Ultra-Long Range
AlphaAir 6 is designed for higher-altitude and larger-area operations, with ranging performance up to 2100 m under high-reflectivity conditions and strong efficiency in wide-area mapping missions.
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CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 UAV LiDAR System
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$21,900.00
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CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 (AA6) UAV LiDAR System
The CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 (AA6) is a high-performance UAV LiDAR system built for professionals who need more range, more productivity, and more flexibility from a lightweight aerial survey payload. Designed for terrain mapping, engineering surveys, forestry, corridor work, volume calculations, and high-efficiency drone LiDAR projects, the AA6 combines a long-range laser scanner, high-precision IMU, integrated GNSS, and an optional imaging workflow in one compact system. The AA6 host weighs 1.35 kg, measures 155 × 120 × 129 mm, supports up to 2 million points per second, offers 16 returns, and delivers a maximum ranging capability of up to 2100 m under high-reflectivity conditions.
What makes the AA6 especially attractive is that it is not just small — it is built to solve the common limitations of small UAV LiDAR payloads. CHCNAV positions the AA6 around longer ranging performance, higher-altitude efficiency, stronger MTA capability, and better operational output per flight. The system supports a 4/3-inch camera workflow with switchable 25MP / 100MP imaging, allowing operators to optimize for lower-light image quality or higher-resolution capture depending on the mission. CHCNAV also highlights typical operating altitudes up to 400–600 m AGL, greater efficiency in mountainous terrain, and up to 15 km² coverage per flight at 400 m AGL.
The AA6 family includes two configurations. The standard AA6 uses a single-camera design with switchable 25MP / 100MP imaging for flexible aerial survey workflows, while the AA6D adds a dual-camera configuration with a wider 110° field of view for users who prioritize faster coverage and higher efficiency on larger projects.
The AA6 is also designed to fit into a complete production workflow rather than acting as a standalone sensor. It works with SmartGo for mission setup and field control, supports real-time point cloud display, and fits into CHCNAV’s broader processing ecosystem through CoPre, CoCloud, and CoProcess. Platform support includes rotor UAVs and fixed-wing UAVs, and compatibility with CHCNAV X500, CHCNAV P35, DJI M300/M350
Technical Specifications
AlphaAir 6 UAV LiDAR System Specifications
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CHCNAV UAV LiDAR System
AlphaAir 6 (AA6) – Long-Range UAV LiDAR for High-Efficiency Aerial Mapping
The CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 is a lightweight yet powerful aerial LiDAR system designed for terrain mapping, engineering surveys, forestry, corridor mapping, stockpile work, and high-productivity UAV data capture.
It combines a long-range laser scanner, high-precision IMU, integrated GNSS, and flexible imaging workflow in one compact payload built for demanding aerial survey projects.
With up to 2 million points per second, 16 returns, MTA capability, and ranging performance up to 2100 m, AlphaAir 6 is positioned as a serious UAV LiDAR solution for teams that want more coverage and stronger performance per flight.
Why AlphaAir 6 Stands Out
Built to outperform typical small UAV LiDAR payloads
AA6 is built around the real issues surveyors face in the field: limited range, weak productivity, low-density data at higher altitudes, and payloads that force compromises between image quality, penetration, and efficiency.
High-Precision IMU
The integrated IMU supports high-quality trajectory and orientation performance, helping reduce workflow friction and supporting accurate, production-grade aerial LiDAR deliverables.
More Coverage Per Flight
With its lightweight design and high-efficiency architecture, AA6 is positioned for more productive flights and larger daily output, including up to 15 km² coverage per flight at 400 m AGL.
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Long-Range Performance
Higher operating altitude without giving up useful ground information
CHCNAV positions AlphaAir 6 around a significantly stronger laser transmitter and detector design, helping extend useful operating altitude and improve productivity over wider areas.
Typical operations in the 400–600 m AGL range, including use in mountainous terrain where larger elevation differences can make standard small LiDAR payloads less efficient.
This is one of the biggest reasons AA6 can appeal to surveyors working on larger blocks, corridors, forestry, or difficult topography where higher-altitude productivity matters.
5th Generation Waveform Technology
Higher point density and stronger penetration where it matters
AlphaAir 6 supports up to 2 million points per second, 16 returns, and 7 MTA, and a major density improvement compared with earlier small UAV LiDAR generations.
At 120 m flight altitude the AA6 can reach point densities up to 220 pts/m², while its fifth-generation waveform and MTA processing help preserve usable data in more demanding flight scenarios.
For forestry, terrain, and complex surface work, this translates into more reliable data capture, improved detail, and better production confidence.
