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Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor

Radiometric Thermal Meets Multispectral Precision.

The Sentera 6X Thermal is a versatile dual-sensor payload combining FLIR Boson radiometric thermal imaging with full six-band multispectral capture. Purpose-built for operators who need both thermal anomaly detection and vegetation health data, the 6X Thermal delivers actionable insights from a single mission pass — mounted on Harris Aerial's heavy-lift Carrier drone platforms for large-area coverage.

Sentera 6X Thermal sensor payload for Harris Aerial Carrier drones
320×256 Thermal Resolution
FLIR Boson Core
<50mK Thermal Sensitivity
6 Band Multispectral
Radiometric Absolute Temp. Values

Thermal and Spectral Data. One Flight. One Sensor.

The Sentera 6X Thermal is the efficient dual-data solution for operators who need radiometric thermal detection and multispectral vegetation analysis without the complexity or cost of flying separate sensors on separate missions. By integrating a FLIR Boson thermal camera with the 6X's six-band multispectral imager, the sensor delivers co-registered thermal and spectral data from a single flight pass across the same ground area.

The FLIR Boson thermal core captures absolute temperature per pixel across the 7.5–13.5 µm LWIR band — real radiometric data that supports anomaly detection, temperature threshold analysis, and quantitative reporting. Simultaneously, the multispectral channels produce calibrated NDVI, NDRE, and additional vegetation indices with DLS-corrected radiometry for agronomic confidence across variable lighting conditions.

Compact and lightweight, the 6X Thermal is well-matched for Harris Aerial's Carrier drone lineup. Operators benefit from extended flight endurance combined with the payload stability required for reliable thermal data at commercial mapping scales.

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Sentera 6X Thermal sensor deployed on Harris Aerial Carrier drone in the field

6X Thermal Full Specifications

Specification Value
Thermal SensorFLIR Boson
Thermal Resolution320 × 256 px
Thermal Spectral Range7.5–13.5 µm LWIR
Thermal Sensitivity (NETD)< 50 mK
Radiometric OutputYes — absolute temperature per pixel
Multispectral BandsBlue (475nm) / Green (560nm) / Red (668nm) / Red Edge (717nm) / NIR (840nm) + RGB
Vegetation IndicesNDVI, NDRE, GNDVI, OSAVI, CIre, and more
Radiometric CalibrationDownwelling Light Sensor (DLS) included
Image FormatsTIFF (thermal + multispectral), JPEG
Synchronized CaptureYes — thermal + multispectral in one pass
Operating Temperature−20°C to +50°C
Spec SheetDownload 6X Thermal Spec Sheet (PDF)

Compatible with Harris Aerial Carrier Drones

The Sentera 6X Thermal is designed for Harris Aerial's Carrier drone platform family. Carrier's extended flight endurance and stable payload bays support consistent thermal data collection across large survey areas.

Thermal + Spectral for Agriculture, Inspection & Commercial Operations

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Agriculture Thermal Scouting

Detect irrigation system failures, waterlogged zones, frost-damaged areas, and drought stress earlier and more accurately than visual field scouting allows.

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Irrigation & Soil Moisture

Map canopy temperature variation to identify irrigation non-uniformity, failing emitters, and soil moisture gradients across large field areas quickly and cost-effectively.

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Building & Roof Inspection

Identify moisture infiltration, insulation gaps, and thermal bridging in commercial roofing and building envelopes with radiometric documentation for reporting and remediation.

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Infrastructure Inspection

Survey pipelines, substations, and industrial facilities for thermal anomalies while collecting co-registered visual and multispectral data in the same flight pass.

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Precision Agriculture NDVI

Simultaneously capture NDVI, NDRE, and vegetation index maps alongside thermal data for complete agronomic workflows from a single mission without swapping sensors.

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Commercial UAV Services

Add both thermal and multispectral data products to your service offering with a single integrated sensor — expanding your revenue streams without adding aircraft or pilots.

6X Thermal vs. 6X Thermal Pro

Not sure which thermal sensor fits your mission? Here's a quick comparison to help you choose.

Feature 6X Thermal 6X Thermal Pro
Thermal Core FLIR Boson FLIR Boson+
Thermal Resolution 320 × 256 640 × 512
Radiometric Yes Yes
Multispectral 6-Band 6-Band
Best For Agriculture scouting, general inspection Precision infrastructure, high-detail agriculture

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Both sensors capture radiometric thermal data alongside six-band multispectral imagery. The difference is thermal resolution: the standard 6X Thermal uses FLIR Boson at 320 × 256, while the Thermal Pro uses FLIR Boson+ at 640 × 512. The Thermal Pro provides significantly more thermal detail for high-precision infrastructure inspection and detailed agriculture thermography. The 6X Thermal is the right choice for general thermal scouting, agriculture thermal mapping, and workflows where the increased resolution of the Thermal Pro is not required.
Yes. The 6X Thermal captures absolute surface temperature values per pixel, not just a relative visual heat gradient. This means you can measure actual temperatures, set anomaly thresholds, compare thermal maps between flights, and produce quantitative temperature documentation — all critical capabilities for professional inspection and agricultural thermography workflows.
The 6X Thermal is particularly effective for irrigation system scouting (detecting clogged or failing emitters, uneven distribution), early detection of water stress or frost damage, identifying soil drainage problems, and supporting variable-rate irrigation management. Combined with the simultaneous multispectral data, operators receive both a thermal view and a vegetation health view of the same field in one flight — significantly reducing scouting time and operational costs.
The 6X Thermal is compatible with Harris Aerial's H6 Electric, H6 Hybrid, H6 Hydrone, Hx8, Hx8 Tether, and H6HL Carrier drone platforms. Contact the Harris Aerial team to confirm the integration for your specific configuration, including any co-payload or mounting requirements.
Sentera's FieldAgent platform handles processing and analytics for both the thermal and multispectral data streams from the 6X Thermal. Thermal TIFF output is also compatible with FLIR thermal analysis tools, Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, and QGIS. Contact Harris Aerial for workflow recommendations specific to your application.

Thermal & Multispectral. One Sensor. One Mission.

The Sentera 6X Thermal brings dual-data intelligence to Harris Aerial's heavy-lift Carrier drone platform. Talk to our team about the right configuration for your operation.