Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano
The Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano is Telops’ smallest long-wave infrared hyperspectral imager, engineered for airborne scientific survey applications. This ultra-compact FTIR-based sensor is seamlessly integrated into a payload gimbal tracking system for unparalleled stability and precision. Designed for compatibility with heavy-lift quad-, hexa-, and octo-copter drones, it brings cutting-edge hyperspectral LWIR capabilities to airborne missions where size, weight, and performance are critical. With Telops’ Advanced Permanent Calibration ensuring long-term accuracy and reliability, the Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano is the ideal solution for professionals seeking high-performance aerial hyperspectral imaging in a lightweight, versatile package.
| Key Features |
|---|
| • High spectral resolution — down to 4 cm⁻¹ for highly accurate gas detection and mineral mapping |
| • Multi-mode operation — targeting and mapping, forward-looking and nadir (downward-looking) |
| • Telops Advanced Permanent Calibration — consistent, reliable, and repeatable data quality without recalibration |
| • Ultra-compact & lightweight — <7.5 kg including gimbal; compatible with heavy-lift quad-, hexa-, and octo-copter drones |
| • Real-time data analysis — simultaneous detection, identification, and quantification of gases and solid materials |
System Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Optical & Spectral | |
| Detector Format | 320 × 160 pixels |
| Spectral Range | 7.5 – 12.4 µm |
| Spectral Resolution | 4 to 64 cm⁻¹ (selectable) |
| Field of View (FOV) | 35° × 18° |
| Typical NESR | ≤35 nW/cm²·sr·cm⁻¹ @ 16 cm⁻¹ resolution (NEdT of 0.2 K for a 25 °C scene at 1,000 cm⁻¹) |
| Operational | |
| Imaging Modes | Targeting (single GPS coordinate) and area mapping; forward-looking and nadir |
| Calibration | Telops Advanced Permanent Calibration — no field recalibration required |
| Detection Capability | Real-time detection, identification, and quantification of gases and solid materials |
| Mechanical & Integration | |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 172 × 172 × 181 mm |
| Weight (camera & gimbal) | <7.5 kg |
| Mount Interface | Quick-release circular gimbal mount attachment |
| Drone Compatibility | Heavy-lift quad-, hexa-, and octo-copter UAVs |
| Power Consumption | <150 W |
