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DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Camera

DJI's next-generation high-accuracy aerial LiDAR system features a long-range LiDAR capable of reaching up to 950 m [1] even on objects with just 10% reflectivity. Dual 100MP RGB mapping cameras and a high-precision POS system accelerate geospatial data acquisition, enabling daily coverage of up to 100 km² [2].

1535nm Long-Range LiDAR

Long Range, Wide Coverage

Zenmuse L3 achieves a maximum detection range of 950 m [1] at a pulse rate of 100 kHz, tested under 100 klx ambient light and on objects with 10% reflectivity. The adjustable pulse rate allows for flexible power output and optimal adaptation to different operational scenarios. Typical flight altitudes of 300 to 500 m significantly [3] expand single-flight coverage and boost mapping efficiency.

Small Spot, High Energy

With a laser beam divergence of just 0.25 mrad (1/e²), the spot size at the same range is about one-fifth that of Zenmuse L2, enabling detection of smaller objects such as power lines and branches. Higher energy density results in stronger penetration capability, significantly increasing ground point density beneath vegetation and enabling high-accuracy reconstruction of complex terrains and structures.

High Pulse Rate, Multiple Returns

With maximum laser pulse emission frequency of 2 million pulses per second and support for up to 16 returns [4], Zenmuse L3 delivers highly accurate spatial reconstruction. Point cloud density and penetration capability can be adjusted to fit needs from high-accuracy mapping to complex environments.

Scanning Modes

Supports Linear, Star-Shaped, and Non-Repetitive scanning modes for different operational scenarios:

• Linear: Achieves more consistent point cloud distribution, ideal for high-accuracy terrain mapping.

• Star-Shaped: Balances accuracy with multiple scan angles and penetration capability, well-suited for forests or dense urban environments.

• Non-Repetitive: Provides multiple scan angles and broader coverage, optimized for power line inspections and other complex structural surveys.

Accuracy meets efficiency

Zenmuse L3 delivers significant improvements in both point cloud and RGB accuracy, while raising efficiency to new heights. Paired with DJI Matrice 400, a single flight can cover up to 10 km², enabling up to 100 km² of high-accuracy mapping per day [2]. Large-area, high-accuracy results are delivered in a seamless workflow.

High Accuracy

Proprietary High-Precision System

The upgraded high-precision POS system achieves heading accuracy of 0.02° and pitch accuracy of 0.01° (post-processed, 1σ). The self-developed LiDAR delivers ranging repeatability of 5 mm at 150 m (1σ) [5] and supports microsecond-level time synchronization. Each unit undergoes rigorous factory calibration to ensure consistently reliable survey results.

LiDAR Data Accuracy

Vertical accuracy is better than 3 cm at 120m altitude, better than 5 cm at 300 m, and better than 10 cm at 500 m [6], easily supporting mapping projects at 1:500, 1:1000, and 1:2000 scales. The point cloud thickness produced by Zenmuse L3 is only half that of Zenmuse L2, supporting advanced analysis and high-accuracy applications.

Photogrammetric Accuracy

With dual 100MP RGB mapping cameras, Zenmuse L3 achieves a ground sample distance (GSD) of 3 cm even at a 300m flight altitude [7]. Real-time position synchronization enables operation without ground control points (GCPs), ensuring high-quality imagery for precise mapping.

High Penetration

High Ground Point Density

With a smaller laser spot and higher single-pulse energy, Zenmuse L3 offers superior penetration capability. In terrain mapping and similar applications, it captures more ground points with greater completeness, significantly improving the accuracy and integrity of terrain data for precise surface fitting and reconstruction.

End-to-End Solution

Zenmuse L3 seamlessly integrates with DJI's ecosystem to deliver an end-to-end mapping solution. From data acquisition and processing to application, this unified workflow is simpler to operate and easier to master than traditional multi-platform setups, helping users efficiently complete a wide range of mapping tasks.

Specifications:

Product Name
Zenmuse L3

Point Cloud System Accuracy
At 120m Flight Altitude:
Vertical Accuracy: 3 cm (RMSE)
Horizontal Accuracy: 4 cm (RMSE)

At 300m Flight Altitude:
Vertical Accuracy 5 cm (RMSE)
Horizontal Accuracy: 7.5 cm (RMSE)

^{Measured under the following conditions in a DJI laboratory environment:}
^{1. The field contained objects with obvious angular features. DJI Matrice 400 was linked to a position-calibrated D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station. The flight route was planned using DJI Pilot 2's Area Route (with Calibrate IMU enabled) with Linear scanning. The flight speed was set to 15 m/s, gimbal pitch to -90°, and each straight segment of the flight route was less than 3300 m.}
^{2. Using exposed hard ground checkpoints that conformed to the diffuse reflection model.}
^{3. DJI Terra was used for post-processing with Optimize Point Cloud Accuracy enabled.}

