DJI Zenmuse L2 and Zenmuse L3 LiDAR camera payloads
High-accuracy aerial LiDAR payloads designed for enterprise mapping, infrastructure intelligence, and scalable geospatial production
The DJI Zenmuse L2 and Zenmuse L3 are professional aerial LiDAR payloads built for organizations that require documented accuracy, predictable performance, and scalable data acquisition across complex environments. Both systems are fully integrated at the factory, combining LiDAR sensing, inertial positioning, RGB mapping cameras, and stabilized gimbal control into unified payloads optimized for enterprise operations.
While Zenmuse L2 provides an accessible entry point into survey-grade LiDAR, Zenmuse L3 extends DJI's capabilities into long-range detection, high-density point clouds, and large-area production mapping.
Compatibility and fleet alignment
Understanding aircraft compatibility is essential for long-term fleet planning.
Zenmuse L3:
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Exclusively compatible with DJI Matrice 400
Zenmuse L2:
- DJI Matrice 400
- DJI Matrice 350 RTK
- DJI Matrice 300 RTK (requires DJI RC Plus)
This allows organizations to align payload selection with both current fleet assets and future platform investments.
Zenmuse L3: next-generation LiDAR for large-scale operations
Zenmuse L3 is DJI's first long-range aerial LiDAR system engineered for efficiency at scale.
Key system characteristics include:
- 1535 nm LiDAR optimized for long-range detection
- Maximum detection range up to 950 m at 10% reflectivity
- Support for up to 16 returns per pulse
- Maximum pulse rate of 2 million points per second
- 0.25 mrad beam divergence for high penetration and small-object detection
Multiple scanning modes support terrain mapping, forestry analysis, dense urban environments, and power line inspections.
Dual RGB mapping cameras for efficient photogrammetry
Zenmuse L3 integrates dual 100MP RGB mapping cameras with 4/3 CMOS sensors and mechanical shutters.
Operational advantages include:
- 107° horizontal field of view
- 3 cm GSD achievable at 300 m altitude
- Effective 25MP output via pixel binning
- Accurate image geometry without rolling shutter artifacts
This configuration enables simultaneous LiDAR and RGB data capture, reducing flight counts and improving efficiency.
Precision positioning and accuracy outcomes
Zenmuse L3's high-precision POS system delivers:
- Heading accuracy of 0.02°
- Pitch accuracy of 0.01°
- Ranging repeatability of 5 mm at 150 m
Vertical accuracy benchmarks:
- Better than 3 cm at 120 m altitude
- Better than 5 cm at 300 m altitude
- Better than 10 cm at 500 m altitude
These performance characteristics support large-area mapping at common engineering scales.
Zenmuse L2: reliable LiDAR performance with lower operational overhead
Zenmuse L2 delivers survey-grade accuracy with simpler deployment requirements.
Measured specifications include:
- Detection range up to 450 m at 50% reflectivity
- Operational altitude up to 120 m
- Support for 5 returns
- Effective point cloud rate of 240,000 points per second
- Vertical accuracy of 4 cm and horizontal accuracy of 5 cm
Its frame-based LiDAR design ensures consistent point distribution and reliable ground penetration.
RGB imaging integrated into Zenmuse L2
The Zenmuse L2 RGB camera supports:
- 20MP resolution
- 4/3 CMOS sensor
- Mechanical shutter
- 3.3 μm pixel size
This enables accurate point cloud colorization and traditional mapping deliverables alongside LiDAR data.
Data acquisition, processing, and application
Both payloads integrate with DJI Pilot 2 for real-time visualization and mission validation. DJI Terra supports PPK workflows, one-click processing, and fusion-based modeling to generate point clouds, DEMs, DOMs, and meshes. DJI Modify extends outputs with semantic classification, profiling, and CAD-ready products.
Deploy Zenmuse LiDAR with Dronefly
The Zenmuse L2 and Zenmuse L3 offer enterprise teams a scalable, production-ready aerial LiDAR solution with clearly defined performance tiers. Dronefly supports professional operators with technical expertise, workflow guidance, and post-sale support.
Explore Zenmuse L2 and Zenmuse L3 LiDAR systems at Dronefly and deploy a high-accuracy aerial LiDAR solution built for enterprise-scale operations.
