The following tables shows a quick reference to highlight the differences between MicaSense sensors.
Currently, we offer 3 different options:
RedEdge-MX
Altum
Dual Camera System
Below is a table comparing the technical specifications of these 3 sensors. Further down below we will compare major differences between these models and previous generations.
| RedEdge-MX | Altum | Dual Camera System | |
| Weight (including DLS2 and cables) | 231.9g (8.18 oz) | 406.5g (14.34 oz.) |
508.8g (18 oz.) (Two sensors + mount plate + DSL2 + cables) |
| Bands** |
5 bands Green, Blue, Red, Red edge, Near infrared (NIR) |
6 bands Green, Blue, Red, Red edge, NIR, Thermal (LWIR) 8-14um |
10 bands Coastal blue 444(28)*, blue 475(32), green 531(14)*, green 560(27), red 650(16)*, red 668(14), red edge 705(10)*, red edge 717(12), red edge 740(18)*, NIR 842(57) |
| Power input | 5.0 - 15.8 V | 5.2 - 25.2 V | 5.0 - 15.8 V (provided through mount) |
| Thermal? | No | Yes | No |
| Sensor resolution | 1280 x 960 px | 2064 x 1544 px, 160 x 120 px for LWIR band |
1280 x 960 px |
| Ground Sample Distance at 120m (~400ft) | 8 cm/px |
5.2 cm/px, 81 cm/px for LWIR band |
8 cm/px |
| Storage | SD Card | USB 3.0, optional SD card accessory | SD Card |
| DJI Skyport enabled? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Capture rate (all bands) | 1.0 second between captures | 1.5 seconds between captures | 1.0 second between captures |
| Field of View | 47.2° HFOV |
47° x 37° (multispectral) 57° x 44° (thermal) |
47.2° HFOV |
* Denotes RedEdge-MX Blue bands
** For more details about each sensor's center wavelengths and bandwidths, click here
In addition, we also have these discontinued models along with some basic technical specifications: :
RedEdge-M
Key differences:
* Plastic housing rather than all-metal like the RedEdge-MX
* Compatible with new DLS2 but originally comes with DLS/GPS combo
RedEdge-3
Key differences:
* Voltage range of 5.0 - 5.5v
* Non-removable WiFi adapter
* Larger form factor
* Does not receive firmware updates after v5.1.13 specific to RedEdge-3.
* Compatible with new DLS2 but originally comes with DLS/GPS combo
| RedEdge-M | RedEdge-3 | |
| Discontinued? | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with DLS2? | Yes, with firmware update | Yes, with firmware update |
| Weight | 170 g (including DLS) | 168 g (including DLS) |
| Voltage range | 5.0 V - 15.8 V | 5.0 V - 5.5 V |
| Removable WiFi? | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 9.4 cm x 6.3 cm x 4.6 cm (3.7” x 2.5” x 1.8”) |
12.1 cm x 6.6 cm x 4.6 cm (4.8" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| Ground Sample Distance | 8 cm per pixel at 120m (400ft) |
8 cm per pixel at 120m (400ft) |
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