Description
What is the DJI P4 Multispectral?
The Phantom 4 Multispectral is a new drone for use in agriculture from DJI,the world’s leading drone manufacturer.
Farmers and agricultural researchers can now gather accurate level right down to plant-level thanks to this new precision drone.
The multispectral sensor on this drone provides a live NDVI feed, as well as inclusive RTK functionality for supreme accuracy.
Key Features of the P4 Multispectral
- 5-Camera Array covering Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge and NIR (Near Infrared)
- Additional Single RGB Camera
- Integrated Spectral Sunlight Sensor for Increased Accuracy
- Live RGB and NDVI Feed Available from the Drone
- Integrated RTK for 1-cm Accuracy
- All Cameras Stabilised by 3-Axis Gimbal
- All Sensors are 2MP
- 27 Minute Flight Time
- 7km Transmission Range
- Support for DJI’s GS Pro Flight Planning App
What can this Multispectral Drone be used for?
There are two key areas where this Multispectral DJI Phantom becomes hugely advantageous:
Precision Agriculture / Farming – The P4 Multispectral can be used to collect accurate farming data throughout the seasons. The multispectral camera setup allows you to collect and interpret the data it’s impossible for the human eye to see. The data collected by the P4 Multispectral can then be used in Vegetation Indexes such as NDRE or NDVI, thus farmers can lower costs, save valuable resources and perhaps most importantly, maximise yields!
Environmental Monitoring and Inspection – Routinely inspecting and maintaining plant material can be very difficult. The new Phantom 4 Multispectral, along with DJI’s GS Pro app, simplifies this process substantially,with built-in RTK it also means you’ll get even more accurate results, right down to 1cm accuracy in fact!
Farm to Figures
Gain Immediate Insights into Plant Health
The P4 Multispectral consolidates the process of capturing data that gives insight into crop health and vegetation management. DJI has created this platform with the same powerful performance standards that DJI is known for, including 27 minutes max flight time and up to 7 km1 transmission range with the OcuSync system.
See Beneath the Surface:
Agriculture imagery collection is now simpler and more efficient than ever before with a built-in stabilized imaging system that collects comprehensive data sets right out of the box. Access information collected by 1 RGB camera and a multispectral camera array with 5 cameras covering Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, and Near Infrared bands – all at 2 MP with global shutter, on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal.
Red Edge (RE): 730 nm ± 16 nmNear-Infrared (NIR): 840 nm ± 26 nmGreen (G): 560 nm ± 16 nmVisible Light (RGB)Red (R): 650 nm ± 16 nmBlue (B): 450 nm ± 16 nm
Integrated Spectral Sunlight Sensor for Accurate Results
An integrated spectral sunlight sensor on top of the drone captures solar irradiance, which maximizes accuracy and consistency of data collection through different times of day. When combined with post-processed data, this information helps to obtain the most accurate NDVI results.
Meaningful Data at Your Disposal:
View Both RGB and NDVI Feeds
Simply having aerial imagery is not enough for ag professionals who want to know more. Switch between a preliminary Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) analysis and the live RGB feed to immediately visualize where attention is needed, so targeted treatment decisions can be made quickly.
Centimeter-level Precision:
Get real-time, accurate positioning data on images captured by all six cameras with DJI’s TimeSync system, providing centimeter-level accurate measurements. The TimeSync system continually aligns the flight controller, RGB and NB cameras, and RTK module, fixing the positioning data to the center of the CMOS and ensuring each photo uses the most accurate metadata. All cameras go through a rigorous calibration process where radial and tangential lens distortions are measured. The distortion parameters gathered are saved into each image’s metadata, letting post-processing software adjust uniquely for every user.
D-RTK 2 Mobile Station and NTRIP Compatibility:
Enhance the accuracy of RTK positioning without internet connection by connecting the P4 Multispectral to the D-RTK 2 High Precision GNSS Mobile Station and NTRIP (Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol)2, or store the satellite observation data to be used for Post Processed Kinematics (PPK).
The Beginning of Intelligent Agriculture Missions
Plan Flights
Plan flights, execute automated missions, and manage flight data using GS PRO – DJI’s leading flight planning iOS app.
Capture Data:
Collect multispectral images efficiently across a large area using the P4 Multispectral and gain an overview of problem areas.
Analyze Data
Easily access and process aerial data by applying plant-specific metrics and parameters to acquire the desired results on plant health.
Applications
Throughout all growing seasons, multispectral imagery can be helpful to ag professionals by providing information invisible to the human eye across the electromagnetic spectrum. Having access to this data and the subsequently obtained Vegetation Index data such as NDRE and NDVI, farmers can make timely, informed decisions on crop treatment, lowering costs, saving resources, and maximizing yields.
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