4. 2020 PRODUCTS PORTFOLIO
POWERFULL MOBILE REALITY CAPTURE ECOSYSTEM
ALPHA3D NEW ALPHAUNI 300
NEW BB4 UAV
NEW ALPHA3D DUAL NEW ALPHAUNI 900 NEW ALPHAUNI 1300
NEW COPRE 2.0 NEW COPROCESS 2.0
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5. THE ALPHAUNI LiDAR SERIES
MEDIUM AND HIGH-RANGE MULTIPLATFORM LIDARS
ALPHAUNI 300
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Flexible and accurate MR LiDAR
solution with mini VUX UAV
family scanners onboard
ALPHAUNI 900
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The most universal installation &
accurate high-end LiDAR solution
ALPHAUNI 1300
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Long-range, precise
airborne LiDAR system
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6. CHC ALPHAUNI 300 OVERVIEW
UNIVERSAL LIDAR PLATFORM
Quick-release clamp
Vehicle independent
solution
Laser Scanner
Riegl mini VUX-1 UAV
Option mini VUX-2 UAV
Optional cameras
Additional calibrated CHC
AS-C420 or AS-C240
Data Storage
240 Gb data storage
Global GNSS/GPS
Triple band, all
constellations, L-band
IP64 protected cover
One power cable
connection
Integrated IMU
600Hz update rate
Remote control
8 km range UHF
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7. CHC ALPHAUNI 900/1300 OVERVIEW
HIGH-END MULTI-PLATFORM LIDAR SOLUTIONS
Quick-release clamp
Vehicle independent
solution
Optional cameras
Additional calibrated CHC
AS-C420 or AS-C240
Data Storage
240 Gb data storage
Global GNSS/GPS
Triple band, all
constellations, L-band
IP64 protected cover
One power cable
connection
Integrated IMU
600Hz update rate
Remote control
8 km range UHF
Communication ports
External devices
connectivity
Laser Scanner
Riegl VUX-1 UAV (A900)
Riegl VUX-1 LR (A1300)
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8. CHC ALPHAUNI 300 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
High performance, expected from Alpha family
absolute accuracy 5 cm @ 100 m
Riegl mini VUX-x UAV scanners onboard
scanning range up to 330 m
600 Hz data rate IMU
GPS, GLO, GAL, BDS, SBAS, QZSS, L-band
240 Gb data storage for UAV models
additional CHC cameras installation
IP64 protection level
-10°C to +40°C operating temperature
2.1 kg total weight
vehicle independent platform
wireless data acquisition control up to 8 km
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9. CHC ALPHAUNI 900 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
High performance, expected from Alpha family
absolute accuracy 5 cm @ 100 m
Riegl VUX-1 UAV scanner onboard
scanning range up to 1050 m
600 Hz data rate IMU
GPS, GLO, GAL, BDS, SBAS, QZSS, L-band
240 Gb data storage for UAV models
additional CHC cameras installation
IP64 protection level
-10°C to +40°C operating temperature
4.5 kg total weight
vehicle independent platform
wireless data acquisition control up to 8 km
external devices connectivity
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10. CHC ALPHAUNI 1300 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
High performance, expected from Alpha family
absolute accuracy 5 cm @ 100 m
Riegl VUX-1 LR scanner onboard
scanning range up to 1540 m
600 Hz data rate IMU
GPS, GLO, GAL, BDS, SBAS, QZSS, L-band
240 Gb data storage for UAV models
additional CHC cameras installation
IP64 protection level
-10°C to +40°C operating temperature
4.5 kg total weight
wireless data acquisition control up to 8 km
external devices connectivity
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11. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
POSITION AND ATTITUDE ACCURACY FROM NOVATEL OEM7720
Signal Tracking
GPS L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L2P, L5
GLONASS L1, L2, L3, L5
BeiDou B1l, B1C, B2a, B2l, B3l
Galileo E1, E5 AltBOC, E5a, E5b, E6
IRNSS L5
SBAS L1, L5
QZSS L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5, LEX
L-Band up to 5 channels
Performance
Accuracy (RMS)
Single Point L1 1.5 m
Single Point L1/L2 1.2 m
SBAS 60 cm
DGPS (code) 40 cm
TerraStar-C PRO 2.5 cm
TerraStar-L 40 cm
RTK 1 cm + 1 ppm
Same for all Alpha product family
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12. Same for all Alpha product family
data rate 600 Hz
higher accuracy, better performance
lower costs, better delivery period
CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
ONE OF THE MOST ACCURATE IMU IN THE MARKET
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14. IMAGING PERFORMANCE
CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
Optional CHC AS-C420 or AS-C240
fully calibrated
quick-release clamp for fast and secure installation
covered in protected housing
same sensors for all AlphaUni units
based on Sony A7 RII & Sony 6000 sensors
Additional optional installation of thermal or
multispectral cameras possible on request and need
factory calibration before delivery
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15. IMAGING PERFORMANCE
CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
CHC AS-C420 camera
42.4 MP CMOS sensor
7952 x 5304 pixels resolution
5 fps frame rate
Sony/ZEISS 55 mm lens
preferred sensor for high resolution imagery
CHC AS-C240 camera
