Ultra-Lightweight Drone LiDAR for Linear Assets, Corridors and Rapid Government Mapping
The RESEPI LITE Avia combines a Livox Avia laser scanner, Inertial Labs
positioning technology, onboard computing and optional RGB imaging in
one of the lightest complete RESEPI configurations available.
At approximately 0.9 kg without the camera and 1.2 kg with the mapping
camera, Avia reduces the burden on the aircraft and helps preserve flight
endurance. Its focused scanning pattern concentrates measurements within
a narrower field of view, making it particularly useful for thin objects
and long, linear missions where point density matters more than complete
360-degree scene coverage.
0.9 kg without cameraTriple-return LiDAROnly 16 W power consumptionRequest a Configured QuoteExplore All Drone LiDAR
Compact RESEPI sensor-fusion architecture with LiDAR, precision navigation,
onboard processing and optional RGB imaging.
RESEPI Sensor Fusion
More Than a Laser Scanner
RESEPI integrates the LiDAR scanner with a GPS-aided inertial navigation
system, tactical-grade Inertial Labs IMU, single- or dual-antenna GNSS,
onboard Linux processing and data logging. The payload can be operated
with a hardware button or through a wirelessly connected device using a
straightforward web interface.
RTK and PPK workflows support accurate positioning, while optional camera
integration adds visual context for point-cloud colorization, corridor
documentation and complementary photogrammetry.
What makes Avia different: This is not the RESEPI
configuration selected for the widest possible scene coverage. It is
selected when low payload weight, concentrated point density and
efficient collection along a defined corridor are the priority.
Performance at a Glance
Built for Endurance and Focused Data Collection
0.9 kgPayload weight without the optional camera
1.2 kgPayload weight with the 24 MP mapping camera
85 mRecommended maximum operating altitude AGL
190 mPublished range to suitable 10% reflectivity targets
3 returnsMaximum returns per pulse for layered terrain and vegetation information
16 WLow payload power consumption
Mission-Focused Applications
Where the RESEPI LITE Avia Earns Its Keep
Avia is most compelling when the project follows a corridor, contains
difficult-to-detect thin objects or benefits directly from a lighter
payload and longer usable flight time.
Critical Infrastructure and Utility Corridors
Powerlines, communications cables and similar assets can be difficult
to represent because they are narrow and may occupy only a small part
of the scan area. Avia concentrates laser measurements into a focused
scan window, helping these linear features stand out in the point
cloud.
Transmission and distribution lines
Telecommunications corridors
Poles, conductors and associated right-of-way features
Post-storm utility inspection and access assessment
Emergency Management and Linear Damage Assessment
The low weight and concentrated collection pattern are well suited to
rapid mapping along a defined route after storms, floods, wildfires or
infrastructure failures.
Road and evacuation-route assessment
Levees, drainage corridors and flood-control infrastructure
Rail, trail and pipeline inspections
Long, narrow search areas and access corridors
Airports, Transportation and Civil Government
Avia can maintain useful point concentration while collecting long,
narrow assets such as runways, roadways and transportation rights of
way.
Airport runways and surrounding infrastructure
Roadway and rail corridor mapping
Public works asset inventories
GIS base data for long linear projects
Public Safety and Forensic Use
Avia can support public-safety documentation when the scene itself is
linear—for example, an extended roadway incident, rail event, flood
path or utility-related emergency. It can also provide terrain and
corridor context around a larger response area.
Extended roadway and rail incidents
Utility-related crime or damage documentation
Route, perimeter and access mapping
Supplemental aerial context for ground-based scene capture
Important selection guidance: For dense building
geometry, comprehensive 360-degree scene capture or the most
accuracy-focused crime and accident-scene reconstruction, another
RESEPI configuration may be a better primary choice. Avia is strongest
when its low weight and focused point density directly match the
mission.
Focused Scan Geometry
Why a Narrower Field of View Can Be an Advantage
Many LiDAR buyers assume that a wider field of view is always better.
For a corridor mission, however, spreading measurements across a large
area can place fewer points on the feature that matters most.
Avia's approximately 70.4-degree horizontal field of view concentrates
the scan across the flight path. Depending on the selected scanning
pattern, the published vertical field of view can vary substantially.
This allows the operator to tailor collection around point concentration,
corridor width and the target geometry.
Operational benefit: A lighter payload and focused
scan pattern can support faster corridor collection while preserving
useful point density on conductors, narrow assets and long strips of
terrain.
