Description
Multispectral and RGB imaging in one payload
The CHNSpec FigSpec FS-500L collects four vegetation-focused spectral bands alongside RGB imagery. It gives agricultural and environmental teams spectral measurements and a colour view of the same survey area for interpretation and mapping.
The multispectral channels use global shutters, while the RGB channel uses a rolling shutter. This model is a multispectral and RGB payload; it does not include the thermal channel offered on the separate FS-620L.
Applications
- Crop and vegetation condition assessment.
- Forestry and habitat surveys.
- Research into vegetation indices and environmental change.
Reliable interpretation depends on suitable calibration, survey planning and processing. Spectral imagery supports field assessment; it does not by itself guarantee a diagnosis or yield prediction.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model | CHNSpec FigSpec FS-500L |
|---|---|
| Imaging configuration | 4 multispectral channels + 1 RGB camera |
| Multispectral bands (centre / bandwidth) | 555 / 27 nm; 660 / 22 nm; 720 / 10 nm; 840 / 30 nm |
| Effective pixels | Multispectral: 1.3 MP; RGB: 11.9 MP |
| Shutter | Multispectral: global; RGB: rolling |
| Sampling bit depth | Multispectral: 12-bit; RGB: 8-bit |
| Field of view | Multispectral: 54.2° × 44.5°; RGB: 49.1° × 40.5° |
| Quoted ground sampling distance at 120 m | Multispectral: 9.6 cm; RGB: 2.86 cm |
| Quoted ground coverage at 120 m | Multispectral: 123 × 98 m; RGB: 109 × 88 m |
| Dimensions / mass | 182 × 169 × 129 mm; ≤900 g, including gimbal |
| Interface / power | X-Port; peak consumption ≤43 W |
| File formats | Multispectral: 16-bit RAW TIFF with GPS; RGB: 8-bit JPEG with GPS |
| Standard storage | 128 GB SD card |
| Capture rate | Up to 10 Hz |
| Software / control | FigSpec MS-PreMerge and FigSpec Studio; parameter settings in DJI Pilot |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C, with relative airflow ≥1 m/s |
Ground sampling and coverage figures are manufacturer reference values at the stated height. Actual results depend on mission conditions and configuration. The 12-bit sampling specification and 16-bit TIFF file format describe different stages of the imaging workflow.
Compatibility and ordering
CHNSpec states that this payload is designed for the DJI Matrice 400 platform. Before ordering, confirm the exact camera variant, aircraft firmware, mounting arrangement, power connection and software workflow. Manufacturer-stated compatibility is not a claim that Irish Drone has independently flight-tested every configuration.
Quotation only. Contact Irish Drone for current pricing, VAT treatment, availability and delivery. The quotation will confirm the scope of supply, software licences, calibration accessories, warranty and any commissioning requirements. An aircraft is not represented as included.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a hyperspectral camera?
No. The FS-500L records four selected multispectral bands plus RGB. The FS-50/30L is a separate 30-channel hyperspectral model for applications requiring more spectral detail.
Is the FS-500L compatible with older Matrice platforms?
This listing is for the manufacturer-stated Matrice 400 configuration. Do not assume that older FS-500 documentation or a similar connector establishes compatibility with another aircraft.
Further information
Specifications are checked against the supplier’s FS-500L brochure and the current CHNSpec FS-500 family specifications. Browse Matrice 400 payloads or request a model-matched quotation.
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