Hyperspectral Camera Solutions for Drone-Based Remote Sensing

Cubert is a leading developer of cutting-edge hyperspectral camera solutions that provide critical real-time insights for a wide range of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-based remote sensing applications.

As a continued partner, UST is highlighting the company’s unique solutions via the Cubert supplier profile. The company’s cameras feature unique snapshot imaging technology that can capture the entire scene instantly and allows for live data acquisition at video rates, ensuring consistent and excellent image quality even under the highly dynamic conditions of drone flight.

Read on to find out more:

With an unprecedented range of 350-1000 nm, the ULTRIS X20 is the world’s first UV-VIS-NIR hyperspectral video imager. The advanced camera provides clean hyperspectral imagery with a native resolution of 410 x 410 and 164 spectral bands, delivering unmatched working speed.

The versatile imaging solution is available in three different housings to suit a range of deployment requirements – IP40 for standard drone applications, IP65 for additional ruggedness, and IP68 for waterproof and underwater applications such as UUVs.

The ULTRIS X20 Plus enhances the functionality of the base X20 even further with the addition of a panchromatic camera sensor, boosting the spatial resolution of the spectral camera to 1880 x 1880 for unmatched detail and improved spatial accuracy.

Weighing less than 690g, the ULTRIS X20 Plus is ideal for integration into a wide range of drone platforms. A specially-designed UXG Gimbal is also available for easy mounting onto the DJI Matrice M300/350 RTK.

The ULTRIS XMR is a next-generation VNIR camera covering the 430 to 910 nm spectrum and offering an unprecedented 1 megapixel native spatial resolution. Capturing 61 spectral images simultaneously, it delivers a rich data set that provides critical insights for a wide range of use cases.

The camera features USB3 connectivity for easy integration and enhanced data transfer capabilities, and can be adapted to your specific requirements with customizations to the wavelength range, number of spectral bands, and lens.

The ULTRIS 5 is Cubert’s smallest-ever hyperspectral imaging camera, delivering a price-to-performance ratio that competes with RGB and multispectral solutions. With a 5MP sensor covering the 450-850 nm VNIR range and weighing just 120g, it is ideal for drone OEMs.

The miniature camera can be equipped with a Relay Lens Adapter that allows the instant attachment of any C-mount lens, including macro optics or fisheye lenses. It is also available in an HFR variant that offers 10 GigE connectivity, unlocking the full potential of the integrated Sony IMX250 sensor with frame rates of up to 75Hz.

The ULTRIS SWIR 1 is an innovative hyperspectral snapshot camera that covers the 980 to 1650 nm range and delivers impressive frame rates of up to 80 Hz, ensuring effective and thorough capture of highly dynamic scenes. With a compact and lightweight footprint, it is ideal for SWaP-limited drone platforms.

The versatile imaging solution allows lenses to be easily attached and swapped out thanks to a C-mount adapter. The SWIR range enables the camera to cover a range of different applications including moisture content mapping and soil analysis.

CUVIS is an advanced hyperspectral imaging software package that provides a range of powerful real-time data acquisition and analysis capabilities with simplified and efficient workflows.

Features include:

• Customizable parameters such as integration time and frame rate
• White and dark current referencing for noise-free data
• Distance calibration
• User plugins for specific imaging needs such as RGB True Color, CIR, and Pseudo Color Imaging
• Custom spectral indices
• Live classification tools for real-time identification and categorization

Cubert also offers a comprehensive range of engineering and customization services that allow the company to tailor its unique hyperspectral snapshot technology to your specific UAV-based aerial imaging requirements. Capabilities include:

Feasibility Studies – assess the suitability of your application for hyperspectral imaging, and estimate the expected quality of the results
Customization & Integration – tailoring hardware, software and optics to your requirements
Production & Licensing – benefit from Cubert’s patent portfolio, with options for production to be handled by the company or at your facilities

To find out more about Cubert’s hyperspectral camera solutions for drones, visit the company’s profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/cubert/