Evaluation of a Survey-Grade, Long-Range Uas Lidar System: a Case Study in South Texas, USA

Over recent years, light detection and ranging (lidar) sensor technology has rapidly evolved and miniaturized. The reduced sensor size and weight have opened more doors for lidar sensors to be carried onboard unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) [1]. Compared with traditional airborne lidar mapping, UAS platforms offer more flexibility in terms of flight design and data collection, rapid response capabilities, and potentially cost at local mapping scales.