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Sentera 6X Thermal Pro Sensor

Synchronized multispectral, high-resolution RGB, and advanced thermal data in a single flight.

With four 3.2MP radiometric multispectral imagers, a 20MP RGB imager, and a FLIR Boson 640 radiometric thermal imager, the 6X Thermal Pro delivers four times the resolution of the 6X Thermal, ensuring unparalleled data accuracy.

Its ultra-lightweight, gimballed design, high capture rate, and 512GB internal SSD storage maximize productivity and efficiency. Ideal for advanced analytics, it seamlessly integrates data into common software platforms, empowering agronomists, researchers, and industry professionals to make informed decisions based on precise and accurate data. The Sentera 6X Thermal Pro sets a new standard in multi-sensing data capture.

Sentera 6X Thermal Pro sensor payload for Harris Aerial Carrier drones
640×512 Thermal Resolution
20 MP Hi-Res RGB
4 3.2 MP Multispectral Bands
5 FPS Capture Rate
NDAA Blue UAS Compliant

Four Multispectral Bands + Radiometric Thermal

The 6X Thermal Pro captures four discrete multispectral bands plus full-color RGB across the visible and near-infrared, alongside a high-resolution radiometric long-wave thermal band (8–14 µm) — thermal and vegetation data co-registered from a single flight.

RGBGreenRedRed EdgeNear-InfraredInfrared / ThermalVisibleNon-Visible Light4005006007008009008,00011,00014,00017,000Wavelength (nm)

Bands shown as center wavelength × FWHM; thermal band on a broken axis. The RGB imager captures full visible color.

BandCenter Wavelength × Width
Green550nm × 20nm
Red670nm × 30nm
Red Edge715nm × 10nm
NIR840nm × 20nm
RGBIR cut 650nm
Thermal (LWIR)8–14 µm (radiometric)

The Complete Dual-Sensor Intelligence Platform

Ideal for research, land management, and infrastructure inspections, the 6X Thermal Pro empowers professionals to make informed decisions with precise, detailed data.

Thermal Mapping Made Easy

6X Thermal Pro sensors are designed with thermal mapping in mind. Their synchronized and aligned imagery enables rig processing and makes orthorectifying thermal imagery more effective, producing thermal maps with ease.

Maximize Productivity

The 6X Series sensors' lightweight design, 5 FPS capture rate, synchronized image capture, and gimbal allow for faster & longer flights without sacrificing data quality — meaning you can cover more ground each flight.

Ease of Use

Plug-and-play integration on many popular UAS platforms, rig processing support, time-of-capture geo-tagging, and large internal storage reduce training requirements and streamline your workflow. 6X Series sensor data is supported in most multispectral image processing platforms.

Accuracy

Paired with an incident light sensor, calibrated reflectance panel, integrated pulse-per-second (PPS) synchronization, time-of-capture geotagging, and gimbal, 6X Series sensors are ready to produce radiometrically accurate data out of the box.

Seamless Data Layers

Vegetation Health, Thermal, Elevation, and RGB mosaics are easily overlaid with each other from their independent data layers, allowing for seamless analysis between layers and their respective features.

Advanced Visualization

Simultaneous data capture from the 6X Series sensors enables combining data types — like a hill shade derived from a DSM with a vegetation health map — to contextualize multispectral data with terrain variation.

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Sentera 6X Thermal Pro sensor in field operations on Harris Aerial Carrier drone

6X Thermal Pro Full Specifications

Specification Value
Imaging Type4-Band Multispectral + 20 MP RGB + Radiometric Thermal
Thermal SensorFLIR Boson+ 640 (radiometric)
Thermal Resolution640 × 512 px
Thermal Spectral Range8–14 µm LWIR (radiometric)
Thermal Sensitivity (NETD)< 50 mK
Radiometric OutputYes — absolute temperature per pixel
RGB Resolution20 MP (Sony CMOS)
Resolution2048 × 1536 px (Multispectral) / 5184 × 3888 px (RGB) / 640 × 512 px (Thermal)
Shutter TypeGlobal (Multispectral) / Electronic Rolling Shutter (RGB) / Shutterless (Thermal)
Capture Rate5 FPS (0.2s interval)
GSD @ 200ft (60m)1.0 in / 2.6 cm (Multispectral) / 0.4 in / 1.0 cm (RGB) / 3.4 in / 8.75 cm (Thermal)
Field of View47° HFOV (Multispectral and RGB) / 50° HFOV (Thermal)
Spectral BandsGreen 550nm × 20nm / Red 670nm × 30nm / Red Edge 715nm × 10nm / NIR 840nm × 20nm / RGB IR cut 650nm / Thermal (LWIR) radiometric 8–14 µm
Storage512 GB Internal SSD
InterfacesUSB-C 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, PPS, Serial, Discrete I/O
Supported ProtocolsDJI, MAVlink V1 & V2, Custom
Image Format12-bit TIFF (Multispectral) / 8-bit JPEG (RGB) / 16-bit TIFF (Thermal)
Vegetation IndicesNDVI, NDRE, GNDVI, OSAVI, CIre, and more
Radiometric CalibrationDownwelling Light Sensor (DLS) / calibrated reflectance panel
Synchronized CaptureYes — thermal + multispectral in one pass
Weight (with gimbal)Smart Dovetail: 515 g
Power Input10.5 – 26 V
Power Consumption15 W typical, 18 W max
Spec SheetDownload 6X Thermal Pro Spec Sheet (PDF)

Compatible with Harris Aerial Carrier Drones

The Sentera 6X Thermal Pro pairs with Harris Aerial's Carrier drone platforms. The combination of the Thermal Pro's dual-sensor capability and the Carrier's heavy-lift, extended-endurance architecture creates a deployable system for the most demanding inspection and agriculture missions.

