Currently, MicaSense offers the following multispectral camera options. The distinguishing feature between the two cameras is the thermal sensor:
RedEdge-P
Key Features:
• High-resolution panchromatic band for pan-sharpened output
resolutions of 2cm (0.8in) at 60m.
• Five spectral bands for multiple vegetation indices and
composites.
• New professional removable storage standard in CFexpress,
enabling up to three captures per second for faster flight speeds,
cutting down on the time required to map an area.
• Electrical and mechanical interfaces compatible with existing
RedEdge installations with just a connector upgrade.
Altum-PT
Key Features:
• Removable, professional-grade CFexpress storage of up to 2TB
allowing for 2 captures/second.
• Ultra-high-resolution panchromatic imager for data outputs at
2.49cm resolution from 120m—more than 2 times the resolution
of today’s comparable multispectral cameras.
• Built-in 320 x 256 radiometric thermal imager for two times the
ground resolution of the Altum.
The following tables show a quick reference to highlight the differences between MicaSense cameras.
| RedEdge-MX *** | Dual Camera System *** | Altum *** | RedEdge-P | Altum-PT | |
| Bands** |
5 Bands: Green, Blue, Red, Red Edge, Near Infrared (NIR) |
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) |
6 Bands: Green, Blue, Red, Red Edge, Near Infrared (NIR), Thermal (LWIR) |
6 Bands: Green, Blue, Red, Red Edge, Near Infrared (NIR), Panchromatic |
7 Bands: Green, Blue, Red, Red Edge, Near Infrared (NIR), Thermal (LWIR), Panchromatic |
| Weight (including DLS2 and cables) | 231.9g (8.18 oz) |
508.8g (17.92 oz) (Two sensors + mount plate + DSL2 + cables) |
406 g (14.32 oz) | 315 g (11.11 oz) | 460g (16.23 oz) |
| Dimensions |
83 x 59 x 45.4 mm 3.42 x 2.32 x 1.79 in |
|
82 x 67 x 67.5 mm 3.23 x 2.64 x 2.67 in |
86.8 x 63 x 67.4 mm 3.42 x 2.48 x 2.65 in |
110 x 80 x 69 mm 4.33 x 3.15 x 2.72 in
|
| Power input | 5.0 - 15.8 V | 5.0 - 15.8 V (provided through mount) | 5.2 V - 25.2 V | 7.0 - 25.2 V | 7.0 - 25.2 V |
| Thermal? | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sensor resolution | 1280 x 960 px | 1280 x 960 px |
2064 x 1544 px (3.2MP MS bands) 160 x 120 px (thermal) |
1456 x 1088 px (1.6MP MS bands) 2464 x 2056 px (5.1MP PAN) |
2064 x 1544 px (3.2MP MS bands) 4112 x 3008 px (12MP PAN band) 320 x 256 px (Thermal) |
| Ground Sample Distance at 120m (~400ft) | 8 cm/px | 8 cm/px |
5.28 cm/px (MS bands) |
7.7 cm/px (MS bands) 3.98 cm/px (PAN) |
5.28 cm/px (MS bands) 2.49 cm/px (PAN) |
| Storage | SD Card | SD Card |
USB Drive OR SD Card Adapter |
CFexpress type B | CFexpress type B |
| DJI Skyport enabled? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capture rate (all bands) | 1 capture per second | 1 capture per second | 1 capture per second | Up to 3 captures per second of raw DNG | Up to 2 captures per second of raw DNG |
| Field of View | 47.2° HFOV | 47.2° HFOV |
50.2º HFOV |
50° x 38 (MS bands) 44° x 38° (PAN) |
50° x 38° (MS bands) 46° x 35° (PAN) 48° x 39° (thermal) |
* Denotes RedEdge-MX Blue bands
** For more details about each sensor's center wavelengths and bandwidths, click here
*** No longer in production
The following camera models are no longer in production:
RedEdge-MX
Key Features:
• Five narrow spectral bands captured during flight.
• High image resolution; 8 cm/pixel at 400 ft (120 m).
• Single SD card stores all images with geotags.
• Standalone operation, with optional external trigger and data
from host aircraft.
• Web-based configuration page accessed from any Wi-Fi–
capable device.
• Embedded mounting points for easier integration.
• Global shutter imagers - don’t require a gimbal.
Dual Camera System
Key Features:
• Synchronized capture of all 10 bands for pixel-aligned imagery.
• Standard 12-bit TIFF file outputs with embedded metadata for
full access to raw data.
• Combined Downwelling Light Sensor and GPS for streamlined
integration and accurate ambient light calibration. Only one DLS
required.
• Radiometrically calibrated spectral imagers for precise,
repeatable measurements.
• Global shutters on all 10 lenses for distortion-free results on
every platform.
• Comes standard with fixed bracket and quick-mount connector
for easy integration with DJI drones.
Altum
Key differences from Altum-PT:
* Does not have a panchromatic band
* Minimum trigger interval only 1.5s
* Thermal band is a half resolution of Altum-PT
* USB storage instead of CFexpress card
RedEdge-M
Key differences to RedEdge-MX:
* 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 from RedEdge-M/MX:
* 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
| Altum | RedEdge-M | RedEdge-3 | |
| Discontinued? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with DLS2? | Yes | Yes, with a firmware update | Yes, with a firmware update |
| Weight |
406.5 g (including DLS2) |
170 g (including DLS) | 168 g (including DLS) |
| Voltage range | 5.2 V - 24.2 V | 5.0 V - 15.8 V | 5.0 V - 5.5 V |
| Removable WiFi? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dimensions |
8.2 cm x 6.7 cm x 6.75 cm (3.2" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
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 |
5.28 cm per pixel at 120m (400ft) |
8 cm per pixel at 120m (400ft) |
8 cm per pixel at 120m (400ft) |
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