DJI Zenmuse L2 High-Precision Aerial LiDAR System, Shield Basic 1-Year

Zenmuse L2 integrates frame LiDAR, a self-developed high-accuracy IMU system, and a 4/3 CMOS RGB mapping camera, providing DJI flight platforms with more precise, efficient, and reliable geospatial data acquisition. When used with DJI Terra, it delivers a turnkey solution for 3D data collection and high-accuracy post-processing.

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Integrated LiDAR Solution
Supported by its powerful hardware, L2 can allow for a precise scan of complex subjects within an extended range and faster point cloud acquisition. During operations, users can preview, playback, and process point cloud models on-site, with Task Quality Reports generated by DJI Terra, offering a simple, one-stop solution to improve overall efficiency. This enables users to achieve high-precision point cloud results with one-stop post-processing.

High-Level Precision
By combining GNSS and a high-accuracy self-developed IMU, this solution achieves 4cm vertical accuracy and 5cm horizontal accuracy.

Exceptional Efficiency
It’s ready for work as soon as it’s powered on and can collect both geospatial and RGB data from a 2.5km2 area in a single flight.

Intuitive Operation
In conjunction with Matrice 350 RTK and DJI Terra, L2 offers a turnkey solution that is simple to use, lowering the operational threshold.

30% Detection Range Increase
L2 can detect from 250 meters at 10% reflectivity and 100 klx, <3> and up to 450 meters at 50% reflectivity and 0 klx. <3> The typical operational altitude now extends up to 120 meters, notably enhancing operational safety and efficiency.

Smaller Laser Spots, Denser Point Clouds
With a reduced spot size of 4x12 cm @100m, only a fifth of that of L1, L2 not only detects smaller objects with more details, but can also penetrate denser vegetation, generating more accurate digital elevation models (DEM).

Supports 5 Returns
In densely vegetated areas, L2 can capture more ground points beneath the foliage.

Effective Point Cloud Rate: 240,000 pts/s
In both single and multiple return modes, L2 can reach a max point cloud emission rate of 240,000 points per second, allowing the acquisition of more point cloud data in a given time frame.

Two Scanning Modes
L2 supports two scanning modes, offering flexibility for users based on their task demands. In repetitive scanning mode, L2's LiDAR can achieve more uniform and accurate point clouds while meeting high-precision mapping requirements. In non-repetitive scanning mode, it offers deeper penetration for more structural information, making it suitable for power line inspection, forestry surveying, and other scenarios.

Frame-based Design
The frame-based design results in an effective point cloud data rate of up to 100%. Together with a three-axis gimbal, it brings more possibilities to surveying scenarios.

Improved Accuracy
The high-accuracy self-developed IMU system, combined with the drone’s RTK positioning system for data fusion during post-processing, gives L2 access to highly accurate absolute position, speed, and attitude information. In addition, the IMU system’s enhanced environmental adaptability improves the operational reliability and precision of L2.

No IMU Warm-up
The performance of the IMU system has been significantly enhanced, and it is ready for use the moment it's powered on. And, the accompanying drone is ready to begin tasks immediately once the RTK is in FIX status, delivering an optimized in-the-field experience.

4/3 CMOS, Mechanical Shutter
Pixel size has been enlarged to 3.3 μm, and effective pixels now reach 20 MP, resulting in a significant improvement in overall imaging, as well as more enriched true-color point cloud details. The minimum photo interval has been reduced to 0.7 seconds. The mapping camera has a shutter count of up to 200,000 times, further reducing operational costs. When point cloud collection is not needed, the RGB camera can still take photos and videos, or collect images for visible light mapping.

Diverse Flight Route Types
Supports Waypoint, Area, and Linear Route types, for handling surveying tasks in a variety of environments.

Point Cloud LiveView
During operation, DJI Pilot 2 supports three display modes - RGB, point cloud, and point cloud/RGB side-by-side display, presenting operational results in an intuitive way. Activating RNG (Laser Rangefinder) enables access to the distance information between the LiDAR module and the object in the center of the FOV, enhancing flight safety. It also supports four real-time point cloud coloring modes - Reflectivity, Height, Distance, and RGB.

