
Overview
The Mantis imager, with flight heritage from 2021, provides advanced multispectral or hyperspectral imaging in a small package. Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design, allowing Mantis to bring revolutionary imaging capability to CubeSats as small as 2U.
Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km
• RGB → 16 m
• Multispectral/Hyperspectral → PAN 16 m MS 32 m
Imager Type
• RGB → Snap shot
• Multispectral/Hyperspectral → Push broom
Spectral Bands
• RGB → Standard RGB
• Multispectral → 6 x MS bands
• Hyperspectral → 96 x HS bands
Data Format
• RGB → 8-bit or 10-bit
• Multispectral → 10-bit or 12-bit
• Hyperspectral → 8-bit or 10-bit
Properties
Overview
- Name
- Mantis Imager
- Supplier
- Dragonfly Aerospace
- Type
- Imaging Payload
- Flight proven
- Yes