OVERVIEW
Ainstein’s Long Range Radar Altimeter, the LR-D1, is ideal for geophysical surveying & mapping missions. It was designed for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, such as fixed-wing surveillance drones, as well as for rotorcraft of all sizes. The LR-D1 has an operational range of up to 500 meters, and its industrial design makes it suitable for all weather conditions and rugged environments.
Key Benefits of the LR-D1 for Data Collection:
More reliable in weather than LiDAR/laser altimeters
Rugged design, able to endure harsh conditions
Accuracy in all environments and terrains, including water
Who the LR-D1 is Ideal for:
Mid-to-large-sized geophysical companies with a fleet looking to scale
Those who need accuracy in all weather conditions & diverse environments
Surveyors operating at constant AGL altitudes across varying terrain
Why Use a Radar Altimeter?
To reliably maintain constant altitude over varying terrain
Laser altimeters are less effective in fog, clouds, or flying over water
GPS and barometers can’t account for terrain elevation changes
How the LR-D1 Works on Your Geophysical Surveying UAV or Helicopter:
The LR-D1 comes out of the box with either RS 232 or 422 interface connector & cable length of either the standard 0.5m or extended 1m.
Using the provided RS-232-USB converter it easily connects to a PC for bench testing.
Use the LR-D1’s data packet definition to interface with the flight controller in order to relay the detected altitude by the radar.
Mount the radar on the underside of the UAV frame, where it has a clear field of view.
(If mounting on a geophysical survey helicopter, position towards the front end to prevent detection of towed payloads.)Begin the flight and the LR-D1 system will report the altitude at an update rate of 40 Hz, ensuring that the data is collected at the required conditions.
* Note: MIL-STD or FCC certification has not yet been obtained for the LR-D1
