Cepton Technologies’ SORA 200 lightweight 3D LiDAR sensor is said to deliver long-range, high-resolution and low-cost mapping capabilities to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Cepton is partnering with LiDAR USA to bring SORA 200 to market.
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SORA 200 allows for highly efficient 3D map data production at increased altitudes and velocities in various environments. With 200-meter range and a weight of 550g, it is the lightest high-performance UAV LiDAR on the market today.
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Cepton’s micro-motion LiDAR technology also removes the spinning parts common in traditional LiDAR units, resulting in smaller and more reliable sensors that do not compromise resolution or range. Use of off-the-shelf materials reduces delivery wait time and overall cost.
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SORA 200 features include:
- Lightweight: At 550 grams, the SORA 200 can be deployed in situations where payload weight matters. Its light weight means that UAVs enabled with SORA 200 can fly for longer trips.
- Long-range: With its scanning range extending up to 200 meters, the SORA 200 allows UAVs to fly at higher altitudes and cover more ground.
- High-frame rate: With a 200-hertz frame rate, UAVs equipped with the SORA 200 can operate faster while maintaining high-density map data acquisition.