SWIR Cameras
Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliersTOPODRONE and Quantum Solutions have launched Q.Fly, a next-generation camera with Quantum Dot Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) imaging capability designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Q.Fly is fully DJI-ready, working seamlessly out of the box with DJI Matrice 300 and DJI Matrice 350 RTK, offering real-time video streaming, control, and configuration directly from the DJI remote controller.
Developed to make SWIR technology more accessible and affordable for drone service companies and drone users, Q.Fly delivers a ready-to-use solution that eliminates the complexities of integrating advanced sensors into UAV platforms.
The camera system also includes an RGB camera and/or a thermal camera for enhanced vision capabilities. With plug-and-play compatibility and unmatched spectral imaging performance, Q.Fly redefines what’s possible for a wide range of airborne applications.
This unique product combines the Quantum Solutions’ Quantum Dot SWIR Imaging technology with TOPODRONE’s UAV expertise, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional SWIR cameras. Q.Fly covers a broad spectral range from VIS-SWIR (400–1700 nm), making it ideal for a variety of airborne applications that demand precise, high-resolution imaging.
The key features of Q.Fly, as a jointly developed multichannel SWIR Camera for DJI drones, include:
- Quantum Dot SWIR Sensor: 640 x 512 pixels, covering a spectral range of 400–1700 nm
- Cost-Effective and Accessible: Q.Fly offers an affordable solution, finally making SWIR imaging technology accessible to a broader audience of drone users and service providers
- DJI Integration: Fully compatible with DJI Matrice 300 and Matrice 350 RTK, featuring real-time video streaming, control, and configuration from the remote controller
- Built-In RGB Cameras with optional Thermal imager: Includes a 16 MP RGB camera for visual positioning and a thermal imager (640 x 512 pixels, 30 Hz) for enhanced versatility
- High-precision spectral images geo-referencing
- High-Speed Spectral Imaging: Capable of operating at 220 Hz, delivering superior spectral imaging performance in real-time
- Lightweight Design: Weighing only 650g with its 3-axis gyrostabilized gimbal, Q.Fly allows for flight times of up to 35 minutes per battery cycle
- Built-In Linux Computer: Facilitates easy camera control and supports a variety of protocols, including DJI PSDK and Mavlink
- Filter Flexibility: Supports quick installation of spectral filters to adapt to specific use cases
- Q.Fly is designed to serve industries that require precise, reliable, and easy-to-use drone-based imaging solutions, including:
- Agriculture
- Fire Safety and Rescue
- Security & surveillance
- Industrial Inspection and Surveying
The TOPODRONE x Q.Fly was officially unveiled in September at the INTERGEO 2024 exhibition in Stuttgart. This breakthrough technology was be showcased to highlight its cost-effectiveness and how it can transform UAV imaging for various industries.
Q.Fly is designed with drone operators in mind, offering a hassle-free solution that simplifies the often-complex process of integrating advanced sensors into UAV platforms. With its plug-and-play compatibility with DJI drones, users can quickly deploy the Q.Fly for a wide range of applications without the need for complex setup procedures.
