# LightWare ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FcrWiGGvpUWkxZDz6yZhV%2FEntry%20banner_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%201900x400_Entry%20Banner.png?alt=media\&token=2f0cbad3-7e2e-4dd8-a613-47a1e5ddbdbf) ## **About LightWare** With over 40 years’ experience in the manufacture of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, LightWare is at the forefront of laser rangefinder technology. Through a mission to provide machines with accurate range and perception capability, LightWare design and manufacture high quality LiDAR™ sensors in small and a lightweight format. **Home of the microLiDAR™ sensor** Through an expert team of engineers, LightWare manufactures the **world’s smallest, lightest, scanning microLiDAR™** sensors for use in autonomous navigation, collision-avoidance, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. LightWare also partners to offer exceptional service and expert after-sales support to ensure you get the best from your microLiDAR™ product. ## Product description ### LW20/C The LW20/C is an **IP-rated**, **small form** factor microLiDAR™ sensor ideal for distance and height measurement. Suitable for use on drones, other UAVs, UGVs, and IoT applications, the LW20/C is dust and water (rain) resistant. The LW20/C microLiDAR™ is the answer where weight, size and power consumption are critical to your project design. ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FnFUIUCCYzGuXFhNxMPDm%2FLW20_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_LW20.png?alt=media\&token=7a728dc4-4d70-40a9-9b88-a4c6fce4bafb) #### **Key features of LW20/C** | | | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Weight** | 20 grams / 0.71 oz (excl. cables) | | **Size** | 30 x 20 x 43 mm | | **Range** | 100 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, stationary beam | | **Update rate** | 48 to 388 readings per second | | **IP rating** | Yes. This microLiDAR™ is housed in an IP67 enclosure | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, PX4, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Serial UART and I2C outputs | | **Suitability** | UAV \| UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Terrain following \| Detect and avoid \| SLAM \| Collision avoidance | ### ### SF20/C Suitable for integration with any type of UAV, UGV or robot, the SF20/C is a **robust** microLiDAR™ sensor and a workhorse of the LightWare range. It is a small form factor microLiDAR™ sensor, weighing only 10 grams. The SF20/C has fast, high accuracy capabilities of up to 100 meters and works especially well in most light conditions, including fog and direct sunlight. This sturdy microLiDAR™ also features a configurable update rate of up to 388 readings per second, making it the essential choice where fast and accurate distance measurement is required. ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FZe3vv5n4SBSfdaaFYdR7%2FSF20_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_SF20.png?alt=media\&token=ec0ea93d-1fcd-437c-88e2-1c17f189e3d6) #### **Key features of SF20/C** | | | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Weight** | 10 grams / 0.35 oz (excl. cables) | | **Size** | 30 x 20 x 32 mm | | **Range** | 100 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, stationary beam | | **Update rate** | 48 to 388 readings per second | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, PX4, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Micro USB, Serial UART and I2C outputs | | **Suitability** | UAV \| UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Terrain following \| Detect and avoid \| SLAM \| Collision avoidance | ### ### SF11/C Designed specifically for use on drones and other UAVs (multicopters or fixed wings), the SF11/C is a long-range and lightweight laser altimeter. It has a 100-meter range and an update rate of 20 readings per second, providing **accurate and fast** altitude AGL measuring capability. The SF11/C is the ideal choice for automated landings, precision hovering, and terrain following ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FGA1lII8XIdD8Nd7CKL5H%2FSF11_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_SF11.png?alt=media\&token=3f8098b6-0eb0-43c1-9fa4-1399f43f51c4) #### **Key features of SF11/C** | | | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Weight** | 35 grams / 1.24 oz | | **Size** | 30 x 56.5 x 50 mm | | **Range** | 100 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, stationary beam | | **Update rate** | 20 readings per second | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, PX4, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Micro USB, Serial UART, I2C and Analog outputs | | **Suitability** | UAV \| UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Terrain following | ### **SF30/D** With an update rate of up to 20 000 readings per second, the SF30/D is a fast and accurate microLiDAR™ sensor specifically designed for distance measurements. It has a **range of 200 meters** that provides real time, accurate altitude or AGL measurements for UAVs. The SF30/D is also ideal for UGVs and IoT applications. ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2Fg2Eca6uAovFGZNXM8meT%2FSF30_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_SF30.png?alt=media\&token=e4c9799a-7820-46ac-8ffc-81559c7d7a2c) **Key features of SF30/D** | | | | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Weight** | 35 grams / 1.24 oz | | **Size** | 30 x 56.5 x 50 mm | | **Range** | 200 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, stationary beam | | **Update rate** | 39 to 20 000 readings per second | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Micro USB, Serial UART, I2C and analog outputs | | **Suitability** | UAV \| UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Terrain following \| Detect and avoid \| Collision avoidance | ### ### SF000/B The SF000/B is the **world’s smallest and lightest microLiDAR™** sensor! Weighing just 8.8 grams and measuring smaller than a pencil sharpener, the SF000/B microLiDAR™ sensor has a range of 50 meters. It delivers up to 388 readings per second to provide superfast and precise measurements of speed and distance. Through multiple return signals, the SF000 microLiDAR™ works effectively in rain, dust, and treetops up to 50 meters. Being ‘a dynamite in a small package’ and outperforming many larger LiDAR models, the SF000/B has become a firm industry favorite! ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FpG9ImO52QmAK3ltUsPFj%2FSF000_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_SF000.png?alt=media\&token=517dbbb7-c0b7-4461-8d80-c98381ea4810) #### **Key features of SF000/B** | | | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Weight** | 8.8 grams / 0.31 oz | | **Size** | 22 x 34 x 21 mm | | **Range** | 50 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, stationary beam | | **Update rate** | 48 to 388 readings per second | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, PX4, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Serial UART and I2C outputs | | **Suitability** | UAV \| UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Terrain following \| Detect and avoid \| Collision avoidance | ### ### SF45/B Weighing only 59 grams and measuring roughly the **size of a golf ball**, the SF45/B is a small, lightweight scanning microLiDAR™ sensor. The SF45/B is ideal for collision avoidance, navigation, detect and avoid, height above ground altitude, obstacle detection, as well as terrain-following by a wide range of unmanned vehicles (UVs). The SF45/B has a horizontal field of view that is adjustable to 320°. This microLiDAR™ sensor has an update range of 50 – 5000 readings per second and works accurately in all light conditions, including direct sunligh ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FwN6G8ZjS7KzbvWqqvF4m%2FSF45_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_SF45.png?alt=media\&token=6a771354-e213-4385-b9bb-68590adccb06) #### **Key features of SF45/B** | | | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Weight** | 59 grams / 2.08 oz | | **Size** | 51 x 48 x 44 mm | | **Range** | 50 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, scanning beam | | **Update rate** | 50 to 5000 readings per second | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Micro USB, Serial UART and I2C outputs | | **Suitability** | UAV \| UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Terrain following \| Detect and avoid \| SLAM \| Collision avoidance | ### ### SF40/C With an update rate of **20 000 readings per second**, the robust SF40/C is specifically designed to provide drones and other UAVs with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) intelligence. The SF40/C has a range of up to 100 meters with a single, scanning beam type up to a full 360°. This LiDAR seamlessly integrates with ‘plug and play’ flight control tools and interfaces such as ArduPilot, Raspberry Pi, ROS, Arduino and LightWare Studio. ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FnuH0dnLkgqffMDpkTc3L%2FSF40_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%20230x345_SF40.png?alt=media\&token=0be90a49-e135-4fac-bd7c-f2c4afef6eb9) #### **Key features of SF40/C** | | | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Weight** | 256 grams / 9.03 oz | | **Size** | 70 x 79 mm | | **Range** | 100 meters | | **Beam type** | Single, scanning beam | | **Update rate** | 20 000 readings per second | | **Integrates with** | Ardupilot, Raspberry Pi, ROS, Arduino, and LightWare Studio | | **Special features** | Serial UART output | | **Suitability** | UGV \| IoT | | **Applications** | Altitude \| Height above ground \| Position hold \| Detect and avoid \| SLAM \| Collision avoidance | ## **Contact information:** ![](https://3175993181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LUhw7cdLeWVORgnTA3i%2Fuploads%2FONWwuxt5wLPmaJLvevZY%2FContact%20us_LightWare_CubePilot%20Image%201900x400_Contact%20us%20Banner.png?alt=media\&token=0eccaa78-03dd-4732-a373-a34f634c7caa) It’s more than just buying a sensor. LightWare is about being a partner for your project and to provide expert advice on microLiDAR™ solutions. They solve many technical challenges in multiple sectors and bring a different perspective on exceeding your LiDAR requirements. Contact LightWare on