OVERVIEW
Ainstein’s US-D1 radar altimeter was designed to excel in low-altitude flights and enables autonomous takeoff/landing for UAVs and precision terrain following. Due to its effectiveness in providing efficient, reliable, and safe AGL data, it can be operated in urban and suburban areas. That makes the US-D1’s compact size and lightweight ideal for delivery drones and last-mile delivery use cases. Its affordability is especially appealing to growing or large fleets, as the US-D1 can offer volume discounts on orders of 49+ and recurring purchases.
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Key Benefits of the US-D1 for Drone Deliveries:
Ideal for terrain following, for designated streets and paths of flight
More reliable in weather than LiDAR/laser altimeters
Small size and weight
Plug and play with Ardupilot and PX4
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Who the US-D1 is Ideal for:
Delivery Drones & Last Mile Delivery
Suburban & Urban flights
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Why Use a Radar Altimeter?
To perform high-fidelity UAV terrain-followingÂ
Laser altimeters are less effective over water or unclear atmospheric conditions
GPS can’t account for varied terrain in many areas
FCC compliant
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How the US-D1 Works on Your UAV:
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The US-D1 is shipped with either a Molex 4POS 2.54MM or JST_GHR-04V-S connector, which easily connects into the serial port of the UAV’s flight controller.
Mount the radar on the underside of the UAV frame, where it has a clear field of view. Thanks to its compact size, it is possible to be integrated into landing gear or frame of the drone or UAV with ease.
Change parameters in Ardupilot or PX4 software according to the set up guides and reboot the flight controller. The sensor is ready for operation on the delivery drone.Â
Plan an automated flight to the destination of the package.
Begin the flight with surface tracking enabled and watch the automated UAS maintain accurate AGL altitude to down to the nearest centimeter, ensuring to make adjustments as the terrain changes in order to remain compliant to local flight laws.
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