MicaSense RedEdge User Manual

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These instructions show how to integrate the MicaSense RedEdge with a 3DR Solo. This will cover
powering the camera from the host system, attaching mounting brackets included in the kit, and
placement of the Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS) and GPS.
What’s inside?
GPS-DLS mast
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Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC)
RedEdge/GoPro adapter assembly
Mast mounting plate
GPS-DLS mounting plate
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VHB tape squares (Qty 5)
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M2 x 0.4 6mm nyloc screw (Qty 4)
M3 x 0.5 8mm screw (Qty 4)
M3 x 0.5 nyloc nut (Qty 4)
Zip ties(Qty 4)
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NOTE: Images are not shown to scale
4-40 ½” at head nyloc screw (Qty 3)
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Alcohol wipe
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MicaSense RedEdge Specifications

General

Spectral Bands	Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, NIR
Band Central Wavelength	Blue: 475nm, Green: 560nm, Red: 668nm, Red Edge: 717nm, Near Infrared: 840nm
Bandwidth	Blue: 20 nm, Green: 20 nm, Red: 10 nm, Red Edge: 10 nm
Image Resolution	1280 x 960 pixels per band
Capture Rate	1 capture per second
Field of View	47.2° HFOV
Power Requirements	7-25 V DC
Sensor	5 individual sensors
Interfaces	Serial, Ethernet
Operating Temperature	0-50° C
Storage Temperature	-20-60° C
DLS	Integrated Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS)
Sensor Type	Global Shutter CMOS