LR-D1 in Mid-Altitude Long Endurance Drones
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Ainstein’s LR-D1 was designed specifically to provide precision to auto take-off and landing applications. It displays accurate altitude and velocity measurements up to 500m, making it ideal for the climbs and manoeuvres required by MALE drones.
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Key Benefits of the LR-D1 for Mid-Altitude Long-Endurance Flights:
- More reliable in weather than LiDAR/laser altimeters
- Rugged design
- Accuracy at high-speed flights
- Low altitude precision and large altitude range of 0.7-500 meters
Who the LR-D1 is Ideal for:
- VTOL UAVs and aircraft
- UAVs for public and defence security
- Long-range and tactical flights
- BVLOS missions
Why Use a Radar Altimeter?
- To perform high-fidelity UAV terrain-following
- Laser altimeters are less effective over water
- GPS can’t account for varied terrain
- Accurate performance in adverse environments such as fog, rain, etc.
How the LR-D1 Works on Your UAV:
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The LR-D1 comes out of the box with either a 232 or 422 interface, as well as a connector and cable.
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Using a TTL-USB converter (232 or 422) it easily connects to the USB port of a Raspberry Pi, which can connect to the Pixhawk through a serial connection, or other flight controller.
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Mount the radar on the underside of the UAV frame, where it has a clear field of view.
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In the Ardupilot or PX4 software, some parameters will require to be changed according to the setup guides. Reboot the flight controller. The sensor is ready for operation on the UAV.
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Create a detailed flight plan for the specific mission at a constant required altitude and parameters while maneuvering Beyond the Visual Line of Sight.
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Begin the flight with auto take-off, with surface tracking enabled, and watch the automated MALE drone maintain accurate AGL altitude with high accuracy, ensuring safe and accurate surveillance and safety missions.
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Meet with Ainstein at CES®
CES® 2024 – Jan. 9-12, in Las Vegas. Ainstein’s booth is located in Westgate Ballroom #2501
Reach out to any of Ainstein’s team of radar experts who will be there in person, including Alan Caro, Brian Parkhurst or Elysia C to schedule some time to chat and see if Ainstein’s solutions might fit your product or service!
In addition, each day, you’ll have a chance to win a US-D1 – message Elysia to find out how to enter or look for one of the team members at the conference!
US-D1: UAV Standard Radar Altimeter
Ainstein’s UAV Standard Radar Altimeter US-D1 is a must-have mmWave Radar sensor, enabling autonomous takeoff and autonomous landings for drones, as well as terrain tracking commonly required for precision agriculture.
LR-D1: UAV Long Range Radar Altimeter
Ainstein UAV Long Range Radar Altimeter LR-D1 is a low-cost, high-performance mmWave Radar altimeter designed for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), manned helicopters, and other GA aircraft.
LR-D1 Pro: The latest generation of our long-range radar altimeter.
The LR-D1 Pro employs a 60 GHz antenna for centimetre-level precision at low altitudes and a 24 GHz antenna for enhanced capabilities at high altitudes. The LR-D1 Pro is ideal for larger UAVs performing VTOL, helicopters, and for missions that require precision landing and ruggedized durability.