Xer Technologies and YellowScan Announce Long-Range Bathymetric Water Survey and Underwater Inspection Solution
Xer Technologies and YellowScan Announce Long-Range Bathymetric Water Survey and Underwater Inspection Solution
Montpellier, France and Dietikon, Switzerland, July 30, 2024
Xer Technologies, a trailblazer in drone technology, and YellowScan, a leader in UAV LiDAR solutions, are excited to announce the successful integration of the YellowScan Navigator bathymetric system into Xer Technologies’ drones, enabling unprecedented long-range bathymetric surveys and inspections.
The integration combines the best of both companies’ technologies. Xer Technologies’ advanced long-range, heavy-payload capable drone platform now supports YellowScan’s cutting-edge green laser LiDAR technology, offering a unique long solution for underwater topography mapping. Bathymetry, the study of underwater terrain, is crucial for industries such as environmental monitoring, coastal management, and infrastructure development.
Key Features of the Integrated System:
- Advanced Bathymetric Capabilities: Provides high-resolution, accurate bathymetric data, even in challenging aquatic environments.
- Extended Flight Time: Xer Technologies’ drones, capable of 2+ hour flight missions in adverse conditions, enhance survey efficiency by covering larger areas in a single flight.
- Comprehensive Data Collection: Ensures seamless data collection, processing, and analysis, providing users with reliable and actionable insights.
UAV Bathymetry LiDAR operations often require launching from remote locations like vessels or shorelines, far from the area of interest. Conventional electric-powered drones typically offer limited flight time when carrying advanced payloads like the Navigator. In response to these limitations, the Xer X8 emerges as a critical solution, capable of flying for over 2 hours. This extended flight duration ensures reliable, user-friendly and efficient performance in demanding scenarios, making it ideal for bathymetry LiDAR applications.
“We are thrilled to partner with Xer Technologies to integrate our YellowScan Navigator system into their advanced drone platform. This collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge UAV LiDAR solutions.”, said Roberto Casini, OEM Business Unit Manager at Yellowscan. “By combining our expertise in high-resolution bathymetric LiDAR technology with Xer’s innovative drone capabilities, we offer a powerful tool for underwater topography mapping. This combined product offering will enhance the efficiency and accuracy of bathymetric surveys, supporting critical applications in environmental monitoring, coastal management, and infrastructure development.”
“Partnering with YellowScan to integrate their Navigator bathymetric system into our drone platforms marks an important milestone for Xer Technologies, bringing new cutting-edge capabilities to the market. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of drone technology aligns perfectly with YellowScan’s leadership in UAV LiDAR solutions. This collaboration allows us to offer a highly capable solution for underwater topography mapping, meeting the needs of various industries with enhanced precision and efficiency.” said Gökmen Çetin, International Sales Manager at Xer Technologies.
About XER Technologie
Xer Technologies AG, based in Switzerland, specializes in the development, production, and marketing of customizable, heavy-duty Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions. Xer Technologies empowers its customers to generate actionable data insights, promoting a safer, more efficient, and sustainable world. The Xer X8 UAV, leveraging unique hybrid-electric technology, can be launched within 2 minutes, carry payloads of up to 7 kg, and fly for up to 2.5 hours even in adverse weather conditions. For more information, visit www.xer-tech.com
About YellowScan
At YellowScan, we design, develop, and build LiDAR solutions for professionals that require performance, robustness, and accuracy. Our hardware and software solutions are easy-to-use data collection tools that come with training and support from our experts. Our products come with embedded laser scanners, INS, GNSS receivers, and onboard computing. Each system is designed to meet the highest precision and accuracy needs for 3D mapping.
Founded in 2012 in the South of France, we have sales, customer training, and support representatives around the globe. Our products are used worldwide in surveying, bathymetry, forestry, environmental research, archaeology, civil engineering, mining sectors, and more.