24.3 MP CMOS sensor
6000 x 4000 pixels resolution
11 fps frame rate
Sony 28 mm lens
preferred choice for entry level UAV capture projects
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16. REMOTE CONTROL
CHC RC-8
CoCapture UAV edition field SW onboard
build-in unique 433 MHz UHF with up to 8 km remote
connection range to AlphaUni
5” color touchscreen display, 800 x 480 resolution
0.33 kg weight
5000 mAh battery, 7 h working time
353.5 x 85 x 23.5 mm size with UHF antenna
CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
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17. Waterproof & dust test
we passed IP64 protection level
certification
Temperature experiment
operating temperature
-10°C to +40°C
This values are same for all AlphaUni units
CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
PROTECTION
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18. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
CONNECTIVITY
2nd Antenna
Odometer (DMI)
Additional camera
sensor
For AlphaUni 300
2x GNSS antenna ports (support GAMS)
1x camera synchronization port
1x RS232 data port (NMEA support for 3rd
devices connection)
For AlphaUni 900/1300
2x GNSS antenna ports (support GAMS)
1x camera synchronization port
1x DMI connection port
1x RS232 data port (NMEA support for 3rd
devices connection)
DMI port
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19. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
MULTIPLATFORM LIDARS
Why “AlphaUni”?
the “UNI” for our lidars means Universal
systems are complete vehicle independent and can support airborne, car, train, boat and backpack installation
BACKPACK
AIRBORNE VEHICLE
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20. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
MULTIPLATFORM LIDARS
Why “AplhaUni”?
the “UNI” for our lidars means Universal
systems are complete vehicle independent and can support airborne, car, train, boat and backpack installation
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21. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 INSTALLATION
AIRBORNE SETUP
Quick installation on any UAV
best for CHCNAV BB4 UAV platform
support installation on any 3rd party UAV that can carry their weight: multi-rotor and
fixed wing VTOL UAS, helicopters
airborne quick release with shock-absorbing kit in package (could request local
customization for 3rd party platforms)
request power from UAV (airborne platform)
request RC-8 controller for operation
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22. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 INSTALLATION
AIRBORNE SETUP – EFFICIENCY COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT UAV PLATFORM
BB4 typical flight time
50 min with AlphaUni 300
44 min with AlphaUni 900/1300
DJI Matrice600 PRO typical flight time
24 min with AlphaUni 300
18 min with AlphaUni 900/1300
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23. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
SIMPLE VEHICLE SETUP
Simple car kit
available for AlphaUni 300&900, same installation
AlphaUni 1300 doesn’t have this setup as VUX-1
LR can be damaged due to strong reflection from
objects around (mirrors & marble on facades)
request RC-8 controller for operation
same telescopic extension as on Alpha3D
16.6 kg total weight
can carry up to 137 kg
89 cm extension
“orange” external battery in protected case, same
as on Alpha3D
request external AT312 GNSS antenna on top
no camera, just point cloud
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24. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
SIMPLE VEHICLE SETUP
Simple car kit
available for AlphaUni 300&900, same installation
AlphaUni 1300 doesn’t have this setup as VUX-1
LR can be damaged due to strong reflection from
objects around (mirrors & marble on facades)
request RC-8 controller for operation
same telescopic extension as on Alpha3D
16.6 kg total weight
can carry up to 137 kg
89 cm extension
“orange” external battery in protected case, same
as on Alpha3D
request external AT312 GNSS antenna on top
no camera, just point cloud
for AlphaUni 900 DMI installation available 24
25. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
ADVANCED VEHICLE SETUP WITH CAMERA
LB5+ car kit
available for AlphaUni 300&900, same installation
AlphaUni 300 will need additional metal frame (in package)
AlphaUni 1300 doesn’t have this setup as VUX-1 LR can be
damaged due to strong reflection from objects around
(mirrors & marble on facades)
use CoCapture field SW from internal PC, same workflow
as on Alpha3D
BYOD, device free
Any browser-based operation
Wi-Fi connection
same telescopic extension as on Alpha3D
“orange” external battery in protected case, same as on
Alpha3D
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26. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
ADVANCED VEHICLE SETUP WITH CAMERA
LB5+ car kit
LB5+ onboard
6 sensors
90% of full sphere
30 MP (5 MP x 6 sensors), 30 FPS
2048 x 2448, 3.45 µm pixel size
HDR
advanced setup delivered in protective transport container,
similar to Alpha3D
DMI installation available
