2024

PRODUCT
CATALOG.
Designed to innovate.

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CONTENT. Discover YellowScan's world through
our 2024 Product Catalog.

I. ABOUT US 01 IV. LiDAR SOFTWARE 77

Who we are ................................................................................................ 03 CloudStation software ............................................................................. 79

CloudStation bundles ............................................................................... 81
Main features ............................................................................................. 83
II. OUR SOLUTION IN THE FIELD 09

Mining .......................................................................................................... 11 V. LiDAR ADD-ONS 89

Civil engineering ........................................................................................ 15
Corridor mapping ...................................................................................... 19 LiveStation .................................................................................................. 91
Forestry ....................................................................................................... 23 Mounting bracket ...................................................................................... 93
YellowScan cameras.................................................................................. 95
Single camera option ................................................................................ 97
III. LiDAR HARDWARE 29 Dual camera option ................................................................................... 99

Product overview ..................................................................................... 31

Mapper series ............................................................................................ 33 VI. YELLOWSCAN SERVICES 101
Surveyor Ultra ............................................................................................ 41
Fly & Drive ................................................................................................. 45 Drone integration ......................................................................................103
Vx series ...................................................................................................... 49 Customer support ....................................................................................111
Explorer ....................................................................................................... 61 YellowScan services ................................................................................113
Voyager ....................................................................................................... 65 Additional resources ...............................................................................115
Navigator....................................................................................................... 71
01 ABOUT
US.
YellowScan is committed to delivering the highest
level of performance, reliability and robustness for
our solutions.

Our platforms are field tested all over the world in

multiple environments (tropical forests, bare soils,
mountains, rivers, coast lines, open pit mines).

Who we are p. 03

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ABOUT YELLOWSCAN

WHO WE ARE.
We design fully-integrated,
easy-to-use LiDAR systems.

YellowScan developments started in 2012 led by

Tristan Allouis and Michel Assenbaum, PhD engineers
with UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), LiDAR, and
forestry expertise.

YellowScan’s main mission is to design, develop

and produce drone imaging sensor systems for
professionals across the world.

YellowScan’s product line is fully-integrated

with embedded laser scanner, INS, GNSS 40+
receiver, batteries, and onboard computing. YellowScan Global
Distribution Network
We designed each system to meet highest
precision and accuracy needs for 3D mapping.

Worldwide sales, customer training and

50+
support are delivered by a global network of Employees located in
representatives covering Europe, North and France, Germany, US, Japan
South America, Asia, Australia, Middle-East & Australia
and Africa.

Partial YellowScan team picture - Montpellier

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There is a YellowScan
solution for each of your
projects.
Optimize your workflow, expand your
business, reduce your worries.

LiDAR technology has proven its efficiency in providing Our aerial approach can cover an area faster and
precise aerial 3D mapping data. UAV mounted LiDAR deliver more consistent results than ground mapping
solutions are being used increasingly in commercial techniques can.
fields such as construction, forestry and mining as well
as for research applications and structural inspections Simply mount your LiDAR solution on a UAV platform
of power lines, pipelines, roads or railroads. Technical of your choice, effortlessly fly a mission and easily
applications are steadily increasing and diversifying. extract and process your data.

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Designed for those who
need accurate data.

With the YellowScan data Our LiDAR systems for drone are ideally
processing suite you can suited for:
quickly convert raw data into
a georeferenced point cloud. – Small areas (<10 sq. km or 100 km linear)
– Penetrating vegetation
– Hard-to-access areas
– Data needed in near real-time
– 2 to 10cm accuracy range

We know the importance Following YellowScan’s philosophy « Just

of every LiDAR user's needs: press the Yellow Button », our team is
committed to delivering the highest quality
customer experience.
Safety,
Reliability, Benefit from YellowScan’s outstanding
user experience and take advantage of our
Ease of use customer support from pre-sales to field

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02 OUR SOLUTION
IN THE FIELD.
Fully-integrated, ultra lightweight and easy to use,
these highly automated data collection tools are
deployed by customers around the world in fields
such as surveying, forestry, environmental research,
archaeology, industrial inspection, civil engineering
and mining.

Mining p. 11
Civil Engineering p. 15
Corridor Mapping p. 19
Forestry p. 23

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© Image courtesy of EverScan
APPLICATION

MINING.
Challenging working conditions and the need
for precise elevation data in open pit mines
make UAV LiDAR solutions the latest go-to
surveying tool around the world.

Mining is a very risky and extremely expensive venture.

YellowScan's LiDAR solutions can help mitigate these
risks and reduce the costs. Mining companies are using
LiDAR systems to capture geospatial information of the
natural surface, the infrastructure of a mine and also to
calculate the production volumes.

UAV LiDAR systems ensure proper planning

and decision making.

Apart from collecting 3D data for general topography

and resource inventory, mining companies are also
using UAV LiDAR solutions to improve operations
safety. Less surveying personnel on the ground
and more frequent change detection missions keep
everyone safer - people and equipment.

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 Most importantly, human and
environmental risks can be reduced
by minimizing human intervention.

UAV LiDAR systems ensure proper planning

and decision making by providing precise
inventory information, accurate pit models
and contour maps.

Optimized Operations

Get the data you need to manage your day-

to-day stock, reserve and site arrangements
and reduce your total cost of operations

Security

Quick and complete acquisition of an entire

operations site while eliminating the on-
the-ground logistics and dangers

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APPLICATION

CIVIL ENGINEERING.
From the initial planning stages to the final YellowScan LiDAR systems offer fast and
project delivery, LiDAR systems are an asset easy 3D data collection with high accuracy
to the construction industry. and precision.

