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AlphaAir 6
UAV Lidar System

Aerial survey systems

Airborne LiDAR
& drones.

See the whole AlphaAir range in one place. Choose the LiDAR payload, imaging and aircraft combination that fits your survey.

Explore AlphaAir ↓Meet the X500
CHCNAV X500 survey drone with AlphaAir payload above a mountain landscape

Choose your payload

The AlphaAir range.

From compact UAV systems to long-range survey payloads, start with the terrain, vegetation and image detail your project needs. Each aircraft and payload combination is configured to suit the job.

AlphaAir 6

Single-camera LiDAR

AlphaAir 6

A compact 1.35 kg payload with selectable 25/100 MP imaging for terrain, forestry and corridor surveys.

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AlphaAir 6 Dual

Dual-camera LiDAR

AlphaAir 6 Dual

Two 26 MP cameras and a 110° photographic field of view for projects that prioritise image coverage.

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AlphaAir 10

Integrated LiDAR + imagery

AlphaAir 10

An integrated airborne laser and RGB mapping system for topographic data capture and 3D survey workflows.

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AlphaAir 15

Airborne mapping

AlphaAir 15

A dedicated airborne LiDAR option for demanding terrain and corridor mapping projects.

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AlphaAir 15 Pro

Large-area surveys

AlphaAir 15 Pro

Long-range LiDAR with nadir and oblique imaging options for extensive terrain, corridors and 3D city modelling.

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AlphaAir 450

Compact UAV LiDAR

AlphaAir 450

LIVOX AVIA scanning and an integrated 26 MP camera in an accessible aerial mapping package. Ask us about platform fit and current supply.

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A closer look at the new AA6 family

One camera or two?

AA6 and AA6D share the same LiDAR family, with different imaging arrangements and payload weights.

Camera & payloadAA6AA6D
ImagingSingle 4/3-inch cameraDual APS-C cameras
Resolution25 MP / 100 MP mode26 MP × 2
Camera field of view74°110° combined
Instrument weight1.35 kg1.85 kg
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CHCNAV X500 drone shown carrying an AlphaAir 6 payload

Choose your aircraft

CHCNAV X500

A professional multirotor platform with up to 5 kg payload capacity, hot-swappable batteries and SmartGo mission planning. Explore the aircraft alongside compatible LiDAR and camera options.

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The image shows an X500 with an AA6 payload. Payloads and accessories are selected separately as part of your configuration.

Build the right aerial survey system.

Tell us your survey area, terrain and deliverables. We’ll help you compare the options.

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Product information checked against CHCNAV’s current range. Availability, aircraft compatibility and included equipment are confirmed with your quotation.

Long-range airborne LiDAR for demanding UAV surveys

Capture survey-grade 3D data across complex terrain, corridor and large-area mapping projects with a lightweight, high-performance airborne LiDAR system.

High-precision IMU

  • 0.3°/h bias instability

  • Pitching/Rolling 0.006°

  • Heading 0.015°

LiDAR Performance

  • 2100 m max range

  • 2000 kHz max PR

  • 16 Echos

  • 100-600 m typical AGL

HD imaging option

  • Single 25/100 MP camera or

  • Dual half-frame camera

Highly integrated

  • 1.35 kg scanner weight

    (155mm*120mm*129mm)

  • 15 km2 coverage per mission with X500 Drone !

WHY AA6

01 Long-range capture at altitude

Combining next-generation prism scanning technology with a high-grade inertial navigation system, the AA6 delivers a maximum ranging capability of up to 2,100 m and supports typical operating altitudes of 100–600 m AGL.

With such high-performance IMU

:: No need for strip adjust @ 120 m

:: HZ accuracy: 5 cm @ 120 m

:: V accuracy: 5 cm @ 120 m

:: No need for stationary before and after flight

:: Support flight-free calibration, but disabled by default, prepare for narrow area

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02 Fifth-generation waveform and MTA

Multiple-time-around (MTA) processing capability corresponds to solving ability under high-AGL and high-PRR. The stronger the MTA capability, the farther the detectable distance will be. AA6 support real-time point clouds @ 2000 kHz PRR

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03 High-grade IMU performance

Utilize advanced multi-target capabilities with up to 8 target echoes, enabling effective penetration of dense vegetation. Create accurate DEMs and DSMs in challenging environments with improved ground surface acquisition.

04 Flexible 25/100 MP imaging

Capture detailed imagery with the integrated camera.
Single camera version, AA6

:: M4/3 CMOS sensor size

:: Effective pixels: 25/100 MP

:: 12 mm focal length

:: 74° FOV

Generate high-resolution point clouds and orthomosaic outputs for superior 3D model reconstruction and realistic textures.

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05 Guided field-to-office workflow

Streamline your 3D data acquisition with SmartGo field Software and CoPre and CoProcess PC software, facilitating post-processing and feature extraction. Achieve high-quality results with an easy-to-use, efficient workflow from data collection to final output.

06 Lightweight, UAV-ready design

At only 1.35 kg, the AA6 supports longer flight times and broad UAV compatibility. Open interfaces and streamlined mounting help survey teams deploy quickly across corridor, terrain and large-area missions.

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Wide-coverage dual-camera LiDAR for demanding UAV surveys

Up to 2,100 m range

Up to 2,000 kHz pulse rate

Up to 16 returns

1.85 kg integrated system

CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 Dual (AA6D)

Capture LiDAR and high-quality imagery across wide corridors and large-area projects with dual 26 MP APS-C cameras and a 110° horizontal field of view.