Reddit reviews Bosch GLM 20 Compact Blaze 65' Laser Distance Measure
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Accuracy: Features long range measuring with extreme accuracy and measures distances up to 65 feet to within 1/8 inch. Measures in meters, feet/inches, or inches onlyEasy to use: Simple, one button operation press button once to begin measuring. The GLM 20 is compact and small enough to fit in any pocketLive measuring: Provides default real time measurement that adjusts as you move closer and farther from target, just like a tape measureDisplay: Features a backlit display that allows measurements to be easily read, even in dark areasClass IIA laser product, <1mw power outputPrecision: The GLM 20’s Bosch laser technology allows users to be more productive with greater jobsite accuracy and precision
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I think laser based sensors will be your best bet. The only one I have experience with is one that I pulled out of a Bosch GLM 20 laser measure. It took a bit of fiddling with to figure out what I need to pull out to get only the sensor and get it working properly once it was out, but once said and done it worked amazingly. The only down side is that it's a class 2 laser which will restrict it's uses if it will be fired around eye level. I would also recommend taking a look around to see if the FRC robotics kids have found any good solutions to long distance range finding since they are required to do things fairly cheaply.
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