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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.
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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
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 |
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.
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 |
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!
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 |
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
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 |
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.
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 |
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 info@lightwarelidar.com