Optional RGB Mapping
Add Visual Context Without Giving Up a Compact Payload
24 MP RGB Mapping Camera
The optional 24 MP camera uses a Sony E-mount 16 mm lens with an
approximately 70-degree field of view. It can provide imagery for
point-cloud colorization, site context and complementary mapping
products.
Colorized point clouds
Utility and transportation asset documentation
Orthomosaic and photogrammetry workflows when properly planned
Better communication with nontechnical stakeholders
Camera availability and final payload weight depend on the selected
configuration. Image-based deliverables also depend on flight planning,
image overlap, lighting, processing software and ground-control methods.
From Flight to Deliverable
A Practical RESEPI Avia Workflow
1
Define the Corridor
Establish the required width, altitude, flight speed, line spacing,
target features and final deliverables.
2
Collect LiDAR and Navigation Data
Fly the configured route while the RESEPI payload records LiDAR,
GNSS and inertial information, with optional RGB imagery.
3
Verify the Mission
Use included field-check capabilities to confirm that the required
corridor and critical features were captured before leaving the site.
4
Process and Deliver
Complete pre-processing and supported post-processing, then export the
required point-cloud, GIS, CAD, colorization or mapping deliverables.
Get the Payload Airborne
Match the Avia to the Right Drone Platform
Avia's low weight expands the range of professional aircraft that may
be considered. The final aircraft still must be evaluated for payload
power, integration interface, center of gravity, endurance, operating
environment, regulatory requirements and the camera configuration.
The attached manufacturer datasheet lists a 33-minute example maximum
flight time on the DJI M300. Actual endurance depends on aircraft,
batteries, camera configuration, weather, mission profile and reserve
requirements.
3-5 cm under published Inertial Labs test conditions
Precision
4-5 cm
Precision after single 1-sigma noise removal
2-3 cm
Recommended maximum AGL
Up to 85 m
Weight
0.9 kg without camera; 1.2 kg with camera
Dimensions
20 x 13 x 9.2 cm
Example maximum flight time
33 minutes on DJI M300 under manufacturer test conditions
External storage
256 GB USB included
System computer
Quad core, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB eMMC
Operational voltage
9-45 V
Power consumption
16 W
Livox Avia LiDAR Scanner
Laser range capability
190 m to suitable 10% reflectivity targets; 320 m to suitable 80% reflectivity targets
Range accuracy
±2 cm
Horizontal field of view
70.4°
Vertical field of view
Approximately 4.5° or 77.2°, depending on scanning pattern
Beam divergence
0.03° horizontal; 0.28° vertical
Number of lasers
6
Maximum returns
3
Pulse rate
240,000 points/sec single return; 480,000 dual return; 720,000 triple return
Optional Camera
Camera
24 MP RGB mapping camera
Lens
Sony E-mount 16 mm lens with approximately 70° field of view
Maximum trigger rate
2 seconds
External camera support
Available on select configurations
GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation
IMU
Inertial Labs tactical-grade Kernel IMU
GNSS
Single- or dual-antenna configuration
Supported constellations
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC/IRNSS, SBAS and available L-Band configurations
Frequencies
L1, L2 and L5, dependent on receiver configuration
Operation modes
RTK and PPK
Output rates
Up to 200 Hz INS; up to 2,000 Hz IMU
Pitch / roll accuracy
0.03° RTK; 0.004° PPK
Heading accuracy
0.1° RTK; 0.02° PPK
Velocity accuracy
<0.03 m/s
Position accuracy
1 cm + 1 ppm RTK; 0.5 cm PPK under specified conditions
Software
Field checks
Included
Pre-processing
Included
Post-processing
Supported
Published values are based on Inertial Labs test conditions. Actual range,
accuracy, point density and deliverable quality depend on target
reflectivity, altitude, speed, atmospheric conditions, GNSS quality,
calibration, flight geometry, processing and control practices.
Training and Program Support
Turn the Payload Into a Repeatable Mapping Capability
MAXSUR can support aircraft integration, mission planning, RTK and PPK
workflows, field checks, processing, point-cloud quality assurance,
mapping-target use and GIS or CAD handoff.
MAXSUR AirOps and LiDAR Workflow Training
Payload installation and aircraft configuration
Corridor planning, altitude, speed and line spacing
RTK, PPK, correction data and ground control
Field verification and data-quality checks
Processing, export and deliverable handoff
Standard operating procedures and recurring proficiency
Choose Avia When Weight and Focused Point Density Matter
Tell MAXSUR what must be mapped, the corridor width, aircraft, target
features, required accuracy and final deliverable. We can help determine
whether the RESEPI LITE Avia is the right fit—or whether another RESEPI
scanner would better serve the mission.
