DJI Zenmuse L3

The Zenmuse L3 is DJI’s flagship integrated LiDAR payload engineered for high-precision aerial surveying, powerline inspection, and large-scale mapping missions. Combining a high-performance LiDAR module, dual RGB mapping cameras, and an advanced Position and Orientation System (POS), it delivers centimeter-level accuracy even at high flight altitudes.

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The Zenmuse L3 is DJI’s flagship integrated LiDAR payload engineered for high-precision aerial surveying, powerline inspection, and large-scale mapping missions. Combining a high-performance LiDAR module, dual RGB mapping cameras, and an advanced Position and Orientation System (POS), it delivers centimeter-level accuracy even at high flight altitudes.

Built for enterprise-grade operations, the Zenmuse L3 supports multiple scanning modes, up to 2000 kHz pulse repetition frequency, multi-return capability, and seamless integration with DJI’s full software ecosystem. Designed specifically for the DJI Matrice 400, it ensures efficient data collection, robust environmental resistance, and reliable performance in demanding field conditions.

Specifications: 

Category Specification
Product Name Zenmuse L3
Weight 1.60 kg (without single gimbal connector)
Single Gimbal Connector Weight 145 g
Dimensions (L×W×H) 192 × 162 × 202 mm
Power Consumption 64 W (Typical), 100 W (Max)
Supported Aircraft DJI Matrice 400 (requires Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector)
Ingress Protection IP54
Operating Temperature -20° to 50° C
Storage Temperature -40° to 70° C

Point Cloud Performance

Specification Details
Accuracy @120m Vertical: 3 cm (RMSE) • Horizontal: 4 cm (RMSE)
Accuracy @300m Vertical: 5 cm (RMSE) • Horizontal: 7.5 cm (RMSE)
Point Cloud Thickness 1.2 cm @1σ (120m) • 2 cm @1σ (300m)
Combined Horizontal FOV (Dual RGB) 107°
RGB GSD (300m) Avg. 3 cm

LiDAR System

Specification Details
Laser Wavelength 1535 nm
Beam Divergence 0.25 mrad (1/e²)
Spot Size Φ41 mm @120m • Φ86 mm @300m
Detection Range 700m @10% reflectivity (350 kHz) • 950m @10% (100 kHz) • 2000m @80% (100 kHz)
Minimum Detection Distance 10 m
Pulse Frequency 100 / 350 / 1000 / 2000 kHz
Number of Returns Up to 16 returns (mode dependent)
Scanning Modes Linear (80°×3°) • Star-shaped (80°×80°) • Non-Repetitive (80°×80°)
Laser Safety Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
Ranging Accuracy ±10 mm absolute • <5 mm repeatability (1σ)
Wire Detection 300m (21.6mm wire) • 100m (18.4mm PVC wire)

RGB Mapping Camera

Specification Details
Sensor 4/3 CMOS
Effective Photo Size 100 MP (12288×8192) • 25 MP (6144×4096)
Lens 28mm equivalent
Aperture f/2.0 – f/11
Mechanical Shutter 2–1/1500 s (f/2.0) • 2–1/2000 s (f/2.8–f/11)
Electronic Shutter 2–1/16000 s
Minimum Photo Interval 0.5 s (25 MP JPEG) • 1 s (100 MP JPEG) • 1.2 s (RAW)
Video Format MP4 (H.265)
Video Resolution 4K@30fps • FHD@30fps

Position & Orientation System (POS)

Specification Details
GNSS Update Rate 5 Hz
POS Update Rate 200 Hz
Attitude Error Yaw: 0.02° • Pitch/Roll: 0.01° (post-processed)
RTK Positioning Accuracy Horizontal: 1.0 cm + 1 ppm • Vertical: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm
PPK Formats Supported DAT • RINEX v2.1x/v3.0x • RTCM v3.x (MSM3–7) • OEM4/OEM6

Gimbal

Specification Details
Type 3-axis (Pitch, Roll, Yaw)
Angular Accuracy ±0.01°
Mechanical Range Pitch: -135° to +73° • Roll: -90° to +60° • Yaw: -105° to +105°
Controllable Range Pitch: -120° to +60° • Yaw: -80° to +80°
Mounting Method Detachable DJI SKYPORT

Data & Software Ecosystem

Category Details
Storage Media CFexpress™ Type B (1500 MB/s write)
Card Reader Speed >900 MB/s
Raw Data Storage Photo / IMU / Point Cloud / GNSS / Calibration
Data Collection DJI Pilot 2
Data Processing DJI Terra
Data Application DJI Modify
Cloud Platform DJI FlightHub 2
Export Formats (Terra) PNTS / LAS / LAZ / PLY / PCD / S3MB
Import Formats (Modify) LAS

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