Resources

To help you undertake your research and understand what you need, we’ve created a range of content including FAQs, a glossary, articles defining what UAV LiDAR is, to tackling popular topics such as explaining accuracy.

Ground Control Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on August 1, 2023 in Ground Control Targets and Help

Our Frequently Asked Questions about Ground Control provide insight into why it’s important and how to establish it. If you have a question we’ve not covered please do get in... Read more

Why do I need dual GNSS heading?

Posted on July 20, 2023 in Accuracy and UAV LiDAR

This guide explains what heading is and why you need dual GNSS heading for UAV LiDAR surveys. What is heading? The term “heading” describes the current direction in which the... Read more

Recommended UAV drones for Routescene LiDAR mapping systems

Posted on June 28, 2023 in Drone integration and UAV LiDAR

Routescene’s UAV LiDAR mapping systems have been designed to be drone agnostic. Easily integrated with any multi rotor drone that can carry a payload of between 1.9kg / 4.2lb and... Read more

UAV LiDAR Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on February 24, 2023 in Help and UAV LiDAR

Our Frequently Asked Questions give you more in-depth information about LiDAR and UAV LiDAR – how it works and when you would use it. If you have a question we’ve... Read more

Glossary

Posted on July 20, 2022 in Help

Routescene’s dictionary to demystify UAV LiDAR terms To help you understand UAV LiDAR and data processing language, here’s a glossary of commonly used geospatial, UAV survey, LiDAR and data processing... Read more

What is UAV LiDAR?

Posted on May 25, 2022 in Help and UAV LiDAR

In a series of articles, we’ll answer the frequently asked questions about UAV LiDAR including how it works, the alternatives, the benefits and the best applications for the technique.

Predictions for UAV / drone LiDAR in 2022

Posted on January 15, 2022 in UAV LiDAR

As an early entrant in the UAV / drone LiDAR market, Routescene has been developing systems since 2013. We have observed a huge change in the market during that time... Read more

Considerations when choosing your LiDAR drone mapping platform

Posted on June 9, 2021 in Drone integration and UAV LiDAR

We recognize that every customer has their own preferences for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) they like to use. Payload, flight performance (duration and speed), fuel type, type of drone... Read more

5 reasons to select Routescene for your LiDAR mapping system

Posted on April 29, 2021 in Help and UAV LiDAR

We understand it can be confusing when comparing the various UAV / drone LiDAR mapping systems available on the market to choose the one that’s best for you. Of course... Read more

UAV LiDAR accuracy explained

Posted on April 28, 2021 in Accuracy, Help, UAV LiDAR, and Vehicle LiDAR

Exploding the UAV LiDAR accuracy myths There is a continual conversation across the UAV LiDAR community about accuracy, what it means and how important it really is. As with any... Read more

Improving UAV LiDAR survey accuracy using Ground Control Targets

Posted on January 10, 2021 in Accuracy, Ground Control Targets, and UAV LiDAR

Developing Quality Control & Quality Assurance for UAV LiDAR The survey and mapping industry has experienced phenomenal growth with the number of surveys conducted using UAV LiDAR continuing to increase.... Read more