Can LiDAR drones map a forest floor through thick leaves?

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Can laser scanning see what the human eye cannot through dense foliage?

Can 'LiDAR' drones map a forest floor through thick leaves?

Yes, laser pulses find tiny gaps in the canopy to reflect off the ground.

No, LiDAR lasers are blocked by any solid organic material like leaves or bark.

Yes, the lasers use X-ray frequencies to pass directly through the molecular structure of trees.