Lightware LW20/C (100 m) MicroLiDAR

The LW20/C microLiDAR® is the industry de facto standard for 100m range capability, reliability, and ease of integration. A robust IP67 rating ensures it is dust and water-resistant.

The LightWare LW20/C Laser Rangefinder Altimeter is a long-range LIDAR sensor capable of detecting obstacles up to 100 meters away. This particular model weighs only 20 grams and comes in an IP67 enclosure, making it the perfect optoelectronic solution for small drones and self-driving vehicles.

Other features include the drone laser altimeter for precise altitude measurement and sense-and-avoid capabilities to avoid a collision. The sensor is compatible with either Serial or I2C, with both cables included. Discover next-level optics with the LW20/C LIDAR sensor.

Applications:

1. AGL (Altitude above ground level)
2. Position hold
3. Terrain following
4. Detect and avoid
5. IoT sensor
6. Assisted take-off and landing

Features:

1. A dust and a water-resistant sensor for distance and height measurement
2. Long-distance measuring range of (up to 100 m) LW20/C or (up to 50 m) LW20/B
3. Handheld at 43 mm long
4. The sensor is eye-safe with a Class 1M rating
5. Ultra lightweight LIDAR is ideal for small drones and UAVs; only 20g!
6. Is a perfect drone laser altimeter
7. Adjustable measuring speed: 48 – 388 readings per second (configurable)
8. Sense-and-avoid LiDAR
9. Compatible with Serial or I2C and servo driver applications
10. The first and last return signals are available simultaneously

Useful Links:

• Product Guide
• 3D CAD files: LW20/C housing assembly
• 3D CAD files: LW20/C mounting bracket M2
• 3D CAD files: LW20/C bracket for Corona DS919MG 

Support software

• LightWare Studio
• LightWare Terminal
• LW20/C firmware release notes

APIs and integration samples

• I2C example (Arduino)
• Serial example (Arduino)
• I2C example (RaspberryPi Python)
• Serial example (RaspberryPi Python)

Package Include:

1 x Lightware LW20/C (100 m) microLiDAR