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DJI Zenmuse L2 vs ROCK R3 V2: Mid-Range LiDAR Battle

An expert comparison to help you choose the right equipment for your project.

Feature DJI Zenmuse L2 ROCK R3 V2
Points/sec 1,200,000 640,000
Range 450m 200m
Returns 5 5
Camera 1-inch CMOS -
Weight 905g ~900g
Option A DJI

DJI Zenmuse L2

DJI Compact LiDAR

The Zenmuse L2 offers 1.2M pts/sec with 450m range and 5 returns for cost-effective mapping.

Pros

  • Lower entry cost
  • Terra integration
  • 1.2M pts/sec
  • DJI reliability
  • 5 returns

Cons

  • Lower point density vs L3
  • Fewer returns (vs L3 16)
  • DJI platforms only

Best For

Budget mappingSmall area surveysBeginner LiDARDJI fleet operators
Option B ROCK Robotic

ROCK R3 V2

Entry Professional LiDAR

The ROCK R3 V2 provides 640K pts/sec with 200m range in a platform-agnostic design.

Pros

  • Platform agnostic
  • Open formats
  • ROCKCloud processing
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • Lower point rate
  • Shorter range
  • Electronic camera

Best For

Mixed fleetsThird-party dronesOpen workflow shopsBudget professional

Our Expert Verdict

Winner: DJI Zenmuse L2

L2 wins on specs: 1.2M vs 640K pts/sec, 450m vs 200m range. R3 V2 wins on platform flexibility.

Choose DJI Zenmuse L2 if...

Choose L2 for higher specs and all-in-one DJI solution.

Choose ROCK R3 V2 if...

Choose R3 V2 for platform flexibility and open data formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better specs?

L2 has nearly double the point rate (1.2M vs 640K) and longer range (450m vs 200m).

Equipment Used

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ROCK Robotic
Current Gen
ROCK Robotic

ROCK R3 V2

Entry ROCK LiDAR

LiDAR Channels 16
Point Rate 640K pts/sec
Accuracy 2-3cm absolute
Entry LiDAR operations Training

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