The RIEGL VP-1 HeliCopterPod is designed to offer smooth integration of airborne laser scanning systems into manned helicopters. The small and lightweight pod can be mounted on standard hard points and typical camera mounts. Quick release adapter brackets and a minimum of external cabling (i.e. power supply, LAN, GPS antenna) allow quick system installation and removal.
The pod is available in two different design versions.
Besides the integration of an appropriate IMU/GNSS system, a control unit and optional camera systems, one version is ready for integration of the RIEGL VUX-1UAV-22 or VUX-1LR-22 laser scanner, the other version can be equipped with a RIEGL VUX-120-23, VUX-160-23, VUX-180-24, or VUX-240-24 laser scanner.