Quantum Solutions and TOPODRONE are excited to announce the launch of the Q.Fly, a next-generation Quantum Dot Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) Camera designed specifically for UAV (drones) platforms. The Q.Fly is fully DJI-ready, working seamlessly out of the box with DJI Matrice 300 and DJI Matrice 350 RTK, offering real-time video streaming, control, and configuration directly from the DJI remote controller.
Developed to make SWIR technology more accessible and affordable for drone service companies and drone users, Q.Fly delivers a ready-to-use solution that eliminates the complexities of integrating advanced sensors into UAV platforms. With plug-and-play compatibility and unmatched spectral imaging performance, Q.Fly redefines what’s possible for a wide range of airborne applications.
This unique product combines the Quantum Solutions’ Quantum Dots SWIR Imaging technology with TOPODRONE’s UAV expertise, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional SWIR cameras. Q.Fly covers a broad spectral range from VIS-SWIR (400–1700 nm), making it ideal for a variety of airborne applications that demand precise, high-resolution imaging.
TOPODRONE x Q.Fly : A jointly developed multichannel SWIR Camera for DJI drones
Key Features of Q.Fly:
- Quantum Dot SWIR Sensor: 640 x 512 pixels, covering a spectral range of 400–1700 nm
- Cost-Effective and Accessible: Q.Fly offers an affordable solution, finally making SWIR imaging technology accessible to a broader audience of drone users and service providers
- DJI Integration: Fully compatible with DJI Matrice 300 and Matrice 350 RTK, featuring real-time video streaming, control, and configuration from the remote controller
- Built-In RGB Cameras with optional Thermal imager: Includes a 16 MP RGB camera for visual positioning and a thermal imager (640 x 512 pixels, 30 Hz) for enhanced versatility
- High-precision spectral images geo-referencing
- High-Speed Spectral Imaging: Capable of operating at 220 Hz, delivering superior spectral imaging performance in real-time
- Lightweight Design: Weighing only 650g with its 3-axis gyrostabilized gimbal, Q.Fly allows for flight times of up to 35 minutes per battery cycle
- Built-In Linux Computer: Facilitates easy camera control and supports a variety of protocols, including DJI PSDK and Mavlink
- Filter Flexibility: Supports quick installation of spectral filters to adapt to specific use cases
Q.Fly is designed to serve industries that require precise, reliable, and easy-to-use drone-based imaging solutions, including:
- Agriculture
- Fire Safety and Rescue
- Security & surveillance
- Industrial Inspection and Surveying
Product Launch at INTERGEO 2024
The TOPODRONE x Q.Fly will be officially unveiled at the INTERGEO 2024 exhibition in Stuttgart from September 24–26. This breakthrough technology will be showcased, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and how it can transform UAV imaging for various industries.
Attendees are invited to visit TOPODRONE Booth: Booth Hall 1 – Booth: B1.055 to experience the Q.Fly and learn more about its unparalleled ease of use and advanced SWIR capabilities.
Unparalleled Ease of Use for Drone Operators
Q.Fly is designed with drone operators in mind, offering a hassle-free solution that simplifies the often-complex process of integrating advanced sensors into UAV platforms. With its plug-and-play compatibility with DJI drones, users can quickly deploy the Q.Fly for a wide range of applications without the need for complex setup procedures.
Stay Tuned for More
feel free to contact Quantum Solutions at [email protected] and [email protected] for any inquiries or to schedule a meeting during INTERGEO.
About Quantum Solutions:
Quantum Solutions develops and manufactures quantum dot “wide-range” sensors and materials that enable the capture of images invisible to the naked eye. This includes lower-energy SWIR and MWIR spectra, as well as higher-energy UV and X-ray light ranges. Cameras equipped with these sensors can find numerous applications across various fields, including robotics, machine vision, the automotive industry and security. We envision a future where cameras with augmented vision become the standard in our world. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs for enabling the next generation of imaging systems.
About TOPODRONE:
TOPODRONE is a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment for installation on UAVs, vehicles and backpacks. TOPODRONE hardware (LiDARs, high resolution cameras, PPK and bathymetry solutions) are used for mapping and 3D modeling. Application areas include but are not limited to forest and agricultural monitoring, construction and urban planning, and bathymetry. TOPODRONE’s advanced post-processing software provides users with easy-to-use innovative data processing workflows for automatic data generation, georeferencing and alignment using GNSS and IMU data post processing, and SLAM algorithms. TOPODRONE mission is to provide affordable and reliable solutions for surveyors all over the world. TOPODRONE HQ is based in Montreux, Switzerland. TOPODRONE has a community of thousands of users globally who experiment and grow together with us advancing their portfolios and applying the newest surveying technologies
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