Velos Rotors

RIEGL LiDARs

RIEGL LiDARs

Velos V3 UAV helicopter flying with a RIEGL LiDAR, just one example of the kinds of high-end LiDARs customers can equip on Velos Rotors' aircraft.

Velos Rotors’ aircraft use a variety of RIEGL LiDARs, such as the RIEGL VQ-840-GL. It is a compact and high-performance airborne laser scanner designed for topographic and bathymetric applications. When paired with the Velos V3 UAV helicopter, this powerful combination delivers unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in challenging environments. From coastline mapping to hydro-archaeological studies, the RIEGL VQ-840-GL with Velos V3 redefines what’s possible in aerial data collection. Combining the Velos V3 and RIEGL can unlock the full potential of your aerial surveying capabilities.

Key Features 

  • High-Accuracy Measurements: Achieves precise data collection through echo digitization and online waveform processing with multiple-target capability.  
  • Full Waveform Storage: Enables detailed analysis of complex multiple echo signals for comprehensive survey results.
  • High Spatial Resolution: Offers measurement rates up to 200 kHz and scanning speeds of up to 100 scans/sec.
  • Lightweight and Versatile: Weighs less than 10 kg (22 lbs), making the RIEGL VQ-840-GL ideal for integration with the Velos V3.
  • Optional Add-Ons: Compatible with integrated inertial navigation systems and high-resolution digital cameras for enhanced functionality.


Maximizing Your ROI with the Velos V3
Combining the RIEGL VQ-840-GL with the Velos V3 UAV unlocks unparalleled ROI by reducing operational costs, increasing mission flexibility, and enhancing data quality. The Velos V3’s robust design, including its IP65 weather rating and fully redundant twin-engine system, ensures consistent performance in diverse conditions, safeguarding your investment and delivering long-term value. Whether you’re tackling complex coastal surveys, hydraulic engineering surveys, river and reservoir surveying, hydro-archaeological studies, or streamlining infrastructure inspections, this solution provides a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective path to superior results.

The RIEGL VQ 840 GL LiDAR is attached to a Velos V3 UAV helicopter.