Terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) are used to generate point clouds of vast spacial areas, whether outdoors or indoors. They measure points from a long distance, usually counted in tens or hundreds of meters, and are used in numerous industries for surveying, site inspection, and much more.
Leica Geosystems now offers what has been described as the ‘future of laser scanning’: Leica BLK2FLY Laser Scanner. The Leica BLK2FLY combines industry-leading laser scanning technology, with Leica 3D scanners and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to create a “versatile and impressive new tool”.
Time Magazine registered it as one of the Best Inventions of 2022 “This autonomous flying laser scanner can capture detailed dimensions of structures, buildings, and other hard-to-reach (or dangerous) areas. It’s not a drone, because you don’t have to pilot it. Instead, the device uses radar sensors, cameras, and GPS—all packed into a compact carbon and glass fibre frame—to create what Leica Geosystems calls “3D digital twins,” while navigating around any obstacles such as trees and wires.”
The BLK2FLY is the world’s first fully integrated autonomous flying laser scanner. It’s part of Hexagon’s BLK suite of autonomous reality capture sensors known for their speed, portability, ease of use and mobility. As a LiDAR-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the BLK2FLY addresses costly and complex issues, quickly and accurately capturing everything from large outdoor spaces to complex structures and environments.
Laser scanning, also known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), can be very useful in the Caribbean for various applications, particularly in areas where accurate mapping and precise measurements are necessary. Some example application includes:
- Coastal mapping – to assist in creating high-resolution maps of the coastline that facilitate coastal zone management and more.
- Forest mapping – given the forest cover of many Caribbean countries we can manage authorized and illegal logging by evaluating 3D-mapped forested regions.
- Disaster management – the Caribbean is prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Laser scanning can be used to create detailed maps of affected areas, which can aid in search and rescue operations, as well as in post-disaster recovery efforts.
Get in touch with us today to see how Leica scanners and software solutions can be used by Governments and NGOs across the Caribbean.
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References
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2022/6224845/leica-geosystems-blk2fly/
https://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2022/hexagons-leica-blk2fly-named-one-of-times-best-inventions-of-2022
