The startup develops unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with laser scanners and GPS for precise mapping in professional fields such as surveying, forestry, and civil engineering. Their technology enables efficient data collection and analysis for ecological management, enhancing operational accuracy across multiple industries.
Funding
$560K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional surveying and mapping methods are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and can be challenging to deploy in difficult terrains or hazardous environments. These methods may also lack the precision and detail required for certain applications, such as those in forestry, construction, and archeology.
Solution
YellowScan develops complete unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) LiDAR systems designed for high-precision 3D mapping in various professional fields. These systems integrate LiDAR sensors, GPS, and inertial measurement units (IMUs) to enable efficient and accurate data collection. YellowScan's LiDAR solutions are designed for easy integration with a variety of UAV platforms, offering flexibility for different project requirements. The company also provides software solutions for data processing and analysis, allowing users to generate high-resolution point clouds, digital elevation models (DEMs), and other geospatial products.
Target Audience
YellowScan's primary customers include surveyors, geospatial professionals, researchers, government agencies, and UAV manufacturers who require accurate and efficient 3D mapping solutions. These solutions cater to industries such as surveying, construction, forestry, archeology, and environmental research.
Features
- LiDAR systems for creating high-density 3D point clouds of the environment
- Integration with various UAV platforms, including multirotor, fixed-wing, and VTOL aircraft
- Real-time in-flight monitoring solution
- Ability to penetrate vegetation and map the ground surface, useful for forestry and environmental applications
- Combined aerial and ground data collection with the Fly & Drive system
- Software suite for data processing, including point cloud classification, filtering, and analysis
- Generation of digital elevation models (DEMs), digital terrain models (DTMs), and other geospatial products
- Customer support and training services to ensure successful deployment and operation
- Compact and lightweight design for easy transport and deployment
- Advanced calibration and quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy