The Survey3 is the newest in our line of simple to use survey cameras. Every Survey3 camera includes an external USB GPS receiver to automatically geo-tag each captured image. Its 12MP sensor and sharp non-fisheye lens allows you to easily capture high resolution non-distorted media. It can capture photos using an internal intervalometer timer or can be sent a PWM signal through the HDMI port (see below). If you supply power to the USB port it will power on the camera automatically. Sized similar to a GoPro® Hero these small survey cameras can easily be used in the field handheld, tripod mounted or attached to your aerial drone platform using our various mounts.

This RGB model captures visible light just like our eyes do. A visible light camera for surveying is commonly used for capturing a reference color image that can be used to compare to a NDVI graded one. It can also be used for orthophotography where many photos are combined to generate a 3D model.

The Survey3 cameras have a faster interval timer: 1.5 seconds for JPG mode and 2.75 seconds for RAW+JPG mode. (Capture speed depends on the speed of the microSD card used). You can also trigger the photo capture using a PWM signal through the HDMI port (see triggering information below). PWM can also be used to mount the camera's memory card to a computer connected via USB. An exposure strobe pulse is sent out of the camera with each capture allowing you to log them for PPK (post process kinematics).

[Specifications]

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Image Resolution	12 MegaPixel (4,000 x 3,000 px), 8MP
Image Format	RAW+JPG, JPG (RAW is 12bit per channel, JPG is 8bit per channel)
Video Resolution	2160p24, 1440p30, 1080p60, 720p60
Video Format	MP4 (H.264 Codec)
USB Streaming	1920x1440, 30fps (H.264)
Lens Optics	87° HFOV (19mm) f/2.8 Aperture, -1% Extreme Low Distortion (Non-Fisheye) Glass Lens
Filter Transmission	Visible Light (RGB): 375nm - 650nm
Auto White Balancing	Automatic white balancing in MCC software using photo of our calibration targets.
Ground Sample Distance (GSD)	5.5 cm/px (2.17in/px) at 120 m (~400 ft) AGL
Sensor	Sony Exmor R IMX117 12MP (Bayer RGB)
Chipset	Novatek NTK96663
GPS/GNSS (External)	Standard: u-blox UBX-G7020-KT Advanced V2: u-blox M10
Capture Speed	RAW+JPG: 2.75 Seconds / Photo. JPG: 1.5 Seconds / Photo
Remote Trigger	PWM (2000us) via HDMI port. Recommended Cable HERE.
Exposure Strobe	EXP pulse high (3V3) via HDMI port, each image exposure (can be logged for PPK). Recommended Cable HERE.
Battery	Removable Li-ion (1200mAh) (Not Required When USB Powered)
Power Draw	5.2V, 0.3A (Idle), 0.33A (Photo Capturing), 0.7A (Battery Charging), 0.74A (Photo Capturing + Charging Battery)
Weight	50g (1.8 oz) (Without Battery), 76g (2.7 oz) (With Battery)
Dimensions	59 x 41.5 x 36mm (Length x Height x Depth)
3D STEP Model Assembly	DOWNLOAD HERE
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 65°C (14°F - 149°F)
Memory Storage	Micro SD (Up To 512GB Card) (64GB Card ≈ 15,000 JPG, 2,200 RAW+JPG)
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Blue / Light Blue / Red / Light Red / Custom*
Capture Interval	OFF*, 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, 10min, 30min, 1hour, 2hours, 6hours, 12hours, 24hours
ISO	50* / 100 / 200 / 400, Auto
Shutter Speed (s)	1/2000, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250*, 1/125, 1/90, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60, Auto
Exposure	+2.0 / +1.67 / +1.33 / +1.0 / +0.67 / +0.33 / +0.0* / -0.33 / -0.67 / -1.0 / -1.33 / -1.67 / -2.0
Metering	Average / Center* / Spot
Color	Normal* / Black and White / Sepia / Vivid
Sharpness	Strong / Medium* / Soft
Capture Mode	Single* / 3 Sequence / 10 Sequence
LCD	2.0” Ultra Bright Color LCD Touch Screen
Video Out	HD 1080p (HDMI Micro), SD 480p (Optional USB FPV Cable)
TV Mode	NTSC* / PAL
Power Input	Battery, USB (Micro-A Cable Included, Optional Micro USB FPV Cable)
Auto Power On (When Power Applied to USB Port)	ON* / OFF
Time Zone	GMT - 0 (GNSS Time)
OSD Language	English*, French, Spanish, Portuguese Brazil, Dutch, Czech, Polish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean
Frequency	60Hz* / 50Hz
OSD Display	ON* / OFF
Date Stamp	ON / OFF*
Sound	ON* / OFF
Quick Capture	ON / OFF*
Auto Power Off	OFF* / 1min / 3min / 5min / 10min / 15min / 30min / 60min
Auto Sleep LCD (Touch to Wake)	1min* / 3min / 5min / OFF
Vertical Rotate	ON / OFF*
Included Accessories	USB GPS Receiver, Battery, Lens Cap, USB Charge Cable, Manual