Tech NotesPhoto: RieglMeet the BathyCopterhe BathyCopter is a sUAV-based LiDAR survey-BathyCopter Speci? cationsing system for bathymetric applications, suited Tfor generating pro? les of inland water bodies. Laser class: ..................................................................................Class 2MThe platform design of Riegl’s remotely piloted RiCop-Operating ? ight altitude: .....................................................10-40m AWSL ter integrates the new Riegl BDF-1, a bathymetric depth .........................................................................(above water surface level)? nder comprising a tilt compensation, an IMU/GNSS Flight endurance: ...........................................................up to 30 minutesunit with antenna, a control unit and up to two external Measurement direction: .............................................Downward looking, digital cameras. The Riegl BDF-1 can be supplemented, ....................................................................................15 degrees off nadiras an option, with a miniVUX-1UAV. Typical applica-Active pitch compensation: ..........................................24 degrees rangetions include the generation of pro? les of inland water Achievable Secchi Depth vs. Measurement Rate: ..........................1.0 @ bodies, repeated survey of water reservoirs, canal sur- ...............................................................4,000 meas./sec (single pulse), veying, landscaping and surveys for planning and hy- ...........................................1.2 @ 400 meas./sec. (10 pulses averaged), draulic engineering work. The Riegle BDF-1 is a laser ............................................1.5 @ 40 meas./sec. (100 pulses averaged)range ? nder speci? cally designed for bathymetric sur-Integrated camera: ........................................................Sony Alpha 6000veying tasks. The compact device is suited for generat-IMU/GNSS unit: ........................................................Applanix APX-15 UAVing pro? les of inland water bodies when operated from a Operation Temperature: .................................................+10C up to +40CUAV. The topo-bathymetric depth ? nder is comprised of Transportation case: ............................................1,220 x 810 x 540 mma tilt compensator, an IMU/GNSS unit with antenna and www.riegl.com / www.ricopter.coma control unit. In addition, it can be equipped with up to two external digital cameras.June 201718 MTRMTR #5 (18-33).indd 18 MTR #5 (18-33).indd 18 5/25/2017 11:10:52 AM5/25/2017 11:10:52 AM