What Kind of Multispectral Imagery is Supported for Upload?
DroneDeploy supports the upload of multispectral imagery from a range of cameras and sensors, including popular models like the Mavic 3 Multispectral, Phantom 4 Pro Multispectral, MicaSense, and Sentera cameras. These sensors capture different spectral bands that are essential for plant health analysis.
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Mavic 3 Multispectral: The Mavic 3 Multispectral (M3M) captures four bands—Red, Green, Red-Edge (RE), and Near-Infrared (NIR)—but it does not capture Blue wavelengths. When processing imagery from the Mavic 3 Multispectral, you can upload the four available bands to generate orthomosaics and perform plant health analysis.
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Phantom 4 Pro Multispectral: This sensor captures a complete set of bands, including Blue, Green, Red, and Near-Infrared (NIR), making it suitable for a broader range of plant health assessments.
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MicaSense and Sentera Sensors: Both MicaSense and Sentera offer a variety of multispectral sensors, including high-precision NDVI sensors, which can be used for more detailed vegetation health analysis.
Multispectral Upload Process
Multispectral uploads to DroneDeploy are currently only supported via the Legacy Uploader. Follow the tool's standard upload process to upload imagery for plant health analysis. Once uploaded, you can select the relevant filter and algorithm to analyze the plant health data based on the sensor and band configuration.
Band Order and Export Formats
DroneDeploy processes multispectral imagery in a specific band order: Blue, Green, Red, Red-Edge, and Near-Infrared (BGRRE-NIR). Exporting five-band multispectral data will follow this order to ensure accurate analysis and consistent processing.
For users of the Mavic 3 Multispectral, remember that since the sensor does not capture Blue wavelengths, the four available bands (Red, Green, Red-Edge, and NIR) will be used for analysis and orthophoto creation.DroneDeploy'sploy’s robust multispectral imagery upload support allows users to quickly analyze plant health, detect stress, and optimize agricultural operations. The platform offers flexibility when working with various sensors, making it an essential tool for precision agriculture and vegetation management.
Additional links to Plant Health and Multispectral related articles:
Hardware for Multispectral Capture
Filter and Algorithm Types based on Camera Type
Understanding Vegetation Indices
Displaying SHP Plant Health Data in ArcGIS