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mdLiDAR3000 TRIPLECAM+: EXTREME LIDAR DATA COLLECTION, WITH THE CAPABILITY TO COLLECT VERTICAL FEATURES VIA THREE CAMERAS AND AN APPLANIX APX-20 IMU

mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ is an end-to-end LiDAR solution combining a drone, a LiDAR payload, and a fully integrated software workflow. In addition this system features an Applanix APX-20 IMU for maximum efficiency.

Who Should Consider This System:
As you’ve come to expect, Microdrones provides you with the full solution: Plan, Fly, Process, Visualize. Only Bigger.

This is a serious machine for serious geomatics professionals in the construction, land development, engineering, surveying and research trades. It’s field tough and ready to work with you on the following tasks:

Digital Twin Creation and Maintenance
Corridor mapping
Mining (volume calculation)
Construction site monitoring
Environmental changes (time series)
Forestry
Contour mapping
Leveling/Excavation
Archaeology and cultural heritage
Highway construction

The ultimate job of an integrated UAV system is to produce a data deliverable. Microdrones is pleased to offer geomatics professionals an industry leading drone-based LiDAR system that not only gives you an edge over the competition but delivers extensive solutions for your customers.

The third RGB nadir camera provides a direct view of the ground below. This maximizes data collection for time flown, while improving the quality of photogrammetry and colorized point clouds our customers can provide.
Frank Darmayan
Chief Operations Officer

The Complete Package to add unmanned aerial LiDAR to your geomatics services

The mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ uses the lifting power, resilience and efficiency of the Microdrones aircraft platform to carry a perfectly integrated Riegl miniVUX‑3UAV and three 20 MP GeoCue Mapping Cameras for a total of 60MP. The result? You can quickly acquire high density and accurate LiDAR data in the field and efficiently turn it into a 3D colorized pointcloud back at the office or on your laptop.

Why Should You Invest in Drone Based LiDAR?

In areas of high vegetation do you spend hours cutting line to topo the site? This system can help streamline your current workflows to become more efficient, while helping you to complete more projects.

Learn more about the benefits and challenges of investing in drone based LiDAR. Click here to review one of our FREE educational UAV LiDAR webinars. In this edition, you can learn how a Microdrones customer saved over 50% compared to conventional survey methods by implementing this complete drone surveying equipment.

Easy end-to-end workflow:

Simple mission planning and control using mdCockpit
User selects flying height, drone speed and LiDAR strip overlap

Fully automated mission execution and realtime mission monitoring using mdCockpit

Thorough georeferencing data processing using the dual-IMU Applanix APX-20 UAV DG and LP360 Drone software
Automated final pointcloud processing using LP360 Drone software

Final pointcloud in standard ASPRS LAS format usable in any GIS or CAD software environment
Quick and Accurate pointcloud colorization using accurate system-produced orthomosaics and a user-friendly, seamless workflow

What can I do with this Drone LiDAR survey equipment?

mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ is a versatile package that can be used for a wide range of applications.

Mapping mission of an agricultural field using a Microdrones md4-1000 UAV — Area Mapping / Surveying

Microdrones md4-3000 mdLiDAR3000 performing a Laser scan of a construction site, flying over a bulldozer — Construction

Surveying specialist using a Microdrones md4-3000 mdLiDAR3000 to perform a Laser scan of a construction site — Mining

Orthophoto of a sawdust pile done with a Microdrones mdMapper integrated system, used for volumetric calculations. — Volumetrics

Inspection mission of a gas pipeline using a Microdrones md4-1000 UAV — Inspection

Precision farming perfomed with a mdMapper integrated sytem from Microdrones — Precision Agriculture

The mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ is the ultimate solution to streamline your workflow, fly further, and collect more data in a full array of applications for surveying, construction, mining and more.

Flying LiDAR to create a 3-D model before beginning construction provides advantages. It can tell workers how much dirt needs to be moved on a site before they get started, for example, enabling them to bring the right amount of resources to the job.
Chuck Snow
Microdrones Sales Manager for the Eastern US

THE mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ PACKAGE INCLUDES:

SURVEY EQUIPMENT

PLATFORM

md4-3000

Robust, powerful, stable and dependable. Build your business on this versatile platform.

Charger & Flight Battery

One md4-3000 flight battery and charger for maximum flight endurance.

Rugged Carrying Case

Bring your Microdrones UAV to tackle missions in the toughest corners of the Earth.

Tri Blade Quadcopter

Increased flight performance for high altitude projects with three blade prop integration.

Integrated Cooling Covers

Patent Pending motor covers enhance cooling and motor longevity.

Mag-less Navigation

Drone navigation is more robust and less subject to magnetic field interference with no need for magnetometer during flight.

COMMUNICATIONS

Encrypted Digital Data Link

Conveniently command and control your survey equipment using your tablet.

Encryption provides additional security for project and plan data.

mdRC

Proven, professional controls and telemetry keep you in control when you need it most, using a second radio link.

Extended Communication Range Operation

Subject to local regulations, select markets within the United States.

