Laser sensing from small UAVs

Michael Tulldahl; Max Holmberg; Oskar Karlsson; Joakim Rydell; Erika Bilock; Linnéa Axelsson; Gustav Tolt; Jan Svedin

doi:10.1117/12.2575933

20 September 2020 Laser sensing from small UAVs

Michael Tulldahl, Max Holmberg, Oskar Karlsson, Joakim Rydell, Erika Bilock, Linnéa Axelsson, Gustav Tolt, Jan Svedin

Proceedings Volume 11538, Electro-Optical Remote Sensing XIV; 115380C (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2575933
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2020, Online Only

Abstract

Currently there is a considerable development of small, lightweight, lidar systems, for applications in autonomous cars. The development gives possibilities to equip small UAVs with this type of sensor. Adding an active sensor component, beside the more common passive UAV sensors, can give additional capabilities. This paper gives experimental examples of lidar data and discusses applications and capabilities for the platform and sensor concept including the combination with data from other sensors. The lidar can be used for accurate 3D measurements and has a potential for detection of partly occluded objects. Additionally, positioning of the UAV can be obtained by a combination of lidar data and data from other low-cost sensors (such as inertial measurement units). The capabilities are attainable both for indoor and outdoor shortrange applications.

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Michael Tulldahl, Max Holmberg, Oskar Karlsson, Joakim Rydell, Erika Bilock, Linnéa Axelsson, Gustav Tolt, and Jan Svedin "Laser sensing from small UAVs", Proc. SPIE 11538, Electro-Optical Remote Sensing XIV, 115380C (20 September 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2575933

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