Ultra-Lightweight Drone LiDAR for Linear Assets, Corridors and Rapid Government Mapping
The RESEPI LITE Avia combines a Livox Avia laser scanner, Inertial Labs
positioning technology, onboard computing and optional RGB imaging in
one of the lightest complete RESEPI configurations available.
At approximately 0.9 kg without the camera and 1.2 kg with the mapping
camera, Avia reduces the burden on the aircraft and helps preserve flight
endurance. Its focused scanning pattern concentrates measurements within
a narrower field of view, making it particularly useful for thin objects
and long, linear missions where point density matters more than complete
360-degree scene coverage.
0.9 kg without cameraTriple-return LiDAROnly 16 W power consumptionRequest a Configured QuoteExplore All Drone LiDAR
Compact RESEPI sensor-fusion architecture with LiDAR, precision navigation,
onboard processing and optional RGB imaging.
RESEPI Sensor Fusion
More Than a Laser Scanner
RESEPI integrates the LiDAR scanner with a GPS-aided inertial navigation
system, tactical-grade Inertial Labs IMU, single- or dual-antenna GNSS,
onboard Linux processing and data logging. The payload can be operated
with a hardware button or through a wirelessly connected device using a
straightforward web interface.
RTK and PPK workflows support accurate positioning, while optional camera
integration adds visual context for point-cloud colorization, corridor
documentation and complementary photogrammetry.
What makes Avia different: This is not the RESEPI
configuration selected for the widest possible scene coverage. It is
selected when low payload weight, concentrated point density and
efficient collection along a defined corridor are the priority.
Performance at a Glance
Built for Endurance and Focused Data Collection
0.9 kgPayload weight without the optional camera
1.2 kgPayload weight with the 24 MP mapping camera
85 mRecommended maximum operating altitude AGL
190 mPublished range to suitable 10% reflectivity targets
3 returnsMaximum returns per pulse for layered terrain and vegetation information
16 WLow payload power consumption
Mission-Focused Applications
Where the RESEPI LITE Avia Earns Its Keep
Avia is most compelling when the project follows a corridor, contains
difficult-to-detect thin objects or benefits directly from a lighter
payload and longer usable flight time.
Critical Infrastructure and Utility Corridors
Powerlines, communications cables and similar assets can be difficult
to represent because they are narrow and may occupy only a small part
of the scan area. Avia concentrates laser measurements into a focused
scan window, helping these linear features stand out in the point
cloud.
Transmission and distribution lines
Telecommunications corridors
Poles, conductors and associated right-of-way features
Post-storm utility inspection and access assessment
Emergency Management and Linear Damage Assessment
The low weight and concentrated collection pattern are well suited to
rapid mapping along a defined route after storms, floods, wildfires or
infrastructure failures.
Road and evacuation-route assessment
Levees, drainage corridors and flood-control infrastructure
Rail, trail and pipeline inspections
Long, narrow search areas and access corridors
Airports, Transportation and Civil Government
Avia can maintain useful point concentration while collecting long,
narrow assets such as runways, roadways and transportation rights of
way.
Airport runways and surrounding infrastructure
Roadway and rail corridor mapping
Public works asset inventories
GIS base data for long linear projects
Public Safety and Forensic Use
Avia can support public-safety documentation when the scene itself is
linear—for example, an extended roadway incident, rail event, flood
path or utility-related emergency. It can also provide terrain and
corridor context around a larger response area.
Extended roadway and rail incidents
Utility-related crime or damage documentation
Route, perimeter and access mapping
Supplemental aerial context for ground-based scene capture
Important selection guidance: For dense building
geometry, comprehensive 360-degree scene capture or the most
accuracy-focused crime and accident-scene reconstruction, another
RESEPI configuration may be a better primary choice. Avia is strongest
when its low weight and focused point density directly match the
mission.
Focused Scan Geometry
Why a Narrower Field of View Can Be an Advantage
Many LiDAR buyers assume that a wider field of view is always better.
For a corridor mission, however, spreading measurements across a large
area can place fewer points on the feature that matters most.
Avia's approximately 70.4-degree horizontal field of view concentrates
the scan across the flight path. Depending on the selected scanning
pattern, the published vertical field of view can vary substantially.
This allows the operator to tailor collection around point concentration,
corridor width and the target geometry.
Operational benefit: A lighter payload and focused
scan pattern can support faster corridor collection while preserving
useful point density on conductors, narrow assets and long strips of
terrain.