Civil engineering firms are using LiDAR Professionals in the construction industry UAV LiDAR mapping offers a wealth of using UAV LiDAR solutions for diverse
systems to conduct feasibility studies, are using YellowScan LiDAR solutions to do data and at the same time cuts costs. projects. The resulting point clouds can
conduct earthwork planning (quantity as-built surveys for creating accurate plans Whether it is to create a Digital Terrain be used to create BIM models (Building
survey, mass excavation and structural and documentation, to monitor and record Model (DTM), Digital Surface Model Information Modeling). These contribute to
excavation) and to calculate volume conditions at any stage of the construction (DSM) or a Digital Elevation Model (DEM), real-time construction quality control and
of excavated soil or the construction project. construction firms and civil engineers are decision making.
materials to be used.

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Discover how our UAV LiDAR
solutions can help you achieve
your goals:

Optimized Operations

Get the data you need to manage your day-

to-day raw material stock, cut & fill volumes
and site arrangements

Modeling and Analysis

A survey using a YellowScan system can

generate very detailed 3D data that accurately
depict the terrain and construction progress
to be incorporated into a CAD/GIS system

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APPLICATION

CORRIDOR MAPPING.
Mapping the vegetation around powerlines
is a major issue for most energy companies
around the world.

The goal is to detect encroaching point cloud data allow for semi-automatic
vegetation around powerlines in order to data classification and data analytics using
efficiently organize targeted pruning. advanced GIS software.

Another expressed need is the mapping of This, for example, allows for quick and
the powerline itself to detect any issues targeted pruning efforts of encroaching
such as line sagging, damage to cables and vegetation along powerlines or railroads
to structures. Detailed and highly accurate as well as a fast response to post natural
3D models based on the georeferenced disaster clean up acts.

YellowScan UAV LiDARs enable the quick and easy

collection of detailed data about the powerline and
its environment.

Daniel Dumas
Technical Director - Enedis, France
Owner of a YellowScan Surveyor

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 Being able to map small areas of interest using UAV LiDAR can greatly
improve the pruning process, therefore reducing mobilization costs for
both mapping and pruning.

Optimized Maintenance Operations

Use your UAV LiDAR solution for targeted areas along your corridor or
toward frequent maintenance corridor mapping projects.

Quick and easy UAV LiDAR deployment has a great advantage over more
extensive manned aircraft LiDAR missions.

Timely Vegetation Pruning

The only technology that gives the true distance to the vegetation in near
real-time. Scan fast-growing vegetation sections as frequently as needed

Freedom of Surveying

Quick, light & easy to mobilize - the entire LiDAR system can be carried in
a hand luggage sized Pelicase. Take it along, wherever you go!

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APPLICATION

FORESTRY.
Whether it is a commercial or governmental
activity, forest management requires detailed
data to make proper decisions.

Although photogrammetry can be a great tool for tree

species identification, it is not accurate for inside-
canopy information and does not reveal the terrain
under dense vegetation. This limits the accurate
assessment of tree heights.

Using UAV LiDAR is the most effective way to gather

terrain and inside-canopy data due to the LiDAR's
ability to penetrate vegetation. Information gained
from UAV LiDAR missions over forested areas range
form digital terrain models (DTMs) to tree species
identification, height and size measurements or volume
of wood per hectare information.

© Image courtesy of 3D Forest

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Easier classification of trees, more
accurate modeling of the canopy
layers and terrain modeling.

Because YellowScan’s systems can fly lower

and slower than a manned aerial LiDAR,
it provides higher point density and more
recorded echoes from under vegetation.

Autonomy

Easy-to-use even by non-surveying

professionals (no need to rely on
third-party experts)

Rugged & Reliable

Compatible with most difficult field

conditions (extreme temperatures,
humidity, dust…)

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 Explore a world of
possibilities using our
LiDAR solutions.
The technical applications are diverse and
steadily increasing. Use cases for fields
such as environmental, forestry, mining,
civil engineering, archeology and corridor
mapping are multiplying and we are only
scratching the surface of what these
solutions can do.

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03 LiDAR
HARDWARE.
Our LiDAR for drone product line is lightweight,
fully-integrated with embedded batteries.

At YellowScan, we are committed to help leading

the LiDAR revolution in remote sensing and 3D
aerial mapping.

Product overview p. 31
Mapper series p. 33
Surveyor Ultra p. 41
Fly & Drive p. 45
Vx series p. 49
Explorer p. 61
Voyager p. 65
Navigator p. 71

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PRODUCT COMPARISON

OVERVIEW.
Our LiDAR for drone product line is lightweight, fully-integrated
with embedded batteries. We designed each system to meet 3D
mapping high precision and accuracy needs.
All YellowScan packages include hardware,
software and services.

Mapper. Mapper+. Surveyor Ultra. Fly & Drive.

High point density High point density High point density Mobile mapping solution
Advanced precision Lightweight Maximized range Easy UAV / vehicle switch
Compact Long range Fly&Drive ready Low power consumption

Vx15 & Vx20 Series. Explorer. Voyager. Navigator.

