Advanced Imaging for Precision Agriculture and Research
The MicaSense Altum-PT is a premium multispectral, thermal, and panchromatic imaging sensor purpose-built for advanced agricultural drone mapping. With its high-resolution outputs and synchronized image capture, it enables growers, researchers, and agronomists to assess crop health, detect stress, and analyze plant performance with scientific-grade accuracy—all in a single flight.
Whether you're managing row crops, orchards, vineyards, or conducting environmental research, the Altum-PT streamlines your workflow by capturing six bands of data at once. Designed to integrate with enterprise drone platforms, this camera payload transforms your drone into a powerful remote sensing tool.
Key Features of the MicaSense Altum-PT
Built for professionals who demand accuracy and efficiency, the Altum-PT combines thermal, multispectral, and panchromatic sensors in one streamlined payload. From scientific trials to commercial agriculture, these features enable powerful insights in fewer flights.
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Triple-Sensor Power in One Payload
Capture high-resolution multispectral, thermal, and panchromatic data in one pass. The Altum-PT fuses thermal insights with 12 MP pan-sharpened imagery to produce unmatched detail in every layer of your map. -
Global Shutter and Synchronized Capture
With a global shutter across all bands, the Altum-PT ensures pixel-aligned, distortion-free imagery, even during high-speed or low-altitude flights. -
Radiometric Thermal Imaging
The integrated FLIR thermal sensor delivers radiometrically calibrated thermal images, enabling temperature-based crop stress detection and irrigation management. -
Flexible Integration
Compatible with a wide range of DJI drone platforms and flight planning software, including Pix4D and Agisoft. Full access to RAW data formats ensures processing flexibility. -
Integrated RTK Support
For centimeter-level geotagging, the Altum-PT supports external RTK GNSS systems, ensuring precise data alignment with no ground control points required.
Precision Agriculture and Research Use Cases
From crop stress detection to advanced phenotyping, the MicaSense Altum-PT supports a wide range of real-world applications. Its high-resolution, synchronized data capture helps professionals make informed decisions faster—whether in commercial farms, research institutions, or environmental monitoring projects.
- Crop Stress Detection: Identify early signs of disease, nutrient deficiency, or drought using thermal and multispectral overlays, reducing input costs and improving yield predictions.
- Plant Phenotyping: Researchers can collect high-resolution multi-band reflectance data to monitor growth patterns, test treatments, and study genetic responses.
- Irrigation Management: Use radiometric thermal data to assess evapotranspiration rates and optimize water usage across large acreages.
- Soil and Canopy Analysis: Evaluate variability in biomass, chlorophyll content, and canopy structure with pan-sharpened NDVI and NDRE indices.
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Long-Term Field Trials: Capture repeatable, time-series data for longitudinal studies and digital twin creation, enabling consistent measurement of environmental change.
Why Choose the MicaSense Altum-PT?
The Altum-PT isn’t just another multispectral sensor. It’s an all-in-one powerhouse built for high-stakes agricultural mapping and scientific research. With unmatched spectral fidelity, radiometric accuracy, and pan-sharpened outputs, this payload delivers the insights that precision workflows demand.
- High-Value Imaging in a Single Flight: Reduce flight time and simplify workflows by capturing all bands simultaneously—no multiple payloads or passes required.
- Pan-Sharpened Outputs: 12 MP panchromatic resolution enhances the detail of multispectral layers.
- Scientific Accuracy: Radiometric calibration and sunlight sensors ensure reliable reflectance data.
- Ready for Research or Field: Whether you're flying over experimental plots or entire fields, the Altum-PT adapts to your mission's scale.
Why Buy the MicaSense Altum-PT from DSLRPros?
At DSLRPros, we don’t just list advanced sensors. We help you integrate them into your real-world workflows. When you buy from us, you get:
- Expert Consultation: Our team understands precision agriculture and multispectral technology. We’ll help you choose the right drone, payload, and software stack.
- Mission-Ready Packages: Need a fully configured setup? We offer customized Altum-PT drone bundles with everything pre-integrated and tested before shipping.
- Enterprise Support: From setup assistance to post-sale troubleshooting, our team is here to ensure your Altum-PT investment delivers maximum return.
- Trusted by Professionals: We’ve equipped researchers, agronomists, and growers with high-end imaging tools across public and private sectors. You’re in good company.
Talk to a Drone Payload Specialist
Need help integrating the MicaSense Altum-PT with your drone platform or planning a high-precision ag mapping workflow?
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Specifications
Imaging Sensors
- Multispectral Sensor Resolution: 2064 x 1544 (3.2 MP per band)
- Panchromatic Sensor Resolution: 4112 x 3008 (12 MP)
- Thermal Sensor Resolution: 320 x 256
- Pixel Size:
- Multispectral: 3.45 μm
- Panchromatic: 3.45 μm
- Thermal: 12 μm
- Aspect Ratio:
- Multispectral: 4:3
- Panchromatic: 6:5
- Thermal: 5:4
- Sensor Size:
- Multispectral: 7.12 x 5.33 mm
- Panchromatic: 14.18 x 10.37 mm
- Thermal: 3.84 x 3.07 mm
- Focal Length:
- Multispectral: 8 mm
- Panchromatic: 16.3 mm
- Thermal: 4.5 mm
- Field of View:
- Multispectral: 48° H x 36.8° V
- Panchromatic: 46° H x 35° V
- Thermal: 48° H x 39° V
- Thermal Sensitivity: < 60 mK
- Thermal Accuracy: ±5 K
- Output Bit Depth:
- Multispectral & Panchromatic: 12-bit
- Thermal: 16-bit
Performance Metrics
- Ground Sample Distance (GSD) at 120 m:
- Multispectral: 5.28 cm/pixel
- Panchromatic and Pan-sharpened: 2.49 cm/pixel
- Thermal: 33.5 cm/pixel
- GSD at 60 m:
- Multispectral: 2.64 cm/pixel
- Panchromatic and Pan-sharpened: 1.24 cm/pixel
- Thermal: 16.75 cm/pixel
Connectivity & Power
- External Power Input: 7.0 V - 25.2 V
- Power Consumption:
- Continuous: 10 W
- Peak: 12 W
- Connectors:
- Power: JST-GH BM04B-GHS-TBT
- Data (Serial & Ethernet): JST-GH BM15B-GHS-TBT
- Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS): JST-GH GHR-06V-S
- Power Supply Requirements: Must be capable of 12 W peak, recommend connection of both Power and Ground pins for minimal voltage drop.
Physical Dimensions
- Size:
- Length: 110 mm
- Width: 80 mm
- Height: 69 mm
- Weight: 460 g (including camera and DLS2)
Operational Features
- Capture Rate: Up to 2 captures per second (2 Hz)
- Operational Modes:
- Overlap
- Timer
- External Trigger (PWM or edge-triggering)
API Support: HTTP API via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, MAVLink over serial
