Hardware / Zenmuse L3

Zenmuse L3

Extended-Range LiDAR for Large-Scale Aerial Mapping

The Zenmuse L3 is DJI’s next-generation LiDAR and RGB camera payload, purpose-built for the Matrice 400. With a 950 m detection range, 5 mm ranging repeatability at 150 m, and dual 100MP RGB cameras, the L3 delivers exceptional accuracy and coverage for large-scale surveying, mapping, and infrastructure inspection.

Features & Benefits

  • Extended Detection Range: Up to 950 m at a 100kHz pulse rate (100klx ambient light, 10% reflectivity), for large-area coverage in a single flight.
  • High Ranging Precision: 5 mm ranging repeatability at 150 m (1σ), with vertical accuracy of 3 cm at 120 m, 5 cm at 300 m, and 10 cm at 500 m.
  • Dual 100MP RGB Cameras: Dual Micro 4/3 sensors capture high-resolution imagery for true-color point clouds and photogrammetry.
  • Multiple Scan Modes: Linear, Star-Shaped, and Non-Repetitive scanning with up to 16 returns per pulse for dense, accurate point clouds.
  • Rugged, All-Weather Design: IP54-rated housing operates from -25°C to 55°C, built for demanding field conditions.
  • Built for the M400: Purpose-designed to pair with the DJI Matrice 400, covering up to 100 km² per day.

Real-World Applications Across Industries

Utilities & Energy: Map utility corridors, assess vegetation encroachment, and support power line and pipeline inspection with high-density point clouds.

Public Safety: Generate accurate terrain models for disaster response planning, search and rescue mapping, and accident reconstruction.

Construction: Conduct precise site surveys, monitor earthworks, and perform volumetric analysis of stockpiles at scale.

Agriculture: Create detailed topographic maps to optimize land use, irrigation planning, and crop management across large acreages.

Education & Research: Enable advanced geospatial analysis and training in forestry, archaeology, and land management.