RedEdge-MX

Jul 22, 2026

Micasense RedEdge-MX

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Professional multispectral imaging. More accessible than ever.

RedEdge-MX: The robust, professional-grade multispectral sensor designed for field-scale precision agriculture and environmental monitoring.

The modular payload captures five spectral bands in a single flight, providing reliable data for accurate analysis and strategic decision-making.

  • Includes: DLS2+ light sensor and CRP2 calibrated reflectance panel.
  • Key message: A single flight is all you need to generate RGB composites, NDVI, NDRE and GNDVI indices, and chlorophyll index maps across the entire field.

Key Features

  • 5 Narrow Spectral Bands: Captured simultaneously during flight.
  • Global Shutter: Images completely free from distortion.
  • High Speed and Precision: 1 frame per second with 12-bit RAW output, offering maximum flexibility in post-processing.
  • Excellent ground resolution: Ground sampling distance (GSD) of 8 cm per pixel (per band) at an altitude of 120 m (AGL).
  • Robust Design: Sturdy construction with no moving parts for maximum durability in the field.
  • Open Compatibility: Fully compatible with PIX4Dfields, Agisoft Metashape and OpenDroneMap.

Data Layers and Generated Maps

Using the processed data from the RedEdge-MX, you can generate and inspect:

  1. Chlorophyll map
  2. NDVI layer
  3. Digital Surface Model – DSM
  4. RGB image
Main Applications

  • Phenotyping of crops.

  • Crop inspection and monitoring (crop scouting).

  • Fertilisation and irrigation planning.

  • Early and widespread detection of diseases.

  • Detection of water and nutrient stress at the zonal level.

  • Analysis of seasonal trends.

  • Monitoring of revegetation and soil restoration.

  • Leak detection in irrigation systems.

Simplified Multispectral Imaging

The RedEdge-MX captures reflected light across five discrete spectral bands, including wavelengths beyond the visible spectrum (Visible Light and Non-Visible Light):

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • Red Edge
  • Near-Infrared

By analysing how crops reflect these wavelengths, you will gain key insights into the health and vigour of vegetation at plot level.

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Parameter Specification
    Weight 231.9 g (including DLS2 sensor and cables)
    Dimensiones 8,7 cm x 5,9cm x 4,54 cm
    External Power Supply 4.2 V – 15.8 V (4.0 W nominal / 8.0 W peak)
    Spectral Bands

    • Blue: 475 nm centre wavelength (20 nm bandwidth)

    • Green: 560 nm centre wavelength (20 nm bandwidth)

    • Red: central wavelength 668 nm (bandwidth 10 nm)

    • Red Edge: 717 nm centre wavelength (10 nm bandwidth)

    • Near-infrared (NIR): 840 nm centre wavelength (40 nm bandwidth)
    RGB output Global shutter aligned with all spectral bands
    GSD (Resolution) 8 cm per pixel (per band) at an altitude of 120 m (AGL)
    Frame Rate 1 frame per second (all bands), 12-bit RAW
    Field of View (FOV) 47.2° HFOV (multispectral)
    Storage SD card