Emesent · Australia
Emesent Hovermap ST
The Emesent Hovermap ST is a drone-mountable SLAM LiDAR payload that enables autonomous flight in GPS-denied environments. Originally developed for underground mining by CSIRO, it maps stopes, shafts, and inaccessible voids without pilot line-of-sight.
Technical Data
Specifications
| Autonomy | Level 2 (beyond line-of-sight in GPS-denied) |
| LiDAR | Multi-beam 3D scanning |
| SLAM | Continuous, drift-corrected |
| Mounting | Drone, backpack, or handheld |
| Range | Up to 300 m (environment dependent) |
| Output | Registered point cloud |
| Processing | Emesent Aura |
| Use Case | Underground, confined, inaccessible |
Applications
- ›Underground mine stope mapping
- ›Shaft and raise-bore inspection
- ›Confined space inspection (tanks, silos)
- ›Post-blast cavity surveys
- ›Inaccessible void documentation
When to Use
Choose Hovermap ST when the space is too dangerous or inaccessible for human entry. Its autonomous flight capability maps voids, stopes, and shafts without putting operators at risk.
Manufacturer
Emesent
Australia
Brisbane-based Emesent develops autonomy and LiDAR mapping solutions for underground and GPS-denied environments. The Hovermap platform enables autonomous drone flights in mines, tunnels, and confined spaces.
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