Auto-Generated Task Quality Report
After point cloud data collection, the DJI Pilot 2 app will automatically generate a Task Quality Report so that operators can check operational results in real-time and on-site, making fieldwork more responsive and worry-free.

PPK Solution
In complex operational environments, users can set up RTK base stations before the operation to preemptively avoid the loss of RTK data due to interference, video transmission disconnection, or other issues. After the operation, import original files into DJI Terra to use the PPK (post-processing kinematic) process to rebuild high-precision models.

One-Click Processing on DJI Terra
Supports Waypoint, Area, and Linear Route types, for handling surveying tasks in a variety of environments.

Key Features

• High Precision Vertical Accuracy: 4 cm; Horizontal Accuracy: 5 cm
• 2.5 km2 covered in a single flight
• Smaller laser spots, denser point clouds
• Detection Range
• Turnkey Solution
• Point Cloud LiveView
• One­Click Processing on DJI Terra
• High­accuracy IMU system
• 4/3 CMOS, 20MP, Mechanical shutter, high­speed burst with 0.7s interval
• Two Low­Cost Replacements within One Year

Technical Specifications

Product Name
Zenmuse L2
Dimensions
155x128x176 mm (LxWxH)
Weight
905±5 g
Power
28 W (typical)
58 W (max.)
IP Rating
IP54
Supported Aircraft
Matrice 300 RTK (requires DJI RC Plus)
Matrice 350 RTK
Storage Temperature
-20 Degrees to 60 Degrees C (-4 Degrees to 140 Degrees F)
System Performance
Detection Range
450m @50% reflectivity, 0 klx
250m @10% reflectivity, 100 klx
Typical data. Measured using a flat subject with a size larger than the laser beam diameter, perpendicular angle of incidence, and an atmospheric visibility of 23 km. In low-light environments, the laser beams can achieve the optimal detection range. If a laser beam hits more than one subject, the total laser transmitter power is split, and the achievable range is reduced. The maximum detection range is 500 m.
Point Cloud Rate
Single return: max. 240,000 pts/s
Multiple returns: max. 1,200,000 pts/s
System Accuracy
Horizontal: 5 cm @ 150 m
Vertical: 4 cm @ 150 m
Measured under the following conditions in a DJI laboratory environment: Zenmuse L2 mounted on a Matrice 350 RTK and powered up. Using DJI Pilot 2’s Area Route to plan the flight route (with Calibrate IMU enabled). Using repetitive scanning with the RTK in the FIX status. The relative altitude was set to 150 m, flight speed to 15 m/s, gimbal pitch to -90 Degrees, and each straight segment of the flight route was less than 1500 m. The field contained objects with obvious angular features, and used exposed hard ground check points that conformed to the diffuse reflection model. DJI Terra was used for post-processing with Optimize Point Cloud Accuracy enabled. Under the same conditions with Optimize Point Cloud Accuracy not enabled, the vertical accuracy is 4 cm and the horizontal accuracy is 8 cm.
Real-Time Point Cloud Coloring Coding
Reflectivity, Height, Distance, RGB
LiDAR
Ranging Accuracy (RMS 1σ)
2 cm @ 150 m
Measured in an environment of 25 Degrees C (77 Degrees F) with a subject of 80% reflectivity at a distance of 150 m. The actual environment may differ from the testing environment. The figure listed is for reference only.
Maximum Returns Supported
5
Scanning Modes
Non-repetitive scanning pattern, Repetitive scanning pattern
FOV
Repetitive scanning pattern: Horizontal 70 Degrees, Vertical 3 Degrees
Non-repetitive scanning pattern: Horizontal 70 Degrees, Vertical 75 Degrees
Minimum Detection Range
3 m
Laser Beam Divergence
Horizontal 0.2 mrad, Vertical 0.6 mrad
