Carlson CRD1 UAV System

The Versatile, Advanced, American Made sUAS Platform


The Carlson CRD1 is an American made sUAS platform with a LiDAR, photogrammetry, bathymetry, or other payload up to 20lbs. The CRD1 is specifically designed for advanced users in the surveying, construction, engineering, mining, quarry, land development, and related industries.

The acquired data – LiDAR, photogrammetry, and bathymetric – can be processed in Carlson PhotoCapture (photogrammetry) and Carlson Point Cloud Advanced (point clouds) to create maps, surface models, design and as-built models, volume calculations, profiles/sections, and more.

The CRD1 platform can be fully NDAA-compliant with an optional controller.

For information on the available LiDAR unit, click here.

  • Motors: (4) X6 170kv
  • Propeller size: 24”
  • Weight: ~12 lbs. / ~5.5kg
  • Max payload: ~20 lbs. / ~9 kg
  • Flight time: ~20–45 minutes (varies with payload and weather conditions)
  • Control range: ~9 miles / ~15 km
  • Max speed: 50 mph / 72 km/h
  • Flight Control: Auterion Skynode
  • FPV Camera
  • Remote ID Ready
  • 4G LTE cell modem

  • CRD1 Aircraft Ready to Fly

  • Radio controller

  • SKB Travel Case With Custom Foam

  • Prop Protectors

  • ISO Mount Plate

  • Dual battery charger

  • Two 16Ah LiPo batteries with case

  • GNSS antenna, battery cables, repair toolkit

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