Mantis Imager
Dragonfly Aerospace
Multispectral/hyperspectral CubeSat imager for platforms as small as 2U.
Technical specifications
- Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km — RGB
- 16 m
- Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km — MS/HS
- PAN 16 m; MS 32 m
- Swath at 500 km
- 32 km
- Mass (incl. electronics)
- <0.5 kg
- Spectral Bands
- RGB / 6x MS / up to 96x HS
- Imager Type
- Snap shot (RGB); Push broom (MS/HS)
- Physical Size
- 1U (65 mm x 90 mm x 107 mm)
- 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 <6 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 Mantis imager delivers advanced multispectral or hyperspectral imaging in a compact form. Its unique features include powerful imaging capabilities for CubeSats as small as 2U and the integration of large, high-speed data storage to support demanding missions. Available in RGB, multispectral (6x MS) and hyperspectral (96x HS) configurations. TRL 9.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
