MicaSense RedEdge-P Multispectral Camera

The MicaSense RedEdge-P is a high-resolution multispectral imaging system designed for professional drone-based mapping, precision agriculture, crop health monitoring, and environmental analysis. Combining five narrowband multispectral sensors with a high-resolution 5.1 MP panchromatic sensor, RedEdge-P captures detailed spectral and spatial data in a single flight, helping professionals identify vegetation stress, assess crop variability, and make data-driven management decisions.

With pan-sharpening capabilities that enable imagery at approximately 2 cm per pixel at a 60 m flight altitude, RedEdge-P delivers detailed RGB and multispectral outputs for applications requiring both high spatial resolution and reliable spectral information. Its global-shutter sensors, calibrated imaging workflow, and removable CFexpress storage make it a powerful solution for demanding aerial data collection projects.

Key Features and Benefits

High-Resolution Panchromatic Imaging

RedEdge-P features a 5.1 MP panchromatic sensor that enhances the spatial detail of multispectral imagery through pan-sharpening. This enables outputs with resolutions of approximately 2 cm per pixel at 60 m altitude, helping users identify smaller features, localized crop stress, and variations in vegetation more effectively.

Five Scientific-Grade Multispectral Bands

The camera captures five dedicated spectral bands: Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, and Near-Infrared (NIR). These bands support the calculation of vegetation indices and the generation of detailed analytical maps for evaluating plant health, chlorophyll-related variation, canopy condition, and crop development.

High-Quality RGB and Multispectral Outputs

RedEdge-P combines high-resolution panchromatic imaging with synchronized multispectral capture to produce detailed, spatially aligned imagery. This enables users to generate RGB composites, multispectral maps, and pan-sharpened datasets suitable for advanced agricultural analysis and precision mapping workflows.

Global-Shutter Imaging

Global-shutter sensors help minimize motion-related image distortion during drone flight. This is particularly valuable for aerial mapping operations where consistent image geometry and accurate alignment between spectral bands are important.

Fast Capture and Removable Storage

RedEdge-P supports capture rates of up to three captures per second, depending on configuration and operating conditions. CFexpress removable storage allows efficient data handling, faster card transfers, and convenient turnaround between flights.

Calibrated and Repeatable Data Collection

When used with the compatible Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2) and Calibrated Reflectance Panel 2 (CRP 2), RedEdge-P supports radiometric correction and more consistent reflectance measurements. This helps users compare imagery collected under different lighting conditions and across multiple flights or growing seasons.

Multispectral Imaging Capabilities

RedEdge-P captures five narrow spectral bands, each designed to measure specific portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Blue — 475 nm: Supports vegetation analysis, color-based assessment, and selected spectral indices.

• Green — 560 nm: Helps characterize vegetation reflectance and supports vegetation index calculations.

• Red — 668 nm: Provides information useful for assessing chlorophyll absorption and vegetation condition.

• Red Edge — 717 nm: Sensitive to changes associated with chlorophyll content and vegetation stress.

• Near-Infrared (NIR) — 842 nm: Supports analysis of vegetation vigor, canopy structure, and biomass-related characteristics.

The additional panchromatic sensor captures high-resolution spatial information that can be combined with multispectral imagery to produce sharper analytical outputs.

Applications

Precision Agriculture

RedEdge-P enables detailed field monitoring and data-driven crop management. Agricultural professionals can use multispectral maps to identify spatial variability, assess crop development, and prioritize areas requiring closer inspection.

Crop Health and Vegetation Monitoring

The camera supports vegetation index calculations, including NDVI and NDRE, helping users evaluate differences in vegetation reflectance and identify areas that may require further investigation.

Plant Counting and Phenotyping

High-resolution imagery supports plant-level analysis, crop population assessment, and plant phenotyping research where detailed spatial information is required.

Weed Detection and Crop Scouting

Detailed multispectral and pan-sharpened imagery can help identify unusual vegetation patterns and localized problem areas, supporting targeted field inspections and more efficient crop scouting.

Forestry and Environmental Monitoring

RedEdge-P can be used to map vegetation distribution, monitor canopy conditions, assess changes in plant cover, and support ecological research and environmental surveys.

Research and Remote Sensing

The camera is suitable for agricultural research, vegetation classification, spectral analysis, and other professional remote-sensing applications requiring repeatable, high-resolution multispectral datasets.

