The Phoenix Ranger-LR produces photorealistic 3D point cloud data collected efficiently over extensive regions, which for law enforcement purposes specifically, can provide greater context, awareness, and tactical accuracy. Currently, agencies typically use ground based LiDAR as a crime scene mapping technology for forensics. Aerial LiDAR from a drone or helicopter has proven to be efficient for larger, outdoor scenes as line-of-sight issues can restrict ground LiDAR scans from capturing the entire area. Using multiple scans requires stitching which can negatively impact resolution and accuracy. Airborne LiDAR produces data on everything within its massive swath with pinpoint accuracy, significantly reducing the need for stitching.

“Drone based LiDAR is another emerging tool for law enforcement to gather valuable information and tactically assess large areas,” said Helinet President & COO Jim McGowan. “We look forward to supporting agencies across the country with this newly acquired and powerful airborne technology.”

Additional benefits of aerial LiDAR for law enforcement include exposing unmapped trails hidden in remote backwoods, determining width, elevation, and length of roads, detecting micro topography hidden by vegetation, and gathering ground surface information affected by human activities.

Helinet’s technology group specializes in supplying turnkey mission system solutions and services. Helinet also supplies unequaled drone services and support through its accomplished field operations capability.

Related Posts

• UK – National Grid to add second Bell 429
• First flight of UAVOS – TITRA joint project
• New Leonardo ASW system achieves milestone
• FAA Approves AeroLEDs For Part 27 Rotorcraft AeroLEDs
• Royal Navy opens new helipad facility in Plymouth
• Airbus improves EC145 anti-collision light
• STARS adds fourth and fifth Airbus H145 to fleet
• Airbus Helicopters will NOT be at Heli-Expo 2021
• 16-Jan-21 517 Bell UH-1H Busdi, Philippines (7F)
• Australia – CASA appoints acting CEO
• Nigerian AF partners with Caverton Helicopters for maintenance
• Container Research Corp wins V-22 aux tank contract
• Naval Supply Systems Command addresses V-22 supply concern
• Australia to replace Tiger with AH-64E
• 15-Jan-21 PH-TTR Airbus H135 Almere, Netherlands
• GAO reports on Washington DC area helicopter noise concerns
• HAI addresses pandemic worries about holding Heli-Expo 2021
• First flight for Airbus H160 for All Nippon Helicopter
• UK AAIB Bulletin – January 2021
• NTSB announces public board meeting on Kobe Bryant S76 accident