Hovermap is a mobile mapping LiDAR scanner that captures 3D point clouds using onboard SLAM. It operates without GNSS and is used in underground mines, tunnels, indoor spaces, and other GNSS-denied environments. Hovermap can be operated handheld, on a backpack, mounted to a vehicle, or mounted to a supported drone. When mounted to a supported drone, Hovermap can also fly autonomously using Pilot Assist.
Hovermap runs Cortex as its onboard software. Cortex performs the live SLAM computation, manages the onboard sensors, and records the scan data. Commander connects to Hovermap to display the live scan, configure settings, and start and stop missions. After a scan completes, the recorded data is offloaded to a computer and processed in Aura to produce the final point cloud.
This section covers:
Get to know Hovermap: Hardware interfaces, specifications, supported platforms, accessories, and pre-mission preparation.
Scanning with Hovermap: Mission modes, scanning techniques, the Hovermap workflow, colorization, and georeferencing.
Hovermap Maintenance: Cleaning, storage, calibration, and routine care.
Warnings and Notifications: Pre-mission and in-mission alerts, platform and DJI notifications, tablet notifications, and Commander status notifications.
Troubleshooting: Recovering scan data, Cortex upgrade and recovery procedures, Cortex downgrades, and resolving the Hovermap red flashing light fault.