Technical Specifications

Imaging System

• Product Type: Multispectral and panchromatic camera

• Multispectral Bands: 5

• Panchromatic Sensor: 1

• Multispectral Resolution: 1.58 MP per band

• Multispectral Image Resolution: 1456 × 1088 pixels per band

• Panchromatic Resolution: 5.1 MP

• Panchromatic Image Resolution: 2464 × 2056 pixels

• Output Bit Depth: 12-bit

• Shutter Type: Global shutter

Spectral Specifications

• Blue: 475 nm center wavelength, 32 nm bandwidth

• Green: 560 nm center wavelength, 27 nm bandwidth

• Red: 668 nm center wavelength, approximately 14–16 nm bandwidth

• Red Edge: 717 nm center wavelength, 12 nm bandwidth

• Near-Infrared: 842 nm center wavelength, 57 nm bandwidth

• Panchromatic: Approximately 634.5 nm center wavelength, 463 nm bandwidth

Spatial Resolution and Field of View

• Pan-Sharpened Ground Sampling Distance: Approximately 2 cm per pixel at 60 m altitude

• Multispectral Ground Sampling Distance at 60 m: Approximately 3.85 cm per pixel

• Panchromatic Ground Sampling Distance at 60 m: Approximately 1.99 cm per pixel

• Multispectral Field of View: 49.6° horizontal × 38.3° vertical

• Panchromatic Field of View: 44.5° horizontal × 37.7° vertical

Physical Specifications

• Camera Dimensions: Approximately 86.8 × 63 × 67.4 mm

• Camera Weight: Approximately 245 g

• Weight with DLS 2, Wi-Fi adapter, and storage: Approximately 315 g

• External Power Input: 7.0–25.2 V

• Storage: Removable CFexpress card

Note: Actual payload weight depends on the included accessories, mounting hardware, and integration configuration.

Connectivity and Integration

RedEdge-P offers interfaces for integration with compatible unmanned aircraft systems and customized payload platforms. Available interfaces include Ethernet, serial communication, USB connectivity for the supported Wi-Fi adapter, and configurable trigger and synchronization signals.

The camera is designed for flexible integration into professional aerial mapping workflows. Compatibility with a particular drone depends on the mounting arrangement, power supply, payload capacity, communication interfaces, and supported integration hardware.

Radiometric Calibration and Data Processing

For reliable reflectance measurements, RedEdge-P can be used with the DLS 2 light sensor and CRP 2 calibrated reflectance panel. These accessories help account for illumination changes and provide a reference for radiometric calibration.

Captured imagery can be processed using compatible photogrammetry and multispectral analysis software to generate orthomosaics, reflectance maps, vegetation indices, RGB composites, and other geospatial products.

Common analytical outputs include:

• NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index)

• NDRE (Normalized Difference Red Edge Index)

• Color-infrared composites

• Pan-sharpened RGB imagery

• Multispectral orthomosaics

• Vegetation classification and crop variability maps

Final output quality depends on flight planning, image overlap, lighting conditions, calibration procedures, positioning accuracy, and the processing software used.

Package Contents

The standard RedEdge-P package may include the following items, depending on the selected configuration:

• MicaSense RedEdge-P multispectral camera

• DLS 2 downwelling light sensor

• CRP 2 calibrated reflectance panel

• CFexpress memory card

• CFexpress card reader

• Wi-Fi adapter

• Communication cable

• Power cable

• DLS 2 connection cable

• Mounting screws and hardware

• Protective carrying case

• Lens cover

Package contents may vary by seller and product configuration. Please confirm the exact included accessories before ordering.

Compatibility and Integration

RedEdge-P is intended for integration with compatible professional drones, unmanned aircraft systems, and custom aerial imaging platforms. Before purchasing, verify that the selected aircraft supports the camera's payload weight, mounting dimensions, power requirements, trigger interfaces, and data connections.

Dedicated integration kits may be required for specific aircraft models or mounting systems.

Why Choose MicaSense RedEdge-P?

MicaSense RedEdge-P combines five scientific-grade multispectral bands with high-resolution panchromatic imaging in one compact aerial imaging system. Its ability to produce detailed, calibrated multispectral datasets makes it a valuable tool for professionals who need to detect subtle vegetation differences, improve field-level analysis, and generate high-resolution geospatial products.

From precision agriculture and crop scouting to forestry, environmental monitoring, and scientific research, RedEdge-P provides the spectral information and spatial detail required for advanced drone-based remote sensing.

Product Summary

The MicaSense RedEdge-P is a professional multispectral camera featuring five narrowband spectral sensors and a 5.1 MP panchromatic sensor. With pan-sharpened output resolution of approximately 2 cm per pixel at 60 m, global-shutter imaging, CFexpress storage, and support for radiometric calibration, it is designed for high-resolution aerial mapping and vegetation analysis. Its flexible integration options make it suitable for compatible drone platforms and specialized remote-sensing workflows.