2 TB SSD removable drive
2nd GNSS antenna ports (support GAMS)
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27. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
BOAT SETUP
USV and boat installation for water applications
available for AlphaUni 300&900, same
installation
AlphaUni 1300 doesn’t have this setup as
VUX-1 LR can be damaged due to strong
reflection from objects around (mirrors &
marble on facades)
supports all kind of boats and CHC Apache6
USV in combination with echosounders,
various installation platform available
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28. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
BACKPACK SETUP
CHC intelligent backpack frame
just outdoor technology, based on GNSS & IMU
trajectory, no SLAM
available for AlphaUni 300&900, same
installation
AlphaUni 1300 doesn’t have this setup as VUX-1
LR can be damaged due to strong reflection from
objects around (mirrors & marble on facades)
no camera, just point cloud
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29. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900 INSTALLATION
BACKPACK SETUP
CHC intelligent backpack frame
ergonomic design, more comfortable to use
rugged back-board, quick installation &
disassemble
light-weight design, only 5 kg
no external visible cables
use 2x DJI TB47S batteries, hot swappable
5 h operation time for AlphaUni 300
2.5 h operation time for AlphaUni 900
request RC-8 controller for operation
request external AT312 GNSS antenna on top
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30. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
Battery for car kit, airborne, rail or water installations
external battery in protected case
up to 8 hrs operating time (3 cells)
IP66 protection
support direct vehicle power source
delivery without cells
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31. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
TRANSPORTATION
Industrial protective case
ergonomic design, all accessories for UAV
setup came together in one container
robust and IP protected containers
compact and light-weight
can carry as check-in baggage on normal
flight, no extra weight costs
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32. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
TRANSPORTATION
Industrial protective case
ergonomic design, all accessories for UAV
setup came together in one container
robust and IP protected containers
compact and light-weight
can carry as check-in baggage on normal
flight, no extra weight costs
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33. CHC ALPHAUNI 300/900/1300 OVERVIEW
TRANSPORTATION
Accessories cases
one container to fit all needed
accessories for vehicle setup
car roof rack telescopic extension
AT312 GNSS antenna
quick release frame for car setup
all needed cables
LB5+ vehicle kit setup delivered in
separate protective container
all containers can carry as check-in
baggage on normal flight, no extra
weight costs
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34. NEW BB4 UAV
HIGH-END MULTIROTOR UAV
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HIGH PAYLOAD
PROFESSIONAL
UAV LIDAR
PLATFORM
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FROM M3D
DEPARTMENT
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36. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
HIGH-END MULTIROTOR UAV
Dual DJI A3 flight controllers
2x IMUs and 2x GNSS units
4x Li-Po batteries
88000 mAh totally for
long operation time
4x LED
Visual navigation
4x industrial propellers
2x CW and 2x CCW
Carbon fiber cover
Efficient aerodynamic
and protection
CHC advanced
navigation solution
High-end GNSS and IMU
Pre-installed arms
and GNSS antennas
Easy transportation
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Quick release
With shock-absorbing kit
DJI Lightbridge 2
Long range remote control
37. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
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Modern platform
water, dust and quake proof transport container
dimensions of unit in container
94.0 x 64.0 x 50.0 cm
37.0“ x 25.2“ x 19.7“
dimensions of mission ready unit
110.0 x 110.0 x 44.0 cm
43.3“ x 43.3“ x 17.32"
38. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
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Flight performance
5000 m max. flight altitude
14 m/sec max. speed
5 m/sec max. ascent speed
3 m/sec max. descent speed
level 6 max. wind resistance (13.9 m/sec)
automated takeoff and landing program
-10°C to +40°C operating temperature
39. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
FLYING PERFORMANCE
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Payload
10.9 kg empty weight
7.1 kg max. payload
28 kg max. takeoff weight
Typical flight time
55 min with 1 kg payload
40 min with 5 kg payload
40. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
FLYING PERFORMANCE
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Typical flight time with CHC LiDARS
50 min with AlphaUni 300
44 min with AlphaUni 900/1300
possible to install other sensors like 3rd party
