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DJI Zenmuse L3

SKU CP.EN.00000703.01

DJI Zenmuse L3 is a powerful drone LiDAR payload for DJI Matrice 400. It has high-performance LiDAR and dual 100MP mapping cameras for efficient drone surveys.

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DJI Zenmuse L3£12,999.00£13,150.00
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DJI Zenmuse L3

Powerful drone LiDAR payload

DJI Zenmuse L3 key features

  • DJI's first long-range high-precision drone LiDAR payload.

  • Integrates high-performance LiDAR, dual 100MP mapping cameras, and high-precision inertial navigation system.

  • Designed to improve accuracy, penetration, and range of laser point clouds.

  • Compatible with DJI M400: Purpose-built commpatibility for high-efficiency and long-range survey missions.

  • Use with DJI Terra and DJI Modify software platforms for an end-to-end solution.

  • 3 scanning modes for mission versatility.

DJI Zenmuse L3 key features

Full specifications

DJI Zenmuse L3
System specifications
Dimensions192 x 162 x 202mm (L x W x H)
Weight1.6kg (without single gimbal connector) / / L3 singal gimbal connector weighs 145g
Point Cloud System AccuracyAt 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)
Point Cloud System AccuracyAt 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)
Point Cloud Thickness1.2 cm@1σ (120m nadir flight altitude) / 2 cm@1σ (300m nadir flight altitude)
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)
Power64 W (typical) / 100 W (max)
Supported aircraftDJI Matrice 400 (requires the Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector)
Operating temperature-20° to 50° C
LiDAR
Laser Wavelength1535 nm
Laser Beam Divergence0.25 mrad (1/e²)
Laser Spot SizeΦ 41 mm@120 m (1/e²) / Φ 86 mm@300 m (1/e²)
Detection Range700 m@10% reflectivity, 350 kHz / 950 m@10% reflectivity, 100 kHz / 2000 m@80% reflectivity, 100 kHz / / The maximum detection range is 900 m by default. For a longer range, contact us.
Wire Detection Range21.6mm Steel Core Aluminum Stranded Wire: / 300 m@100 klx, 350 kHz / / 18.4mm Black PVC Insulated Wire: / 100 m@100 klx, 350 kHz
Ranging AccuracyAbsolute Accuracy: ±10 mm / Repeatability: < 5 mm (1σ)
Minimum Effective Detection Distance10 m
Laser Pulse Emission Frequency100 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 Returns4, 8, 16 returns (100 kHz, 350 kHz) / 4, 8 returns (1000 kHz) / 4 returns (2000 kHz)
Cross-cycle calculation7 times
Scanning mode and FOVLinear Scanning Mode: Horizontal 80°, vertical 3° / Star-Shaped Scanning Mode: Horizontal 80°, vertical 80° / Non-Repetitive Scanning Mode: Horizontal 80°, vertical 80°
Laser Safety ClassificationClass 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
RGB Camera
Sensor4/3 CMOS
LensEquivalent Focal Length: 28 mm / FOV: 73.3° (diagonal), 62° (horizontal), 41.2° (vertical) / Aperture: f/2.0-f/11
ShutterMechanical 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 Size100 MP: 12288×8192 / 25 MP: 6144×4096
Minimum Photo IntervalJPEG: / 25 MP: 0.5 s / 100 MP: 1 s / / RAW or JPEG + RAW: / 1.2 s
ShutterMechanical 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

Manuals & documents

4 files
Zenmuse L3 Product InformationPDF · 4.8 MBZenmuse L3 User Manual v1.0 enPDF · 5.5 MBZenmuse L3 Release Notes enPDF · 63 KBZenmuse L3 Known Issue List enPDF · 96 KB

Frequently asked questions

What is DJI Care Enterprise and what options are available?⌄

DJI Care Enterprise offers comprehensive protection for your DJI Enterprise drone fleet. Two packages are available: DJI Care Enterprise Plus and DJI Care Enterprise Basic.

It provides DJI Enterprise products with coverage for a range of accidental damages, such as collisions, water damage, and misoperation. DJI Care Enterprise Plus also covers flyaways.

The table below shows the benefits of DJI Care Enterprise Plus vs DJI Care Enterprise Basic.

