Equipment Comparisons
DJI Zenmuse L3 vs ROCK Ultra
Comparing the two leading drone-mounted LiDAR systems for aerial surveying.
DJI Zenmuse L3
by DJI
~$18,000
Specifications
Points/sec
450,000
Returns
16
Range
450m
Accuracy
±2cm vertical
Pros
- Integrated DJI ecosystem
- 16 vegetation returns per pulse
- Real-time point cloud preview
- Higher point density
- Seamless M400 RTK integration
Cons
- DJI platform required
- Higher investment than L2
Best For
DJI fleet operators, survey-grade aerial mapping, forestry
ROCK Ultra
by ROCK Robotic
~$30,000+
Specifications
Points/sec
300,000
Returns
3
Range
1000m
Accuracy
±2.5cm vertical
Pros
- Platform agnostic
- Extended 1000m range
- ROCK Cloud processing
- Strong support/community
- Flexible integration
Cons
- Requires additional IMU setup
- Heavier payload
- More complex workflow
Best For
Multi-platform operations, survey companies, mapping professionals
Our Verdict
The DJI Zenmuse L3 is the clear choice for DJI drone operators—the integration is seamless and performance is excellent. The ROCK Ultra remains relevant for those needing platform flexibility or existing ROCK Cloud workflows.
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