Enabling Hyperspectral Imaging Aerial Drones

Enabling Hyperspectral Imaging Aerial Drones

Key Takeaway

Expertise in small form factor gratings, optics, and opto-mechanics enables 70% reduction in size & mass to meet optical imaging performance criteria.​

The emergence of capable commercial aerial drones has led to a call for compact, precision Hyperspectral Imaging systems. Drawing on decades of experience on small form factor gratings, optical design, and precision opto-mechanics, Headwall developed a clean-sheet Hyperspectral Imaging system for drone flight. The new Nano HP achieved a 70% reduction in size and mass while meeting demanding spectral imaging requirements. This combination very quickly led to a 10x increase in aerial hyperspectral imaging utilization.​

Holographix has been part of the Headwall Group since 2022, and Holographix OEM customers have access to the knowledge and expertise around compact, precision optics and optomechanics, and systems engineering.

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