High precision point cloud Best range-to-weight ratio 2 million pts/second Topography & water mapping
Calibrated intensity value Compact & lightweight Up to 32 echoes Easy to use and process
Maximized range Multi-platform Multi-platform Safe operational range

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 PRODUCT RANGE

MAPPER
SERIES.
The Mapper series are our most compact
YellowScan systems.

Their design allow users to integrate YellowScan's

easy-to-use camera module for point cloud
colorization.

Mapper.
– High density point cloud
– Advanced precision
– Compact

The number of projects done with our YellowScan

system depends on the size of the projects, but we
usually achieve 2 to 3 projects per week. Mapper+.
– High point density
Andrejs Veliks – Lightweight
CE0 – A-Geo, Latvia – Long range
Owner of a YellowScan Mapper

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LiDAR SYSTEM

MAPPER. SPECIFICATION. The YellowScan Mapper is the

next generation of integrated
Technologies inside:
LiDAR solution.
- Applanix ™
The best value for money - LIVOX
UAV LiDAR solution

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ LASER SCANNER
– Livox Horizon
The YellowScan Mapper is the next generation of
integrated LiDAR solutions. Its low weight, mid-range
4 cm 4 cm 70 m 1.3 kg
capability, great point density as well as advanced
/ IMU GNSS accuracy and precision, makes the Mapper the best
– Applanix APX-15UAV value for money in our portfolio. Scanner FOV Flight time *

81.7°
x 25.1°
27 min / 33 min
ON DJI M300 ON ACECORE ZOE
/ FLIGHT OPERATION / SIZE & DIMENSIONS
– Speed: 10 m/s
– Flying height: Up to 70m * Estimated flight time of the YellowScan Mapper mounted on
98 143

a DJI M300 with 20% TB48S battery left and on an Acecore Zoe
/ INTEGRATION with 20% 2x 17mAh battery left.
– Multirotor UAV
– Single rotor UAV
149

– VTOL UAV

ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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LiDAR SYSTEM

MAPPER+. SPECIFICATION. Ideally suited for projects

requiring higher flight speed for
Technologies inside:
increased productivity.
- Applanix ™
The lightest three echoes, high - LIVOX
density and long range LiDAR
system.

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ LASER SCANNER
– Livox Avia
The YellowScan Mapper+ is the next generation
of integrated LiDAR solutions. This particularly
3.5 cm 4 cm 100 m 1.1 kg
lightweight system with long range capabilities, high-
/ IMU GNSS end point density, as well as advanced accuracy and
– Applanix APX-15UAV precision, make it the perfect UAV LiDAR mapping tool Scanner FOV Flight time *
for fixed-wing integration.

70.4°
x 4.5°
29 min / 34 min
ON DJI M300 ON ACECORE ZOE
/ FLIGHT OPERATION / SIZE & DIMENSIONS
– Speed: 10 m/s
– Flying height: Up to 100m * Estimated flight time of the YellowScan Mapper+ mounted on
104 151

a DJI M300 with 20% TB48S battery left and on an Acecore Zoe
/ INTEGRATION with 20% 2x 17mAh battery left.
– Multirotor UAV
– Single rotor UAV
124

– VTOL UAV

ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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 PRODUCT RANGE

SURVEYOR
SERIES.
With the 360° field of view of the Hesai XT32M2X
laser scanner, the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra answers
vertical mapping and mobile mapping needs when
combined with Fly & Drive.

Featuring 32 beams with up to 3 echoes, the

Surveyor Ultra can tackle any survey, from dense
vegetation penetration to mobile mapping while
keeping the weight on the light side.

Surveyor Ultra.
Working with the Yellowscan support team allowed
– High point density
us to greatly improve our data acquisition and
– Maximized range
processing workflows. – Fly&Drive ready

Fearghus Foyle
CEO – GeoAerospace, Ireland
Owner of a YellowScan Surveyor Ultra

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LiDAR SYSTEM

SURVEYOR SPECIFICATION. YellowScan Surveyor Ultra

answers vertical mapping and
ULTRA. Technologies inside:
mobile mapping needs when
- SBG Systems
combined with Fly&Drive.
A 3rd generation of Surveyor Ultra, - Hesai
featuring a higher grade IMU and
packed with quality-of-life features.

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ LASER SCANNER
– Hesai XT32M2X
A higher-grade INS integration for more productivity
in operation, all in an even lighter package.
3 cm 2.5 cm 140 m 0.98 kg
We've kept the great 32-beam, 360° laser scanner and
/ IMU GNSS combined it with an INS to reach its full potential at
– SBG Systems Quanta Micro higher altitudes and in Fly & Drive with many feedback- Scanner FOV Flight time *
based quality-of-life improvements.

360°
x 40.3°
31 min / 34 min
ON DJI M350
/ FLIGHT OPERATION / SIZE & DIMENSIONS ON ACECORE ZOE
– Speed: 10 m/s
– Flying height: Up to 140m
158 113
* Estimated flight time of the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra mounted
on a DJI M350 with 20% battery left and on an Acecore Zoe with
/ INTEGRATION
20% 2x 17mAh battery left.
– Multirotor UAV
– Single rotor UAV
117

– VTOL UAV
– Fly & Drive

ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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The idea of the Fly & Drive system was born out of the PRODUCT RANGE

need for a multi-platform LiDAR for geospatial survey

scanning from air to ground.
FLY & DRIVE.
Thibaud Capra
Product Manager - YellowScan, France

The Fly & Drive system is a platform that enables

LiDAR surveys in flight-restricted environments.

