DJI Zenmuse L2 High-Precision Aerial LiDAR System M350
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- Product Code: L2
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DJI Zenmuse L2 High-Precision Aerial LiDAR System - Powerful Range, Elevated Precision for Matrice 300 and Matrice 350
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.
- High Precision - Vertical Accuracy: 4 cm, Horizontal Accuracy: 5 cm
- Exceptional Efficiency - 2.5 km covered in a single flight
- Superior Penetration - Smaller laser spots, denser point clouds
- Detection Range: 250m @10% reflectivity 100klx. 450m @50% reflectivity 0klx
- IP54
- 5 Returns - capture more ground points under foilage
- Turnkey Solution - ready to use out of the box
- Point Cloud LiveView
- One-Click Processing on DJI Terra
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 4 cm vertical accuracy and 5 cm 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 2.5km 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.
Frame-Based LiDAR - 30% Detection Range Increase
L2 can detect from 250 meters at 10% reflectivity and 100 klx, and up to 450 meters at 50% reflectivity and 0 klx. 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 4×12 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.
High-Accuracy IMU System - 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.
Yaw Accuracy: Real-time: 0.2°, post-processing: 0.05°
Pitch/Roll Accuracy: Real-time 0.05°, post-processing 0.025°
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. The accompanying drone is ready to begin tasks immediately once the RTK is in FIX status, delivering an optimised in-the-field experience.
RGB Mapping Camera - 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-colour 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.
Enhanced Operational Experience
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 colouring modes - Reflectivity, Height, Distance, and RGB.
Point Cloud Model Playback and Merging
After the operation, the 3D point cloud model can be viewed directly in the album. 3D Point cloud models of multiple flights can also be merged, enabling on-site decision-making regarding operational quality.
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
Achieve efficient and reliable one-stop post-processing when importing point cloud data into DJI Terra. Generate a standard-format 3D point cloud model with just a click after point cloud trajectory calculation and accuracy optimisation. Upon ground point classification, using Ground Point Type, a DEM can be output. Point cloud quality can be analysed with the Accuracy Control and Check function.
Application Scenarios
In coordination with DJI Enterprise flight platforms and DJI Terra, Zenmuse L2 can be applied to land surveying and mapping, electricity, forestry, and infrastructure management, as well as other scenarios.
What's Included?
Zenmuse L2 x 1
microSD Card (128GB) x 1
Lens Cap x 1
Storage Case x 1
Lens Cleaning Cloth x 1
What is the protection level of the Zenmuse L2?
Zenmuse L2 achieves an IP54 rating according to the IEC60529 standard under controlled laboratory conditions. To ensure the highest levels of protection:
• Before installing, make sure that the interface and surface of the gimbal are dry;
• Before use, make sure that the gimbal is firmly installed on the drone and the SD card protective cap is clean, free of foreign objects, and closed;
• Before opening the SD card protective cap, wipe the surface of the drone clean.
What aircraft is Zenmuse L2 compatible with? Which gimbal interface can it be mounted on?
Zenmuse L2 is compatible with the Matrice 350 RTK and Matrice 300 RTK and only supports DJI RC Plus as the remote controller. Before using, please upgrade the firmware of the aircraft and remote controller to the latest version. To ensure mapping accuracy, make sure the L2 is mounted on a single downward gimbal connector with the cable connected to the right USB-C port (when facing the aircraft).
What is the Field of View (FOV) of Zenmuse L2's LiDAR?
Repetitive scanning: Horizontal 70°, Vertical 3°
Non-repetitive scanning: Horizontal 70°, Vertical 75°
What is the maximum detection range of Zenmuse L2?
Detection range:
250m @10% reflectivity, 100 klx
450m @50% reflectivity, 0 klx
The recommended operating altitude is 30-150 m.
How many returns does Zenmuse L2 support?
Zenmuse L2 supports five types of returns: Single return (strongest echo), dual returns, triple returns, quad returns, and penta returns.
What is the point cloud rate of Zenmuse L2？
Single return: max. 240,000 pts/s
Multiple returns: max. 1,200,000 pts/s
How many scanning modes does Zenmuse L2 have? In what scenarios do they apply?
Zenmuse L2 has two scanning modes: non-repetitive scanning mode and repetitive scanning mode
In repetitive scanning mode, LiDAR can achieve more uniform and accurate scanning, meeting high-precision mapping requirements.
In non-repetitive scanning mode, it offers stronger penetration, gathering more structural information, making it suitable for power line inspection, forestry surveying, and other scenarios.
What is the IMU accuracy of Zenmuse L2?
Yaw Accuracy: Real-time: 0.2°, Post-processing: 0.05°
Pitch/Roll Accuracy: Real-time 0.05°, Post-processing 0.025°
Horizontal Positioning Accuracy: 1 cm + 1 ppm (RTK FIX)
Vertical Positioning Accuracy: 1.5 cm+1 ppm (RTK FIX)
What is L2's RGB camera used for?
When collecting point cloud data, the RGB camera can provide real-time colour information for the data, and the photos taken can be used for reconstructing 2D RGB models. When there is no need to gather point cloud data, the RGB camera can take photos and videos, and collect images for reconstructing 2D or 3D RGB models
What is the surveying and mapping accuracy of Zenmuse L2?
Horizontal accuracy: 5 cm
Vertical accuracy: 4 cm
What CMOS size is Zenmuse L2’s RGB camera? And what is its pixel size?
The RGB camera uses a 4/3 CMOS, and the pixel size is 3.3 × 3.3 μm.
What improvements does Zenmuse L2 have compared to the previous generation?
The performance of the LiDAR has improved to about 1/5 of L1’s spot size when the object or area is 100 m from the LiDAR. The LiDAR's penetration ability has been significantly increased, and both its detection range and accuracy have improved. The pixel size of the RGB camera has increased by 89% compared to L1's 2.4 × 2.4μm. The accuracy of the IMU has improved to 0.05° (real-time) and 0.025° (post-processing). The LiDAR supports Laser Rangefinder (RNG).
How efficient is the surveying and mapping operation of Zenmuse L2?
Zenmuse L2 can collect data covering an area of up to 2.5 km2 in a single flight.
What are the application scenarios of Zenmuse L2?
Zenmuse L2 can be widely used in multiple scenarios including topographic surveying and mapping, power line modelling, forestry management, surveying measurement, and more.
What type of SD card is required for Zenmuse L2?
An SD card with a sequential writing speed of 50 MB/s or above and UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating or above; Max capacity: 256 GB.
All the Micro SD Cards we sell are suitable, you can find them here
What does real-time point cloud modelling of Zenmuse L2 mean? Which colouring modes are supported? What operations are supported during viewing?
During the collection of original point cloud data, Zenmuse L2 can generate and display a real-time point cloud model in the DJI Pilot 2 app processed with sparse resolution. Four colouring modes are supported, including reflectivity, height, distance and RGB. When viewing models in the album on the remote controller, you can rotate, drag, zoom, quickly switch the perspective, and re-centre the view.
Which types of flight tasks does Zenmuse L2 support?
The L2 currently supports Waypoint Route, Area Route and Linear Route flight tasks.
Does Zenmuse L2 require warm-up before performing flight tasks?
No warm-up is required. Once the aircraft’s RTK is in the FIX status, it can take off and operate.
Does Zenmuse L2 need to calibrate the IMU during operation?
To ensure the accuracy of the collected data, Calibrate IMU needs to be enabled. Before executing the flight task, please enable Calibrate IMU. Before manual flight, you can tap Calibrate before the operation to manually trigger the calibration. During the operation, manually trigger the IMU calibration again based on the countdown prompt.
What is the purpose of Zenmuse L2’s task quality report?
The Task Quality Report records the effective data duration of the LiDAR, the camera, and the IMU module. Operators can judge the validity of data collection based on the status of each module.
What are the different types of data saved on the SD card of Zenmuse L2?
CLC (camera LiDAR calibration file)
CLI (LiDAR IMU calibration file)
LDR (LiDAR data)
RTK (RTK data of main antenna)
RTL (compensation data of RTK pole)
RTS (RTK data of auxiliary antenna)
RTB (base station RTCM data)
IMU (IMU raw data)
SIG (PPK signature file)
LDRT (point cloud file for playback on the app)
RPT (point cloud quality report)
RPOS (real-time POS solution data)
JPG (photos taken during flight)
Will there be a difference in accuracy when Zenmuse L2 is mounted on Matrice 300 RTK and Matrice 350 RTK?
In the FIX state of RTK, there is no difference in accuracy between the two.
During the operation, can operators playback the point cloud results?
Yes. Operators can view the current point cloud collection on the real-time point cloud display, and also quickly preview the recorded point cloud 3D model. After the operation is completed, you can download and view the point cloud 3D model in the library, and also perform operations such as merging 3D point cloud models of multiple flights.
Operations like model playback and merging need to be performed when the aircraft and Zenmuse L2 are connected.
Is the real-time liveview and playback of the 3D point cloud model a 1:1 match with the model rebuilt in post-processing?