Optional RGB Mapping
Add Visual Context Without Giving Up a Compact Payload
24 MP RGB Mapping Camera
The optional 24 MP camera uses a Sony E-mount 16 mm lens with an
approximately 70-degree field of view. It can provide imagery for
point-cloud colorization, site context and complementary mapping
products.
Colorized point clouds
Utility and transportation asset documentation
Orthomosaic and photogrammetry workflows when properly planned
Better communication with nontechnical stakeholders
Camera availability and final payload weight depend on the selected
configuration. Image-based deliverables also depend on flight planning,
image overlap, lighting, processing software and ground-control methods.
From Flight to Deliverable
A Practical RESEPI Avia Workflow
1
Define the Corridor
Establish the required width, altitude, flight speed, line spacing,
target features and final deliverables.
2
Collect LiDAR and Navigation Data
Fly the configured route while the RESEPI payload records LiDAR,
GNSS and inertial information, with optional RGB imagery.
3
Verify the Mission
Use included field-check capabilities to confirm that the required
corridor and critical features were captured before leaving the site.
4
Process and Deliver
Complete pre-processing and supported post-processing, then export the
required point-cloud, GIS, CAD, colorization or mapping deliverables.
Get the Payload Airborne
Match the Avia to the Right Drone Platform
Avia's low weight expands the range of professional aircraft that may
be considered. The final aircraft still must be evaluated for payload
power, integration interface, center of gravity, endurance, operating
environment, regulatory requirements and the camera configuration.
The attached manufacturer datasheet lists a 33-minute example maximum
flight time on the DJI M300. Actual endurance depends on aircraft,
batteries, camera configuration, weather, mission profile and reserve
requirements.
3-5 cm under published Inertial Labs test conditions
Precision
4-5 cm
Precision after single 1-sigma noise removal
2-3 cm
Recommended maximum AGL
Up to 85 m
Weight
0.9 kg without camera; 1.2 kg with camera
Dimensions
20 x 13 x 9.2 cm
Example maximum flight time
33 minutes on DJI M300 under manufacturer test conditions
External storage
256 GB USB included
System computer
Quad core, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB eMMC
Operational voltage
9-45 V
Power consumption
16 W
Livox Avia LiDAR Scanner
Laser range capability
190 m to suitable 10% reflectivity targets; 320 m to suitable 80% reflectivity targets
Range accuracy
±2 cm
Horizontal field of view
70.4°
Vertical field of view
Approximately 4.5° or 77.2°, depending on scanning pattern
Beam divergence
0.03° horizontal; 0.28° vertical
Number of lasers
6
Maximum returns
3
Pulse rate
240,000 points/sec single return; 480,000 dual return; 720,000 triple return
Optional Camera
Camera
24 MP RGB mapping camera
Lens
Sony E-mount 16 mm lens with approximately 70° field of view
Maximum trigger rate
2 seconds
External camera support
Available on select configurations
GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation
IMU
Inertial Labs tactical-grade Kernel IMU
GNSS
Single- or dual-antenna configuration
Supported constellations
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC/IRNSS, SBAS and available L-Band configurations
Frequencies
L1, L2 and L5, dependent on receiver configuration
Operation modes
RTK and PPK
Output rates
Up to 200 Hz INS; up to 2,000 Hz IMU
Pitch / roll accuracy
0.03° RTK; 0.004° PPK
Heading accuracy
0.1° RTK; 0.02° PPK
Velocity accuracy
<0.03 m/s
Position accuracy
1 cm + 1 ppm RTK; 0.5 cm PPK under specified conditions
Software
Field checks
Included
Pre-processing
Included
Post-processing
Supported
Published values are based on Inertial Labs test conditions. Actual range,
accuracy, point density and deliverable quality depend on target
reflectivity, altitude, speed, atmospheric conditions, GNSS quality,
calibration, flight geometry, processing and control practices.
Training and Program Support
Turn the Payload Into a Repeatable Mapping Capability
MAXSUR can support aircraft integration, mission planning, RTK and PPK
workflows, field checks, processing, point-cloud quality assurance,
mapping-target use and GIS or CAD handoff.
MAXSUR AirOps and LiDAR Workflow Training
Payload installation and aircraft configuration
Corridor planning, altitude, speed and line spacing
RTK, PPK, correction data and ground control
Field verification and data-quality checks
Processing, export and deliverable handoff
Standard operating procedures and recurring proficiency
Choose Avia When Weight and Focused Point Density Matter
Tell MAXSUR what must be mapped, the corridor width, aircraft, target
features, required accuracy and final deliverable. We can help determine
whether the RESEPI LITE Avia is the right fit—or whether another RESEPI
scanner would better serve the mission.
