# Clarification on Livox Mid 360 LiDAR Compatibility with VOXL 2 on Starling 2 Max Outdoor Drone

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/4196/clarification-on-livox-mid-360-lidar-compatibility-with-voxl-2-on-starling-2-max-outdoor-drone
Category: ESCs, Sensors and Accessories (https://forum.modalai.com/category/15/escs-sensors-and-accessories)
Posted: 2025-02-20 15:45:04 UTC by Thasindu Wickrama
Replies: 7 · Views: 5053

## Thasindu Wickrama · 2025-02-20 15:45:04 UTC

Hello ModalAI Team,  

I am currently planning to work with the Starling 2 Max Outdoor Drone and looking into integrating a Livox Mid 360 LiDAR for mapping purposes. I would like to clarify the following:  

1. Does the VOXL 2 on the Starling 2 Max support the mounting and operation of the Livox Mid 360 LiDAR?
2.  If not natively supported, is there a recommended interface or adapter to establish compatibility?
3.  Is there a USB extension or specific cable available to connect the Livox Mid 360 to the VOXL 2, considering the power and data transmission requirements?

I appreciate any guidance or documentation you can provide on this integration.  

Thank you!

## Reply by Eric Katzfey (ModalAI staff) · 2025-02-20 16:49:59 UTC

@Thasindu-Wickrama We have no experience with this sensor.

## Reply by Moderator (ModalAI staff) · 2025-02-20 23:40:33 UTC (in reply to Eric Katzfey)

Starling 2 Max is built using VOXL 2, which is an open development platform. You can find details on VOXL 2 I/O here: https://docs.modalai.com/voxl2-connectors/

## Reply by Thasindu Wickrama · 2025-02-21 05:06:32 UTC (in reply to Eric Katzfey)

@Eric-Katzfey have you tried any other lidar (2D or 3D one) with the voxl board?

## Reply by Thasindu Wickrama · 2025-02-21 07:47:42 UTC (in reply to Moderator)

@Moderator does the c29 variant includes the thermal camera? Its not clear as per the webpage information.

## Reply by Eric Katzfey (ModalAI staff) · 2025-02-21 16:10:01 UTC (in reply to Thasindu Wickrama)

@Thasindu-Wickrama No, we use TOF for depth in indoor environments. In outdoor environments we have used stereo cameras. And we have used single point lidar for distance (height) sensing. How did you want to integrate a LiDAR? Would it be a PX4 driver?

## Reply by Thasindu Wickrama · 2025-02-23 05:55:30 UTC (in reply to Eric Katzfey)

@Eric-Katzfey we are planning to integrate it with ros. Physical connection through the extension board ethernet port.

## Reply by Raza Rizvi · 2025-03-11 14:14:56 UTC (in reply to Thasindu Wickrama)

@Thasindu-Wickrama Hey man, I am planning to do the same on a VOXL2 powered custom build drone.
Did you have any success?