LiDARS, oblique camera system or multi-spectral
cameras, but request factory customization and
calibration
Flight time depends on operation mode, weather
conditions, altitude
41. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
REMOTE CONTROL PERFORMANCE
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DJI Lightbridge2 remote controller
together with iPad mini 5gen in BB4 package
intelligent, dynamic transmission
operation range up to 5 km, wirelessly
transmits HD video
responsive navigation, real-time video from
BB4 heading camera
supports up to one Master and three Slave
devices at the same time
5 km range
42. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
REMOTE CONTROL PERFORMANCE
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DJI Lightbridge2 remote controller
operating frequency
5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz
2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz
810 g weight
-10°C to +40°C operating temperature
HDMI, SDI, USB output ports
7.4 V, 6000 mAh built-in battery
5 h operation time
43. CHC BB4 OVERVIEW
REMOTE CONTROL PERFORMANCE
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DJI GS PRO field operation SW
automatically generates efficient flight paths
draw a custom polygonal flight zone on screen
set a waypoint flight path, define waypoint actions
up to 99 waypoints are available
each waypoint can have up to 15 consecutive actions
adjust mission parameters
overlap ratio
altitude
BB4 speed
course angle and margin
BB4 rotation direction (CW or CCW)
settings availeble at each waypoint
after BB4 finishes its flight mission it can be
set to Return to Home, Hover, or Land
44. OUR 2021 RELEASES
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN DEMOCRATIZING
OF MOBILE MAPPING TECHNOLOGY
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46. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
MARKET MESSAGE
Best cost-performance UAV LiDAR in class
High point density with advanced accuracy
Long range scanning combined with high resolution imaging
Can be mounted quickly on any UAV
Lightweight and robust
AlphaAir 450 released to be a breakthrough in democratizing of
M3D technology worldwide, so it means we focus not on just
experts in UAV LiDAR survey but also on users who newer touch
this technology before, because of high investments and
complicated workflow, which is not a case of AA450
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47. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
ALL-IN-ONE LIDAR PLATFORM
One button control
Simple LiDAR operation
USB Type-C port
Fast data transfer
Integrated camera
24 MP Sony sensor
Data Storage
256 Gb data storage
DJI Skyport
Direct installation
on M300
Integrated IMU
600Hz update rate
Laser Scanner
Livox AVIA
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Industrial GNSS
Multi band, all
constellations
Robust design
Compact and lightweight
protected body
48. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
High performance, expected from Alpha family
absolute accuracy
10 cm Hz @ 50 m
5 cm V @ 50 m
scanning range up to 450 m
600 Hz data rate IMU
GPS, GLO, GAL, BDS, SBAS
256 Gb data storage
integrated 24 MP camera
IP64 protection level
-20°C to +50°C operating temperature
1 kg total weight
complete CHC workflow
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49. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
SCANNER PERFORMANCE
Livox Avia laser scanner from a DJI-backed company
level 1 laser class (in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014)
scanning range up to
450 m @ 80% reflectivity
190 m @ 10% reflectivity
minimum range from 1 m
70.4°(Horizontal) × 4.5°(Vertical) FOV
support up to 3 returns
scanning speed 720 000 pts/sec (triple return)
scanner linear accuracy
20 mm @ 20 m
30 mm @ 100 m
range noise 15 mm
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50. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
POSITION AND ATTITUDE ACCURACY FROM UNICORE UB4B0M
Signal tracking
GPS L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L2P
GLONASS L1, L2
BeiDou B1l, B1C, B2a, B2l
Galileo E1, E5a, E5b
SBAS L1
Performance
Accuracy (RMS)
Single Point L1 3.0 m
Single Point L1/L2 1.5 m
SBAS 60 cm
DGPS (code) 40 cm
RTK 1 cm + 1 ppm
Update rate 5 Hz
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request one cable connection from external
GNSS antenna to AlphaAir 450
51. Honeywell for all Alpha product family
data rate 600 Hz
0.01°roll, pitch
0.04°heading
after repeated tests, high-performance IMU is selected. With
advanced calibration and point cloud optimization technology, the
thickness (range noise) of point cloud is only 30% of that of similar
products, effectively improving the precision of point cloud
CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
ONE OF THE MOST ACCURATE IMU IN THE UAV MARKET
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52. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
CAMERA PERFORMANCE
An internal camera
built-in calibrated Sony A5100
24.3 MP, 11 fps
6000 × 4000 pixels resolution
the FOV width of the AA450 built-in camera is the same as
