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MicaSense · Multispectral + Thermal

Altum-PT

Calibrated Multispectral, Panchromatic & Thermal in One Capture

Altum-PT simultaneously captures pixel-aligned multispectral, panchromatic, and radiometric thermal imagery. Five narrow bands, a 12 MP panchromatic imager for 2.49 cm pan-sharpened output at 120 m, and a 320×256 radiometric LWIR thermal sensor deliver a complete analytical picture in a single flight.

7 BANDS
MS + Pan + Thermal
12 MP
Panchromatic Band
<60 mK
Thermal Sensitivity
2.49 cm
Pan-Sharpened @ 120 m
MicaSense Altum-PT multispectral and thermal camera
Explore the Hardware

Four Data Layers, Perfectly Aligned

RGB, multispectral, panchromatic, and radiometric thermal — all captured simultaneously and pixel-aligned for streamlined analysis. Click the image to enlarge.

MicaSense Altum-PT - primary view
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MicaSense Altum-PT
Spectral Bands

Five Bands, Panchromatic & Radiometric Thermal

Calibrated narrow bands and a wide panchromatic band power high-resolution multispectral analysis — with a dedicated radiometric LWIR thermal layer on top.

Blue
475 nm
32 nm bandwidth
Green
560 nm
27 nm bandwidth
Red
668 nm
16 nm bandwidth
Red Edge
717 nm
12 nm bandwidth
Near Infrared
842 nm
57 nm bandwidth
Panchromatic
634.5 nm
463 nm bandwidth
+ Radiometric Thermal
LWIR Thermal Band — 10.5 µm
Per-pixel calibrated temperature for water stress, irrigation, and inspection analytics.
320×256
Thermal Resolution
<60 mK
Sensitivity (NETD)
±5 K
Radiometric Accuracy
Why It Performs

More Resolution, More Layers, One Flight

Ultra-high-resolution pan-sharpening, calibrated reflectance and temperature, and professional storage in a single integrated sensor.

12 MP Panchromatic Pan-Sharpening

An ultra-high-resolution panchromatic imager delivers 2.49 cm data from 120 m — more than twice the resolution of comparable multispectral cameras.

Radiometric Thermal On Board

A 320×256 radiometric LWIR imager with <60 mK sensitivity adds per-pixel temperature data — pixel-aligned with the multispectral and panchromatic layers.

Calibrated DLS 2 + GPS

The integrated Downwelling Light Sensor 2 captures ambient light and sun angle for accurate, repeatable reflectance, with built-in GPS for georeferencing.

Professional CFexpress Storage

Removable CFexpress storage up to 2 TB supports up to two captures per second of raw imagery for efficient, large-area mapping.

Ecosystem & Applications

Where the Altum-PT Flies

Carrier Platform Compatibility
Carrier H6
Ideal Platform
Carrier HX8
Ideal Platform
Carrier H4C Quad
Compatible
Carrier H6 HL
Compatible
460 g With DLS 2 10 W Continuous Gigabit Ethernet
Primary Applications
Precision Agriculture
Plant Water Stress
Irrigation Management
Crop Health & NDVI
Thermal Inspection
Research & Phenotyping
Specifications

Unveiling the Power & Performance Details

Imaging & Optics
Spectral Bands5 narrow multispectral + 1 panchromatic + 1 LWIR thermal
Multispectral Resolution2064 × 1544 (3.2 MP per band)
Panchromatic Resolution4112 × 3008 (12 MP)
Thermal Resolution320 × 256 (radiometric LWIR)
Thermal Band10.5 µm center / 6 µm bandwidth
Thermal Sensitivity< 60 mK (NETD)
Thermal Accuracy±5 K
Focal Length8 mm (MS) / 16.3 mm (Pan) / 4.5 mm (Thermal)
Field of View48° × 36.8° (MS) / 46° × 35° (Pan) / 48° × 39° (Thermal)
Output Bit Depth12-bit (MS/Pan) / 16-bit (Thermal)
Performance & Build
GSD @ 120 m5.28 cm/px (MS) / 2.49 cm/px (Pan) / 33.5 cm/px (Thermal)
Capture RateUp to 2 captures/sec (CFexpress)
StorageCFexpress Type B (up to 2 TB)
InterfacesGigabit Ethernet, TTL serial (MAVLink), PWM/GPIO trigger, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, HTTP API
Power Input7.0–25.2 VDC
Power Draw10 W continuous / 12 W peak
Dimensions110 × 80 × 69 mm
Weight460 g (camera + DLS 2)

What's Included

  • Altum-PT sensor
  • DLS 2 downwelling light sensor
  • Calibrated Reflectance Panel (CRP 2)
  • Wi-Fi adapter
  • CFexpress card & card reader
  • COMM cable & DLS 2 cable
  • Hard carrying case & lens cover
  • Mounting screws & washers

*Specifications per the MicaSense Altum-PT Integration Guide. GSD and pan-sharpened resolution figures are at nadir; actual values vary with altitude and flight parameters. Pair the Altum-PT with the appropriate Harris Aerial Carrier for your mission.

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Pair the MicaSense Altum-PT with the right Harris Aerial Carrier for your multispectral and thermal mission.

Pan-Sharpened to 2.49 cm
Radiometric Thermal
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