Raptor
Dragonfly Aerospace
The Raptor is an advanced satellite camera system offering industry-leading panchromatic image resolution and targeted spectral data for mapping, analysis, and surveillance applications.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 60 kg
- Power
- 45 W
- TRL
- 5
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km pan
- 0.5m
- Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km ms
- 2m
- Swath at 500 km
- 8 km
- Mass (Including electronics)
- ≈ 60 kg
- Spectral bands
- 6x MS plus 2x PAN
- Satellite bus size
- 100−150 kg
- Physical size
- 635 mm × 1633 mm (est.) plus electronics
- Data format
- 10-bit or 12-bit
- Integrated mass data storage
- Optional
- Compression
- RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
- Data interface
- LVDS, SpaceWire
- Tmtc interface
- RS422
- Power usage imaging mode
- < 45 W
- Power usage readout mode
- < 25 W
- Power supply
- 28 V DC
- Operating temperature
- +10°C to +30°C
- Survival temperature
- -20°C to +55°C
- TRL
- 5
About
The Raptor camera system utilizes advanced sensors to provide exceptional panchromatic image resolution and precise spectral data. It is designed for high-detail mapping, comprehensive analysis, and surveillance applications from space. Key features include a spatial resolution of 0.5m for panchromatic and 2m for multispectral at 500 km altitude, with a wide swath of 8 km at the same altitude. The system supports 6 multispectral bands plus 2 panchromatic bands. It has an estimated mass of approximately 60 kg (including electronics) and a physical size of 635 mm × 1633 mm (estimated) plus electronics. It is suitable for satellite bus sizes ranging from 100-150 kg. Data can be formatted as 10-bit or 12-bit, with optional integrated mass data storage. Compression options include RAW, J2K lossless, or lossy. Data interfaces supported are LVDS and SpaceWire, while the TMTC interface is RS422. Power consumption is less than 45 W in imaging mode and less than 25 W in readout mode, operating from a 28V DC power supply. The camera is designed to operate within a temperature range of +10°C to +30°C and survive temperatures from -20°C to +55°C. It has a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5.
Documentation
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