LiDAR & 3D Imaging
Seeing the World in 3D
SAAZ’s LiDAR sensors redefine spatial awareness with cutting-edge active sensing across Visible and SWIR bands. From space-based topography to ground-based guidance systems, our LiDAR solutions offer unparalleled range, resolution, and responsiveness.
Driven by innovations such as GmAPD and LmAPD detectors, our sensors are engineered for dynamic environments, enabling long-range detection, multi-return depth mapping, and intelligent perception with minimal latency. Whether your application is space objects detection, 3D mapping, from spaceborne, airborne, and terrestrial platforms, SAAZ makes LiDAR visible.
Our Offerings
Multi-Band LiDAR Capability
Operates in Visible and SWIR bands—ideal for terrain mapping, foliage penetration, laser communications, and atmospheric profiling.
Advanced APD Sensor Technology
- LmAPD (Linear Mode APD): Supports multiple returns per pulse—perfect for cluttered environments and foliage penetration.
- GmAPD (Geiger Mode APD): Enables single-photon detection at ranges exceeding 10 km using compact lasers and receivers.
High-Speed Multi-Mode Sensing
Switch seamlessly between traditional synchronous imaging and asynchronous event-based readout for real-time tracking.
Compact, Low-Power Systems
Optimized for SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power & Cost)—ideal for UAVs, satellites, and mobile ground systems.
Integrated Processing Electronics
Features smart data encoding, error correction, FFT support, and full waveform capture for robust post-processing.
Custom & Modular Architectures
From compact flash LiDAR units to large-format focal planes with scalable pixel arrays and integrated optics.
Applications
Defense-Grade Ranging and Guidance
Used in advanced weapon systems and reconnaissance platforms for real-time tracking and targeting.
Camouflage-Penetrating Sensors
LmAPD-based systems generate detailed maps through vegetation and complex terrains
Next-Gen Spaceborne Altimetry
Space-qualified LiDAR payloads with long-range detection and high frame rates for Earth observation missions.
Frequently Asked
Questions
SAAZ combines multi-band LiDAR with GmAPD and LmAPD detectors to deliver precise, long-range, and low-latency 3D sensing—even in cluttered or low-visibility environments.
GmAPD enables single-photon detection for ultra-long-range sensing; LmAPD supports multiple returns per pulse, ideal for complex terrains and dense scenes.
Yes, our solutions are SWaP-C optimized for satellites, drones, and mobile systems, without compromising range, accuracy, or processing power.
Absolutely. Our multi-mode designs allow real-time switching between synchronous frame-based and asynchronous event-based sensing for adaptive mission needs.