DJI Care Enterprise PlusDJI Care Enterprise Basic
Service modelUnlimited free repairs within the coverage limitAffordable replacements
Service quantityNo limitTwice a year
Service chargeFree repairsLow-cost replacement
Coverage for your whole fleetDJI Enterprise products bound to DJI Care Enterprise Plus at the same period ( within 30 days ) can share the total coverage-
Turnaround timePrioritised repairDJI Care Express
Flyaway coverage1 flyaway per year. Supported aircraft: DJI Matrice 30, DJI Matrice 30T, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal Advanced, DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral, DJI Matrice 4T. DJI Matrice 4E. Flyaway fee applies.-
Factory maintenance1 factory maintenance per year. Supported aircraft: DJI Matrice 30, DJI Matrice 30T, DJI Matrice 30T Dock Version, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal, DJI Mavic 3 Thermal Advanced, DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral, DJI Matrice 350 RTK, DJI Matrice 3D, DJI Matrice 3TD.-
Annual free battery replacementsTwo free battery replacements - supported aircraft: DJI Matrice 350 RTK, DJI Matrice 3D, DJI Matrice 3TD, DJI Matrice 4D, DJI Matrice 4TD. One free battery replacement - supported aircraft: DJI Matrice 400-
Service periodUp to 3 consecutive yearsUp to 3 consecutive years
What improvements does Zenmuse L3 have compared to the previous generation?⌄

DJI Zenmuse L3 offers a range of improvements on the DJI Zenmuse L2. These include:

Hardware performance improvements:

1. Zenmuse L3 delivers enhanced LiDAR performance. When measured at the same distance, Zenmuse L3 produces a laser spot about one-fifth the size of L2 and supports up to 16 returns. This means much stronger penetration capability, greater range, and higher ranging accuracy.

2. The new dual 100MP RGB mapping camera system brings a horizontal FOV of up to 107°, compared to L2's 73.7°.

3. POS accuracy is improved to 0.02° for heading, and 0.01° for roll and pitch.

Accuracy and efficiency improvements:

1. Zenmuse L3's 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. The point cloud thickness produced by Zenmuse L3 is only half that of Zenmuse L2, supporting advanced analysis and high-accuracy applications.

2. 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.

3. When mounted on DJI Matrice 400, Zenmuse L3 delivers outstanding efficiency. At a flight altitude of 300 m, a single flight can cover up to 10 km², enabling up to 100 km² of daily coverage.

Find out more in our in-depth DJI Zenmuse L3 vs DJI Zenmuse L2 comparison blog.

What drone is compatible with the DJI Zenmuse L3?⌄

The DJI Zenmuse L3 is compatible with the DJI Matrice 400. It requires the use of the Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector. Please ensure that the gimbal connector is connected to the E1 port on the aircraft's underside. Otherwise mapping accuracy will be reduced.

What is the protection level of DJI Zenmuse L3?⌄

DJI Zenmuse L3 can achieve an IP54 rating according to the IEC60529 standard under controlled laboratory conditions.

To ensure the highest levels of protection:

1. Before installing, make sure that the interface and surface of the gimbal are dry.

2. Before use, make sure that the gimbal is firmly installed on the drone and the CFexpress™ card protective cap is clean, free of foreign objects, and closed.

3. Before opening the CFexpress™ card protective cap, wipe the surface of the drone clean.

4. The protection level will decrease over time due to normal device use and wear.

What is the laser pulse emission frequency of Zenmuse L3? How many returns does it support?⌄

The DJI Zenmuse L3 offers the following laser pulse emission frequency:

• 4, 8, 16 returns (100 kHz, 350 kHz).

• 4, 8 returns (1000 kHz).

• 4 returns (2000 kHz).

How does the range of DJI Zenmuse L3 change at different laser pulse emission frequencies?⌄

The range of the DJI Zenmuse L3 is as follows:

• 290 m (centre), 200 m (edge)@10% reflectivity, 2000 kHz, recommended operating altitude ≤ 50 m.

• 400 m (centre), 280 m (edge)@10% reflectivity, 1000 kHz, recommended operating altitude ≤ 100 m.

• 700 m (centre), 500 m (edge)@10% reflectivity, 350 kHz, recommended operating altitude ≤ 300 m.

• 950 m (centre), 650 m (edge)@10% reflectivity, 100 kHz, recommended operating altitude ≤ 500 m.

How many scanning modes does Zenmuse L3 have? In what scenarios do they apply?⌄

DJI Zenmuse L3 supports Linear, Star-Shaped, and Non-Repetitive scanning modes for different operational scenarios:

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

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

3. Non-Repetitive: Provides multiple scan angles and broader coverage, optimized for transmission tower reconstruction and other complex structural surveys.

What is the DJI Zenmuse L3's dual 100MP RGB mapping camera system for?⌄

The dual RGB mapping camera system on the DJI Zenmuse L3 expands the horizontal FOV to 107°, enabling each acquisition to cover a broader area.

Even with a 20% LiDAR side overlap ratio, you can capture data for both digital orthophoto maps (DOM) and digital elevation models (DEM) in a single flight, thereby greatly improving operational efficiency.

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