Freefly Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal (Smart Dovetail)

Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor: Five-Band Radiometric Imaging in a Single Flight

The Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal (Smart Dovetail) is a payload built for field technicians who need science-grade crop data without adding a second flight to the schedule. Five synchronized 3.2 MP global shutter sensors capture blue, green, red, red edge, and near infrared bands alongside a 20 MP RGB image from the onboard Sony IMX147 sensor, all aligned and stored automatically in a single pass over the field.

The sensor mounts to a Freefly Astro through the Smart Dovetail quick release, giving operators a payload that swaps on and off the aircraft without tools or extended setup time between missions.

Key Features and Benefits

• Five-band imaging: five 3.2 MP global shutter sensors capture radiometric multispectral data.
• RGB imager: single 20 MP Sony IMX147 sensor documents true color imagery.
• Synchronized capture: all six sensors trigger together for perfectly aligned data layers.
• Sustained frame rate: 5 FPS capture keeps pace with long-endurance Astro missions.
• Internal IMU: onboard inertial measurement supports accurate geotagging on every flight line.
• Onboard storage: 512 GB internal SSD plus microSD logging cuts card swaps.
• Quick-release mount: Freefly Smart Dovetail interface speeds field swaps between payload sensors.
• Gimbal stabilization: dedicated gimbal keeps imagery steady across long mapping flight lines.
• Compliance ready: NDAA compliant, DIU approved, Blue UAS listed hardware.
• Custom filtering: Sentera supports configurable filter options for specialized spectral band requirements.

Agricultural service providers and precision ag researchers running Astro-based fleets rely on this sensor to turn one flight into a complete, radiometrically accurate dataset. A dedicated onboard gimbal keeps every frame stable through long transects, while 512 GB of internal storage plus microSD logging means technicians can cover large acreage without pausing to swap cards mid-mission.

Bundled calibration hardware, including a reflectance panel and incident light sensor, gives crews the tools to produce consistent, science-grade results in the field from the first flight forward.

Data You Can Trust in the Field

For field technicians running back-to-back agricultural missions, the 6X delivers radiometrically accurate multispectral data without sacrificing flight time. Five synchronized 3.2 MP sensors paired with a 20 MP RGB imager produce georeferenced imagery ready for direct import into common processing platforms, cutting the manual alignment work that slows deliverables.

The 512 GB internal SSD and microSD logging mean fewer card changes mid-mission, and gimbal stabilization keeps every frame usable on longer transects. Built for repeat deployment, the sensor holds calibration flight after flight, protecting the return on every acre mapped this season.

Compatibility and System Integration

• Freefly Astro (sold separately): native Smart Dovetail mount with Astro Isolator.
• Inspired Flight IF800 (sold separately): compatible Smart Dovetail interface enables integration.
• Inspired Flight IF1200 (sold separately): shares the same Smart Dovetail mounting standard.
• Processing software: multispectral and RGB output imports into standard agronomic platforms.
• Calibration accessories (included): reflectance panel and light sensor support field accuracy.
• Data transfer: USB-C and Gigabit Ethernet support fast field data offload.

Applications and Use Cases

• Crop health monitoring: multispectral bands reveal plant stress before visual symptoms appear.
• Stand count and plant spacing: high-resolution RGB imagery supports accurate field counts.
• Weed pressure mapping: red edge and NIR bands isolate weed infestations quickly.
• Biomass and yield estimation: synchronized bands support season-long vegetation growth tracking.
• Research plots and phenotyping: precise spectral data supports trait and variety trials.
• Senescence tracking: monitor crop maturity stages across the growing season efficiently.

The Sentera 6X exists to put science-grade multispectral data in the hands of operators who cannot afford a second flight to get it right. Five synchronized bands, gimbal stabilization, and onboard storage work together so every mission produces usable, radiometrically accurate imagery the first time.

DSLRPros equips field technicians with sensors that hold up to real operational demands, not just spec sheet claims. Our team has fielded the Sentera 6X across agricultural and research deployments and can walk you through Astro integration before you commit to a purchase. Order the Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal from DSLRPros today and get it mission-ready with support from technicians who use this hardware in the field.