Overview
The RESEPI Velodyne VLP-16 drone LiDAR payload from Inertial Labs, equipped with Velodyne’s VLP-16 LiDAR sensor, is a well-known staple in the industry. For years, the Velodyne VLP-16 has been known for its affordability and reliability. The sensor was a pioneer in the remote sensing industry. With its high accuracy and performance at lower altitudes, it will be a perfect fit for users that execute data collection with consistent flight parameters at lower altitudes.
RESEPI™ (Remote Sensing Payload Instrument) is a sensor-fusion platform designed for accuracy-focused remote sensing applications. RESEPI utilizes a high-performance Inertial Labs INS (GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System) with a tactical-grade IMU and a high-accuracy single or dual-antenna GNSS receiver, integrated with a Linux-based processing core and data-logging software. The platform also provides a WiFi interface, optional imaging module, and external cellular modem for RTCM corrections. RESEPI can be operated by a single hardware button or from a wirelessly connected device via a simple web interface.
Applications
The RESEPI Velodyne VLP-16 aerial LiDAR solution is a great fit for many applications such as utility mapping (power lines), construction volumetrics, site surveying, precision agriculture, forestry, and mining operations. It’s reliable vertical accuracy and low beam divergence of 0.17° (H), 0.09° (V) made it a suitable system to be selected for integration into the mapping and surveying solutions. This system has many different mounting options and can be used with mobile vehicles, DJI-supported drones (DJI M300, M600 Pro), custom drones, handheld platforms, vehicles, the Freefly Alta-X, and many more.
Technical Specifications
| System | |
| System Vertical Accuracy: | 3 – 5 cm |
| Precision: | 4 – 6 cm |
| Precision (1σ Noise Removal): | 2 – 4 cm |
| Recommended AGL: | Up to 65 m |
| Weight: | 1.7 kg (with camera); 1.3 kg (without camera) |
| Dimensions: | 20.5 x 14.2 x 14.1 cm |
| Max Flight Time: | 33 minutes (DJI M300) |
| External Storage: | 256 GB USB Included |
| System Computer: | Quad Core, 1GB RAM, 8GB eMMC |
| Operational Voltage Range: | 9-45V |
| Power Consumption: | 15W |
| LiDAR | |
| Laser Range Capabilities: | 1.0m (min. range); 100m (max. range); 2mm (resolution) |
| Range Accuracy: | +/- 3 cm |
| FOV (Horizontal): | 360° |
| FOV (Vertical): | 30° |
| Scan Angle (Vertical): | -15° to 15° |
| Beam Divergence: | 0.17° (H), 0.09°(V) |
| Number of Lasers: | 16 |
| Number of Returns: | 2 |
| Pulse Rate: | 300k/s (single return); 600k/s (dual return) |
| Camera | |
| Model: | 24MP RGB Mapping Camera |
| Lens: | Sony E-Mount 16mm, 70° FOV |
| Max Trigger Rate: | 2 seconds |
| External Camera Support: | Yes |
| Software | |
| Field Checks: | Yes, Included |
| Pre-Processing: | Yes, Included |
| Post-Processing: | Yes, Supported |
| GPS-Aided INS | |
| IMU: | Inertial Labs Tactical Grade IMU-P |
| GNSS: | Single or Dual Antenna |
| Constellations: | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS), SBAS, L-Band |
| Frequencies: | L1, L2, L5 |
| Operation Modes: | RTK and PPK |
| Output Rates: | Up to 200Hz (INS); Up to 2,000Hz (IMU) |
| Pitch/Roll Accuracy: | 0.03° (RTK); 0.006° (PPK) |
| Heading Accuracy: | 0.15° (RTK); 0.03° (PPK) |
| Velocity Accuracy: | <0.03 m/s |
| Position Accuracy: | 1cm + 1ppm (RTK); 0.5cm (PPK) |
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Warranty
Inertial Labs products are covered under their 15-month standard warranty. Inertial Labs will repair or replace products with design or manufacturing defects, for a period of 15 months from the date of purchase.
Why Buy from Us?
In business since 2004, Canal Geomatics is an authorized dealer for Inertial Labs and has established itself as an industry-leading distributor of high-precision positioning products in North America. Our mission is to find the best solution for each unique application and extend premium support to ensure the long-term success of our customers. We offer both volume and reseller discounts for the majority of our product lines.
Ordering
The RESEPI Velodyne VLP-16 drone LiDAR payload from Inertial Labs is available through Canal Geomatics. If you would like more information about this product, please feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.