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Flexible Imaging Workflow
Switchable 25MP / 100MP capture for different mission conditions
AlphaAir 6 supports a 4/3-inch camera workflow with 25MP / 100MP switching, giving operators more flexibility depending on light conditions, flight height, and GSD requirements.
- 25MP mode is better suited for stronger image quality in lower-light or lower-altitude missions
- 100MP mode is better suited for higher GSD demands at higher flight altitude
- 2.8 cm GSD at 120 m with 25MP and 4.7 cm GSD at 400 m with 100MP
That makes AA6 more flexible than pages that only advertise one camera resolution without explaining when each mode is actually useful in production.
Two System Versions
Choose between AlphaAir 6 and AlphaAir 6D
The AlphaAir 6 family includes two versions: the AA6 single-camera model for flexible general aerial survey work, and the AA6D dual-camera model for wider field of view and higher operational efficiency on larger projects.
AA6 vs AA6D comparison
| Feature | AlphaAir 6 | AlphaAir 6D |
|---|---|---|
| Camera configuration | Single camera | Dual cameras |
| Pixels | 25MP / 100MP switchable | 26MP × 2 |
| Camera field of view | 74° | 110° |
| Sensor size | 4/3 inch | 1.8 inch |
| Focal length | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Power | 40W | 50W |
| Best suited for | General aerial surveys, flexible mission setup, standard mapping workflows | Large-scale projects, wider image coverage, higher aerial survey efficiency |
Typical applications
AA6 is positioned for a wide range of professional aerial mapping and LiDAR workflows, from terrain and corridor projects to forestry and engineering deliverables.
Full Workflow
More than a sensor — a complete aerial survey workflow
AA6 integrates into CHCNAV’s wider field and office workflow. SmartGo is used for mission setup and payload control, with route planning, parameter setting, and real-time point cloud display supported in the workflow.
For processing, CHCNAV presents AA6 alongside CoPre, CoCloud, and CoProcess, supporting PPK workflows, automated processing, multiple output types, and further feature extraction.
This helps position AA6 as a practical production solution for teams that need field efficiency and office throughput, not just raw hardware specifications.
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Flight Efficiency
More coverage per flight with the CHCNAV X500 platform
When paired with the CHCNAV X500, the AA6 becomes a highly efficient aerial LiDAR system built for productive, large-area survey missions. The lightweight payload design helps maximize useful flight endurance, allowing operators to cover more ground in a single sortie with up to 50 minutes flight time.
This matters on real projects where flight efficiency directly affects field productivity, mobilization costs, battery changes, and the total amount of area that can be completed in a day. For terrain mapping, forestry, corridors, and engineering surveys, a longer-endurance workflow means fewer interruptions and better output from each mission window.
Using the AA6 with the X500 also helps create a more integrated one-brand workflow across payload, UAV platform, and mission control environment, making the system especially attractive for organizations that want a practical and scalable CHCNAV aerial mapping solution.
AA6 FAQ
What is the CHCNAV AA6 used for?
AA6 is designed for professional UAV LiDAR applications such as terrain mapping, engineering surveys, forestry investigations, volume calculations, and corridor or infrastructure mapping.
What makes AA6 different from smaller UAV LiDAR systems?
AA6 is positioned around longer range, higher operating altitude, stronger MTA capability, improved IMU performance, and higher operational efficiency compared with more limited small-payload systems.
How much range does AA6 have?
Maximum ranging performance up to 2100 m under high-reflectivity conditions. The user manual also lists system range from 10 m to 2100 m, depending on target reflectivity and operating conditions.
How many returns does AA6 support?
AA6 supports up to 16 returns and a maximum point frequency of 2 million points per second.
Does AA6 include a camera?
Yes. AA6 supports a single-camera workflow with switchable 25MP / 100MP operation. CHCNAV also offers the AA6D dual-camera version for wider coverage and higher aerial survey efficiency.
When should 25MP or 100MP mode be used?
CHCNAV positions 25MP mode for better image quality at lower heights or lower-light conditions, while 100MP mode is intended for higher GSD requirements at higher flight altitude.
Which UAVs can AA6 work with?
Compatibility with CHCNAV X500, CHCNAV P35, DJI M300/M350, DJI M400, and third-party UAVs through an SDK-based integration approach.
Does AA6 support real-time point cloud display?
Yes. There is support for real-time point cloud display during mission operation.
Configure your AA6 aerial LiDAR workflow
We can help match the AA6 with the right UAV platform, software workflow, training, and support for your terrain, forestry, corridor, or engineering survey projects.