6X Thermal OEM
6X Thermal OEM
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Sentera

6X Thermal Sensor

$17,825.00

With four 3.2MP multispectral imagers, a 20MP RGB imager, and a FLIR Boson 320 thermal imager, the 6X Thermal ensures precise data. Its ultra-lightweight, gimballed design, high capture rate, and 512GB internal SSD storage maximize productivity.

 

Ideal for advanced analytics, it supports seamless data integration into common software platforms for informed decision-making. The Sentera 6X Thermal empowers agronomists, researchers, and industry professionals to make informed decisions based on precise and accurate data.

 

Kit Contents depend on your choice of compatible drone. Select your drone from the drop down to choose the correct gimbal for your system. The 6X Thermal Sensor is also available in its OEM variant without a gimbal. 

 

Available Gimbals include:

  • DJI Skyport for the DJI Matrice Series.
  • Smart Dovetail for Freefly Astro and Inspired Flight IF800 and IF1200.
  • Gremsy Hyper Quick for custom integrations

What's in the Box

  • 6X Sensor & Gimbal
  • Incident Light Sensor & GPS Module
  • Calibrated Reflectance Panel
  • Hard Case with Custom Foam
  • 10ft USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Right Angle USB-C Adapter
  • USB-C to USB-C Cable
  • Light Sensor Mounting Hardware
6X Sensor (Shown with Smart Dovetail Gimbal)
6X Sensor (Shown with Smart Dovetail Gimbal)
Incident Light Sensor & GPS Module
Incident Light Sensor & GPS Module
Calibrated Reflectance Panel
Calibrated Reflectance Panel

Technical Specifications

Resolution

5184px by 3888px (RGB)
2048px by 1536px (Multispectral)
320px by 256px (Thermal)
GSD @ 200ft

0.4in (1.0cm) RGB
1.0in (2.6cm) Multispectral
6.9in (17.5cm) Thermal LWIR
Shutter Type

Electronic Rolling Shutter (RGB)
Global (Multispectral)
Shutterless (Thermal)
Frame Rate 5 FPS (0.2s)
Image Format

8-bit JPEG (RGB)
12-bit TIFF (Multispectral)
16-bit TIFF (Thermal)
Spectral Bands

Green: 550nm CWL x 20nm
Red: 670nm CWL x 30nm
Red Edge: 715nm CWL x 10nm
NIR: 840nm CWL x 20nm
RGB: IR cut 650nm
Thermal Infrared: Radiometric: 8um to 14um
Storage 512 GB Internal SSD
Compatible Drones

DJI: Matrice Series
Inspired Flight: IF800 Tomcat & IF1200
Freefly: Astro
Custom Integration (Gremsy Hyper Quick)
Supported Protocols DJI, MAVlink V1 & V2, Custom
Interfaces USB-C 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, PPS, Serial, Discrete I/O
Power Input 10.5 - 26V
Power Consumption 15W Typical, 18W Max
Weight (sensor only) 280g
Weight (with gimbals)

Skyport: 495g
Smart Dovetail: 515g
Gremsy Hyper Quick: 490g
ILS adds 58g to total

Features

  • NDAA Compliant
  • Four 3.2MP global shutter multispectral imagers, one 20MP RGB imager, and one 320 radiometric FLIR Boson imager
  • Synchronized image capture for all channels; supports rig processing
  • Full metadata tagging with geolocation and image characteristics
  • Open and standardized data formats
  • Incident light sensor and calibrated reflectance panel included

Use Cases

  • Irrigation system management and scheduling
  • Water stress prediction and monitoring
  • Mapping: Multispectral, RGB, DSM/Elevation, Thermal
  • Residue cover, carbon monitoring, and conservation practice verification
  • Crop health, damage, disease detection, nutrient status, and stress
  • Forest fire detection, active flame identification
  • Soil and vegetation moisture levels

Downloads & Resources

Compare Data Products

One flight, multiple analytics

View all 6X Thermal analytics
NDVI NDVI RGB RGB
Thermal Thermal RGB RGB

Download sample datasets for the 6X Sensor Series

6X Thermal Pro

6X Thermal Pro - Research Plots

Flight Specifications:

• Aircraft: Freefly Astro
• GSD:
1.0in / 2.6cm – Multispectral
0.4in / 1.0cm – RGB
3.4in / 8.75cm – LWIR
• Altitude: 200ft / 60m
• Overlap: 75%
• RTK: No

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6X Thermal Pro - Corn Fields

Flight Specifications:

• Aircraft: IF800
• GSD:
1.0in / 2.6cm – Multispectral
0.4in / 1.0cm – RGB
3.4in / 8.75cm – LWIR
• Altitude: 200ft / 60m
• Overlap: 75%
• RTK: No

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6X Thermal

6X Thermal - Industrial

Flight Specifications:

• Aircraft: Freefly Astro
• GSD:
1.0in / 2.6cm – Multispectral
0.4in / 1.0cm – RGB
6.9in / 17.5cm – LWIR
• Altitude: 200ft / 60m
• Overlap: 75%
• RTK: No

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6X Thermal - Research Plots

Flight Specifications:

• Aircraft: M300
• GSD:
2.0 in / 5.2cm – Multispectral
0.8in / 2.0cm – RGB
13.8in/35.0cm – LWIR
• Altitude: 400ft/120m
• Overlap: 75%
• RTK: No

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6X Multispectral

6X Multispectral - Research Plots

Flight Specifications:

• Aircraft: DJI M300
• GSD:
0.62in / 1.58cm – Multispectral
0.24in / 0.61cm – RGB
• Altitude: 120ft / 36.5m
• Overlap: 75%
• RTK: No

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6X Multispectral - Corn Fields

Flight Specifications:

• Aircraft: Freefly Astro
• GSD:
2.0 in / 5.2cm – Multispectral
0.8in / 2.0cm – RGB
• Altitude: 400ft / 120m
• Overlap: 70%
• RTK: No

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Support & Resources

Get the most out of your 6X Thermal with our comprehensive guides.

Quick Start Guide

Everything you need to get your sensor in the air quickly & safely.

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Installation

Step-by-step instructions for mounting and connecting your sensor.

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Operation

Learn how to capture data with your sensor.

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Data Offload

Best practices for transferring data from the sensor to your computer.

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Configuration & Settings

Learn how to optimize camera settings for your specific workflow and mission requirements.

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Integration Information

Technical details for integrating with drones and software.

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Why Capture Rate Matters

Curious about how the 6X Sensor Series optimizes flight efficiency? Download our white paper to learn why a faster capture rate matters for effective drone operations. See how the 6X Series—featuring both multispectral and thermal options—helps you achieve greater area coverage per flight, supported by insights into GSD, overlap, and allowable ground speed.

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