LS Lidar MS06 1200m Long Range Mapping LiDAR

Long Range 3D LiDAR for Mapping and Surveying

The LS Lidar MS06 is a long-range 3D LiDAR designed for mapping, surveying and professional sensor integration. With a maximum detection distance of up to 1200 metres, a wide 120° horizontal by 40° vertical field of view and ±3 cm range accuracy, it is suited to applications where large areas need to be captured efficiently from a vehicle, UAV or fixed platform.

The MS06 uses Time of Flight measurement technology and a 1550 nm laser to measure the distance between the sensor and surrounding surfaces. It produces a structured point cloud that can be combined with positioning and orientation data for mapping, terrain measurement and environmental modelling.

Up to 1200 Metres Detection Range

One of the main reasons to choose the MS06 is its long measurement range. The sensor is specified for a maximum detection distance of 1200 m, allowing it to collect information from terrain, structures and other objects at considerably greater distances than short-range industrial LiDAR systems.

For surveyors and mapping professionals, this can be useful when working from an elevated platform, moving vehicle or UAV where a larger working distance reduces the need to position the sensor close to every surface. Actual usable range will depend on target reflectivity, atmospheric conditions, installation and the surrounding environment.

Wide 120 Degree by 40 Degree Field of View

The MS06 covers 120° horizontally and 40° vertically. This wide viewing area allows the LiDAR to collect data across a broad section of the surrounding environment during each scan.

In practical mapping work, a wider field of view means more terrain or infrastructure can be captured from each sensor position. This is valuable for mobile mapping vehicles, UAV payloads and other moving platforms because it can improve overall coverage and reduce gaps between adjacent scan areas.

400000 Points Per Second

The LiDAR generates up to 400,000 measurement points per second. These points provide the spatial information needed to represent terrain, structures, vegetation and other surfaces in three dimensions.

For users creating point clouds, digital terrain information or other spatial datasets, the point rate provides a balance between coverage and manageable data volumes. It is particularly suitable for applications where long-range coverage is more important than producing several million points every second at close range.

±3 cm Range Accuracy

The MS06 provides a specified range accuracy of ±3 cm. This makes it suitable for mapping and measurement applications that require consistent centimetre-level distance information across large areas.

Range accuracy describes the LiDAR measurement itself. The final accuracy of a georeferenced point cloud also depends on the GNSS receiver, IMU, calibration, mounting accuracy and processing workflow used with the sensor. For mobile or airborne mapping, these components should therefore be considered as part of one complete measurement system.

1550 nm Time of Flight LiDAR

The MS06 uses a 1550 ±25 nm laser and Time of Flight measurement principle. The LiDAR emits laser pulses and measures how long each pulse takes to travel to a surface and return. From this travel time, the sensor calculates the distance to the measured point.

The laser system is classified as Class 1 eye safe when the product is operated according to its specified conditions. The 1550 nm architecture is particularly suited to professional long-range LiDAR applications where extended detection distance is required.

Angular Resolution for Detailed Surface Capture

The sensor provides an angular resolution of approximately 0.24° horizontally and 0.05° vertically, with specified angular precision of 0.02°. These figures determine how closely measurements are spaced across the field of view and how consistently the LiDAR can determine their direction.

For mapping, this helps build an organised point cloud across terrain and structures. Point spacing at the object will naturally increase as measurement distance increases, so project requirements should be considered when determining the appropriate flight height, vehicle distance or mounting position.

Integration with GNSS and Positioning Systems

The MS06 includes a RS422 synchronization interface and supports external timing. The user manual also describes GPS and gPTP synchronization functions. Accurate timing is essential when point-cloud measurements are combined with GNSS and IMU data on a moving platform.

For a mobile mapping or UAV system, the LiDAR measures the surrounding environment while GNSS determines platform position and an IMU records its orientation and movement. Synchronizing these datasets allows processing software to place the LiDAR points into the correct real-world coordinates.

Fast Ethernet Point Cloud Output

Point-cloud data is transferred through Fast Ethernet. This provides a standard network connection for linking the LiDAR to an onboard computer or data-logging system.

The MS06 can be operated with LS Lidar point-cloud software under Windows, while a ROS driver is available for Linux-based systems. This makes the sensor suitable both for finished mapping platforms and for engineers developing their own LiDAR integration.

Built for Outdoor Mapping Systems

The MS06 is specified with an IP67 environmental protection rating and an operating temperature range from -45°C to +70°C. This makes it suitable for integration into equipment intended for outdoor mapping and demanding environmental conditions.

The unit measures approximately 242.3 × 220 × 96 mm and weighs around 4 kg. Power is supplied at 28 VDC and rated power consumption is approximately 100 W. These requirements should be taken into account when designing a UAV payload, vehicle installation or fixed scanning platform.

Typical Applications

• UAV and airborne LiDAR mapping
• Mobile mapping systems
• Topographic and terrain data capture
• Infrastructure and corridor surveying
• Environmental and geographic mapping
• Vehicle mounted 3D scanning
• Custom GNSS IMU LiDAR integrations

Using the MS06 in a Surveying Workflow

The MS06 should be considered a LiDAR sensor rather than a complete survey system. To produce accurately georeferenced mapping data from a moving platform, it will normally be combined with GNSS, an IMU, a computer or data logger and suitable point-cloud processing software.

This modular approach is useful for system integrators, drone manufacturers and mapping professionals who want to build a sensor package around their own positioning and processing workflow. The long range is particularly attractive for projects where large ground areas need to be captured efficiently.

Buying the LS Lidar MS06 from Global GPS Systems

Global GPS Systems supplies LiDAR, GNSS and professional positioning equipment for surveying, construction, UAV and mapping projects worldwide. Our team can help evaluate whether the MS06 matches your required range, field of view, platform payload and positioning setup.

When the LiDAR is being integrated with GNSS, an IMU or a custom mobile mapping platform, choosing the complete sensor configuration is just as important as selecting the LiDAR itself. Global GPS Systems can assist with matching the components to the intended field workflow and required output.