This system can rapidly be deployed on road and

off-road vehicles to survey where UAVs
(multicopter, traditional and VTOL fixed-wing) cannot,
expanding the range of applications and increasing
your return on investment, thereby decreasing the
system’s payback period. Available for the new
generation Surveyor Ultra and Explorer.

Fly & Drive.

– Mobile mapping solution
– Easy UAV / vehicle switch
– Low power consumption

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MOBILE MAPPING

FLY & DRIVE. SPECIFICATION. The YellowScan Fly & Drive is

now compatible with both SBG
Technologies inside:
Systems-based 360° sensors.
- YellowScan Surveyor Ultra
Fly when you can, - YellowScan Explorer
Drive when you must

/ KEY FEATURES

Enable mobile (ground) and UAV Directly use your system's onboard
(airborne) mapping from the same power or bring in external power for
system. longer acquisitions in a streamlined
/ INTEGRATION The YellowScan Fly & Drive transforms your UAV LiDAR interface.
– Land vehicle in a capable mobile mapping solution.
– Off-road vehicle
In no time, switch from airborne mapping to mobile and 360° FOV for all compatible Precision positioning using
scanners. Miss no detail while high end GNSS and IMU
make the most of you’re your sensor combining data gathering your data. coupled system.
from the air and from the ground, usable in a wide
/ DRIVING SPEED range of applications.
– Up to 50km/h

/ LIDAR UNIT OPTION / TECHNICAL DRAWING

– Surveyor Ultra

588 348

/ PACKAGE CONFIGURATION
– YellowScan LiDAR unit
– Fly & Drive car pod
436

– UAV mounting bracket

ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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 PRODUCT RANGE

VX SERIES.

The YellowScan Vx series is our high-end LiDAR

product range integrating the miniVUX-UAV laser
scanner from RIEGL.

Vx15 series.
– High precision point cloud
– Calibrated intensity value
– Maximized range

The UAV YellowScan option provides access to

projects that typically would be inaccessible
with conventional survey equipment. Vx20 series.
– Highest accuracy
Jerrad Burns – High precision point cloud
CAD technician – 2SEC, USA – Maximized range
Owner of a YellowScan Vx-20

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LiDAR SYSTEM

VX15 SERIES. SPECIFICATION. Having a longer range and

more accurate system were the
Technologies inside:
prerequisites of the Vx series.
- Applanix ™
The long range and high - RIEGL ®
precision UAV LiDAR solution

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ INTEGRATION
– Multirotor UAV
YellowScan designed a fully-integrated, easy-to-use
LiDAR system that includes the renowned Riegl laser
1 cm 5 cm 100 m 2.4 kg
– Single rotor UAV scanner and Applanix UAV IMU APX-15.

YellowScan Vx15 is an excellent solution for your high

/ IMU GNSS flight UAV projects with quick data processing needs. It
Scanner FOV Flight time *
– Applanix APX-15UAV is ideally sized for all types of UAVs.

360° 22 min / 26 min

ON DJI M300 ON ACECORE ZOE
/ LASER SCANNER / SIZE & DIMENSIONS
– Vx15-100:
RIEGL mini-VUX1
106 353 * Estimated flight time of the YellowScan Vx15 series mounted on
a DJI M300 with 20% TB48S battery left and on an Acecore Zoe
– Vx15-200:
with 20% 2x 17mAh battery left.
RIEGL mini-VUX2
149

– Vx15-300:
RIEGL mini-VUX3
ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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LiDAR SYSTEM

VX20 SERIES. SPECIFICATION. Ideally suited for applications

that require detailed and
Technologies inside:
accurate descriptions.
- Applanix ™
Our most accurate and high - RIEGL ®
precison UAV LiDAR solution

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. incl.

/ INTEGRATION
– Multirotor UAV
YellowScan Vx20 is the most accurate fully-integrated
system from YellowScan’s product range.
1 cm 2.5 cm 120 m 2.85 kg
– Single rotor UAV
It is an excellent solution for your high flight UAV
projects with fast data processing.
/ IMU GNSS Scanner FOV Flight time *
– Applanix APX-20UAV

360° 18 min / 25 min

ON DJI M600 ON ACECORE ZOE
/ LASER SCANNER / SIZE & DIMENSIONS
– Vx20-100:
RIEGL mini-VUX1 * Estimated flight time of the YellowScan Vx20 series mounted on
106 431

a DJI M600 with 20% TB48S battery left and on an Acecore Zoe
– Vx20-200: with 20% 2x 17mAh battery left.
RIEGL mini-VUX2
149

– Vx20-300:
RIEGL mini-VUX3
ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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 VX SERIES

SUCCESS STORY.
Discover how the YellowScan
Vx15 can help you perform
your work better.

/ COMPANY Business need

– MSDI, Indonesia I wanted to offer new top-of-the-range
services to my future customers, to extend
/ APPLICATION my range of services and to make my
– Civil Engineering company grow in the industrial field.

/ UAV LIDAR SOLUTION The major problem in Indonesia is the

– YellowScan Vx15-100 dense vegetation, vast terrain, often

– Mounted on a DJI M600 rugged and inaccessible.

