BRIN Take ADVANTAGE Of LiDAR Technology Through Drones To Mapping 3D Topography

JAKARTA The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) utilizes LiDAR technology, abbreviation from Light Detectionand Ranging, to map topography and produce 3D data.

This technology can be used to reconstruct the scene, create infrastructure, to manage agriculture and forestry. LiDAR works by calculating the reflection time of laser pulses so that data in the form of heights or surfaces can be known.

Although this technology can be embedded into observation drones, there are some shortcomings from LiDAR. This technology requires a high cost, requires a large processing, and is unreliable throughout the weather.

Despite the shortcomings of the technology, BRIN plans to introduce theories and practices of drone use, including the use of LiDAR technology. For example, they will discuss the analysis of relevant drone-based LiDAR data.

Of course, this analysis will be adjusted to the needs of services for current survey and research equipment managers. BRIN will also focus on training directed at the mastery of basic techniques for the operation of LiDAR technology drones as research tools.

"The material includes regulations and conditions for drone flights, basic drone flight techniques, basic LiDAR principles, drone flight mission techniques in the field," said Erwin Irawan, Secretary of the BRIN's Research and Innovation Infrastructure Secretariat, quoted on Tuesday, May 27.

The hope is that participants who take part in the training can operate LiDAR-based drones in accordance with applicable SOP provisions. Participants are also expected to understand the acquisition of data, processing, and interpretation of LiDAR data.

"Furthermore, there is a glimpse introducing data processing using mapping software and modeling," Erwin explained. "Mampu utilizes Drone LiDAR and other survey tools that are responsible for its management."