Point Cloud Thickness
1.2 cm@1σ (120m nadir flight altitude)
2 cm@1σ (300m nadir flight altitude)

^{Measured in Linear scanning mode, using check points on 80% reflectivity objects, with neither point cloud optimization nor downsampling enabled in DJI Terra. For 6σ, multiply the listed thickness by 6.}

Combined Horizontal FOV (Dual RGB Mapping Cameras)
107°

^{Composed by merging images from two cameras with a 45° optical axis angle between them.}

RGB Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)
Average Value: 3 cm (300m nadir flight altitude)

^{For detailed calculation methods, refer to the user manual available on the Downloads page of the official DJI Zenmuse L3 webpage.}

Weight
1.60 kg (without single gimbal connector)

^{The Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector weighs 145 g.}

Dimensions
192×162×202 mm (L×W×H)

^{Measured in the default stabilized state after power-on with non-orthogonal gimbal design.}

Power
64 W (typical)
100 W (max)

Supported Aircraft
DJI Matrice 400 (requires the Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector)

Ingress Protection Rating
IP54

Operating Temperature
-20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F)

Storage Temperature
-40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)

LiDAR

Laser Wavelength
1535 nm

Laser Beam Divergence
0.25 mrad (1/e²)

Laser Spot Size
Φ 41 mm@120 m (1/e²)
Φ 86 mm@300 m (1/e²)

Detection Range
700 m@10% reflectivity, 350 kHz
950 m@10% reflectivity, 100 kHz
2000 m@80% reflectivity, 100 kHz

^{1. Range Definition: The range is defined as the distance at which 50% of the emitted laser pulses are detected. If a laser beam hits more than one subject, the total laser transmitter power is split and the achievable range is reduced.}
^{2. Test Conditions: 100 klx ambient light, within the central area of the FOV, using a flat subject with a size larger than the laser beam diameter, a perpendicular angle of incidence, and an atmospheric visibility of 23 km.}
^{3. The maximum detection range is 900 m by default. For a longer range, contact DJI support or an authorized dealer.}

Wire Detection Range
21.6mm Steel Core Aluminum Stranded Wire:
300 m@100 klx, 350 kHz
18.4mm Black PVC Insulated Wire:
100 m@100 klx, 350 kHz

^{1. Range Definition: The distance at which a fully scanned section of wire in mapping achieves a point density of 4 points per meter.}
^{2. Test Conditions: 100 klx ambient light, 23km atmospheric visibility, LiDAR center FOV perpendicular to the wire, Non-Repetitive scanning mode, drone flying along the wire at 15 m/s, and the wire is clean and not aged.}

Ranging Accuracy
Absolute Accuracy: ±10 mm
Repeatability: < 5 mm (1σ)

^{The above specifications can be met under test conditions of 25° C (77° F) ambient temperature, 350 kHz pulse rate, 80% object reflectivity, and distances of 120 m and 300 m. The actual environment may differ from the testing environment. The figure listed is for reference only.}

Minimum Effective Detection Distance
10 m

Laser Pulse Emission Frequency
100 kHz, recommended flight altitude < 500 m
350 kHz, recommended flight altitude < 300 m
1000 kHz, recommended flight altitude < 100 m
2000 kHz, recommended flight altitude < 50 m

Number of Returns
4, 8, 16 returns (100 kHz, 350 kHz)
4, 8 returns (1000 kHz)
4 returns (2000 kHz)

Cross-Cycle Calculation
7 times

Scanning Mode and FOV
Linear Scanning Mode: Horizontal 80°, vertical 3°
Star-Shaped Scanning Mode: Horizontal 80°, vertical 80°
Non-Repetitive Scanning Mode: Horizontal 80°, vertical 80°

Laser Safety Classification
Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)

RGB Mapping Camera

Sensor
4/3 CMOS

Lens
Equivalent Focal Length: 28 mm
FOV: 73.3° (diagonal), 62° (horizontal), 41.2° (vertical)
Aperture: f/2.0-f/11

Shutter
Mechanical Shutter: 2-1/1500 s (f/2.0), 2-1/2000 s (f/2.8-f/11)
Shutter Count: 500,000
Electronic Shutter: 2-1/16000 s

Photo Size
100 MP: 12288×8192
25 MP: 6144×4096

Minimum Photo Interval
JPEG:
25 MP: 0.5 s
100 MP: 1 s

RAW or JPEG + RAW:
1.2 s

Video Specification
Video Format: MP4 (MPEG-4 HEVC/H.265)
Resolution:
4K: 3840×2160@30fps
FHD: 1920×1080@30fps

Position and Orientation System (POS)