The technical means and equipment I

/ MISSON PARAMETERS
owned did not allow me to provide quality
– Survey size: 1,100ha
data for my clients. LiDAR therefore quickly
– Flight speed: 5m/s
became an obvious choice for a new
– Flight height: 90m AGL
mapping solution at MSDI.
– Number of flights: 28

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Recently, I was asked by a palm oil company to urgently map their plantations for a new mine to Thanks to YellowScan Vx15, we can now be a major player in UAV LiDAR survey
be set up. I had to pick-up where another mapping company had failed to capture all data as their services in Indonesia, provide accurate data correlated with the environmental
LiDAR was out of order. constraints we face here.

Arnaud Denisot - Director of MSDI

Owner of a YellowScan Vx15

YellowScan Solution
The results allow MSDI to obtain high / BENEFITS / MORE DETAILS
For this last-minute project, we used
density point clouds (60 points/m2) with – Easy and fast LiDAR deployment Want to learn more about this
YellowScan Vx15 to provide quality data
excellent coverage under vegetation. Every – Stand-alone solution success story? Scan this QR Code:
under vegetation. The LiDAR acquisition
enables to generate DTMs, contours, and flight has been a success thanks to the – Reliability

DSMs to set up a new mine replacing the ease of use and the speed of Vx15 LiDAR – Data accuracy

current palm oil exploitation. deployment. – Data quantity

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 PRODUCT RANGE

EXPLORER.

The YellowScan Explorer is an integrated long range

LiDAR solution, with the capability to shoot laser
points from an MAV (Manned Aerial Vehicle) & UAV.

Explorer.
– Best range-to-weight ratio
– Compact & lightweight
– Multi-platform

The YellowScan Explorer was developed to provide

With its high power to catch points up to 600m and
an innovative solution for companies requiring high or with an even lower weight (1.8 kg without battery) and
Fly & Drive compatibility, the Explorer provides you
low flight altitudes for their projects.
with the most integrable and performant system on
the market.

Nassim Doukkali
Product Manager – YellowScan, France

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LiDAR SYSTEM

EXPLORER. SPECIFICATION. The YellowScan Explorer is the

next generation of integrated
Technologies inside:
long range LiDAR solutions.
- SBG Systems
Long range, multi-platform LiDAR - YellowScan Explorer laser scanner
solution. Now even more versatile.

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ IMU GNSS
– SBG Systems Quanta Micro
The YellowScan Explorer is the first LiDAR that can be
mounted on a light manned aircraft, helicopter or car and
2 cm 2 cm 200 m 1.8 kg
still be switched to a UAV platform like the DJI M350.

/ FLIGHT OPERATION This versality allows the end user to tackle a wider-
Scanner PRF Scanner FOV Flight time *
– Speed: 10 m/s than-ever range of projects with the proven ease-of-

500 kHz 360° 24 min / 28 min

– Flying height: Up to 200m use of YellowScan’s LiDAR solutions.

ON DJI M350 ON ACECORE ZOE

/ INTEGRATION / SIZE & DIMENSIONS
– Multirotor UAV
– Single rotor UAV * Estimated flight time of the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra mounted
– VTOL UAV 118 270
on a DJI M350 with 20% battery left and on an Acecore Zoe with
– Manned aircraft 20% 2x 17mAh battery left.
– Fly & Drive NEW
135

Compatible with
MAV & UAV ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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 PRODUCT RANGE

VOYAGER.

The YellowScan Voyager is a powerful solution for both

manned and unmanned aircrafts, with the ability to
efficiently cover complex and vertical targets.

Voyager.
– 2 million pts/second
– Up to 32 echoes
– Multi-platform

I am very excited to introduce the YellowScan Voyager

Its detection and processing of up to 32 target echoes
with its reality-like results and high density details per laser pulse will provide you with results of several
million measurements per second.
unmatched until now.

Romain Renouis
Product Manager – YellowScan, France

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LiDAR SYSTEM

Voyager. SPECIFICATION. The YellowScan Voyager can

be mounted on a light manned
Technologies inside:
aircraft or helicopter, and be
- Applanix ™
switched to a UAV platform.
Precision meets reality - RIEGL ®

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ IMU GNSS OPTION

– Applanix APX-20 UAV
The YellowScan Voyager is our highest range LiDAR
solution, with a range of up to 440m.
0.5 cm 1 cm 440 m 3.5 kg
– Applanix AP+50 AIR
Its laser scanner’s wide field of view of 100° and
/ FLIGHT OPERATION its extremely fast data acquisition rate of up to 2.4 Autonomy Scanner FOV Scanner PRF
– Speed: 30 m/s MHz, makes this solution the best option for projects

1h 100° 2400 kHz

– Flying height: Up to 440m requiring the highest point density.

x 20°
/ INTEGRATION / SIZE & DIMENSIONS
– Fixed-wing UAV
– Multirotor UAV
– Manned aircraft 117 369
183

Compatible with
MAV & UAV

ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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 PRODUCT RANGE

NAVIGATOR.

The YellowScan bathymetric LiDAR is an innovative

solution for exploring underwater and ground
topography with a single-button operation.

Navigator.
– Topography & water mapping
– Easy to use and process
– Safe operational range

I'm thrilled to see YellowScan Navigator addressing

Survey shorelines, rivers or ponds with ease, by getting
an unmet need in the mapping market and supporting simultaneous land and underwater topography.

society in tackling environmental challenges.

Tristan Allouis, PhD

Chief Executive Officer – YellowScan, France

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LiDAR SYSTEM

Navigator. SPECIFICATION. This solution features a laser

scanner developed in-house
Technologies inside:
by our R&D team over the
- SBG Systems
last few years.
Depths to heights: - YellowScan Navigator laser scanner
Operating bathymetric
LiDAR with one button

/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Precision Accuracy Max. AGL altitude Weight batt. excl.

