Implementing multiple sensors in obstacle avoidance

PX4 Autopilot
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Hi Folks
I would like to implement multiple sensors for obstacle avoidance so I can cover up, down (and for landing), left, right, forward. One option would be multiple stereo cameras but I was thinking of the mini Lidar for all but forward, attached direct to the flight board, then a companion computer for a camera forward for avoidance.

Question is would this work for autonomous flight?

Any input to my design headache would be much appreciated!

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This should now be supported in the firmware. You can have up to 4 distance sensors onboard.

Note, however, that collision prevention in manual mode only operates in 2D, so up/down LIDARs will be ignored.