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The calibration consistency problem
YellowScan sensors require IMU calibration before accurate data collection. When pilots fly calibration patterns manually, inconsistency creeps in. Turn radius varies. Climb rates differ. Pattern timing changes. These variations affect how the IMU initializes.
Same hardware. Same site. Different calibration quality between Pilot A and Pilot B.
One UgCS user testing the feature: "That's really welcomed and can take away a big source of inconsistency in the initialization quality between flights from different pilots."
The issue becomes critical when stitching point clouds from multiple flights or comparing survey data collected weeks apart by different operators.
Easy HereLink Connection
Connect your HereLink controller to the same network as your ground station PC. Your drone appears in UgCS automatically, just like DJI drones do.
The old method: edit a txt configuration file with network parameters, restart UgCS, troubleshoot connection failures.
The new method: controller on network, drone appears in vehicle list.
Works with any drone running ArduPilot or PX4 firmware paired with HereLink. Faster setup when switching between multiple drones. Less opportunity for configuration errors in the field.
Why UgCS for demanding drone LiDAR operations
These updates build on existing advantages for professional pilots:
Automated IMU calibration for all major LiDAR sensors (YellowScan, Velodyne, Riegl, Phoenix) with manufacturer-specific geometry.
Custom DEM terrain following & True Terrain Following with SPH Engineering Altimeter Standard terrain following uses 30m resolution satellite data that misses elevation changes in complex sites. UgCS sets new standards for flying as low as 1m.
Multi-platform support, including DJI enterprise (Pilot 2 firmware), ArduPilot, PX4, and specialized platforms.
Important: Update to 5.16.1
Please update to UgCS 5.16.1 (released Feb 13, 2026).
Version 5.16.0 contains a search function bug that displays "Geocoding error" when searching for locations. This only affects the search feature. Version 5.16.1 fixes it completely.
Also fixed in 5.16: PKIX SSL activation error that affected license activation on certain Windows configurations.
Download UgCS 5.16.1
Existing users: Update through the in-app notification or download from your account dashboard.
Questions about compatibility with your specific sensor or airframe? Contact UgCS's Support Team »»»
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