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Drone Comparison

DJI Zenmuse L3 vs RIEGL miniVUX: Integrated vs Survey-Grade LiDAR

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

Feature DJI Zenmuse L3 RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV
Points/sec 2,000,000 200,000
Range 950m 250m
Returns Up to 16 5+
Accuracy 3cm 1.5cm
Weight 920g 1.55kg
Option A DJI

DJI Zenmuse L3

DJI Ecosystem LiDAR

The L3 delivers 2M pts/sec with up to 16 returns, 950m range, and seamless DJI Terra integration.

Pros

  • 2M pts/sec
  • Up to 16 returns
  • 950m range
  • DJI integration
  • Mechanical shutter RGB

Cons

  • DJI platforms only
  • Proprietary format

Best For

DJI ecosystemForestry/vegetationMaximum penetrationIntegrated workflows
Option B RIEGL

RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV

Survey-Grade Precision

The miniVUX represents RIEGL's precision engineering for professional surveying applications.

Pros

  • Survey-grade 1.5cm
  • RIEGL quality
  • Industry standard
  • Exceptional precision
  • Professional

Cons

  • Premium cost
  • Complex integration
  • Lower point rate
  • Shorter range

Best For

Professional surveyingCadastralHigh-precision legalSurvey-grade work

Our Expert Verdict

Tie - Choose Based on Your Needs

L3 wins on specs (2M vs 200K pts/sec, 950m vs 250m range, 16 vs 5+ returns). miniVUX wins on accuracy (1.5cm vs 3cm).

Choose DJI Zenmuse L3 if...

Choose L3 for maximum penetration, range, and DJI ecosystem integration.

Choose RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV if...

Choose miniVUX for survey-grade 1.5cm precision required for legal/cadastral work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more accurate is RIEGL?

1.5cm vs 3cm—2× more precise, critical for legal surveys and cadastral work.

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