Key highlights

The Dragonfly Aerospace Caiman imager is a high-resolution, multispectral imager optimized for integration with a 6U CubeSat.

Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design - which has a physical size of 3U. The Caiman brings the highest resolution possible to this form factor.

Key features

  • high-resolution, multispectral imaging
  • large, integrated, high-speed data storage
  • compact form factor that is optimized for integration with 6U or larger CubeSat frames
  • customizable on-board storage and downlink options
  • mechanical compatibility with standard CubeSat frames

Disclaimer: satsearch is not responsible for any mistakes on this page, although we do our best to ensure correctness. Please report any mistakes to us.

Last updated: 2026-05-04

Caiman Imager

9TRL

Downloads

Technical specs

mass
1.4 kg
ground sample distance
3.25 m @ 500 km
swath
13 km @ 500 km

Export

  • Click here to add the Dragonfly Aerospace - Caiman Imager to the Valispace engineering tool from satsearch
  • Click here to add the Dragonfly Aerospace - Caiman Imager to Lynapse Studio by Spacebackend
  • Click here to add the Dragonfly Aerospace - Caiman Imager to 360 by IENAI

from our blog

Go to blog

Smallsat and CubeSat GPS antennas and GNSS systems

Optical payloads for small satellites: a sector overview

Find a launch option for your CubeSat or small satellite - an overview of launch service providers