective penetration of dense foliage. It is optimized for snowy and icy terrain measurements.
Applications: Typical uses include agriculture and forestry, glacier and snowfield mapping, archaeology, cultural heritage documentation, construction-site monitoring, and landslide monitoring.
Performance Specifications: The sensor offers a measurement rate of up to 200,000 measurements per second and a scan speed of up to 100 scans per second. It is lightweight (1.55 kg) and features a robust design for mounting on various UAV types. The system supports multiple target capabilities with up to five target echoes per laser shot.
System Integration Options: RIEGL provides integration kits and system solutions combining the miniVUX-3UAV with IMU/GNSS systems and optional RGB camera systems. These solutions are suitable for integration into multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAVs.
Technical Data: The miniVUX-3UAV operates with a laser wavelength in the near-infrared range and features a rotating mirror scanning mechanism. It supports various interfaces for configuration and data output, including LAN and WLAN. The system is dust and splash-proof (IP64) and operates within a temperature range of -10°C to +40°C.
Measurement Range: The maximum measurement range varies with target reflectance and PRR settings, with typical operating flight altitudes provided for different conditions.
Compliance and Safety: The miniVUX-3UAV is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1:2014 and complies with relevant safety standards.
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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV-1

LiDAR Sensor for Unmanned Laser Scanning • 100 kHz / 200 kHz / 300 kHz Laser PRR selectable • measurement rate up to 200,000 measurements/sec • scan speed up to 100 scans/sec • very compact & lightweight (1.55 kg / 3.4 lbs) • up to 360° field-of-view • robust aluminum housing, ready to be mounted on multi-rotor, rotary-wing, and fixed-wing UAVs • makes use of RIEGL’s unique echo signal digitization and online waveform processing • multiple target capability – up to 5 target echoes per laser shot • mechanical and electrical interface for IMU mounting • exceptionally well suited to measure in snowy and icy terrains • user-friendly, application- and installation-oriented solutions for integration The RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV is an extremely lightweight airborne laser scanner, designed specifically for integration with UAS/UAV/RPAS. The sensor offers a selectable 100 kHz, 200 kHz, and 300 kHz laser pulse repetition rate (PRR). With 300 kHz PRR, it provides up to 100,000 measurements per second at 120° FoV and thus a dense point pattern on the ground for UAV-based applications that require the acquisition of small objects. The small and sophisticated design of the stable aluminum housing offers various integration possibilities with platforms that offer restricted space or payload capabilities. The 360° field of view allows complete acquisition of the environment. An easy-to-remove SD card for data storage, and/or the option for streaming the scan data via LAN-TCP/IP interface, in combination with the modest power consumption of the scanner, enable straight-forward integration with most UAS/UAV/RPAS types. The RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV makes use of RIEGL’s unique Waveform-LiDAR technology, allowing echo digitization and online waveform processing. Multi-target resolution is the basis for penetrating even dense foliage. As a further special feature, the wavelength is optimized for the measurement of snowy and icy terrain. In addition to the stand-alone version of the miniVUX-3UAV, RIEGL also offers fully-integrated system solutions. Typical applications include • Agriculture & Forestry • Glacier and Snowfield Mapping • Archeology and Cultural Heritage Documentation • Construction-Site Monitoring • Landslide Monitoring visit our website www.riegl.c

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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV-2

Maximum Measurement Range vs. Target Reflectance RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV PRR = 100 kHz Operating Flight Altitude AGL given for the following conditions: FOV of +/-45°, target size ≥ laser footprint, average ambient brightness Example: miniVUX-3UAV at 100,000 pulses/second, speed = 4 m/s, range to target = ~ 90 m, resulting point density ~ 45 pts/m² Operating Flight Altitude AGL given for the following conditions: FOV of +/-45°, target size ≥ laser footprint, overcast sky, ambient brightness 10klx Example: miniVUX-3UAV at 200,000 pulses/second, speed = 4 m/s, range to target = ~ 85 m, resulting point...

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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV-3

Maximum Measurement Range vs. Target Reflectance RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV PRR = 300 kHz Operating Flight Altitude AGL given for the following conditions: FOV of +/-45°, target size ≥ laser footprint, average ambient brightness Example: miniVUX-3UAV at 300,000 pulses/second, speed = 4 m/s, range to target = ~ 90 m, resulting point density ~ 135 pts/m² RIEGL miniVUX-SYS System Integration Options Besides of the stand-alone miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR engine, RIEGL offers also system solutions, combining the miniVUX-3UAV with IMU/GNSS systems of different performance and of different form factors as well as optional...

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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV-4

Dimensional Drawings RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV Stand-Alone RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV Camera Options RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR Sensor equipped with RiLOC®-E with Sony ILX-LR1 camera or others3) RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR Sensor equipped with APX-15 UAV1) with two Sony Alpha 6100 cameras (oblique mount) RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR Sensor equipped with APX-20 UAV (e.g. IMU82)1) with two Sony Alpha 6100 cameras (oblique mount) with nadir-looking RGB camera(s)3) integration of other 3rd party cameras possible 2) 1) See technical details in the corresponding Applanix data sheet. 2) Multispectral camera, hyperspectral...

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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV-5

Technical Data RIEGL miniVUX®-3UAV Laser Product Classification Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1:2014 The following clause applies for instruments delivered into the United States: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Range Measurement Performance Measuring Principle time of flight measurement, echo signal digitization, online waveform processing Laser Pulse Repetition Rate PRR 1) 100 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz reduced power Max. Measuring Range 2) natural targets ≥ 20 % 170 m 150...

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RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV-6

RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Headquarters RIEGL USA Inc., Headquarters North America RIEGL RIEGL RIEGL RIEGL Japan Ltd. China Ltd. Australia Pty Ltd. Canada Inc. RIEGL UK Ltd. RIEGL South America Spa RIEGL Deutschland Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH Copyright RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH © 2024 – All rights reserved. Use of this data sheet other than for personal purposes requires RIEGL’s written consent. This data sheet is compiled with care. However, errors cannot be fully excluded and alternations might be necessary. Data Sheet, RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV, 2024-09-06

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