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Summary
Dragonfly Aerospace's Caiman imager is a high-resolution, multispectral camera that is optimized for integration with 6U or larger CubeSat frames. The Caiman imager offers imaging across 7 multispectral bands.
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
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Last updated: 2023-06-26
Specs
lead time1
6 to 7 mo
mass
1.8 kg (including electronics)
length
10 cm (including electronics)
width
10 cm (including electronics)
height
23 cm (excluding electronics)
24.5 cm (including electronics)
24.5 cm (including electronics)
power supply
5 V DC
power usage
< 10 W (imaging mode)
< 5 W (readout mode)
< 5 W (readout mode)
ground sample distance
3 m @ 500 km (PAN)
6 m @ 500 km (MS)
6 m @ 500 km (MS)
swath
12 km @ 500 km
data storage
up to 1024 GB
data format
8 bit
16 bit
16 bit
data compression
RAW
J2K lossless
lossy
J2K lossless
lossy
interface
LVDS
SPI
I2C
CAN
RS422
SPI
I2C
CAN
RS422
operating temperature
10 to 30 C
survival temperature
-20 to 70 C
1. Subject to component delivery delays impacting the industry.
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