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Document and Entity Information
Jan. 26, 2023
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 26, 2023
Entity Registrant Name VELODYNE LIDAR, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-38703
Entity Tax Identification Number 83-1138508
Entity Address, Address Line One 5521 Hellyer Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town San Jose
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95138
City Area Code 669
Local Phone Number 275-2251
Written Communications true
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001745317
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Trading Symbol VLDR
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.0001 par value
Warrant [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Trading Symbol VLDRW
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Title of 12(b) Security Warrants, each exercisable for three-quarters of one share of common stock
Rights [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security Exchange Name NONE
Title of 12(b) Security Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
No Trading Symbol Flag true