MicaSense RedEdge-MX Multispectral Kit

Capture actionable aerial data with the MicaSense RedEdge-MX Multispectral Sensor, a professional imaging solution designed for precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and vegetation analysis. This rugged, lightweight sensor captures five narrow spectral bands in a single flight, helping operators identify crop variability, monitor plant health, and generate detailed vegetation maps. With a global shutter, 12-bit RAW image capture, and integrated radiometric calibration capabilities, the RedEdge-MX delivers consistent, high-quality data for field analysis and time-series monitoring. Its compact design and established processing workflows make it a powerful tool for agricultural professionals, researchers, and commercial drone operators. Key Features Five multispectral bands: Captures blue, green, red, red edge, and near-infrared wavelengths in a single flight. Global shutter imaging: Captures images across all bands with reduced motion-related distortion. High-quality data capture: Records 12-bit RAW imagery at one capture per second across all five bands. Detailed field mapping: Achieves 8 cm ground sampling distance per pixel at 120 m (approximately 400 ft) above ground level. Radiometric calibration: The included DLS2 light sensor and CRP2 calibrated reflectance panel help support consistent measurements across varying lighting conditions. Rugged, compact construction: Built for professional field operations with a durable enclosure and no moving parts. Established processing workflows: Compatible with software platforms including PIX4Dfields, Agisoft Metashape, and OpenDroneMap. Applications The RedEdge-MX supports a wide range of agricultural and environmental workflows, including: Crop scouting and health assessment Plant phenotyping and growth research Fertilizer application and irrigation planning Plant stress, disease, and variability detection Seasonal crop monitoring and trend analysis Revegetation and land restoration assessment Irrigation leak scouting Environmental monitoring and vegetation research Multispectral Analysis By capturing reflected light beyond the visible spectrum, the RedEdge-MX helps reveal vegetation characteristics that conventional RGB imagery alone may not show. Its five spectral bands support the generation of vegetation indices and analytical products such as: Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Normalized Difference Red Edge (NDRE) Green Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (GNDVI) Chlorophyll index maps RGB composites and surface models These outputs help users identify areas of variability, prioritize field inspections, and make more informed management decisions. Consistent Data Across Flights The Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS2) measures incident light conditions and sun angle, while the CRP2 calibrated reflectance panel provides known reflectance values for radiometric calibration. Together, they help improve data consistency across different flights, locations, and lighting conditions—particularly valuable for monitoring changes over time. Specs Sensor type Five-band multispectral imaging sensor Weight 231.9 g (8.18 oz), including DLS2 and cables Dimensions 8.7 × 5.9 × 4.54 cm (3.4 × 2.3 × 1.8 in) Spectral bands Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, Near-Infrared Blue band 475 nm center, 20 nm bandwidth Green band 560 nm center, 20 nm bandwidth Red band 668 nm center, 10 nm bandwidth Red Edge band 717 nm center, 10 nm bandwidth Near-Infrared band 840 nm center, 40 nm bandwidth RGB output Global shutter, aligned with all multispectral bands Ground sampling distance 8 cm (3.14 in) per pixel per band at 120 m (approximately 400 ft) AGL Capture rate 1 capture per second across all bands Image format 12-bit RAW Multispectral field of view 47.2° horizontal External power 4.2–15.8 V Power consumption 4.0 W nominal / 8.0 W peak Storage SD card IN THE BOX (1) MicaSense RedEdge-MX multispectral sensor (1) DLS2 light sensor with embedded GPS (1) CRP2 calibrated reflectance panel (1) USB Wi-Fi dongle (1) CFexpress memory card (1) CFexpress card reader (1) Integration cables (1) Assorted mounting hardware (1) Lens cover (1) Start guide (1) Sensor case COMPATIBILITY DJI Matrice 300 DJI Matrice 350 DJI Matrice 400 eBee X eBee TAC Hylio Photon