CHN SPEC FS62-C UAV Hyperspectral Camera (900~1700nm, 70 fps)

CHN SPEC FS62-C UAV Hyperspectral Camera (900~1700nm, 70 fps)

The CHN SPEC FS62-C UAV Hyperspectral Camera (Wavelength Range 900~1700nm, Frame Rate 70 fps) is a high-end specialized hyperspectral imaging scan device operating entirely within the short-wave infrared (SWIR) region. Differing from conventional multispectral or VNIR hyperspectral cameras that are limited by visible light, the FS62-C possesses the ability to “see through” deep physical and chemical properties inside materials, providing intuitive molecular-level analytical data from the air.

Optimized in structure for seamless integration onto industrial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the CHN SPEC FS62-C is a landmark hardware solution for mineral exploration, geological surveying, agricultural product inspection, and advanced environmental monitoring.

Outstanding Features of CHN SPEC FS62-C

1. Unlocking the Power of the SWIR Spectral Range (900 ~ 1700nm)

The CHN SPEC FS62-C focuses its entire analytical capability on the 900nm to 1700nm wavelength range. This is the golden spectral region where chemical bonds such as C-H, O-H, and N-H absorb and reflect light most intensely. Consequently, the camera can easily quantify water, sugar, and protein content in agricultural products, accurately classify types of plastics, textiles, or identify ore types that share identical visual appearances or colors.

2. 70 fps Scan Speed – Optimizing Aerial Survey Performance

Boasting a frame rate of up to 70 fps (frames per second) alongside a next-generation line-scan (Push-broom) mechanism, the FS62-C allows continuous aerial scanning while ensuring uniform spatial resolution and spectral separation on every single pixel. This speed enables the UAV to operate stably at standard velocities without degrading data quality, maximizing field flight efficiency.

3. Specialized Design for Aerial Remote Sensing

• Optimized Weight and Mechanical Structure: The device is designed with a minimalist size and weight to adapt perfectly to payload gimbals on industrial UAVs, ensuring aerodynamic balance for the drone throughout the flight.
• High-Bandwidth Data Storage System: Integrated with a ultra-fast write speed solid-state drive (SSD), perfectly meeting the requirements for smoothly storing large-capacity hyperspectral data streams (Hypercubes) without frame drops.
• High Environmental Adaptability: An intelligent active cooling system helps maintain the SWIR sensor temperature at an ideal state, minimizing thermal noise (dark current) even when operating under harsh, direct sunlight.

4. Synchronized Analytical Software Ecosystem

The product comes with an advanced software solution covering everything from control to post-processing:

• Supports aerial scan flight planning and intuitive exposure parameter alignment in real time.
• Features automatic radiometric and geometric calibration, exporting clean data files perfectly suited for analysis.
• Output data is fully compatible with international remote sensing and geodetic image processing platforms (such as ENVI), allowing experts to effortlessly build material classification models.

Technical Specifications:

Spectral method: Transmission grating spectroscopy

Wavelength range: 900–1700 nm

Spectral channels / bands: 1024

Spectral resolution: 6.5 nm

Slit width: 25 µm

Spectral efficiency: 60%

Stray light: 0.5%

Spatial pixels: 1280

Pixel size: 5 µm × 5 µm

Frame rate / Frame speed: Full range 70 fps

Sensor: InGaAs

SNR (Peak): 600/1

Camera output interface: USB

Lens interface: C-Mount

Integrated processor and storage: Embedded processor, 512G SSD storage

Cooling method: Internal air cooling

Camera dimensions: 135 × 82 × 100 mm (length × width × height)

Camera weight: ≤ 740 g

Accessories: Reflectance calibration panel

Lens focal length: 25 mm

Lens Field of View (FOV): > 25°

Operation method: Easy to operate, no professional drone pilot required, can be operated by a single person

Observation method: Observe the aircraft’s sampling location, hyperspectral images, and spectral data in real time via the ground station

Calibration method: Supports reflectance calibration and batch area calibration

Data format: Compatible with .spe, .hdr, .scp formats

Application software: FIGSPEC UAV, FIGSPEC Merge image stitching software, FIGSPEC Studio image analysis software

Practical Applications:

Thanks to its absolute advantage in the short-wave infrared region, the CHN SPEC FS62-C excellently addresses complex challenges:

• Geological Exploration & Mining: Identifying and mapping the distribution of distinct mineral groups such as clay minerals, carbonates, sulfates, and metallic ores that present unique reflectance profiles in the SWIR range, which are invisible to the naked eye.
• Precision Agriculture & Forestry: Accurately measuring cellular crop water stress, forecasting drought conditions early, evaluating dry biomass density, and analyzing agricultural product quality directly in the field (ripeness, internal sugar levels).
• Recycling & Waste Sorting: Supporting aerial survey scans of industrial landfills to precisely classify challenging plastics (PET, HDPE, PP, PS, etc.) for circular urban environmental management projects.
• Defense, Security & Target Identification: Detecting advanced camouflage targets (such as military camouflage nets, vegetation-simulating paints) thanks to the stark contrast in infrared absorption spectra between artificial materials and natural vegetation.

The CHN SPEC FS62-C UAV Hyperspectral Camera is a powerful asset that elevates remote sensing capabilities to the level of chemical analysis. This is a sustainable investment solution that brings exceptional data value to surveying enterprises, mining corporations, and advanced scientific research institutes.