/ IMU GNSS OPTION

– SBG Systems Quanta Micro
The YellowScan Navigator is an innovative bathymetric
LiDAR solution for mapping underwater and ground
3 cm 3 cm 100 m 3.7 kg
topography with a single-button operation.

/ FLIGHT OPERATION Its compact design allows for operating on various UAV Autonomy Max. depth Scanner PRF
– Speed: 5 m/s platforms without compromising water penetration.

45 min 2 Secchi >20 kHz

– Flying height: Up to 100m

/ INTEGRATION / SIZE & DIMENSIONS

– Single rotor UAV
– Multirotor UAV
160 350
190

ⓘ Dimensions expressed in millimeters

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04 LiDAR
SOFTWARE.
The YellowScan CloudStation® provides a complete
solution to create and visualize point-cloud data.

It allows our clients to extract, process and display

data immediately after flight acquisition.

CloudStation software p. 79
CloudStation bundles p. 81
Main features p. 83

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YELLOWSCAN

CLOUDSTATION / OPERATING ON
– Windows 10
SOFTWARE.
Fully-integrated software to / DATA PROCESSING
handle your point-clouds – Process & export in .LAS / .LAZ format

CloudStation is the proprietary software developed by

YellowScan to generate and visualize point-clouds.

It comes as a fully-integrated solution to allow for a

better and simplified customer experience.

/ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The YellowScan CloudStation It is a licensed software which provides every customer with a single seat floating license.
– Offline license mode provides a complete software To allow for remote work in the field, customers have the option to test out the license
– Optional extra license seats solution to create and manipulate for up to 30 days. Additionally, the software is provided with support, maintenance and
– Automatic updates point-cloud data. updates at no additional costs.

It allows to extract, process and

/ DISPLAY OPTION display data immediately after flight / MAIN FEATURES
– EDL filter acquisition. – User-friendly graphical interface – Advanced visualization tools
– Measurement tools – Automatic or custom strip selection – Project setttings: Coordinate System,
– Custom image export The auto-generation of strips and – Process and export in .LAS format LiDAR profile, angle range...
– Cloud color: Elevation, Intensity, Echo... the production of LAS files are now
done in just a few clicks.

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CLOUDSTATION COMPARISON. Process, display & export LiDAR

data right after a flight.
BUNDLES.
DETAILED FEATURES ESSENTIAL PRO
Designed for a better and simplified
Data Management
customer experience.
Open trajectories for display and quality inspection ✅ ✅
Georeference raw YellowScan data ✅ ✅
/ PRICING OPTION Our goal is to develop our technologies to better Project catalog for easy retrieval ✅ ✅
– Annual license serve our customers. Our R&D team strives to Visualization / Display
– Perpetual license innovate, develop new functionalities and improve the Smooth 3D point cloud visualization ✅ ✅
– with maintenance fees CloudStation on a day-to-day basis. EDL filter for easy-to-read point cloud display ✅ ✅
Camera mode (iso/perspective) ✅ ✅
Data Inspection
Measuring distances in any projection ✅ ✅
Slices: two-click data inspection and scrolling through point cloud ✅ ✅
CLOUDSTATION ESSENTIAL.
Classification
Visualize, inspect, and export Simple & fast ground / non-ground classification ✅
your data with standard features. Trajectory Refinement
Strips timestamps management (auto + manual) ✅ ✅
POSPac & Qinertia integration: easy SBET generation ✅ ✅
Data Processing
Remove outliers ✅ ✅
CLOUDSTATION PRO. Colorization from orthophotos ✅ ✅
Refine and improve your data quality with
Colorization from images ✅
advanced features and more export options.
Robust strip adjustment algorithm ✅
Precise (time-dependent) strip adjustment algorithm ✅
Utilize GCPs during strip adjustment to constrain accuracy ✅
Export
LAS 1.2 / LAS 1.4 / LAZ 1.2 / LAZ 1.4 / TXT ✅ ✅
Trajectory (TXT) ✅ ✅
Strip adjustment report (accuracy, precision, mismatch..) ✅
DTM, DSM and hillshade generation ✅

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STRIP
ADJUSTMENT.
Strip Adjustment results
Point cloud after precise
A point cloud enhancing toolbox for
strip adjustment process
the CloudStation® LiDAR software.

Even with high-end systems, some data

refinement is required to improve precision
and accuracy; the catch is that strip
adjustment software is often complex.

Here, the adjustment of strips or flight lines

and the production of LAS files are done in
only a few clicks.

/ KEY BENEFITS LiDAR Raw data

Point cloud without
– One-click adjustment contributing to
strip adjustment process
facilitate the user experience

– State of the art algorithms used in the

offered adjustment methods

– Takes advantage of Ground Control Points

(GCPs) for final adjustments

– Seamless adjustment of strips

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POINT CLOUD
CLASSIFICATION.

Export classified point clouds from

the CloudStation® LiDAR software.

/ KEY BENEFITS

– Export classified LAS

– Generate unidirectional or
multidirectional hillshade

– Automatic classification of points

as "ground/non-ground":
– Select a preset based on the type of project
you are handling

– Visualize the result of the classification and select

which classification class to visualize (unclassified,
ground, other)

– Export Digital Model from your classified

point cloud as GeoTIFF (geolocalized TIFF):
– DSM: Digital Surface Model

– DTM: Digital Terrain Model

– DHM: Digital Height Model

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POINT CLOUD
COLORIZATION. General settings
– Camera profile
– Colorization method
– Occlusion detection
Export colorized point clouds from
– Camera calibration refinement
simultaneous LiDAR + camera
acquisition.

