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Drone Comparison

DJI Zenmuse L2 vs L3 vs P1 vs H30: Complete Sensor Lineup

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

Feature DJI Zenmuse L2 DJI Zenmuse L3 DJI Zenmuse P1 DJI Zenmuse H30
Points/Sec 480K 1.2M - -
Range 250m 450m - -
Accuracy 4cm 2cm - -
RGB Yes 4/3 CMOS - -
Option A DJI

DJI Zenmuse L2

Entry LiDAR

The L2 provides accessible LiDAR mapping for commercial operations.

Pros

  • Affordable LiDAR
  • Good accuracy
  • Integrated RGB

Cons

  • Slower than L3
  • Older tech

Best For

Entry LiDARStandard mapping
Option B DJI

DJI Zenmuse L3

Advanced LiDAR

The latest L3 doubles performance with improved accuracy.

Pros

  • Best drone LiDAR
  • Long range
  • Superior accuracy

Cons

  • Premium price
  • Heavy

Best For

Professional mappingForestryCorridor
Option C DJI

DJI Zenmuse P1

Photogrammetry King

The P1 full-frame camera delivers the highest photogrammetry quality.

Pros

  • Best photo quality
  • Mechanical shutter
  • Interchangeable lenses

Cons

  • Requires good lighting
  • Vegetation limits

Best For

High-res mappingUrbanConstruction
Option D DJI

DJI Zenmuse H30

Multi-Sensor Power

The H30 combines wide, zoom, thermal, and laser rangefinder in one payload.

Pros

  • Four sensors
  • Best zoom
  • Thermal + visible

Cons

  • No LiDAR
  • Complex workflow

Best For

InspectionSearch & rescueSecurity

Our Expert Verdict

Depends on Your Needs

L2 for entry LiDAR, L3 for pro mapping, P1 for photogrammetry, H30 for inspection.

Choose DJI Zenmuse L2 if...

Choose L2 for accessible LiDAR mapping on a budget.

Choose DJI Zenmuse L3 if...

Choose L3 for the best drone LiDAR performance and vegetation penetration.

Choose DJI Zenmuse P1 if...

Choose P1 for highest quality photogrammetry and orthophotos.

Choose DJI Zenmuse H30 if...

Choose H30 for multi-sensor inspection and thermal applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is best for mapping?

L3 for vegetation/terrain. P1 for orthophotos. Choice depends on deliverables.

Equipment Used

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DJI
DJI

DJI Zenmuse L2

Value Drone LiDAR

Detection Range 450m @ 80% reflectivity
Point Rate 480K pts/sec
Returns 5 returns
Budget LiDAR projects Smaller area surveys
DJI
Current Gen
DJI

DJI Zenmuse L3

Flagship Drone LiDAR

Detection Range 950m @ 80% reflectivity
Point Rate 700K+ pts/sec
Returns Up to 16 returns
Topographic surveying Forestry and vegetation mapping
DJI
Current Gen
DJI

DJI Zenmuse P1

Full-Frame Photogrammetry Benchmark

Sensor 45MP full-frame CMOS
Shutter Type MECHANICAL (1/2000s max)
Lens Options 24mm, 35mm, 50mm
Ultra-high resolution photogrammetry Construction documentation
DJI
Current Gen
DJI

DJI Zenmuse H30

Multi-Sensor Without Thermal

Zoom Camera 40MP (34× optical, 400× digital)
Wide Camera 48MP
Laser Rangefinder 3-3000m
Visual inspections Search operations

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