The advances in solid-state laser technology and the increase of UAV and other aerial platforms continues to drive development in the Lidar-based bathymetry market. This technology enables aerial surveillance of shallow waters and coastal regions, especially in delicate and sensitive environments.  This blog post discusses the basics of lidar-based aerial bathymetry and briefly reviews the pros and cons of the technique.  It then goes on to discuss the typical laser requirements for such devices focusing primarily on the laser’s sources used in larger crewed aircraft.  To read the full blog post, click on the link below.