A Revolution in UAV and Drone Cameras
Phase One Industrial developed the iXM series – revolutionary and uniquely designed cameras for UAV-based aerial imagery that redefine the boundaries of technological innovation.
iXM-100/ iXM-50
The iXM 100MP and iXM 50MP are high-productivity metric cameras with a range of specially designed RSM lenses. The iXM cameras are ready for easy integration with a wide range of UAV platforms, including Phase One’s DJI Matrice 600 Pro solution. The cameras deliver superior quality aerial imaging and flexible operation to satisfy diverse mapping, surveying, and inspection applications.
The iXM supports super-fast storage capabilities. It also provides full control – over a wireless link – for defining:
- ISO
- Shutter speed
- Aperture
- Advanced functionalities
- Focus distance
- Upload flight plans
- High resolution, with a pixel count of:
- 11664×8750 for the iXM 100MP
- 8280×6208 for the iXM 50MP
- 3.76µm pixel for the iXM 100MP
- Medium-format sensor with backside-illumination technology
- Fast capture rate of 3 fps for the iXM 100MP
- A choice of five specially developed RSM lenses
- Easy integration with a variety of UAV platforms – with serial communication camera control and HDMI output, including camera status and image data in the overlay
- USB-C and 10G Ethernet for versatility of connectivity to large UAVs and aircraft
- Complete integration with DJI M600 PRO drones, including Phase One’s iOS application for remote camera control
The iXM camera series offers a choice of a 50MP sensor. With a resolution of 8280×6208 and pixel size 5.3µm, the iXM 50MP enables the capture of high-accuracy images and addresses the needs of smaller scale mapping and inspection missions.
| Camera | iXM-100 | iXM-50 |
| Resolution | 100MP 11664×8750 |
50MP 8280×6208 |
| Dynamic range | 83dB | 84dB |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 5.3µm |
| Effective sensor size | 43.9×32.9 | 43.9×32.9 |
| Light sensitivity (ISO) | 50-6400 | 100-6400 |
| Capture rate | 3fps | 2fps |
| Camera type | Medium-format camera for aerial imaging | Medium-format camera for aerial imaging |
| Lens mount | Phase One RSM | Phase One RSM |
| Data interfaces | USB3, Ethernet 10G | USB3, Ethernet 10G |
| I/O interfaces | Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial | Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial |
| HDMI | 1920×1080 60p | 1920×1080 60p |
| Data storage | XQD card | XQD card |
| Synchronization speed | 50 microseconds in an array of cameras | 50 microseconds in an array of cameras |
| Raw file compression 14bit | IIQ large: 100MB IIQ small: 65MB |
IIQ large: 50MB IIQ small: 33MB |
| IR cut-off filter | Yes | Yes |
| Connection to pod | 4xM4 bolts | 4xM4 bolts |
| Power input | 12 – 30 VDC | 12 – 30 VDC |
| Max. Power consumption | 16W | 14W |
| Weight (excluding lens) | 630gr | 630gr |
| Weight (including 80mm lens) | 1100gr | 1100gr |
| Dimensions (Excluding lens) | 90x90x68mm | 90x90x68mm |
| Dimensions (including 80mm lens) | 90x90x164mm | 90x90x164mm |
| Approvals | FCC Class A, CE, RoHS | FCC Class A, CE, RoHS |
| Temperature | -10°C to 40°C | -10°C to 40°C |
| Humidity | 15% – 80% (non-condensing) | 15% – 80% (non-condensing) |
| Technical Specs | 35mm | 80mm | 80mmAF | 150mmAF | 300mmAF |
| Lens composition | 12 elements in 8 groups | 8 elements in 5 groups | 8 elements in 5 groups | 8 elements in 7 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Minimum focusing range | Infinity | Infinity | 3m to infinity | 10m to infinity | 10m to infinity |
| Shutter speed max | 1/2500 | 1/2000 | |||
| Exposure control | 1/3 f-stop increments | ||||
| Aperture range | f/5.6 to f/22 | f/8 to f/32 | |||
| Filter diameter | 58mm | 86mm | 86mm | ||
| Total length with Camera (mm) | 144 | 164 | 164 | 199 | 328 |
| Weight [gr] | 540 | 470 | 630 | 744 | 1900 |
| Angle of view (long side) | 63 | 30.4 | 30.4 | 17.1 | 8.4 |
| Angle of view (short side) | 49.4 | 23 | 23 | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| Entrance pupil to image plane[mm] | 72 | 85 | 85 | 107 | 85.5 |
Warranty Packages
As Phase One equipment is built to last, and in order to ensure you experience new levels of productivity and enjoy increased workflow efficiency, Phase One offers extended support and warranty programs to guarantee that your investment is safe.
The Standard Warranty Package
For aerial cameras and lenses, and the iX Controller we offer a one-year warranty that includes the repair all manufacturing defects free of charge for one year from the date of purchase.
For RS lenses shutter modules we offer a one-year warranty from the date of purchase or 500,000 shutter releases.
The repair time at Phase One service center is 2 weeks excluding shipping.
The Premium Warranty Package
Phase One’s standard one-year period for IXU-RS can be extended to the annual Premium Warranty Package that includes expanded services as follows:
- Uptime unit during the repair period with delivery time of 1 week excluding shipping.
- Unlimited shutter activations (for as long as the system is under the Premium Warranty Package)
- Free of charge 500,000 shutter releases maintenance / service.
