As UAV technology evolves, so too does the ecosystem of advanced sensors and accessories designed to expand their capabilities. In agriculture, environmental monitoring, and scientific research, these tools are redefining how professionals collect and interpret data. Among the most impactful innovations is the MicaSense RedEdge-P, a rugged and high-performance multispectral sensor engineered to deliver unparalleled resolution and accuracy.
The RedEdge-P is built to capture both high-resolution RGB and multispectral data, delivering pixel-aligned outputs at resolutions previously unattainable for drone-based systems. At just 60 meters altitude, the sensor achieves an impressive 2 cm ground sampling distance (GSD).
This leap in capability is powered by its high-resolution panchromatic band, enabling pan-sharpened outputs that provide sharper, more detailed images for advanced analysis.
Panchromatic Image: A single-band image created when a sensor is sensitive to a broad spectrum of light wavelengths, usually across the visible spectrum.
Pan-sharpening: A technique that fuses this high-resolution panchromatic image with multispectral data, significantly improving spatial resolution and visualization without losing spectral accuracy.
The RedEdge-P integrates a high-resolution panchromatic imager with five narrow multispectral bands, all synchronized to capture aligned imagery in a single flight. The result is efficient data acquisition and seamless integration with widely used industry processing software.
Blue: 475 nm center, 32 nm bandwidth
Green: 560 nm center, 27 nm bandwidth
Red: 668 nm center, 14 nm bandwidth
Red Edge: 717 nm center, 12 nm bandwidth
Near-IR: 842 nm center, 57 nm bandwidth
This configuration makes the RedEdge-P the ideal tool for calculating vegetation indices such as NDVI, NDRE, CIR, and other crop vigor composites.
The RedEdge-P empowers farmers, agronomists, and researchers to make informed decisions by delivering sharper imagery and higher-quality data. Applications include:
With AI-ready high-resolution outputs, the RedEdge-P also supports machine learning applications such as automated plant counting and advanced vegetation analytics.
While optimized for precision agriculture, the RedEdge-P is equally powerful in environmental and conservation applications, such as:
Monitoring shallow waters and tidal zones
Conducting reef inspections inaccessible to vessels
Mapping coastal erosion
Wetland and swamp monitoring
Glacier tracking and climate research
This versatility makes the RedEdge-P a valuable tool across industries focused on sustainability, biodiversity, and resource management.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the RedEdge-P is compatible with a wide range of drones and processing platforms. Its RedEdge-P SkyPort ensures plug-and-play integration with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK, while its open API supports custom workflows and compatibility with popular drone ecosystems.
The MicaSense RedEdge-P redefines what’s possible in drone-based multispectral imaging. By combining cutting-edge optics, scientific-grade filters, and panchromatic pan-sharpening technology, it empowers professionals in agriculture, environmental science, and research with data that is sharper, more accurate, and more actionable than ever before.
Whether you are mapping crop health, monitoring ecosystems, or conducting advanced phenotyping research, the RedEdge-P is a sensor built to meet the highest standards of precision and reliability.
