DJI Zenmuse L3

High-Performance LiDAR & Dual-RGB Payload for Aerial Surveying

DJI Zenmuse L3

The DJI Zenmuse L3 is an advanced LiDAR + dual-RGB payload engineered for high-precision aerial mapping and survey missions. With long-range LiDAR detection, dual RGB cameras for true-colour imaging, and a rugged IP54-rated body, it’s tailored for industrial applications including forestry, infrastructure inspection, mining, and topographic mapping.

Built to mount on select DJI enterprise drones (like the Matrice 400 series), it enables professionals to capture dense point clouds, detailed orthophotos, and accurate 3D models with efficiency and reliability.

See Through, Far and True

1535nm Long-range LiDAR
100 MP Dual RGB Cameras
107° Ultra-wide FOV
16 Returns
IP54 Ingress Protection
10 km² Single Flight Coverage
Key Features

Advanced LiDAR & Imaging

Long-range LiDAR detection (up to ~950 m in ideal conditions) for large-area coverage.

Dual RGB 100 MP cameras for true-colour imagery and high-resolution orthophotos.

Dense point cloud generation and mapping speed up to ~17 m/s or higher.

Survey-Grade Accuracy & Efficiency

High positional accuracy capable of delivering centimetre-level ground sampling distances (GSD) at altitude (~3 cm at 300 m).

Multiple scanning modes (e.g., linear, star-shaped) to adapt to terrain or structure types.

Enterprise Drone Integration

Designed for compatibility with DJI Matrice 400 series drones (with connector accessory) for premium aerial platforms.

Rugged IP54 casing and wide operating temperature range for real-world field use.

Workflow Optimisation

Enables rapid area coverage and mapping to support forestry, mining, infrastructure and topographic workflows.

True-colour data enriches LiDAR point clouds with visual context for better interpretation and reporting.

In-The-Box
  • Zenmuse L3 × 1
  • Zenmuse L3 Lens Cap × 1
  • CFexpress™ Type B Memory Card (1 TB) (brand may vary; actual product received prevails) × 2
  • CFexpress™ Type B Card Reader × 1
  • Zenmuse L3 Storage Case × 1
  • Lens Cleaning Cloth × 1
  • DJI Matrice 400 Carrying Case Insert (Zenmuse L3)
  • Zenmuse L3 Single Gimbal Connector × 1
  • Screws and Tools × 1
  • Zenmuse L3 Gimbal Damper (4 pcs) × 1
Specs Sheet
General
CategorySpecification
Point Cloud System Accuracy (At 120m Flight Altitude)Vertical Accuracy: 3 cm (RMSE)
Horizontal Accuracy: 4 cm (RMSE)
Point Cloud System Accuracy (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°
RGB Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)Average Value: 3 cm (300m nadir flight altitude)
Weight1.60 kg (without single gimbal connector)
Dimensions192×162×202 mm (L×W×H)
Power64 W (typical)
100 W (max)
Supported AircraftDJI Matrice 400 (requires the Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector)
Ingress Protection RatingIP54
Operating Temperature-20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F)
Storage Temperature-40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)
Point Cloud System Accuracy (At 120m Flight Altitude)
Vertical Accuracy: 3 cm (RMSE)
Horizontal Accuracy: 4 cm (RMSE)
Point Cloud System Accuracy (At 300m Flight Altitude)
Vertical Accuracy 5 cm (RMSE)
Horizontal Accuracy: 7.5 cm (RMSE)
Point Cloud Thickness
1.2 cm@1σ (120m nadir flight altitude)
2 cm@1σ (300m nadir flight altitude)
Combined Horizontal FOV (Dual RGB Mapping Cameras)
107°
RGB Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)
Average Value: 3 cm (300m nadir flight altitude)
Weight
1.60 kg (without single gimbal connector)
Dimensions
192×162×202 mm (L×W×H)
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
CategorySpecification
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
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)
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
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
Ranging Accuracy
Absolute Accuracy: ±10 mm
Repeatability: < 5 mm (1σ)
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
CategorySpecification
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
Video SpecificationVideo Format: MP4 (MPEG-4 HEVC/H.265)
Resolution:
4K: 3840×2160@30fps
FHD: 1920×1080@30fps
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)
CategorySpecification
GNSS Update Rate5 Hz
POS Update Rate200 Hz
Attitude ErrorYaw Angle: 0.02° (post-processed, 1σ)
Pitch/Roll Angle: 0.01° (post-processed, 1σ)
Positioning AccuracyHorizontal Accuracy: 1.0 cm + 1 ppm (RTK fix)
Vertical Accuracy: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RTK fix)
Supported PPK Differential Data FormatsDAT: 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
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
Gimbal
CategorySpecification
Degrees of Freedom3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
Angular Accuracy±0.01°
Mechanical RangePitch: -135° to +73°
Roll: -90° to +60°
Yaw: -105° to +105°
Controllable RangePitch: -120° to +60°
Yaw: -80° to +80°
Self-Check MethodRoll Axis: Self-check not required
Yaw Axis: Checks using limit stop
Pitch Axis: Self-check not required
Mounting MethodDetachable DJI SKYPORT (Zenmuse L3 single gimbal connector)
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°
Controllable Range
Pitch: -120° to +60°
Yaw: -80° to +80°
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
CategorySpecification
Raw Data StoragePhoto/IMU/Point cloud/GNSS/Calibration files
Standard Memory CardCFexpress™ Type B Memory Card, sequential write speed 1500 MB/s
Standard Card ReaderRead/write speed > 900 MB/s
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
CategorySpecification
Data CollectionDJI Pilot 2
Data ProcessingDJI Terra
Data ApplicationDJI Modify
Cloud ApplicationDJI FlightHub 2
Data FormatDJI 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
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

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