Survey3: Multispectral Survey Cameras

Multispectral Imaging

Automatic GPS-Tagging
PWM Shutter Triggering
USB Media Management
12 Models to Choose From

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12MP RAW+JPG
2 Lens Options

Survey3W 87° HFOV = 5.5cm/px (2.2in/px) GSD
Survey3N 41° HFOV = 2.3cm/px (90.9in/px) GSD
From 120m (~400 ft) AGL

6 Filter Options

Visible Light RGB
OCN (Orange+Cyan+NIR)
RGN (Red+Green+NIR)
NGB (NIR+Green+Blue)
Red-Edge (RE)
Near Infrared (NIR)

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Easily Calibrate Images Using
Optional Ground Target

Laboratory measured, professional grade reflectance targets
provide auto-calibration in post processing

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Example Imagery

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PWM and Interval
Image Capture

Sync Triggers Between Cameras
Trigger from Drone Flight Controller
Mount SD Card With PWM

Drone Mounts

EVO, Mavic, Phantom, Inspire
Single and Dual Cameras
Lightweight & Durable Plastic

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Process Anywhere

Pix4D, Metashape, DroneDeploy
OneButton, C3D, MapsMadeEasy, etc

Survey3 is available in both a wide angle lens version (Survey3W) and narrow angle lens version (Survey3N). Both lenses are non-fisheye and extremely low distortion, which provide great results when aerial surveying or in other applications. The Survey3W is similar in field of view to most DJI cameras (Mavic, Phantom, Inspire X3) and the medium FOV on a GoPro Hero. The Survey3N provides a 2X optical fixed zoom over the Survey3W, providing 2X higher ground sample resolution (GSD).

 

Survey3 cameras each come with an external GPS receiver to provide instant geo-tagging with every captured image. By upgrading to our Advanced V2 GPS option (+$40USD) you will gain better positional accuracy, especially in your altitude measurements. Once the camera has GPS lock you will hear 6 beeps. Locating the GPS receiver with a clear view of the sky and not obstructed (such as underneath a drone) provides better location accuracy.

 

Survey3 supports the ability to receive a PWM signal to not only trigger the cameras to capture a photo, but also to have the camera go into USB Media Transfer mode. This allows you to have the camera always connected to a computer (such as a drone companion computer) and mount/unmount the camera's SD card. Once mounted you can extract the images, process them and save them to a more easily accessible storage device.

 

With Survey3 we also introduced our new triple-band multispectral filters:

 

Orange+Cyan+NIR (OCN)

Red+Green+NIR (RGN)

NIR+Green+Blue (NGB)

 

 

Spectrum Peak Spectrum Width Filter Model Image Channel
475nm 15nm NGB 3
490nm 36nm OCN 2
550nm 15nm NGB, RGN 2
615nm 42nm OCN 1
660nm 15nm RGN 1
725nm 23nm RE 1
808nm 50mm OCN 3
850nm 30mm NGB, RGN, NIR 1,3,1

 

The OCN & RGN filters are often used for indices such as NDVI, GNDVI, OSAVI, TVI, CVI, etc. The NGB filter is often used for the ENDVI index. We also provide a visible light color (RGB), rededge (RE) and near infrared (NIR) filter option.


 

Specifications

Image Resolution 12 MegaPixel (4,000 x 3,000 px)
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)
USB Streaming 1920x1440, 30fps (H.264)
Lens Optics Options

Survey3W: WIDE 87° HFOV (19mm) f/2.8 Aperture, -1% Extreme Low Distortion (Non-Fisheye) Glass Lens

Survey3N: NARROW 41° HFOV (47mm) f/3.0 Aperture, -1% Extreme Low Distortion (Non-Fisheye) Glass Lens

Filter Transmission Options

Visible Light (RGB): 375nm - 650nm

OCN (Orange+Cyan+NIR): 490nm/615nm/808nm (DATA DOWNLOAD)

RGN (Red+Green+NIR): 550nm/660nm/850nm (DATA DOWNLOAD)

NGB (NIR+Green+Blue): 475nm/550nm/850nm (DATA DOWNLOAD)

Red-Edge (RE): 725nm (DATA DOWNLOAD)

Near Infrared (NIR): 850nm (DATA DOWNLOAD)

Reflectance Calibration Channel separation and reflectance calibration using a photo of our calibration targets.
Ground Sample Distance (GSD)

Survey3W: 5.5 cm/px (2.17in/px) at 120 m (~400 ft) AGL

Survey3N: 2.3 cm/px (0.9in/px) at 120 m (~400 ft) AGL

Sensor Model Sony Exmor R IMX117 12MP (Bayer RGB)
Sensor Specifications 6.20 x 4.65 mm (1/2.3"), 1.55um pixel
Chipset Novatek NTK96663
GPS/GNSS (External)

Standard: u-blox UBX-G7020-KT

Advanced V2: u-blox M10

Capture Speed (Average) 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 (RGB Model Only) 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 Port), SD 480p (USB Port), USB Streaming (1920x1440, H.264)
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
Auto Power Off OFF / 1min / 3min / 5min / 10min / 15min / 30min / 60min
Auto Sleep LCD (Touch to Wake) 1min / 3min / 5min / 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
Vertical Rotate ON / OFF
Included Accessories USB Standard GPS Receiver, Battery, Lens Cap, USB Mini Charge Cable, Manual
Optional Accessories Browse HERE