The AlphaAir 450 strips away complexity and opens the door to high-accuracy geospatial reality capture for newcomers and non-specialists. Blending an approachable workflow with impressive precision at an accessible price point, the AA450 delivers professional-level performance without the learning curve. Its lightweight, rugged design houses a powerful laser scanner, a 26 MP industrial-grade camera, and a finely tuned inertial navigation system, working together to produce clean, reliable, high-quality data every time. Supplier: CHC Navigation
The AlphaAir 450 stands at the intersection of feather-light design and industrial-grade performance, setting a new benchmark for UAV-mounted LiDAR systems. Built around the Livox Avia scanner and paired with a high-resolution integrated camera, the AA450 pushes efficiency to the forefront, because every gram matters when your payload takes to the sky. A lighter system means longer flights, wider coverage, and ultimately sharper productivity on every mission.
Armed with the Livox Avia’s long-range capabilities, the AA450 reaches out to 450 m while maintaining remarkable point density across the landscape. From an altitude of 100 m, flying at 10 m/s, a single mission with a DJI M300 and the AlphaAir 450 can map roughly 2 km² with density exceeding 200 pts/m², capturing fine surface detail with ease.
Accuracy sits at the core of the AA450’s architecture. A robust GNSS system and high-precision IMU work together to ensure the point cloud isn’t just rich, but reliably anchored in space. This synergy enables absolute accuracy in the 5–10 cm range, with CoPre software offering refinement algorithms for even greater precision when required.
Flexibility is another hallmark of the system. Its built-in Skyport interface provides seamless plug-and-play integration with the DJI M300, while mounting options allow it to operate effortlessly on CHCNAV’s BB4, VTOL platforms, and a wide range of third-party UAVs capable of carrying its weight. Whether multi-rotor or fixed-wing VTOL, the AA450 adapts without resistance.
Engineered for real-world demands, the system delivers IP64-rated protection and an operating range from –20°C to +50°C, ensuring dependable performance regardless of weather or site conditions.
More than just another LiDAR payload, the AlphaAir 450 marks a pivotal step in making advanced 3D mobile mapping accessible. It brings high-end capability to users who previously found the technology too costly or complex, delivering power, precision, and practicality in one breakthrough solution.
Long-range scanning up to 450m.
High-resolution imaging.
High-precision inertial navigation.
Easy integration with DJI and other UAVs.
A drone-based system for advanced inspection and 3D data acquisition, specializing in capturing highly accurate spatial and visual information of industrial assets.
| General System Performance | |
|---|---|
| Absolute accuracy | <10 cm Hz <5 cm V |
| Accuracy conditions | Without control points, @50 m flight altitude AGL |
| Mounting | Skyport for DJI M300 External power source with the dedicated port for other UAVs (CHCNAV Alphaport interface) |
| Weight of instrument (1) | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions of instrument | 12.8 x 12.8 x 6.75 cm 5.04″ x 5.04″ x 2.65″ |
| Communications | 1x port for GNSS antenna Skyport interface 1x USB Type-C, copy speed up to 160 Mb/s |
| Data storage | 256 GB |
| Point density on UAV setup 5 m/s (18 km/h) speed |
570 pts/sqm @ 50 m AGL 280 pts/sqm @ 100 m AGL |
| Covered area | 2 km² area by 30 mins UAV flight |
| Operation | One-touch acquisition or remote control via DJI M300 Smart controller enterprise |
| Transport box | 1x protected soft bag with custom precut foam |
| Laser Scanner | |
| Laser class | 1 (in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| Max. range, reflectivity > 80% (2) | 450 m |
| Max. range, reflectivity > 10% (2) | 190 m |
| Max. returns supported | Up to 3 |
| Accuracy (3) | 20 mm @ 20 m 30 mm @ 100 m |
| Precision (4) | 15 mm |
| Field of view | 70.4° (Horizontal) × 4.5° (Vertical) |
| Scan rate | 240 000 pts/sec (first or strongest return) 480 000 pts/sec (dual return) 720 000 pts/sec (triple return) |
| Positioning and Orientation System | |
| GNSS system | Dual-frequency GNSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, sampling frequency 5 Hz |
| IMU update rate | 500 Hz |
| Position accuracy NO GNSS outage |
0.010 m RMS horizontal, 0.020 m RMS vertical, 0.01 degrees RMS pitch/roll, 0.04 degrees RMS heading |
| Imaging System | |
| Camera type | Built-in calibrated Camera |
| Resolution | 6252 × 4168 |
| Effective pixels | 26 MP, 30 fps |
| Min. trigger interval | 0.6 sec |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature | -20°C ~ +50°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C ~ +65°C |
| IP rating | IP64 |
| Humidity (operating) | 80%, non-condensing |
| Electrical | |
| Input voltage | DC 12 ~ 14 V |
| Power consumption | 32 W, min. 2A |
| Power source | Depending on UAV battery, or by Skyport from DJI M300 |
| * Specifications are subject to change without notice | |
UAV NDT Platform, Industrial Quadcopter, Asset Scanner, Airborne Mapping System, LiDAR Drone
The Alphaair series often focuses on high-precision mapping and inspection in challenging, wide-area environments, with 450 likely indicating a model with a high payload capacity or range.
**Errors and omissions excepted (E&OE)
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