LIDAR-Lite v3HP

The LIDAR-Lite v3HP is a compact, high-performance optical distance measurement sensor from Garmin. Housed in a durable IPX7-rated enclosure, it delivers accurate range measurements from 5 cm to 40 m, making it an ideal solution for drones, robots, and unmanned vehicles.

Compared to the LIDAR-Lite v3, the v3HP offers faster sampling rates above 1 kHz (vs 500 Hz) and improved power efficiency with approximately 40 mA less current draw. The sensor is fully user-configurable, allowing you to adjust the balance between accuracy, operating range, and measurement time. It interfaces via I²C or PWM using the included 200 mm cable.

Key Features

• 40 m Range – Accurate optical distance measurement from 5 cm to 40 m
• ±2.5 cm Accuracy – At distances greater than 1 m
• High Sample Rate – Greater than 1 kHz for fast-moving applications
• IPX7-Rated Housing – Durable and water-resistant enclosure
• Low Power Consumption – 65 mA idle, 85 mA acquiring
• Dual Interface – I²C or PWM output via included 200 mm cable
• User Configurable – Adjustable accuracy, range, and measurement time trade-offs

Specifications

• Range – 5 cm to 40 m
• Accuracy – ±2.5 cm (at >1 m)
• Sample Rate – >1 kHz
• Laser – 905 nm edge-emitting, 1.3 W single-stripe transmitter
• Beam Divergence – 8 mrad
• Optical Aperture – 12.5 mm
• Operating Voltage – 5 V DC (6 V max)
• Peak Power – 1.3 W
• Current (Idle) – 65 mA
• Current (Acquiring) – 85 mA
• Interface – I²C or PWM
• Cable Length – 200 mm (included)

Ideal For

• Drone altitude and obstacle avoidance
• Robotic navigation and mapping
• Unmanned vehicle distance sensing
• Industrial proximity measurement