UAV LiDAR (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Light Detection and Ranging) combines drones with LiDAR sensors to efficiently collect high-resolution, 3D data of the Earth’s surface. UAVs equipped with LiDAR sensors fly over an area, emitting laser pulses that bounce back from the ground to measure distances. This data is used to create precise 3D maps of the terrain, vegetation, and structures below. UAV LiDAR is widely used in topographic mapping, forestry, agriculture, archaeology, and environmental studies due to its high accuracy, ability to access hard-to-reach areas, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional surveying methods.
