SF45/B 320° Scanning microLiDAR® Distance Sensor
The LightWare SF45/B ultra-light 2D 320° scanning sensor provides obstacle detection and enables advanced navigation capabilities
The LightWare SF45/B versatile microLiDAR distance sensor delivers real-time 2D scanning for UAV and robotic applications. This sensor offers scanning range capabilities from 0.2 meters to 50 meters, providing obstacle detection and enabling advanced navigation capabilities.
The SF45/B features a compact and ultra-light design, weighing 58 grams (2.04 oz), making it ideal for weight-sensitive applications. It provides a 320° field of view (FOV), capturing detailed environmental data to enhance autonomous navigation. This sensor supports UART and I2C communication interfaces, ensuring seamless integration into various systems. This sensor also features first and last pulse detection, making it highly effective in complex environments.
Optimized for low power consumption, the SF45/B provides efficient performance while maintaining high scanning accuracy. Its rugged construction ensures reliable operation across diverse conditions, making it suitable for UAV obstacle avoidance, mobile robotics, and industrial automation applications.
- Single beam oscillating microLiDAR sensor that weighs just under 58 grams
- Custom scanning angle of 320° can be set to an angle that matches users' scanning requirements
- Active obstacle detection up to 50 meters
- Ranging capabilities from 0.2 up to 50 meters using a horizontal FOV
- ISO9001 certified
- Range: 0.2 m to 50 m/0.6 ft to 164 ft
- Update rate: 48 to 388 readings per second (customizable to suit application)
- Accuracy:
- ±5 cm/±2 in for update rates lower than 500 readings/s
- ±10 cm/±4 in for update rates higher than 500 readings/s
- Signal processing: First and last pulse available
- UAVs
- Mobile robotics
- Industrial automation
- Detection and obstacle avoidance
- Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
- Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
- Traffic management
SF45/B 320° Scanning microLiDAR® Distance Sensor
| Image | Manufacturer Part Number | Description | Available Quantity | Price | View Details | |
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![]() | ![]() | SF45/B | SENSOR OPT 55CM I2C SPI USB | 0 - Immediate | $384.93 | View Details |