Measured at full width at half maximum (FWHM) conditions. 0.6 mrad signifies that for every 100m increase in distance, the diameter of the laser beam expands by 6 cm.
Laser Wavelength
905 nm
Laser Spot Size
Horizontal 4 cm, vertical 12 cm @ 100 m (FWHM)
Laser Pulse Emission Frequency
240 kHz
Laser Safety
Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
Accessible Emission Limit (AEL)
233.59 nJ
Reference Aperture
Effective Aperture: 23.85 mm (equivalent to circular)
Max Laser Pulse Emission Power Within 5 Nanoseconds
46.718 W
Inertial Navigation System
IMU Update Frequency
200 Hz
Accelerometer Range
±6 g
Angular Velocity Meter Range
±300 dps
Yaw Accuracy (RMS 1σ)
Real-time: 0.2 Degrees, Post-processing: 0.05 Degrees
Measured under the following conditions in a DJI laboratory environment: Zenmuse L2 mounted on a Matrice 350 RTK and powered up. Using DJI Pilot 2’s Area Route to plan the flight route (with Calibrate IMU enabled). RTK in the FIX status. The relative altitude was set to 150 m, flight speed to 15 m/s, gimbal pitch to -90 Degrees, and each straight segment of the flight route was less than 1500 m.
Pitch/Roll Accuracy (RMS 1σ)
Real-time: 0.05 Degrees, Post-processing: 0.025 Degrees
Measured under the following conditions in a DJI laboratory environment: Zenmuse L2 mounted on a Matrice 350 RTK and powered up. Using DJI Pilot 2’s Area Route to plan the flight route (with Calibrate IMU enabled). RTK in the FIX status. The relative altitude was set to 150 m, flight speed to 15 m/s, gimbal pitch to -90 Degrees, and each straight segment of the flight route was less than 1500 m.
Horizontal Positioning Accuracy
RTK FIX: 1 cm + 1 ppm
Vertical Positioning Accuracy
RTK FIX: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm
RGB Mapping Camera
Sensor
4/3 CMOS, Effective Pixels: 20 MP
Lens
FOV: 84 Degrees
Format Equivalent: 24 mm
Aperture: f/2.8-f/11
Focus Points: 1 m to ∞ (with autofocus)
Shutter Speed
Mechanical Shutter: 2-1/2000 s
Electronic Shutter: 2-1/8000 s
Shutter Count
200000
Photo Size
5280x3956 (4:3)
Still Photography Modes
Single shot: 20 MP
Timed: 20 MP
JPEG Timed Interval: 0.7/1/2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
RAW/JPEG + RAW Timed Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Video Codec and Resolution
H.264
4K: 3840x2160@30fps
FHD: 1920x1080 @30fps
ISO
Video: 100-6400
Photo: 100-6400
Video Bitrate
4K: 85Mbps
FHD: 30 Mbps
Supported File System
exFAT
Photo Format
JPEG/DNG (RAW)
Video Format
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Gimbal
Stabilization System
3-axis (tilt, roll, pan)
Angular Vibration Range
0.01 Degrees
Mounting
Detachable DJI SKYPORT
Mechanical Range
Tilt: -143 Degrees to +43 Degrees
Pan: ±105 Degrees
* Structural limit, not controllable range.
Controllable Range
Tilt: -120 Degrees to +30 Degrees
Pan: ±90 Degrees
Operation Mode
Follow/Free/Re-center
Data Storage
Raw Data Storage
Photo/IMU/Point cloud/GNSS/Calibration files
Point Cloud Data Storage
Real-time modeling data storage
Supported microSD Cards
microSD: Sequential writing speed 50 MB/s or above and UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating or above; Max capacity: 256 GB. Use the recommended microSD cards.
Recommended microSD Cards
Lexar 1066x 64GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 128GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 128GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 256GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC
Post-Processing
Supported Software
DJI Terra
Data Format
DJI Terra supports exporting point cloud models in the following formats
PNTS/LAS/PLY/PCD/S3MB