It is not a 1:1 match. Both the liveview and the playback of the 3D point cloud models are processed with sparse representation. In terms of the number of point clouds and accuracy, it is different from the model rebuilt in DJI Terra.
How to build a high-precision model with data collected by Zenmuse L2?
Launch DJI Terra to create a new "LiDAR Point Cloud" task. Follow the instructions to import the data from the SD card into DJI Terra and complete the related settings, and you can initiate high-precision modelling.
In DJI Terra, what result formats can be generated with the data of Zenmuse L2?
Point cloud formats: PNTS, LAS, PLY, PCD, S3MB
Trajectory formats: sbet.out, sbet.txt
What new point cloud processing functions can be achieved by Zenmuse L2 with DJI Terra?
1. Ground point classification;
2. Output digital elevation model (DEM);
3. A new Accuracy Control and Check function that supports local coordinate system, to ensure the results reach surveying and mapping accuracy;
4. Optimisation of the point cloud thickness between the flight strips, making it thinner and more consistent;
5. More comprehensive point cloud quality report.
How to understand the reflectivity value in DJI Terra?
The reflectivity range is from 0 to 255, with 0 to 150 corresponding to 0 to 100% reflectivity under Lambertian diffuse reflectance, and 151 to 255 corresponding to full reflectance.
| Camera | |
| Dimensions: | 155×128×176 mm |
| Storage Temperature: | -20° to 60° C |
| Weight: | 905±5 g |
| IP Rating: | IP54 |
| Power: | 28 W (typical) 58 W (max.) |
| Accuracy: | Horizontal: 5 cm @ 150 m Vertical: 4 cm @ 150 m |
| Operating Temperature: | -20° to 50° C |
| Detection Range: | 450m @50% reflectivity, 0 klx 250m @10% reflectivity, 100 klx |
| Point Cloud Rate: | Single return: max. 240,000 pts/s Multiple returns: max. 1,200,000 pts/s |
| Real-Time Point Cloud Colouring Coding: | Reflectivity, Height, Distance, RGB |
| Gimbal | |
| Controllable Range: | Tilt: -120° to +30° Pan: ±90° |
| Stabilisation: | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Angular Vibration Range: | 0.01° |
| Mounting: | Detachable DJI SKYPORT |
| Mechanical Range: | Tilt: -143° to +43° Pan: ±105° |
| Operation Mode: | Follow/Free/Re-centre |
| 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°, Post-processing: 0.05° |
| Pitch/Roll Accuracy (RMS 1σ): | Real-time: 0.05°, Post-processing: 0.025° |
| 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° 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: | 5280×3956 (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: 3840×2160@30fps FHD: 1920×1080 @30fps |
| ISO: | Video: 100-6400 Photo: 100-6400 |
| Video Bitrate: | 4K: 85 Mbps FHD: 30 Mbps |
| Supported File System: | exFAT |
| Photo Format: | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Format: | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) |
| General Specs | |
| Supported Aircraft Models: | Matrice 300 RTK (requires DJI RC Plus) Matrice 350 RTK |
| Storage | |
| Raw Data Storage: | Photo/IMU/Point cloud/GNSS/Calibration files |
| Supported SD Card: | microSD: Sequential writing speed 50 MB/s or above and UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating or above; Max capacity: 256 GB. |
| Point Cloud Data Storage: | Real-time modelling data storage |
| LiDAR | |
| Ranging Accuracy (RMS 1σ): | 2 cm @ 150 m |
| Maximum Returns Supported: | 5 |
| Scanning Modes: | Non-repetitive scanning pattern, Repetitive scanning pattern |
| FOV: | Repetitive scanning pattern: Horizontal 70°, Vertical 3° Non-repetitive scanning pattern: Horizontal 70°, Vertical 75° |
| 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. ) |
| Minimum Detection Range: | 3 m |
| Laser Spot Size: | Horizontal 4 cm, vertical 12 cm @ 100 m (FWHM) |
| Laser Wavelength: | 905 nm |
| Laser Pulse Emission Frequency: | 240 kHz |
| Accessible Emission Limit (AEL): | 233.59 nJ |
| Laser Safety: | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| Reference Aperture: | Effective Aperture: 23.85 mm (equivalent to circular) |
| Max Laser Pulse Emission Power Within 5 Nanoseconds: | 46.718 W |
| Post-Processing | |
| Supported Software: | DJI Terra |
| Data Format: | DJI Terra supports exporting point cloud models in the following formats: PNTS/LAS/PLY/PCD/S3MB |
