LIDAR-Lite v3

Description: It’s back! This is the LIDAR-Lite v3, a compact, high-performance optical 

distance measurement sensor from Garmin™. When space and weight requirements 

are tight, the LIDAR-Lite v3 soars. The LIDAR-Lite v3 is the ideal solution for drone, 

robot or unmanned vehicle applications.

This easy-to-use 40-meter laser-based optical ranging sensor has all the core features 

that made the LIDAR-Lite v2 so popular. Small in form and light in weight with low power 

consumption of less than 130mA during an acquisition. And it’s user-configurable so you 

can adjust between accuracy, operating range and measurement time.

Each LIDAR-Lite v3 features an edge-emitting, 905nm (1.3 watts), single-stripe laser 

transmitter, 4 m Radian x 2 m Radian beam divergence, and an optical aperture of 12.5mm. 

The third version of the LIDAR-Lite still operates at 5V DC with a current consumption rate 

of <100mA at continuous operation. On top of everything else, the LIDAR-Lite is 

user-configurable, allowing adjustment between accuracy, operating range and measurement 

time. It can be interfaced via I2C or PWM.

Note: The LIDAR-Lite v3 is designated as Class 1 during all procedures of operation. However, 

operating the sensor without its optics or housing or making modifications to the housing can 

result in direct exposure to laser radiation and the risk of permanent eye damage. Direct eye 

contact should be avoided, and under no circumstances should you ever stare straight into the emitter.

Dimensions: 20 x 48 x 40 mm (0.8 x 1.9 x 1.6 inches)

Features:

• Range: 0-40m Laser Emitter
• Accuracy: +/- 2.5cm at distances greater than 1m
• Power: 4.75–5V DC; 6V Max
• Current Consumption: 105ma idle; 130ma continuous
• Rep Rate: 1–500Hz
• Laser Wave Length/Peak Power: 905nm/1.3 watts
• Beam Divergence: 4 m Radian x 2 m Radian
• Optical Aperture: 12.5mm
• Interface: I2C or PWM

Document:

• LIDAR-Lite v3 Arduino Library
• Product Demo
• Product Page