YellowScan partners with Argosdyne for certified Lidar-enabled UAVs

YellowScan has announced a collaboration with Argosdyne, whose latest UAV has officially received the C2 Class certification. This recognition opens a new chapter in the delivery of highly accurate, safe and efficient aerial Lidar services, enabling operations in new environments and applications. Together, YellowScan and Argosdyne are setting a new benchmark in data acquisition and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV or 'drone') performance, empowering professionals across industries with enhanced, high-precision Lidar capabilities.

The C2 Class certification permits closer operation near bystanders and in densely populated areas, fully adhering to stringent European safety standards. With YellowScan’s Surveyor Ultra OEM integrated, the Argosdyne drone delivers an unmatched combination of safety and technological sophistication, making it ideal for demanding surveying, mapping and environmental monitoring projects.

"We are proud to see our advanced Lidar system integrated into a platform as accomplished as the Argosdyne C2 Class certified drone,” said Teresa Hong, business development manager Asia-Pacific at YellowScan. “This partnership brings together the best of drone and Lidar technologies, enhancing both the quality and accessibility of aerial data collection.”

UAV-Lidar for urban mapping

For Argosdyne, the ability to offer a safe and versatile drone-based Lidar system for urban environments stands as the core benefit of its close collaboration with YellowScan. The partnership signifies a major step toward supporting a wider range of Lidar systems and developing even more user-friendly drone platforms.

YellowScan’s Lidar systems, engineered with pioneering sensors, capture detailed point cloud data and high-resolution imaging, delivering a comprehensive view of topography, structures, vegetation and more. When paired with Argosdyne’s C2 certification, the solution supports expanded applications across industries such as urban planning, construction, infrastructure inspection and environmental science.

With Argosdyne’s certified UAV and YellowScan’s integrated Lidar system, clients can safely collect actionable data with greater efficiency than ever before. The Argosdyne C2 platform is now available for professionals seeking advanced UAV-Lidar solutions.