MicaSense RedEdge-MX
See What the Naked Eye Can’t
The MicaSense RedEdge-MX captures five precise spectral bands (Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, and Near-IR), turning every flight into actionable crop health data. Paired with the DLS 2 light sensor for real-time radiometric calibration, it delivers consistent, science-grade NDVI and NDRE imagery mission after mission.
Bands
5-band multispectral
Weight
231.9 g (camera + DLS 2)
GSD
4 cm/px
@ 60 m
See the RedEdge-MX in Action
Turn raw reflectance into decisions across the growing season.
The RedEdge-MX records calibrated reflectance in five bands on a single pass, feeding the vegetation indices agronomists rely on to spot stress, disease, and nutrient deficiency before they show up to the naked eye.
Quality Report
Learn More About the RedEdge-MX
Review sample multispectral imagery and index outputs captured with the RedEdge-MX. See NDVI and NDRE maps built from DLS 2 calibrated data, showing consistent results across variable lighting and repeat flights.
Specifications
Calibrated multispectral capture for crop health and vegetation analysis.
The included Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2) measures sun angle and irradiance in real time, correcting for lighting changes mid-flight so reflectance values stay consistent. The result is radiometrically accurate data you can compare flight to flight and week to week.
Ethernet, serial, Wi-Fi, and GPIO triggering give you multiple paths to connect the RedEdge-MX to the SkyScout 2. Integrated GPS through the DLS 2 geotags every capture automatically, so imagery is ready to process on landing.
A 12-bit global shutter captures all five bands simultaneously with no rolling-shutter distortion, even in motion. At 231.9 g and 83 x 59 x 45.4 mm, it is built for repeatable agricultural and inspection work in real field conditions.
Output is compatible with leading photogrammetry and analysis software, including Pix4Dfields and Agisoft Metashape, so index maps and orthomosaics fit your existing pipeline.
Sensor
Bands
5-band multispectral (Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, Near-IR)
Resolution per Band
1.2 MP (1280 x 960)
Bit Depth
12-bit
Shutter
Global shutter, no rolling-shutter distortion
Focal Length
5.4 mm
Field of View
47.2° x 35.4°
Ground Sample Distance
8 cm/px @ 120 m · 4 cm/px @ 60 m
Capture Rate
1 Hz at full resolution
Storage
128 GB SD card included
Bands & Wavelengths
Blue
475 nm center, 20 nm bandwidth
Green
560 nm center, 20 nm bandwidth
Red
668 nm center, 10 nm bandwidth
Red Edge
717 nm center, 10 nm bandwidth
Near-IR
840 nm center, 40 nm bandwidth
Primary Indices
NDVI, NDRE, and other vegetation health indices (Center and bandwidth values are for cameras with serial number RX02 or higher.)
Power
Nominal Voltage
5V
Input Range
4.0V to 15.8V
Average Power
4.0 W
Peak Power
8.0 W
Integration & Triggering
Interfaces
Ethernet, serial, Wi-Fi, GPIO
Triggering
GPIO and software-triggered capture
Geotagging
Automatic via integrated GPS (DLS 2)
Aircraft
Drop-in payload for SkyScout 2 / 2+
Software Compatibility
Pix4Dfields, Agisoft Metashape, and other leading photogrammetry tools
DLS 2
Function
Real-time sun angle and irradiance measurement
Benefit
Radiometric correction across variable lighting
GPS
Integrated, provides automatic image geotagging
Dimensions (camera + DLS 2)
83 x 59 x 45.4 mm
Weight (camera + DLS 2)
231.9 g
MicaSense RedEdge-MX
The RedEdge-MX gives growers, agronomists, and researchers a proven multispectral toolset for measuring plant health at scale. Five calibrated bands and DLS 2 radiometric correction produce NDVI, NDRE, and related indices you can trust across fields, seasons, and repeat flights.
Integrated as a SkyScout 2 payload, it delivers science-grade data without added complexity, moving you from flight to insight faster and giving precision agriculture and vegetation programs a dependable source of truth.
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Ready to put the RedEdge-MX to work on your crop health or vegetation program? Request a custom quote tailored to your operational requirements.
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