/ KEY FEATURES

– Colorize and visualize your strips in just a few clicks

– Export colorized LAS files

– Colorization from external orthophotos available

– Automatic LiDAR - camera calibration refinement:

– No manual interaction needed from the user

– Enable optimal image / point cloud alignment for every flight

– Specifically designed for our camera hardware:

– Mapper camera module

– Sony A6000 or A7R systems

– Two colorization methods available:

– Closest image: fast and detailed colorization

– Median color: smooth seamlines for homogeneous colors

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05 LiDAR
ADD-ONS.
Our lightweight portable systems are self-
contained, easy to use and compact.

Our philosophy is to be as efficient as possible in

the field and to transfer this philosophy to the office
when generating your data: in other words, we keep
it simple and easy to manage.

LiveStation p. 91
Mounting bracket p. 93
YellowScan cameras p. 95
Single camera option p. 97
Dual camera option p. 99

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LiDAR ADD-ONS

LIVESTATION. / OPERATING ON
– Windows 7 to 10

Real-time in-flight / DATA VISUALIZATION

LiDAR monitoring station – Live & Mission Replay

The YellowScan LiveStation enables you to monitor in real-

time the validity and quality of the data being collected by
the YellowScan LiDAR systems. A must for long endurance or
critical LiDAR flights.

/ NAVIGATION & STATUS YellowScan’s LiveStation provides Simultaneously, the user interface presents an immediate summary of the system’s status.
– IMU & GNSS system operators with the The transect view easily allows the operator to check in real-time whether the LiDAR is
– Speed & Altitude immediate and relevant information able to penetrate a forest’s canopy and sample the ground. Missions can later be replayed
– Elapsed Time needed to ensure a smooth for analyzing flight conditions and data.
– Radio signal acquisition even in difficult working
conditions.
/ DATA VISUALIZATION / MAIN FEATURES
– Point cloud (Top or 3D view) It provides a real-time, three- – Live 3D point cloud visualization – Trajectory visualization & Mission replay
– Flight trajectory dimensional representation of the – Speed, altitude, IMU & GNSS status – Connection to the YellowScan systems
– Transect: LiDAR position, point cloud during flight, with ability – Fly &Drive compatible using 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz radio-modems
first and last echoes to zoom, translate or rotate. – Remote START/STOP of the data collection

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LiDAR ADD-ONS

MOUNTING SPECIFICATION. The mounting bracket is the

essential part allowing LiDAR
BRACKETS. Technologies inside:
system attachment to the UAV.

Designed to be easily mounted

on a wide range of platforms.

Wire dampening
/ SET-UP OPTION The quick mount was created to support each To avoid motors
– Stand-alone quick mount DJI Matrice 600 or 300 owner. You can add the vibration transmission Aluminum made
– Single camera option photogrammetry option, single or dual camera,
– Dual camera option to get colorized point clouds.

DJI SKYPORT GREMSY

ADAPTER. ADAPTER.

DJI M300 QUICK MOUNT.

– Robust aluminum structure
– Weight: 400g (0.88lb)

Attachment redundancy

DJI M600 QUICK MOUNT. 4 anchor to the UAV

DJI platform
– Robust aluminum structure Quick Toggle
– Weight: 392g (0.86lb) Latch release

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YELLOWSCAN
CAMERAS.

/ PRODUCT RANGE

– 20 MP Single Camera Module

– Rolling shutter
– 16 mm Focal Length

– 61 MP Single Camera Module

– Global shutter
– 18 mm Focal Length

– 35 MP Dual Camera Module

– 125º FOV
– 16 mm Focal Lengths

– 61 MP Sony A7RIV Camera Module

– Rolling Shutter
– 18 mm Focal Length

/ KEY FEATURES

– Resolution

– Compact size

– Powered by the LiDAR system

– Synchronization with LiDAR system

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CAMERA OPTIONS

SINGLE STAND-
ALONE CAMERA.

/ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

– Aluminum made

– Total weight (camera excl.): 250g (0.55lb)

– Compatible with Sony Alpha 6000, Sony

A7RII, Micasense multispectral sensor

/ INCLUDED

– U-shape single camera mount

– Synchronization cable (LiDAR to camera)

– Rugged pelicase

/ CAMERA AND SENSOR OPTIONS

– Sony A6000 (APS-C)

– Sony A7RII (full frame sensor)

– Micasense Altum multiband

– Camera lens: Samyang 12mm f/2.8,

Sony 16mm f/2.8, Sony 20mm f/2.8

– Calibration process supplied for

Terrasolid users

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DUAL
CAMERA.

/ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

– Aluminum made

– Total weight (camera excl.): 364g (0.8lb)

– Compatible with Sony Alpha 6000

/ INCLUDED

– U-shape dual camera mount

– Synchronization cable (LiDAR to camera)

– Rugged pelicase

/ CAMERA AND SENSOR OPTIONS

– Sony A6000 (APS-C)

– Camera lens: Sony 16mm f/2.8

– Calibration process supplied for

Terrasolid users

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06 ABOUT
SERVICES.
With our streamlined customer support, we’re with
you all the way. No matter what time zone you’re in,
you can often get support at any time.