GNSS Update Rate
5 Hz

POS Update Rate
200 Hz

Attitude Error
Yaw Angle: 0.02° (post-processed, 1σ)
Pitch/Roll Angle: 0.01° (post-processed, 1σ)

Positioning Accuracy
Horizontal Accuracy: 1.0 cm + 1 ppm (RTK fix)
Vertical Accuracy: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RTK fix)

Supported PPK Differential Data Formats
DAT: Generated in Base Station Mode by D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station and D-RTK 2
RINEX: v2.1x, v3.0x
RTCM: v3.0, v3.1, v3.2, v3.3 (protocols: MSM3, MSM4, MSM5, MSM6, MSM7)
OEM: OEM4, OEM6

^{For field operation, ensure the distance between the Multifunctional Station and the aircraft does not exceed 15 km, and the Multifunctional Station supports satellite observation with more than two GNSS constellations.}

Gimbal

Degrees of Freedom
3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

Angular Accuracy
±0.01°

Mechanical Range
Pitch: -135° to +73°
Roll: -90° to +60°
Yaw: -105° to +105°

^{Structural limit, not controllable range.}

Controllable Range
Pitch: -120° to +60°
Yaw: -80° to +80°

^{Roll is uncontrollable, for stabilization only.}

Self-Check Method
Roll Axis: Self-check not required
Yaw Axis: Checks using limit stop
Pitch Axis: Self-check not required

Mounting Method
Detachable DJI SKYPORT (Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector)

Data Storage

Raw Data Storage
Photo/IMU/Point cloud/GNSS/Calibration files

Standard Memory Card
CFexpress™ Type B Memory Card, sequential write speed 1500 MB/s

Standard Card Reader
Read/write speed > 900 MB/s

Software Ecosystem

Data Collection
DJI Pilot 2

Data Processing
DJI Terra

Data Application
DJI Modify

Cloud Application
DJI FlightHub 2

Data Format
DJI Terra supports exporting point cloud models in the following formats:
Standard Point Cloud Format: PNTS/LAS/LAZ/PLY/PCD/S3MB

DJI Modify supports importing point cloud models in the following formats:
Standard Point Cloud Format: LAS

What's in the Box:

1 × Zenmuse L3 LiDAR payload

1 × Zenmuse L3 Single Gimbal Connector (mount)

1 × Storage case

4 × Gimbal dampers (shock-absorbing balls)

2 × CFexpress Type-B memory cards (typically 1 TB each)

1 × CFexpress Type-B card reader

1 × DJI Matrice 400 carrying case insert (foam liner)

1 × Lens cleaning cloth

Screws and installation tools

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Name: DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Camera
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What is the maximum detection range of the DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Camera?

The Zenmuse L3 achieves a maximum detection range of 950 m at a pulse rate of 100 kHz, tested under 100 klx ambient light on objects with 10% reflectivity.

How much area can the DJI Zenmuse L3 cover in a single day of operations?

With dual 100MP RGB mapping cameras and the high-precision POS system, the Zenmuse L3 enables daily coverage of up to 100 km².

What are the typical flight altitudes recommended for the DJI Zenmuse L3?

Typical flight altitudes of 300–500 m are recommended to significantly expand single-flight coverage and boost mapping efficiency.

Can the DJI Zenmuse L3 detect objects with low reflectivity?

Yes, the Zenmuse L3 is capable of detecting objects with as little as 10% reflectivity at its maximum range of 950 m.

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Description

DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Camera

1535nm Long-Range LiDAR

Accuracy meets efficiency

High Accuracy

High Penetration

Specifications:

Product Name

Point Cloud System Accuracy

Point Cloud Thickness

Combined Horizontal FOV (Dual RGB Mapping Cameras)

RGB Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)

Weight

Dimensions

Power

Supported Aircraft

Ingress Protection Rating

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

LiDAR

Laser Wavelength

Laser Beam Divergence

Laser Spot Size

Detection Range

Wire Detection Range

Ranging Accuracy

Minimum Effective Detection Distance

Laser Pulse Emission Frequency

Number of Returns

Cross-Cycle Calculation

Scanning Mode and FOV

Laser Safety Classification

RGB Mapping Camera

Sensor

Lens

Shutter

Photo Size

Minimum Photo Interval

Video Specification

Position and Orientation System (POS)

GNSS Update Rate

POS Update Rate

Attitude Error

Positioning Accuracy

Supported PPK Differential Data Formats

Gimbal

Degrees of Freedom

Angular Accuracy

Mechanical Range

Controllable Range

Self-Check Method

Mounting Method

Data Storage

Raw Data Storage

Standard Memory Card

Standard Card Reader

Software Ecosystem

Data Collection

Data Processing

Data Application

Cloud Application

Data Format

What's in the Box:

Payment & Security

Product FAQs