Terra Drone
Terra Drone Terra LiDAR
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$45,000
What problem does this solve?
Aerial inspection and surveying.
Who is this for?
Mid-market operations teams with proven use cases looking to scale beyond manual processes.
BEST FOR
Aerial inspection and surveying
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Professional LiDAR survey drone for infrastructure inspection and topographic mapping. Integrates high-density LiDAR with RTK positioning. Used for power line inspection, construction progress, and disaster response.
The Terra Drone Terra LiDAR earns a RoboScore of 79.3/100, placing it in the solid tier for aerial inspection and surveying robots. At $45,000 it sits in the professional segment, making it a reasonable choice for teams where flight time and sensor resolution is the priority. Terra Drone delivers a competent platform at this price point. FAA Part 107 certification (or equivalent) is required for commercial operations.
Mid-market operations teams with proven ROI models and dedicated automation budgets. If flight time and sensor resolution is your primary decision criterion, the Terra Drone Terra LiDAR deserves a place on your shortlist.
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Physical
| Weight Kg | 8 — Portable — one person can move it |
Other
| Nav | RTK + LiDAR SLAM |
| Range M | 250 |
| Accuracy Mm | 10 |
| Flight Time Min | 25 |
| Lidar Points Sec | 240000 |
The Real Cost of Ownership
Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.
Purchase Costs
MSRP
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CURRENT
$45,000
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$45,000
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
6mo
3-year net ROI
567%
5-year savings
$455,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
Contact Vendor
Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the Terra Drone Terra LiDAR, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$45,000
Est. Annual Maintenance
Est. $3,600–$5,400/year (8–12%)
5-Year Total
Requires pricing data
Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
Terra Drone
Founded
EST. 2016(10 years)
Funding
Undisclosed
Employees
Undisclosed
HQ
JP
Vendor Health Score
Health score pending verification
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