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South SG130 UAV LiDAR Kit (26 MP Camera)
The South SG130 is a multi-platform LiDAR system for drone and vehicle mapping, with up to 1000 m range on bright natural targets, up to 12 returns per pulse and 800,000 points per second. South rates the absolute accuracy at ±3 cm horizontal and vertical at 150 m above ground. This kit includes an integrated 26 MP RGB camera (45 MP upgrade available), AcuteLAS Studio standard version for processing and the Fly2Map Pilot app for DJI RC Plus 2. Benefits Ground points under vegetation thanks to up to 12 returns per pulse. Flying heights of 120 to 250 m depending on pulse rate. Cable-free slider mount for quick moves between drone and vehicle. Processing software included, from POS data to classified point cloud. Applications Topographic mapping and DTM Forestry and vegetation surveys Corridor mapping for roads, rail and power lines Mining and stockpile volumes Vehicle-based mobile mapping
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Product Highlights
- Up to 1000 m range: on natural targets with more than 80% reflectivity.
- 12 returns per pulse: penetrates vegetation to capture ground points.
- 800,000 points per second: pulse rate selectable at 300, 400 or 600 kHz.
- ±3 cm absolute accuracy: at 150 m above ground and 8 m/s, South test.
- 2 kg scanner: cable-free slider mount for drones and vehicles.
Overview
The South SG130 is South's lightweight multi-platform LiDAR. The scanner weighs 2 kg without the camera and runs a 1550 nm, Class 1 eye-safe laser. You choose the pulse rate to match the job: 600 kHz for a typical flying height of 120 m, 400 kHz for 200 m and 300 kHz for 250 m. Range reaches 1000 m on natural targets with more than 80% reflectivity.
Each pulse can return up to 12 echoes, which is what gets points through tree canopy and down to the ground. Ranging accuracy is 10 mm single and 5 mm repeat, and the integrated IMU and GNSS (0.006° roll and pitch, 0.019° heading, 500 Hz) give an absolute accuracy of ±3 cm in South's test at 150 m above ground and 8 m/s.
The SG130 uses a cable-free design with an integrated slider, so the same unit moves between a drone and a vehicle quickly. This kit comes with a 26 MP RGB camera for colorized point clouds, the Fly2Map Pilot app for DJI RC Plus 2, and AcuteLAS Studio standard version, which processes several flights at once, divides flight strips, fuses data and classifies the point cloud. DJI M350 and M400 mounting is available as an option.
When the SG130 is not the right choice: if weight on the drone is the main limit, the SA130 mini is lighter at 1.3 kg and reaches 1200 m with 2,000,000 points per second. If you need a 45 MP or 61 MP camera for high-resolution imagery, ask for the camera upgrade when you order.
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Specifications
| Laser pulse repetition rate | 600 / 400 / 300 kHz |
|---|---|
| Max range at over 20% reflectivity | 250 / 350 / 450 m |
| Max range at over 80% reflectivity | 300 / 450 / 600 m |
| Typical flying height | 120 / 200 / 250 m |
| Max range, natural targets over 80% | 1000 m |
| Measurement rate | up to 800,000 pts/s |
| Scanning FOV | up to 360°, selectable (120° listed for this kit) |
| Max returns per pulse | 12 |
| Ranging accuracy | 10 mm single, 5 mm repeat |
| Laser | 1550 nm, Class 1 eye-safe (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| IMU accuracy | 0.006° roll and pitch, 0.019° heading |
| IMU update rate | 500 Hz |
| Position accuracy | 0.01 m horizontal, 0.02 m vertical |
| Absolute accuracy | ±3 cm H/V (150 m AGL, 8 m/s) |
| Storage | 256 GB flash drive |
| Dimensions | 234 x 112 x 120 mm without camera |
| Weight | 2 kg without camera, 2.25 kg with camera |
| RGB camera in this kit | 26 MP (45 MP upgrade available) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C |
| Protection | IP64 |
| Power consumption | 40 W |
| Software | AcuteLAS Studio standard version, Fly2Map Pilot for DJI RC Plus 2 |
| Mounting | DJI M350 / M400 mount optional |
Features
Up to 1000 m range
on natural targets with more than 80% reflectivity.
12 returns per pulse
penetrates vegetation to capture ground points.
800,000 points per second
pulse rate selectable at 300, 400 or 600 kHz.
±3 cm absolute accuracy
at 150 m above ground and 8 m/s, South test.
2 kg scanner
cable-free slider mount for drones and vehicles.
26 MP RGB camera
colorized point clouds, 45 MP upgrade available.
AcuteLAS Studio included
multi-flight processing and classification.
Fly2Map Pilot
mission app for DJI RC Plus 2.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Up to 12 returns per pulse for ground under canopy.
- Works on drones and vehicles with the same unit.
- Processing software and mission app included.
- IP64 housing for dust and rain.
Cons
- 2.25 kg with camera, heavier than the 1.3 kg SA130 mini.
- 800,000 pts/s, below the 2,000,000 pts/s of the SA130 mini.
- DJI mount is an extra option, not in the base kit.
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| Specification | This product | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | South | South | South | South |
| Price | Price on request | Price on request | Price on request | Price on request |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | In stock |
| Type | Laser Scanner | Laser Scanner | Laser Scanner | GNSS Receiver |
| Camera Options | 26 / 45 MP options | — | 26 / 45 MP options | 24 / 42 / 120 / 210 MP options |
| Positioning Technology | — | — | — | RTK / PPK |
| Application | Mapping | Photogrammetry, Mapping, Oblique imaging | Mapping | Photogrammetry, Mapping, Multispectral |
| Condition | New | New | New | New |
| Delivery Time | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days |
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