the width of the Livox LiDAR
true color point clouds and georeferenced images
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53. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
WEIGHT EVOLUTION
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2.5 kg
1.0 kg
with scanner
and camera
3.2 kg
2.1 kg
54. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
DESIGN AND OPERATION
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142mm
77mm
118mm
20mm
Light-weight and compact
1 kg total weight with camera sensor
unit and accessories fit in small transport bag
easy to travel even outside country
Operation
IP64 protection level
operating temperature
-20°C to +50°C
storage temperature
-20°C to +65°C
falling from high altitude has less damage
55. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 INSTALLATION
DJI M300 SETUP
Quick installation on any UAV
built-in Skyport interface for direct connection to DJI M300
no additional cables, DJI M300 Smart Controller Enterprise can control AlphaAir 450 status
DJI M300 will fly 30 min and can cover 2 km2 per mission
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56. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 INSTALLATION
MOST FLEXIBLE AIRBORNE SETUP
Quick installation on any UAV
built-in Skyport interface for direct connection to DJI M300
our CHCNAV BB4 and latest P330 VTOL and P530 multirotor UAVs with shock-absorbing mounting platform
support installation on any 3rd party UAV that can carry their weight (1 kg): multi-rotor and fixed wing VTOL
UAS, helicopters the dedicated mounting to attach
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DJI
M300
30 min
CHCNAV
BB4
55 min
CHCNAV
P330
2 h
CHCNAV
P530
50 min
57. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OPERATION
ONE-KEY CONTROL
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Easy operation
LEDs and the speaker indicate the AlphaAir 450 status and there
is 1 single button to operate
no parameter settings are required
DJI M300 Smart Controller Enterprise can control AlphaAir 450
status
in near future CHC will release own field SW to get all telemetry
information from AlphaAir 450 LiDAR
60. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 MEMORY
EASY DATA MANAGEMENT
Data copy can be done without powered on unit
256 GB memory supports 10 flight missions
(optional upgrade to 1 TB)
TYPE-C Interface with 160 MB/s highspeed data
copy
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61. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 OVERVIEW
TRANSPORTATION
Industrial protective case
ergonomic design, include all accessories for UAV setup came together
in one container
robust and IP protected container, compact and light-weight
can carry as check-in baggage on normal flight, no extra weight costs
soon compact protected soft bag will be ready
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62. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 WORKFLOW
COMPLETE SW SOLUTION
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Self-developed POS SW
much less investment to have a complete
solution, compare to other products in a
market, as no need to pay 2-4K USD each
year or buy expensive permanent license
from the beginning
CHC CoPre V2.0 support trajectory
processing for AA450
same as before processing of point cloud
and images in CoPre V2.0, but with more
intelligent workflow
63. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 WORKFLOW
COMPLETE SW SOLUTION
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CoPre V2.0
better design
MTA solving
better point cloud colorization (directly in CoPre)
support GCP
much powerful engine to view massive point cloud
own advanced calibration and point cloud
optimization technology
64. CHC ALPHAAIR 450 WORKFLOW
COMPLETE SW SOLUTION
CoPre V2.0
with advanced calibration and point
cloud optimization technology, the
thickness (range noise) of point cloud is
only 30% of that of similar products
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69. Block
Project Overview
Height Difference:150m
Length of Block:17km
Accuracy Requirements:1:1000
Project difficulties
Traditional operation
efficiency is low
It is difficult to set up image
control points
Traffic Survey And Design
78. CHC M3D UAV LiDARS RELATIVE POSITIONING
FEATURE COMPARISON
AlphaAir 450 AlphaUni 300 AlphaUni 900 AlphaUni 1300
Car, SUV, wagon
Buggy, motorbike, moped
Train, railway trolley
Boat
UAV
Helicopter
Backpack
no
no
no
no
yes
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes*
yes
no*
no*
no*
no*
yes
yes
no*
Absolute accuracy < 10 cm < 5 cm < 5 cm < 5 cm
Scanning range 450 m 330 m 1050 m 1540 m
Minimum range 1 m 3 m 3 m 5 m
Scanning speed 720 000 pts/sec 100 000 pts/sec
200 000 pts/sec
300 000 pts/sec
500 000 pts/sec 750 000 pts/sec
Level of detail good tolerable good very good
Imaging 24 MP 42 MP AS-C420 and other 42 MP AS-C420 and other 42 MP AS-C420 and other
Points density, 100 AGL 200 pts/m2 40/80/120 pts/m2 120 pts/m2 190 pts/m2
Weight 1 kg 2.5 kg 4.5 kg 4.5 kg
Approx. price level $ $$$ $$$$ $$$$
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