As we approach the year’s final month, DJI is making some new and exciting announcements for users. They are leaders in civilian drones, and their Mavic lineup is easily one of the most popular drone series worldwide. Now they added a new drone to the Mavic lineup, and the new one is called DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral under the DJI Agriculture brand. This new drone is aimed at people engaged in agricultural activities, particularly in the field of precision agriculture.
As the name suggests, this drone comes with a multispectral imaging system. This imaging system can quickly and effectively capture crop growth. Farmers can engage in more effective crop production with better information about the growth.
DJI Agriculture is already planning to bring new innovations for users. Now with the launch of the Mavic 3 Multispectral, they are opening new possibilities for users. The new DJI Agriculture Mavic 3 Multispectral follows the design of the iconic DJI Mavic 3 consumer drone. This means that it is also lightweight and compact. It weighs around 951 grams, which is relatively light, and users can pact it in a normal bag.
Advanced RGB and Multispectral Imaging System
The new Mavic 3 Multispectral, or as DJI likes to call it, Mavic 3M, features a two-in-one camera system. It allows the drone to collect diverse crop information to apply the results on a scale.
First, we have an RGB camera, and it comes with a 4/3-inch CMOS and 20MP image sensor. Then it also has a mechanical shutter. Furthermore, you also get a four-lens multispectral camera. The sensors in the camera can capture details that a normal human eye can’t detect. Here are the wavelengths that the four multispectral cameras can scan:
- Green (G): 560nm ± 16nm
- Red (R): 650 nm ± 20 nm
- Red edge (RE): 730 nm ± 20 nm
- Near-infrared (NIR) 860 nm ± 26 nm
When you combine the RGB camera with multispectral cameras, the Mavic 3M can aid in precision agriculture by doing high-precision aerial surveys, crop growth monitoring, and natural resource surveys.
Great Coverage
The Mavic 3M can last up to 43 minutes on a flight at full charge. As per DJI, that is enough time for the drone to cover an area of 2 square kilometers. This is great as the drone can cover a significant area in a single flight. So users do not have to worry too much about battery life.
Safe Operation
The new Mavic 3M comes with O3 video transmission. It combines two transmitting signal channels and four receiving signal channels. So users can get a transmission distance of 15KMs, which is quite significant. Then there is omnidirectional obstacle sensing to avoid any obstacles in the flight course.
A Great Tool for Precision Agriculture
The new Mavic 3M is under the DJI Agriculture brand, and it has some remarkable applications in the field of precision agriculture. For instance, users can utilize the drone to conduct aerial surveys on mountain forests and orchards and still get ground-like data and results from the aerial surveys.
DJI has also developed an app called the DJI SmartFarm Platform. It can generate an NDVI vegetation index. Users can use this to gather data and make their crop treatment more efficient. The innovative capabilities of the drone can allow a single person to control and manage around 70 hectares of land.
Pricing and Availability
The new DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral is now available in some countries and regions. The drone is priced at USD 4,199 in the US by some retailers, and the pricing might differ based on the region you live in. As an operator, if you are interested in buying this drone for precision agriculture, check with your local authorities and see if these types of drones are allowed in your region.