SF40/C – collision sensing single beam rangefinder
The SF40/C is a 360-degree scanning laser rangefinder designed specifically for UAVs. With a range of up to 100 metres and the ability to make 20 thousand measurements per second, it is ideal for assisted drone takeoff and landing, collision avoidance and SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) applications.
The SF40/C features configurable alarm zones with definable distance, angular width and aiming direction for easy proximity alert setup.
Data can also be streamed via serial to an external host controller for analysis.
| Measuring range | 0.2 … 100 m / 0.6 ... 328 ft |
| Update rate | 20,000 readings per second & up to 5.5 revolutions per second |
| Communication | Serial UART (3.3 V TTL, 5 V tolerant) |
| Operating temperatures | -10° ... 50 °C / 14° ... 122°F |
| IP rating | Unit is IP42 |
| Weight | 261 g / 9.21 oz |
| Form factor | 70 mm (h) x 79 mm (dia) / 2.8 in x 3.1 in |
| Power supply | 10.8 V ... 13.2 V (Motor) 4.5 V ... 5.5 V (Laser) |
| Integration | ArduPilot, ROS, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and LightWare Studio |
