Dark Matter Integration of the YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric Lidar

14 March 2024

Perfect Combination for Green Lidar

Clogworks Dark Matter drone flying with the YellowScan Navigator Lidar

Clogworks has integrated a range of YellowScan scanners previously to the Dark Matter range of UAVs.

this year, during CES 2024, YellowScan unveiled the Navigator, their first bathymetric laser scanner developed in-house.

With a weight of only 3.7kg (battery weight excl.), it can be integrated to our Dark Matter hX Gen 2, with maximum payload of 6kg, and offer a great flight endurance for surveying missions.


The Gremsy quick release adaptor allows for an easy integration of these sensors and we also integrate smoothly the Lidar antenna with a quick release 3D printed solution.

The great combination of the Dark Matter hX Gen 2 and Navigator was displayed at Oceanology International in London Excel on March 12-14, 2024.


Clogworks Dark Matter drone with the YellowScan Navigator Lidar next to a lake

Our hexacopter combined with the Navigator payload allows you to conduct bathymetric measurements in shallow waters, while ensuring continuity between underwater points and the surrounding terrain.

With a 44-degree field of view, the maximum angle for a green laser to perform underwater, this green Lidar can be flown at up to 100m AGL. 

Besides, the Navigator features an embedded camera (global shutter) that can be used for colorization purposes.

Demonstration in the UK are planned later in the year. Please contact us to know more.


About YellowScan

Founded in 2012 in the South of France, YellowScan sell internationally and now have sales, customer training and support representatives around the globe. YellowScan design, develop and build Lidar solutions for professionals that require performance, robustness and accuracy. Their hardware and software solutions are easy-to-use data collection tools that come with training and support from their experts.

 

About Clogworks Technologies

Founded in 2014 in Yorkshire, UK, Clogworks sell our developed in-house UAV solutions and offer customer training all around the world. Clogworks Technologies design, develop and manufacture UAV solutions for professionals that operate in different industries, including surveying. Our Dark Matter range of products is our best-seller and offers modular and adaptable highly efficient carbon fibre multi-rotor aerial drones. We can integrate different sensors/ payloads and develop solutions to meet the most demanding customers’ needs.

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