Key highlights

The Dragonfly Aerospace Mantis imager provides advanced multispectral or hyperspectral imaging in a small package.

Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design, allowing Mantis to bring revolutionary imaging capability to CubeSats as small as 2U.

Key features

  • large, integrated, high-speed data storage
  • compact form factor that is optimized for integration with 2U or larger CubeSat frames
  • proven electronics with flight heritage
  • customizable on-board storage and downlink options
  • mechanical compatibility with standard CubeSat frames

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

Mantis Imager

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Technical specs

ground sample distance
16 m @ 500 km
mass
< 0.5 kg
swath
32 km @ 500 km

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