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Robinson, Lake Fusion Team on Obstacle Detection System

Lidar-based system can improve safety in visibility-challenged environments

Robinson R66 helicopter — Robinson R66 buyers may be offered a Lidar-based obstacle warning system. © Robinson Helicopter

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

December 9, 2025

Robinson Helicopter and Lake Fusion Technologies are collaborating on a laser-based obstacle warning system that could be offered to helicopter buyers. The companies are working on a joint engineering and development program during the next 12 to 24 months.

Lake Fusion’s situational awareness system (SitAwS) uses light detection and ranging (Lidar) sensors for 3D detection of obstacles, which would be particularly helpful in visibility-challenged environments and especially near power lines. An EASA certification program for SitAwS is underway.

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