Thermal + Spectral for Every Critical Mission

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Agriculture Thermography

Detect irrigation non-uniformity, soil moisture variation, and crop temperature stress across large fields with 640×512 thermal resolution and simultaneous NDVI data.

Utility & Power Line Inspection

Identify hot spots on transmission lines, substation components, and electrical infrastructure before failures occur — with the thermal sensitivity to detect sub-degree anomalies.

Solar Array Inspection

Detect underperforming cells, string failures, and soiling patterns across photovoltaic arrays with high-resolution thermal imaging aligned to co-registered RGB documentation.

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Building & Roof Inspection

Identify moisture infiltration, insulation voids, and air leakage in commercial and industrial roofing systems with absolute temperature documentation for insurance and remediation reports.

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Wildfire & Fire Perimeter

Map active fire perimeters, detect hotspots obscured by smoke, and support containment operations with high-sensitivity radiometric thermal imaging from safe standoff distances.

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Search & Rescue

Locate missing persons or survivors in low-visibility conditions using the Thermal Pro's LWIR thermal detection capability in conjunction with RGB imagery for ground team coordination.

How the 6X Series Compares

See how the Thermal Pro stacks up against the Multispectral and standard Thermal across specifications and recommended use cases.

Specification 6X Multispectral 6X Thermal 6X Thermal Pro
Resolution2048×1536 (MSP) · 5184×3888 (RGB)+ 320×256 (Thermal)+ 640×512 (Thermal)
Thermal ImagerN/AFLIR Radiometric Boson 320FLIR Radiometric Boson 640
Capture Rate5 FPS (0.2s)5 FPS (0.2s)5 FPS (0.2s)
GSD @ 200ft (60m)1.0in (MSP) · 0.4in (RGB)+ 6.9in (Thermal)+ 3.4in (Thermal)
Field of View (HFOV)47° (MSP & RGB)47° · 50° (Thermal)47° · 50° (Thermal)
Storage512 GB SSD512 GB SSD512 GB SSD
Weight (with gimbal)515 g515 g515 g
Thermal RangeN/A8–14 µm8–14 µm
Power Consumption15 W / 18 W max15 W / 18 W max15 W / 18 W max
Suggested Use Case 6X Multispectral 6X Thermal 6X Thermal Pro
Vegetation Health Monitoring
Water Stress Prediction
Thermal Mapping & Soil Moisture Analysis
Forest Fire & Active Flame Detection
Evaporation Analysis
Forest Health & Vegetation Moisture
Crop Growth Stages & Yield Estimation
Stand Count & Plant Vigor Monitoring
Infrastructure Thermal Inspections (Solar, Roofs)

Need help choosing? Contact the Harris Aerial team and we'll match the right sensor to your mission requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

With four 3.2MP radiometric multispectral imagers, a 20MP RGB imager, and a FLIR Boson 640 radiometric thermal imager, the 6X Thermal Pro delivers four times the resolution of the 6X Thermal, ensuring unparalleled data accuracy. This translates to significantly more thermal detail per mission: smaller anomalies are detectable, temperature gradients are more precisely defined, and coverage at tighter GSD is achievable. The Thermal Pro is the right choice for precision infrastructure inspection and high-resolution agricultural thermography. The standard 6X Thermal is a cost-effective option for general thermal and spectral workflows where the higher thermal resolution is not required.
A radiometric thermal camera captures and stores an absolute temperature value for every pixel in the image — not just a relative heat-map gradient. This means you can query any pixel and retrieve its actual surface temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Radiometric data is essential when you need to set temperature thresholds for anomaly detection, generate temperature reports for compliance or insurance documentation, compare temperatures between inspection dates, or feed thermal data into quantitative analytical models.
Yes. The 6X Thermal Pro is designed for synchronized capture — thermal and multispectral images are acquired simultaneously on the same flight pass, covering identical ground areas. This eliminates the need for separate flights for each data type, reduces total mission time, and ensures that thermal and spectral datasets are spatially co-registered for combined analysis.
The 6X Thermal Pro excels for power line and substation hot-spot detection, solar photovoltaic array inspection (cell-level defect identification), commercial roofing and building envelope thermography, and pipeline corridor thermal surveys. Its 640×512 resolution with sub-50mK sensitivity is capable of detecting temperature differentials that standard-resolution thermal cameras would miss across large survey areas.
The 6X Thermal Pro mounts within Harris Aerial's modular payload system on Carrier drone platforms including the H6 Electric, H6 Hybrid, Hx8, and others. Harris Aerial's vibration-isolated payload bays protect the sensor during flight for consistent thermal data quality. Contact us to confirm your specific Carrier configuration and any co-payload requirements for your mission profile.

High-Resolution Thermal Meets Multispectral Precision

The Sentera 6X Thermal Pro is the most capable dual-sensor payload in the Carrier lineup. Let's configure your system for precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, or utility operations.