Fixed-Wing LiDAR Mapping UAV
Budget: ₹750 – ₹1,250 INR
I’m commissioning the full design of a long-endurance fixed-wing UAV that can fly extended missions with a survey-grade LiDAR payload. Its core job is environmental research, so the aircraft must be able to map forests, deserts, and coastal areas in a single sortie and return data suitable for high-resolution 3D models and detailed topographic layers.
Beyond the airframe itself, I need an integrated solution: stable LiDAR mounting, GNSS/INS for direct georeferencing, a reliable autopilot, and a post-processing workflow that turns raw point clouds into clean DEMs and 3D meshes. Performance targets—range, flight time, cruise speed, and payload capacity—should be backed by weight & balance calculations as well as power-system sizing.
Deliverables
• CAD files and aerodynamic analysis for the airframe
• Electrical and wiring schematics covering LiDAR, avionics, telemetry, and power systems
• BOM with component specs and sourcing links
• Flight-planning checklist and recommended mission parameters
• Step-by-step data-processing guide producing 3D models and topographic outputs
• Validation package: simulations or test logs demonstrating endurance and sensor accuracy
I’m open to commercial off-the-shelf parts where sensible, but the final platform must feel cohesive, field-serviceable, and ready for environmental mapping campaigns on day one. Please outline any specialized software or licenses you expect to use so I can secure them ahead of time.
Beyond the airframe itself, I need an integrated solution: stable LiDAR mounting, GNSS/INS for direct georeferencing, a reliable autopilot, and a post-processing workflow that turns raw point clouds into clean DEMs and 3D meshes. Performance targets—range, flight time, cruise speed, and payload capacity—should be backed by weight & balance calculations as well as power-system sizing.
Deliverables
• CAD files and aerodynamic analysis for the airframe
• Electrical and wiring schematics covering LiDAR, avionics, telemetry, and power systems
• BOM with component specs and sourcing links
• Flight-planning checklist and recommended mission parameters
• Step-by-step data-processing guide producing 3D models and topographic outputs
• Validation package: simulations or test logs demonstrating endurance and sensor accuracy
I’m open to commercial off-the-shelf parts where sensible, but the final platform must feel cohesive, field-serviceable, and ready for environmental mapping campaigns on day one. Please outline any specialized software or licenses you expect to use so I can secure them ahead of time.