Multiple Tablet Control

(Optional, available upon request) Control the drone from multiple tablets. Take off from Point A with Tablet 1, control at Point B with Tablet 2, etc. Helpful for corridor and BVLOS applications.

NDAA-Compliant Options

Ask your salesperson about NDAA compliance.
For an additional fee, we can build your system for compliance with the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act.

PAYLOAD

Fully Integrated LiDAR Paired with three 20MP GeoCue Mapping Cameras and a Quick Connect Mount

A perfectly integrated Riegl miniVUX‑3UAV paired with three 20 megapixel sensors, including optional expanded field of vision for side scanning.

Applanix APX-20 External IMU

High Performance compact single-board module with survey-grade GNSS receiver and dual precisely calibrated IMUs for mapping.

SURVEY EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE

mdCockpit Tablet Software

Simple swipes of the finger help you plan your survey area, monitor progress, and control your flight on your Android tablet.

LEARN MORE

Tap & Fly

Easy remote-free tablet flight execution.

Data Processing Software Included

LP360 Drone is a powerful ecosystem that will enable you to quickly and efficiently process geospatial data. Your system will include LP360 Drone, as well as Strip Align and Desktop Photo Add-Ons.

Learn More About LP360 Drone

IMPORTANT NOTE TO CUSTOMERS WITH LEGACY SYSTEMS

Microdrones is committed to constant, customer focused improvement. As such we are developing cutting edge, integrated technology that evolves rapidly.

For those of you with an older system, we are always eager to help you upgrade your previous Microdrones system to the latest standards so you can take advantage of new features and functionality.

Simply click this button to schedule a meeting with a member of our sales team, and they will assist you in collecting your current system information so they can prepare a price estimate to upgrade.

Process and visualize your pointcloud data quickly and efficiently using LP360 Drone Software

5 Reasons Why Professionals are Making the mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ part of their geomatics workflow:

Drones can Lead to Better Worker Safety

Easily tackle projects in areas that are difficult, dirty or dangerous to access – such as challenging terrain, crumbling structures, high elevations, and areas impacted by natural disasters.

Save Time, Money and Hassle by Deploying a Drone

Collecting data previously required extensive groundwork or very expensive manned aircraft. Using a drone allows quick and affordable data collection; that’s one of the most important benefits for geospatial professionals.

Integrated Drones = Interruption-Free Data Collection

Survey live construction or mining sites without interrupting people, plans or machinery. You’ll no longer have to stop work and equipment to collect the data you need, making you more valuable to your customers.

Technology Thought Leadership and Practical Field Leadership

Customers are curious about UAV surveying technology – so providing it demonstrates that a business is an industry leader at the helm. Faster, more efficient data collection differentiates you from competitors and positions you as a subject matter expert in an emerging technology.

Microdrones Offers Unmatched Training, Education and Support

Our professional UAV pilots offer complete onsite Microdrones UAV training to both dealers and end-user customers to ensure they are fully capable of deploying their drone packages in the field, ready to achieve immediate results.

mdLiDAR3000 TripleCam+ (equipped with Riegl miniVUX‑3UAV AND APPLANIX APX-20 IMU) technical specs:

SOLUTION COMPONENTS

Platform

md4-3000

Payload

LiDAR Sensor: Riegl miniVUX‑3UAV
Camera: 3x GeoCueMapping Camera (GMC) 20 MP
Georeferencing: Trimble APX-20 UAV DG

Software

mdCockpit
LP360 Drone

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Takeoff Weight (TOW)

14,123g (wt IMU90)/14,323g (wt IMU82)

System Operation Temperature

-10 °C up to 50 °C

System Accuracy

LiDAR Pointcloud
- Better than 2.5 cm RMSE

Photogrammetry:
- Horizontal: 1 – 2 pixels
- Vertical: 3 – 4 pixels

Flight Altitude AGL ⁽¹⁾ (m/ft)	40/130	60/195	80/260	100/330
Speed (m/s)	Average Point Density (Single Pass, 90 degree FOV, 1st Return Only)(ppsm)
3	312	208	156	125
4	234	156	117	93
5	187	125	93	75
6	156	104	78	62
8	117	78	58	46
10	93	62	46	37
GSD (mm)	9.1	13.7	18.2	22.8
Swath width (m/ft) at 56° FOV	42/138	63/207	85/279	106/348
Swath width (m/ft) at 90° FOV	80/262	120/394	160/525	200/656
Swath width (m/ft) at 110° FOV	114/374	171/561	228/751	285/935
Number of Laser Returns	5	5	5	5
Area Coverage at 20% Overlap (hectare/acres)⁽²⁾	87/214	121/299	149/368	171/423
Area Coverage at 35% Overlap (hectare/acres)⁽²⁾	72/179	102/253	129/318	150/372
Area Coverage at 50% Overlap (hectare/acres)⁽²⁾	57/141	82/203	104/258	124/308

⁽¹⁾ Flight Altitude Above Ground Level (AGL)
⁽²⁾ Area coveragre is computed for an example of a 20-minute survey (3 minutes for take-off and landing) at a drone speed of 5 m/s at 56° Field of View (FOV)

Approximate flight time