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SF20/HA high-accuracy LiDAR altimeters

Class-leading accuracy and range in an ultralight package.

$359.00 excl. Taxes

Available on backorder

Available on backorder

Applications

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, Position hold, Vehicle & pedestrian counting, Inventory management, Profiling vehicle shapes, Robotics
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Compact dual-lens SF20 LiDAR sensor with purple-tinted optical lenses in a black housing, shown against a light gray background.
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Compact black SF20 LiDAR sensor with dual iridescent lenses, shown on a gray background with dimensions labeled 30 mm wide and 20 mm high.
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New standard in accuracy

Setting new standards in accuracy for ultralight, 100m rangefinders with sub-1cm accuracy across the whole distance range.

Reliable distance measurement

Sub-1cm precision across the entire 100m measuring range

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Servo driver onboard
With a servo driver onboard and dedicated mounting brackets, the SF20/HA allows for beam steering

SF20/HA high-accuracy LiDAR altimeters

Specifications

SF20/HA high-accuracy LiDAR altimeters

Specifications

Range

0.2 to 100 m / 0.6 to 328 ft
Accuracy

Accuracy

Better than 1cm over 100m
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Update Rate

48 to 1 250 readings per second
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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

7.5 g / 0.26 oz
Blue and orange abstract icon featuring radiating lines and circular endpoints, resembling a sensor scan, signal burst, or connectivity graphic.

LiDAR type

Static single beam
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Size

30 mm x 20 mm x 32 mm / 1.2″ x 0.79″ x 1.3″
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Interfaces

USB, Serial UART and I2C (3.3 V TTL, 5 V tolerant)
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Integration

PX4, ArduPilot, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and LW Studio
Ultra-light, high accuracy distance sensing in a compact size.

The SF20/HA is meticulously designed and expertly manufactured to deliver up to 1cm accuracy across a 100m range – while weighing just 7.5g. This powerful combination unlocks new opportunities in the fields of UAV’s, robotics and safety.

Range

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

Accuracy

Accuracy < 1cm for 20°C to 30°C
< 2cm for 15°C to 20°C & 30°C to 35°C
< 5cm for 0°C to 15°C & 35°C to 50°C
< 10cm for -20°C to 0°C & 50°C to 60°C

In the box

SF20/HA microLiDAR® sensor, a serial & power cable, a nylon standoff screw and laser warning label.

Applications

SF20/HA high-accuracy LiDAR altimeters

Downloads

Download all comprehensive guidance and resources here.

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Accessories

Two bright orange mounting gaskets, one with dual circular cutouts and one with a rectangular opening, displayed on a light gray background.

$2.95 excl. Taxes

ABS mounting bracket for SF20 & SF23

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LA 000_184(Communication and power cable (400mm) for SF20)

$14.95 excl. Taxes

Communication and power cable (400mm) for SF20

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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
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