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Thank you for selecting LightWare as your partner in distance sensing technology.

LightWare is a pioneer in microLiDAR® distance sensors, drawing upon four decades of expertise in LiDAR technology to develop application-specific products renowned for their accuracy, reliability, and durability. LightWare’s assembly process involves meticulous handling of sensors and optics, creating microLiDAR® sensors of world class quality. Our production methods benchmark the ISO 9001:2015 standards at scale, with manufacturing capabilities reaching up to 45,000 units annually, with each microLiDAR® unit crafted to the same exacting standards. Unsurprisingly, leading companies worldwide trust LightWare as their preferred LiDAR partner.

We are dedicated to ensuring your success when using LightWare microLiDAR® sensors to address your unique distance measuring and geospatial challenges.

Beyond this documentation, our website's Resource center offers a wealth of supplementary information, including APIs, CAD drawings, and FAQs.

Our dedicated technical support desk is at your service if you require assistance with integration or technical queries. Reach out to them at support@lightwarelidar.com.

We're here to support you on your journey — sensing your world with LightWare LiDAR.

This documentation provides proof of concept solutions on how to integrate LightWare's LiDAR sensors to DJI platforms using real-world scenarios, hoping this will accelerate your journey towards a production ready solution.

Overview of the DJI integration solutions

At LightWare LiDAR, we are committed to empowering developers and drone operators by providing cutting-edge solutions to enhance the capabilities of their drones. This portal offers a comprehensive guide to integrating our high-performance LiDAR distance sensors into DJI systems, enabling advanced functionality and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We enable you to use our microLiDAR© devices in innovative and creative ways by providing you with detailed methodologies, component lists, CAD files, 3D print files, and code for each integration scenario, ensuring that your drone is equipped for precision and performance in real-world applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the world of LiDAR, this platform is designed to accelerate your journey towards a production-ready solution.

Scenarios we cover​

Landing on a moving platform​

Learn how to utilize multiple LW20/C sensors to create a real-time understanding of a ground plane, enabling your drone to make intelligent decisions about landing on moving platforms. This capability is essential for applications requiring high mobility, allowing drones to safely land even on dynamic surfaces, a key feature for expanding into new market applications.

Access the guide here.

Precision positioning (coming soon)​

Master the use of the SF30/D sensor to achieve precise, real-time measurements between the drone and objects of interest. This capability is crucial for automation scenarios requiring consistent, accurate data collection for payloads interacting with the environment. For instance, maintaining a fixed distance of 50 cm from an object for radiation detection or inspecting a tower.

This exciting solution will be published in the coming months. Register to be notified via email updates and newsletters on the LightWare Insights hub page.

Other resources

To expand and enrich your journey with our products, we invite you to explore these additional resources:

  • LightWare's website - Where you can find all LightWare's products, the product details and additional information about LightWare LiDAR sensors.
  • Resource center - Where you will find all manual, CAD files, API/documentations, etc.
  • GitHub repository - Where you can find sample codes and libraries.
  • Contact page - Where you can reach out to our teams to get support in your integration of our products.

Legal disclaimer

  • The resources, tools, and information provided on this resource guide are intended for educational and informational purposes only. By utilizing any of the solutions, methodologies, CAD files, 3D print files, sample code, or other materials provided here, you acknowledge and agree that you comply to LightWare’s Terms and Conditions and that you are using it at your own risk. LightWare makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the safety, performance, or suitability of these materials for your specific use case.
  • In no event shall LightWare, its affiliates, or its partners be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of these resources, including but not limited to damage to property, injury, or loss of data.
  • You are solely responsible for ensuring that any integrations or modifications comply with local regulations, safety standards, and usage guidelines.
  • We strongly encourage thorough testing and validation in controlled environments before deploying any solutions in real-world applications.