Quanta Micro, the perfect INS for accuracy and efficiency in LiDAR mapping

YellowScan, a leader in UAV LiDAR solutions, designs, develops, and builds hardware and software mapping tools for professionals who need performance, robustness, and accuracy. Their products, such as Explorer, Navigator, Voyager, and Surveyor Ultra, are used in various applications like mapping, forestry, bathymetry, powerline inspections, mining, and civil engineering.

A size and weight challenge

When developing LiDAR mapping systems, YellowScan required a GNSS-aided inertial navigation system that was compact, lightweight, effective, and accurate. Additionally, ease of use and reliability were crucial because they ensure the success of advanced data collection tools.

The challenge was to find an INS that could seamlessly integrate with their LiDAR mapping systems, providing great precision while keeping the overall size and weight of the system minimal.

YellowScan chooses Quanta Micro

YellowScan has worked closely with us for several years now, impressed by our reputation for delivering high-quality GNSS solutions. After considering the specific technical and application requirements of their LiDAR mapping systems, YellowScan chose to integrate Quanta Micro GNSS/INS.

Quanta Micro perfectly met YellowScan’s technical needs enabling their use on multiple platforms, including drones, cars, and backpacks:

• Compact and lightweight: Quanta Micro’s compact dimension was essential for maintaining the portability and versatility of YellowScan’s LiDAR mapping systems, which are mounted on UAVs, land vehicles, and other platforms.
• High accuracy and reliability: Quanta Micro delivered the precision required for YellowScan’s applications, ensuring accurate data collection across diverse environments.
• Ease of integration: Quanta Micro’s design allowed for easy integration into YellowScan’s LiDAR mapping  solutions, forming a single compact unit that streamlined the overall system.

A straightforward integration process

The integration of Quanta Micro into YellowScan’s products was straightforward, thanks to the strong support provided by our support team. They found our team responsive and supportive throughout the integration phase.

Yellowscan chose Qinertia OEM version, which provides the core post-processing engine, quality checking, reporting and exporting functions for post-processing results via a Command Line Interface (CLI), without the full Graphical User Interface (GUI). The entire workflow was seamlessly integrated into the single Yellowscan Cloudstation software. The entire workflow was seamlessly integrated into the single Cloudstation software, with Qinertia running in the background for a simpler user experience. When it came to integrating Qinertia, our post-processing software, into the YellowScan CloudStation, the SBG team offered substantial assistance, ensuring a smooth integration.

Significant Improvements noticed

After integrating our solutions, YellowScan noticed significant improvements:

• Optimized design: The small size and low weight of Quanta Micro helped YellowScan maintain the compactness and portability of their LiDAR mapping systems. This allowed them to expand the versatility of their Explorer system, which can now be mounted on a broader range of vehicles, including smaller UAVs and land vehicles.
• Enhanced accuracy : With the inclusion of Quanta Micro, YellowScan’s products achieved the high levels of accuracy and precision required for demanding applications like bathymetry and powerline surveying. 
• Efficient data processing: The integration of Qinertia into YellowScan’s CloudStation enabled efficient processing of the data collected by their LiDAR mapping systems, enhancing the overall functionality of their software suite.
• Improve the software together: YellowScan and SBG Systems worked together to integrate Geoides, significantly enhancing real-time location precision. These joint improvements show just how positive the close collaboration between the two companies is for end users.

About Qinertia

Qinertia met most of YellowScan’s expectations and the accuracy was satisfactory. YellowScan appreciated Qinertia for its effective design, which made it easy to use and configure.

What YellowScan has to say!

YellowScan’s experience with us has been positive. Quanta Micro GNSS/INS has proven to be a reliable, accurate, and lightweight solution that fits seamlessly into their advanced LiDAR mapping systems. This partnership has allowed both companies to explore new horizons of what’s possible in LiDAR mapping technology, ensuring that professionals in various industries have the tools they need to collect precise, reliable data.

Three Key Benefits Highlighted by YellowScan:

• Trustability: Reliable products that meet YellowScan’s high standards.
• Ease of use: User-friendly interfaces and straightforward integration.
• Accuracy: High precision essential for professional-grade LiDAR mapping systems.

SBG Systems is proud to support YellowScan in their mission to provide top-tier LiDAR mapping solutions to surveyors, scientists, and engineers worldwide.