YellowScan develops integrated LiDAR mapping systems for UAVs, helicopters, and aircraft. Each system combines a laser scanner, GNSS/INS navigation, onboard storage, and batteries into a turnkey aerial mapping solution.
Their product lineup spans systems for entry-level mapping, engineering-grade surveying, bathymetric LiDAR, and NDAA-compliant government projects.
From lightweight UAV sensors to engineering-grade survey systems — one manufacturer covering the full spectrum of aerial LiDAR.
Product Line Overview
| Category | Sensors | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / Lightweight | Mapper, Mapper+ | Small UAV mapping |
| Mid-range Survey | Surveyor Ultra | Infrastructure inspection & dense surveys |
| Long-range / Large Area Mapping | Mapper Ultra, Explorer | Corridor and regional mapping |
| High Precision | Voyager | Engineering-grade surveys |
| Bathymetric | Navigator | Water + terrain mapping |
| Secure / Government | Venturer | NDAA-compliant LiDAR mapping |
Sensor Comparison
| Sensor | Accuracy | Precision | Max Altitude | Point Rate | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapper | ~3 cm | ~2 cm | ~70 m | ~240k pts/sec | ~1.5 kg |
| Mapper+ | 4 cm | 3.5 cm | 100 m | 240k pts/sec | 1.1 kg |
| Surveyor Ultra | ~2–3 cm | ~3 cm | 140 m | ~640k shots/sec | ~1 kg |
| Mapper Ultra | 2.5 cm | 2.5 cm | 240 m | Up to 3.5M pts/sec | 1.95 kg |
| Explorer | ~2 cm | ~2–3 cm | ~300 m | ~500k pts/sec | ~2.6 kg |
| Voyager | 1 cm | 0.5 cm | 440 m | Up to 2.4M shots/sec | 3.5 kg |
| Navigator | 3 cm | 3 cm | 100 m | 20k shots/sec | 3.7 kg |
| Venturer | Survey-grade | Survey-grade | Varies | High-density | Enterprise class |
Sensor Breakdown
Mapper
The YellowScan Mapper is an entry-level UAV LiDAR system designed for organizations beginning aerial LiDAR mapping workflows.
- Livox-based laser scanner
- Up to ~240,000 points per second
- Designed for small UAV platforms
- Typical flight altitude around 70 meters
Common applications include forestry surveys, construction site mapping, and smaller topographic surveys.
Mapper+
Mapper+ improves on the original Mapper with a lighter payload and upgraded scanner technology designed for faster UAV operations.
- Scanner: Livox AVIA
- Max altitude: 100 m
- Precision: 3.5 cm
- Accuracy: 4 cm
- Weight: 1.1 kg
- Up to 3 returns per pulse
This system is widely used for forestry surveys, corridor mapping, and construction progress monitoring.
Surveyor Ultra
Surveyor Ultra is a mid-range professional LiDAR system capable of capturing dense point clouds and mapping complex environments.
- High point density scanning
- 360° scanning capability
- Optional RGB camera integration
- Ideal for infrastructure inspection
Typical applications include building inspection, cliff mapping, quarry surveys, and urban modeling.
Mapper Ultra
Mapper Ultra is a long-range UAV LiDAR system built to cover large areas faster and see through dense vegetation. Its multi-echo technology and long reach make it well suited to demanding corridor and terrain mapping projects, while a lightweight body and integrated touchscreen keep field deployment simple.
- Laser range: 640 m
- Accuracy: 2.5 cm
- Precision: 2.5 cm
- Typical flight height: 120 m (max recommended 240 m)
- Scanner field of view: 75°
- Up to 7 true echoes per shot
- 500,000 shots per second, up to 3.5 million points per second
- Embedded global-shutter RGB camera
- Weight: 1.95 kg (batteries excluded)
Common applications include corridor and utility inspection, forestry and ground mapping, engineering surveys, and complex terrain mapping across multi-rotor, VTOL, fixed-wing, and single-rotor platforms.
View the YellowScan Mapper Ultra
Explorer
Explorer is designed for large-scale mapping and multi-platform deployment across UAVs, helicopters, and light aircraft.
- Max altitude around 300 m
- Survey-grade accuracy
- Multi-platform compatibility
Common uses include corridor mapping, forestry inventories, and infrastructure monitoring.
Voyager
Voyager is YellowScan's flagship high-performance LiDAR system designed for engineering-grade and national-scale mapping projects.
- Accuracy: 1 cm
- Precision: 0.5 cm
- Max altitude: 440 m
- Laser range: 1,250 m
- Up to 2.4 million shots per second
It is commonly used for large infrastructure surveys and high-density terrain mapping in dense vegetation environments.
Navigator (Bathymetric LiDAR)
Navigator is YellowScan's bathymetric LiDAR system designed to map both terrain and shallow water using a green laser capable of penetrating water surfaces.
- Accuracy: 3 cm
- Precision: 3 cm
- Max altitude: 100 m
- Field of view: 40°
- Weight: 3.7 kg
Typical applications include coastal mapping, river surveys, dam inspection, and dredging analysis.
Venturer
Venturer is YellowScan's newest LiDAR system designed to meet NDAA compliance requirements for government and defense projects.
- NDAA-compliant supply chain
- Secure components
- Survey-grade performance
This system targets organizations performing government mapping, defense infrastructure inspection, and other secure geospatial operations.
Which YellowScan LiDAR Should You Choose?
I need a lightweight sensor for small UAV mapping
The Mapper+ is your best option at just 1.1 kg. It's built for small UAV platforms and handles forestry, construction, and corridor mapping with ease.
I need dense point clouds for inspection work
The Surveyor Ultra offers 360° scanning and optional RGB integration — ideal for building inspection, quarry surveys, and urban modeling.
I need to cover large areas quickly and see through vegetation
The Mapper Ultra pairs a 640 m laser range with 7 true echoes, mapping large areas and corridors faster while revealing the ground beneath dense canopy — all in a 1.95 kg package.
I'm mapping large corridors or regions
The Explorer flies at up to 300 m altitude and works across UAVs, helicopters, and light aircraft for large-area coverage.
I need the highest possible accuracy
The Voyager delivers 1 cm accuracy and 0.5 cm precision with up to 2.4 million shots per second — YellowScan's flagship for engineering-grade surveys.
I need to map underwater terrain
The Navigator uses a green laser that penetrates water surfaces, mapping both terrain and shallow water for coastal, river, and dam projects.
I need an NDAA-compliant system for government work
The Venturer is built with a fully secure, NDAA-compliant supply chain for defense and government mapping operations.
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