Customer support is authentically important to us,

from the initial pre-qualification interactions to the
tech support.

Drone integration p. 103

Customer support p. 111
YellowScan services p. 113
Additional resources p. 115

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PLATFORMS

DRONE
INTEGRATION.

We have years of experience

testing several UAV platforms.

YellowScan is the world’s lightest stand- If your UAV is not mentioned, our support
alone surveying solution for drones and service is dedicated to help you integrating
other ultra-light aircraft. Here we suggest your systems. Below, a non-exhaustive list
a list of UAVs to fly safely with your of UAVs where YellowScan systems have
YellowScan LiDAR system. been integrated.

/ COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS

Multirotor Fixed-wing
drones drones

Helicopter Land vehicles

drones (Fly & Drive)

Manned
aircrafts

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MULTIROTOR
DRONES.

A multirotor drone is the most common type

you find on the market. Larger multirotor
drones can also provide the most flexibility
in equipment options, making them more
useful in different mission profiles.

/ UAV SELECTION

– Matrice 600/300/210/200 from DJI

– Hawk Moth from MSP

– md4-1000 from Microdrones

– GeoDrone X4L from Video Drone

– MK8 from MikroKopter

– Alta X from Freefly Systems

– H6 from Harris Aerial

– SkyRaider from FLIR

– Zoe from Acecore

– Noa from Acecore

– Tundra from Hexadrone

– DMqD Gen 2 from Clogworks

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AERIAL PLATFORMS

HELICOPTER
DRONES.

Helicopter drones can be more efficient and

productive than multirotor (size is always a
factor), but everything depends on the mission
profile.

If you need to mount a larger solution for

LiDAR mapping, its size and power capability
make a single rotor drone one of the best
option.

/ UAV SELECTION

– Vapor 55 from AeroVironment

– Vapor 35 from AeroVironment

– ORC2 from Altus Intelligence

– Helipse HE-190E from Helipse

– Procyon 800E from NOVAerial

– Alpha 800 UAV from AUS

– VelosV3 from Velos Rotors

– SDO 50 V2 from SwissDrones

– HT100 from Anavia

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FIXED-WING
DRONES.

Fixed-wing drones are used for survey of

linear infrastructures (powerlines, rail, road),
of large forests or farmland or even river or
sea coasts.

They handle smaller payloads than

multirotors (as LiDAR is integrated in the
head) and bring added value when they offer
Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) for
space and safety reasons.

/ UAV SELECTION

– Trinity from Quantum Systems

– Songbird from Germandrones

– Boreal from Mistral

– 178 Heavy Lift from Wingcopter

– DT26X from Delair

– CarryAir from Striekair

– Volanti from Carbonix

– 007 from FIXAR

– DT26 from Delair

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CUSTOMER We benefited from support during the acquisition in the field but also during
the data processing, which was highly useful to provide the end customer
SUPPORT. with the data wanted as our operators were using LiDAR for the first time.

Loïc Pavard - Hemav, Spain

Our team is committed to delivering

the highest quality customer experience.

Our support extends further than the simple operation

of the system, it encompasses all stages of your
project from flight planning to data processing.

We understand your priorities and will The hands-on and years of experience of
promptly get back to you to help you our support team will directly benefit you
get the job done. in troubleshooting certain situations.

Our support team is composed of reliable All hands will be on deck to get you back
specialists with experience in surveying, up and running!
offshore and onshore exploration, mining
and forestry.

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YELLOWSCAN
SERVICES.

Our team is committed to help you by

delivering the highest quality of services.

At YellowScan, we provide a wide range We understand your priorities and will

of services such as system calibration, promptly get back to you to help you
on-site training, remote health check, get the job done. Below, a non-exhaustive
upgrades and warranty backed by a world- list of our services and support:
wide customer support.

/ YELLOWSCAN SERVICES

Warranty Remote Assistance Battery replacement Upgrade

Warranty and Technical Hours of remote consulting Warranty and Technical Upgrade on customer-owned
Support extension for your support (training refresh, Support extension for your YellowScan systems from
YellowScan LiDAR system. operations advice). YellowScan LiDAR system. laser scanner, IMU or boxing.

On-Site Training Loan during Repair Healthcheck Calibration

2-day training (getting started) Unit loan while your unit is being Remote computation of Calibration certificate for
or 3-day training (advanced) repaired during 3-year warranty boresight angles. General boresight angles, accuracy and
at the customer’s premises. period. check-up of all the components. precision measurements.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

THEY TRUST PRECISION VS

YELLOWSCAN. ACCURACY.

YellowScan is rapidly developing business relationships with established With LiDAR, why do we talk about precision and accuracy,
technical firms in the UAS, Remote Sensing and GIS industry. what is the difference?

Located in Montpellier, an attractive city Worldwide sales and customer training Accuracy is the geographical precision, so Precision is the repeatability of the
in the South of France, YellowScan’s and support are delivered by a worldwide it determines how far the point is offset. measure. In LiDAR for UAV you could
headquarters is right in the heart of the network of representatives covering An accurate point cloud will be close in consider it to be the thickness of the point
European Union, with good transportation Europe, North and South America, Asia, average to the actual position of the cloud: A precise system will output a very
connections in all directions. Australia, Middle-East and Africa. environment it describes. thin point cloud, with little noise.

/ TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS & CUSTOMERS / DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACCURACY AND PRECISION

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Last update: January, 2024

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