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Snoopy ACE

Compact hardware. Survey-grade performance.

A rugged, space-efficient mapping system engineered for precise collection from UAV, helicopter, and blimp platforms.

Snoopy ACE LiDAR system
350 m / 450 mmaximum flying height
2 cmaccuracy at 100 m
300 lines/sscanning speed
<2 kgwith 61 MP camera
LiDARUSA system planner

Plan the collection. See the density.

Use the revised interactive planner to compare settings and inspect the flight preview, density map, line chart, and—where this system supports it—the mobile road-sampling diagram.

01 / Aerial mapping

Find your flight settings.

Snoopy ACE · UAV

Density and diagrams are theoretical planning estimates from the supplied file. Real coverage depends on the complete configuration, target reflectivity, terrain, scan geometry, vehicle or aircraft operation, and processing.

Real flight sample data - Snoopy ACE

Explore an electrical substation point cloud

Orbit a sample from three Snoopy ACE UAV flight lines. Compare the passes or color the points by elevation. The interactive data loads only when you open the viewer.

A sampled demonstration of real collection data; exact survey coordinates and GPS metadata are excluded.

A strong starting point for

Mission applications

01UAV mapping
02Helicopter mapping
03Blimp mapping
04Aerial surveying
Snoopy Navigation Console
The software behind every missionSnoopy Navigation Console

Run the mission from one smart field app.

Prepare storage, plan collection paths, monitor position, and connect with LiDARUSA support without breaking your field workflow.

Format drives on the flyPrepare collection media in the field and keep the crew moving.
See the live mapFollow current position, path, GNSS, and receiver status.
Program MMS drive pathsPlan repeatable mobile-mapping collection routes before you roll.
Connect to remote supportGive LiDARUSA technicians a clearer path to help when needed.
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Snoopy Navigation Console showing data acquisition, live navigation, camera controls, scanner settings, and system controls
UAV + MMS + HELIMission-ready workflow
Engineered for the mission

Command every angle. Capture every detail.

The Snoopy ACE family integrates 1550 nm LiDAR, survey-grade navigation, and high-resolution imaging in a compact, mission-ready system for UAV, helicopter, and blimp operations. Each configuration is engineered around the altitude, point density, coverage, and accuracy your work demands.

Precise perception

High-resolution detection supports accurate 3D mapping and confident object recognition.

Rugged and reliable

Built to perform in demanding conditions with durable housing and tightly integrated components.

Compact complete design

A space-efficient form factor helps simplify integration with UAVs, helicopters, and blimps.

High-performance ranging

A 1550 nm laser, 80-degree field of view, and selectable 100–1000 kHz point frequency support detailed professional collection.

Technical profile

Snoopy ACE specifications

Core performance details for planning aircraft integration, collection altitude, and point-cloud density.

Precise perception

High-resolution detection for accurate 3D mapping and object recognition.

Rugged & reliable

Built to perform in challenging conditions with robust durability.

Compact design

Space-efficient form factor for easy integration across platforms.

High performance

Advanced LiDAR technology delivering fast, stable, and consistent results.

Laser wavelength1550 nm
Field of view80°
Ranging accuracy5 mm
Mapping accuracy2 cm @ 100 m
Maximum flying height350 m @ 20% / 450 m @ 35%Based on target reflectivity
Scanning speed300 lines/sec
Point frequency100–1000 kHz
Returns7+
System weight<2 kgConfigured with 61 MP camera
Proven in the field

Real terrain. Real mapping challenges.

Explore LiDARUSA field experience relevant to this system. Each story identifies the equipment actually used.

El Mirador used Snoopy HD. Snoopy ACE and Snoopy ACE 3 are current options for similar use cases, not the systems used on that expedition.

The Expedition Unknown team and LiDARUSA reviewing mapping data with Josh Gates for the lost city of El Mirador
El Mirador, Guatemala

Revealing El Mirador beneath the jungle.

System used: Snoopy HD · June 2017

A 12-day expedition with UAV-mounted Snoopy HD revealed roads, temples, and pyramid terrain concealed beneath dense jungle.

Read the El Mirador case study
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