CHCNAV AlphaAir 6

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• 1. What are the differences between AA6 and AA6D?

  AA6 uses a 4/3-inch CMOS camera with 25 MP resolution and supports 100 MP output. AA6D integrates dual APS-C CMOS sensors with a 110° ultra-wide FOV, requiring only 20% side overlap and improving operational efficiency by up to 30%. With a sensor area about 60% larger than AA6, AA6D delivers enhanced image quality for high-efficiency aerial mapping and 3D modeling.

• 2. What are the key improvements of AA6 compared with the previous generation?

  AA6 delivers major upgrades in range, accuracy, and point density:

   

  Longer range: The AA6 integrates an upgraded core laser with a maximum ranging capability of up to 2,100 m—three times that of its predecessor.

   

  Higher accuracy: Equipped with a 0.3°/h bias-stability IMU, AA6 maintains reliable mapping accuracy even at typical flight altitudes of 100–600 m.

   

  Higher point density: Powered by 5th-generation RWP real-time waveform processing, AA6 delivers up to 2M pts/s with a point density of 460 pts/m² at 120 m AGL, and 300,000 pts/s with 60 pts/m² at 400 m AGL.

• 3. What is the difference between the 25 MP and 100 MP resolution options?

  AA6 uses a single 4/3″ sensor camera (12 mm focal length, 74°  horizontal FOV) and supports both 25 MP and 100 MP imaging modes to match different flight altitudes and mission needs.

   

  100 MP mode (high resolution)
  Provides finer image detail and allows higher flight altitudes for the same GSD, making it suitable for missions above 150 m AGL, with larger data volume.

   

  25 MP mode (high sensitivity)
  Features larger effective pixel size, better signal-to-noise ratio, and lower storage usage. It supports the same GSD at lower flight altitudes and is ideal for missions below 150 m AGL.

• 4. How fast is data transfer, and can storage cards be swapped in the field?

  AA6 supports data transfer speeds up to 200 MB/s, significantly faster than previous systems. Storage cards are user-swappable during operation, enabling continuous missions.

• 5. What is the price of the CHCNAV AA6?

  The price of the CHCNAV AA6 depends on your selected configuration. For detailed pricing and options, please contact CHC Navigation through the inquiry page.