Fri, Oct 27, 2017
SORA 200 3D LiDAR Brings UAV Mapping To New Heights For Partner LiDAR USA
Cepton Technologies has introduced SORA 200, a lightweight 3D LiDAR sensor, at the annual Commercial UAV Expo. SORA 200 delivers long-range, high-resolution and low-cost mapping capabilities to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The launch of SORA 200 follows Cepton’s recent unveiling of its HR80 series of high-performance 3D LiDAR products for ground applications.
Cepton is partnering with LiDAR USA, a total LiDAR geospatial solutions company, to bring SORA 200 to market. LiDAR USA is Cepton’s first reseller and system integrator in the UAV mapping industry.
“To meet the increasing demands of UAVs, LiDAR sensors must be long-range, lightweight and high-resolution,” said Dr. Mark McCord, co-founder and VP of engineering at Cepton. “SORA 200 allows for highly efficient 3D map data production at increased altitudes and velocities in various environments. With 200-meter range and a weight of just 550 grams, SORA 200 is the lightest high-performance UAV LiDAR on the market today. We are thrilled to partner with LiDAR USA on this product to bring a new solution to the UAV mapping industry.”
Cepton’s micro-motion LiDAR technology removes expensive, ungainly spinning parts common in traditional LiDAR units, resulting in smaller and more reliable sensors that do not compromise on resolution or range. Use of off-the-shelf materials reduces delivery wait time and overall cost.
“For years, the UAV mapping industry has been waiting for a long-range, lightweight and low-cost 3D LiDAR solution,” said Jeff Fagerman, CEO of LiDAR USA. “No one has been able to produce anything like SORA 200. We are very excited that Cepton is fulfilling this market need.”
(Source: Cepton news release)
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