Caiman Imager
Dragonfly Aerospace
High-resolution multispectral imager for 6U CubeSats.
Technical specifications
- Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km — RGB
- 3.25 m
- Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km — MS
- PAN 3.25 m; MS 6.5 m
- Swath at 500 km
- 13 km
- Mass (incl. electronics)
- 1.4 kg
- Spectral Bands
- RGB / 11x MS
- Imager Type
- Snap shot (RGB); Push broom (MS)
- Physical Size
- 3U (100 mm x 100 mm x 250 mm with rear-mounted nCCM)
- Data Format
- 8-bit to 12-bit
- Integrated Mass Data Storage
- 128 Gigabytes
- Compression
- RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
- Data Interface
- LVDS, SpaceWire
- TMTC Interface
- SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422/RS485
- Power Usage
- Imaging mode <10 W, Readout mode <4 W
- Power Supply
- 5V DC
- Operating Temperature
- +10°C to +30°C
- Survival Temperature
- -20°C to +55°C
- TRL
- 9
About
The Caiman is a high-resolution multispectral imager for 6U CubeSats, uniquely delivering the maximum achievable resolution within this form factor. Its compact design and large, high-speed data storage combine to offer unmatched image detail for small satellite platforms. Available in RGB and multispectral (11x MS) configurations. TRL 9.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
