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LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

The robust, easy to use, plug and play sensor

$349.00 excl. Taxes

Available on backorder

Available on backorder

Applications

AGL (above ground level), Autonomous take-off and landing, Terrain following, Position hold, Vehicle & pedestrian counting, Inventory management, Profiling vehicle shapes
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Compact rectangular LW20 sensor with a silver housing and two large purple-tinted lenses on a light gray background.
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Compact rectangular LW20 sensor with a silver housing and two purple-tinted lenses, shown with dimensions of 30 mm wide by 20 mm high.
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LW20/C label
Silver rectangular LW20 sensor with an attached black cable ending in a multicolored wire connector, displayed on a light gray background.
The industry standard

100 meter microLiDAR®
The LW20/C is the industry standard for 100 meter range capability, reliability, and ease of use

Environmental protection

IP67 rated sensor
Dust and water-resistant for external mounting without needing additional protection

Dust penetration

First and last pulse detection
Improved performance in difficult environmental conditions, including dust, mist, fog, rain and snow

LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

Specifications

LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

Specifications

Blue and orange abstract icon featuring radiating lines and circular endpoints, resembling a sensor scan, signal burst, or connectivity graphic.

LiDAR type

Single beam
Abstract logo featuring a dark blue wavy line with an orange geometric symbol at the center on a white square background.

Wavelength

905 nm
Binoculars icon with dark blue lenses and frame, orange accents on top and sides, and a small white highlight in the center.

Range

0.2 to 100 m / 0.6 to 328 ft
Dark blue circular arrow icon surrounding an orange lightning bolt, with a dark blue triangular accent in the upper-right corner.

Update rate

48 to 5 000 readings per second
Computer monitor icon with an orange heartbeat waveform across the screen and a dark blue stand on a white background.

Signal processing

First and last pulse available
Blue analog scale icon with a needle and two small feet, positioned beneath an orange semicircle on a white square background.

Weight

19.5 g / 0.69 oz
3D cube icon with arrows extending outward from the top and both bottom corners, shown in dark blue on a white background.

Size

30 mm x 20 mm x 43 mm / 1.2″ x 0.8″ x 1.7″
Two dark blue interlocking gear icons, one large and one small, on a white background.

Interfaces

Serial UART and I2C (3.3 V TTL, 5 V tolerant)
Play button icon with a dark blue triangle inside an orange outlined triangular shape, on a white square background.

Integration

PX4, ArduPilot, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and LW Studio
Water and dust? 
Challenge accepted!

The LW20/C has become the industry-standard microLiDAR® with 100m range capability. Designed for reliability, it features an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for external mounting without additional protection. Its advanced dust penetration technology ensures peak performance even in challenging environmental conditions, including dust, mist, fog, rain, and snow.

Range

Measures 0.2 to 100 m / 0.6 to 328 ft, even in bright sunlight conditions. Maximum range achieved on targets with 70% reflectivity.

Update
rate

Offers update rates of 48 to 5 000 readings per second. Update rates can be customized to best suit your application.

In the box

LW20/C microLiDAR® sensor (cable connected).

Applications

LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

Downloads

Download all comprehensive guidance and resources here.

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Accessories

Black mounting bracket with screw holes and a U-shaped clip, displayed on a light gray background.

Original price was: $9.95.Current price is: $6.99. excl. Taxes

ABS mounting bracket for LW20 (M2)(Final availability)

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Black plastic mounting bracket with open clip-style support and screw holes, displayed on a light gray background.

Original price was: $9.95.Current price is: $6.99. excl. Taxes

ABS servo mounting bracket (BR DS919MG) for LW20 (Final availability)

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Hardware mounting kit with two black hex keys, five screws, and a silver metal bracket arranged on a light gray background.

Original price was: $44.95.Current price is: $14.99. excl. Taxes

Aluminium stand kit for LW20 (Final availability)

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ACC_BOB_08SUR-32S (Generic break out board for LW20 SF20 GRFseries)

$16.95 excl. Taxes

Generic break out board for LW20 / SF20 / GRF-series

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USB interface adapter circuit board with a USB-C connector, featuring a black PCB labeled 'ACC_USB_Serial,' 'USB,' and 'CON3' on a light gray background.

$23.95 excl. Taxes

Generic USB adapter for LW20 / SF20 / GRF-series

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Small black adapter board with two white ribbon-cable connectors labeled 'CON2,' mounted on a light gray background.

$2.95 excl. Taxes

Pixhawk adapter for LW20 / SF20 / GRF-series

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Sensing your world starts here:
our clients’ stories

LightWare microLiDAR® is proud to support our pioneering clients as they deliver innovative solutions in their respective industries. Here’s how they apply LiDAR and what they have to say about our microlidar® sensors.

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CubePilot Global
“Having an over a decade of trusting LightWare, there simply isn’t another option for long range lidar ranging.”
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Flying for WildLife
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WISPR Systems
“LightWare has been a no-brainer upgrade for us. Their sensors increased our obstacle detection range by about 233%. The quality is just outstanding.”
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Customer reviews

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    Ian Wiese
    LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensorsLW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

    Works perfectly. We use Lightware Lidar units because they work well over water, giving return signals the majority of the time, when other brands do not. They are extremely well made, and the documentation is excellent. Their support has been of a high standard over many years.

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  2. SA
    sakan ariyachotima
    LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensorsLW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

    Good Altimeter

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  3. IG
    Ido G.
    LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensorsLW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

    Seems to be working well. Easy installation. Great service. Thank you.

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  4. AG
    Armands G.
    LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensorsLW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

    Very pleased with the service; support and quality.

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  5. AG
    Armands G.
    LW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensorsLW20/C IP67-rated 100m LiDAR sensors

    This is our go-to solution for our drones; customer service is great!

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