Industrial Grade Drone LIDAR Stack Minimum BOM
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Industrial-Grade Drone LiDAR Stack – Parts Cost Summary
| Component | Description | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| GNSS / RTK Positioning | SparkFun RTK Facet (L-Band) or equivalent SparkFun RTK base/rover setup (u-blox F9P class) | $740 – $1,500 |
| LiDAR Sensor | Livox Avia or equivalent low-cost 3D scanning LiDAR suitable for aerial mapping | ~$2,079 |
| Navigation-Grade INS | External GNSS-aided INS (mapping-grade; required for absolute terrain accuracy) | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Flight Controller | Pixhawk-class autopilot (for flight stability, logging, synchronization support) | ~$140 |
| Companion Computer & Storage | Onboard computer for LiDAR capture, timestamping, and data logging | $200 – $300 |
| Power Distribution & Regulation | DC-DC converters, wiring, EMI management | $200 – $400 |
| Mounting & Vibration Isolation | Rigid sensor mount, vibration dampers, structural hardware | $200 – $400 |
| Total (Parts Only) | Does not include airframe, propulsion, batteries, radios, or software licenses | $6,300 – $10,300+ |