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UAV-mounted Hyperspectral Camera | VNIR, SWIR & Full-Spectrum | RU Series

UAV-mounted Hyperspectral Camera | VNIR, SWIR & Full-Spectrum | RU Series

400–2500Spectral Range (nm)
400 fpsMax Frame Rate
3 TiersVNIR / SWIR / Full
DJI / CustomUAV Compatible
Overview
RU Series UAV-Mounted Hyperspectral Camera

The RU Series is a family of UAV-optimized hyperspectral imaging systems covering VNIR (400–1000 nm), SWIR (900–1700 nm), and full-spectrum (400–2500 nm) configurations. Designed for precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, geology, and remote sensing, each model is engineered for minimal weight and maximum spectral performance on commercial and research-grade drone platforms.

Choose your spectral range, not your limitations. Three detector configurations — CMOS VNIR, InGaAs SWIR, and dual-sensor full-spectrum — ensure you capture exactly the spectral data your application requires, at UAV payload weights.
Model Selection
RU Series Configurations
VNIR
RU-10-U
400–1000 nm
  • DetectorCMOS
  • Frame Rate400 fps
  • Bands300
  • Resolution<2 nm
Agriculture, vegetation indices, water quality
SWIR
RU-30-U
900–1700 nm
  • DetectorInGaAs
  • Frame Rate175 fps
  • Bands256
  • Resolution<5 nm
Mineral mapping, moisture, geology
Full Spectrum
RU-50-U
400–2500 nm
  • DetectorCMOS + InGaAs
  • Frame Rate120 fps
  • Bands500+
  • Resolution<5 nm
Research, defense, comprehensive analysis
Capabilities
Key Features
Weight
UAV Payload Optimized

Compact, lightweight design engineered for commercial UAV payload constraints without compromising spectral performance.

Speed
High Frame Rate Acquisition

Up to 400 fps enables high-altitude, high-speed flight without motion blur or data gaps in the spectral cube.

Precision
Push-Broom Architecture

Line-scan push-broom design with minimal smile and keystone for accurate spectral mapping across the flight path.

Integration
DJI & Custom Platform Ready

Compatible with DJI Matrice series and custom UAV platforms via standard gimbal and trigger interfaces.

Use Cases
Applications
Precision Agriculture
  • NDVI, NDWI, crop stress mapping
  • Yield prediction
  • Irrigation management
Geology & Mining
  • Mineral identification
  • Alteration mapping
  • Soil composition
Environmental Monitoring
  • Water quality assessment
  • Pollution detection
  • Wetland & forest mapping
Research & Defense
  • Remote sensing calibration
  • Target detection
  • Camouflage analysis

Match the Right Model to Your UAV & Mission

Provide your drone platform, flight altitude, and target application for a configuration recommendation.

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