New DJI Zenmuse XT-S 640 x 512 @25 Hz

[eKretz]

This looks interesting. Wonder how much.

https://dronedj.com/2020/01/21/dji-zenmuse-xt-s/amp/

[Vipitis]

they don't specifically mention FLIR, so it might be based on a different module.

[All Seeing Eye]

Estimate the use of IRAY products, because of the United States blockade, it is impossible to use FLIR, you can see that the future FLIR products will be a large number of IRAY replacement, forget FLIR!

[Fraser]

Zenmuse XT-S User Manual and specs are to be found here:

https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Zenmuse_XT_S/Zenmuse_XT_S_User_Manual_EN.pdf

It is a VOx microbolometer so not using a ULIS part. As stated, it could be a Chinese manufacturer.

Fraser

[Ultrapurple]

Given that the FLIR-based Zenmuse XT2 640 ratiometric 640 x 512 x 9Hz camera with 25mm lens is about GBP 11,000 plus taxes (total GBP 13,150, US$17,000), I can't imagine this new baby will be what you'd call cheap.

At least, not cheap for the average hobbyist.

Compared with the cost of running a helicopter with pilot and camera operator, a $50,000 drone camera system is peanuts and could pay for itself in just a couple of weeks.