Introducing the new Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Payload by DJI.
Zenmuse L3 combines LiDAR with a high-resolution RGB mapping camera, delivering real-time 3D data and centimeter-level accuracy. Designed for DJI’s Matrice 400, it streamlines terrain modeling, inspection, and post-processing via DJI Terra.
The DJI Zenmuse L3 is DJI’s most advanced aerial LiDAR payload to date, combining a 1535nm long-range LiDAR module, dual 100MP RGB mapping cameras, a highly accurate position and orientation system (POS), and a 3-axis gimbal—all within a compact, fully integrated sensor package.
L3 features a maximum detection range of 950 meters, supports up to 16 returns per pulse, and offers multiple scanning modes including Linear, Star-Shaped, and Non-Repetitive patterns to meet a wide range of mission types. Paired with the DJI Matrice 400 platform, Zenmuse L3 can collect up to 100 km² of data per day, transforming long-duration survey projects into efficient, single-day operations.
Package Includes:
(1) Zenmuse L3
(1) Zenmuse L3 Single Gimbal Connector
(1) Storage Case
(4) Gimbal Dampers
(2) CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
(1) CFexpress Type B Card Reader
(1) DJI Matrice 400 Carrying Case Insert (Zenmuse L3)
(1) Lens Cleaning Cloth
(1) Screws and Tools Kit
L3 Compatibility:
DJI Matrice 400 Aircraft
The Zenmuse L3 is only compatible with the DJI Matrice 400. Before use, ensure both the aircraft and remote controller firmware are updated to the latest version. For accurate data capture, mount the L3 on a single downward gimbal connector and connect the cable to the correct USB-C port on the aircraft (right-side port when facing the drone).
Specs:
| 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) |
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 |
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) |
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. |
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 |
