LiDAR sensors are used in professional and scientific settings all the time, but why have them on a smartphone? Turns out, ...

LiDAR was first used in 1961 to track satellites by measuring the time it took for a laser signal to return. In 1971, a LiDAR altimeter was used to map the moon's surface, but the device was ...

Rapid advancements in technology have unlocked unprecedented possibilities for capturing the physical world in a more compact digital form. The advent of new technologies like LIDAR-- Light Detection ...

Dr. Philippe Simard of SimActive explains the strengths, differences, and integration of photogrammetry vs. LiDAR in drone mapping workflows.

Abstract: Lidar has been employed for a variety of remote sensing applications including situational awareness for vehicles, 3D surveying and mapping, and planetary measurement and monitoring. Such ...

Global LiDAR drone market size was valued at USD 143 billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 455 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 17.98% over the forecast period (2022–2028 ...

It also “de-risks” lidar use in military applications by ensuring that the provider is not an entity with foreign military ties. Initiate additional investigations into foreign lidar to determine data ...

GM has filed a patent application for a new LiDAR detection and ranging system. The system could be used in conjunction with upcoming GM autonomous vehicle technology.. The GM patent filing has ...