camera for drones iXM-100 Phase One drone camera

iXM-100 | iXM-50

A revolution in UAV and drone cameras

Cutting-edge medium format technology engineered for UAV-based imaging missions. The iXM 100MP and 50MP cameras for drones incorporate medium format sensors with backside illumination (BSI) technology for improved high-light sensitivity and dynamic range. Phase One iXM cameras are fast, highly responsive, and robust and are available with a range of high-resolution lenses from 35mm to 300mm. The iXM cameras are easily integrated with UAVs for diverse inspection and mapping applications.

A breakthrough camera platform

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. The drone cameras deliver superior quality aerial imaging and flexible operation for diverse applications.

The 50MP sensor enables the capture of high-accuracy images and addresses the needs of smaller-scale mapping and inspection missions.

RSM lenses for iXM cameras

Five Phase One RSM lenses, with focal lengths ranging from 35mm to 300mm AF, were specifically created to fit the pixel and sensor size of the iXM cameras, while maintaining sharpness across the image. The lenses have high optical resolution, offering new uses for both inspection and mapping applications. The lenses’ integrated leaf shutter offers high capture speed for an array of flight conditions.

Learn more about RSM Lenses

Lenses RSM for Aerial and Industrial Cameras

Storage capabilities and connectivity

The Phase One iXM 100MP and 50MP cameras support super fast storage capabilities with USB-C and 10G Ethernet connectivity to large UAVs and aircraft. Full camera control is possible – over a wireless link – for defining:

  • ISO
  • Shutter speed
  • Aperture
  • Advanced functionalities
  • Focus distance
  • Upload flight plans
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P3 Drone Payload

The Phase One P3 Payload is a versatile solution designed for fast, efficient, and safe inspection of critical infrastructure with a UAV. Offering both DJI M300 ready-for-flight and MAVLink ready-for-integration options, the P3 Payload lets you use the drone that you already own or plan to purchase.

Read about the P3 Payload

Phase One P3 UAV Payload Camera For Professionals

P3 for DJI M300

A ready-for-flight plug-and-play solution, the P3 payload for DJI M300 allows you to deliver better value to your customers, with the tools that you al

P3 for DJI M300 provides:

  • Turnkey integration with the DJI Pilot App eliminating the need to retrain your pilots
    Increased productivity through an extended lens offering
  • Maximum utilization and uptime of your existing M300 fleet by opening up new application opportunities

DJI M600 Payload

Phase One’s DJI M600 payload opens the door to new mission types and applications. Whether it’s for inspection or mapping, the combination of the M600 PRO and a Phase One iXM camera enables users to offer professional results, higher quality images, and larger surface coverage in less time – without any risks.

Read about DJI M600 Payload

Phase One Drone Solution
  • RSM lenses for iXM cameras

    RSM lenses for iXM cameras

    Five Phase One RSM lenses, with focal lengths ranging from 35mm to 300mm AF, were specifically created to fit the pixel and sensor size of the iXM cameras, while maintaining sharpness across the image. The lenses have high optical resolution, offering new uses for both inspection and mapping applications. The lenses’ integrated leaf shutter offers high capture speed for an array of flight conditions.

    Learn more about RSM Lenses

    Lenses RSM for Aerial and Industrial Cameras
  • Storage capabilities and connectivity

    Storage capabilities and connectivity

    The Phase One iXM 100MP and 50MP cameras support super fast storage capabilities with USB-C and 10G Ethernet connectivity to large UAVs and aircraft. Full camera control is possible – over a wireless link – for defining:

    • ISO
    • Shutter speed
    • Aperture
    • Advanced functionalities
    • Focus distance
    • Upload flight plans
    Phase One iXM back
  • P3 Drone Payload

    P3 Drone Payload

    The Phase One P3 Payload is a versatile solution designed for fast, efficient, and safe inspection of critical infrastructure with a UAV. Offering both DJI M300 ready-for-flight and MAVLink ready-for-integration options, the P3 Payload lets you use the drone that you already own or plan to purchase.

    Read about the P3 Payload

    Phase One P3 UAV Payload Camera For Professionals
  • P3 for DJI M300

    P3 for DJI M300

    A ready-for-flight plug-and-play solution, the P3 payload for DJI M300 allows you to deliver better value to your customers, with the tools that you al

    P3 for DJI M300 provides:

    • Turnkey integration with the DJI Pilot App eliminating the need to retrain your pilots
      Increased productivity through an extended lens offering
    • Maximum utilization and uptime of your existing M300 fleet by opening up new application opportunities
  • Payload for DJI M600

    DJI M600 Payload

    Phase One’s DJI M600 payload opens the door to new mission types and applications. Whether it’s for inspection or mapping, the combination of the M600 PRO and a Phase One iXM camera enables users to offer professional results, higher quality images, and larger surface coverage in less time – without any risks.

    Read about DJI M600 Payload

    Phase One Drone Solution

Technical specifications

Technical specifications
iXM-100
iXM-50

Resolution

iXM-100

iXM-50

Resolution

iXM-100
iXM-50

iXM-100

iXM-50

11664 x 8750

8280 x 6208

iXM-100
iXM-50

11664 x 8750

8280 x 6208

Dynamic range

83dB

84dB

Dynamic range

iXM-100
iXM-50

83dB

84dB

Aspect ratio

4:3

4:3

Aspect ratio

iXM-100
iXM-50

4:3

4:3

Pixel size (microns)

3.76

5.3

Pixel size (microns)

iXM-100
iXM-50

3.76

5.3

Effective sensor size (mm)

43.9 x 32.9

43.9 x 32.9

Effective sensor size (mm)

iXM-100
iXM-50

43.9 x 32.9

43.9 x 32.9

Light sensitivity (ISO)

50 - 6400

100 - 6400

Light sensitivity (ISO)

iXM-100
iXM-50

50 - 6400

100 - 6400

Capture rate (fps)

3

2

Capture rate (fps)

iXM-100
iXM-50

3

2

More technical specifications
iXM-100
iXM-50

2K Live video - Max. field of view (°)

25

25

2K Live video - Max. field of view (°)

iXM-100
iXM-50

25

25

Camera type

Medium format for aerial imaging

Medium format for aerial imaging

Camera type

iXM-100
iXM-50

Medium format for aerial imaging

Medium format for aerial imaging

Lens mount

Phase One RSM

Phase One RSM

Lens mount

iXM-100
iXM-50

Phase One RSM

Phase One RSM

Data interfaces

USB3, Ethernet 10G

USB3, Ethernet 10G

Data interfaces

iXM-100
iXM-50

USB3, Ethernet 10G

USB3, Ethernet 10G

I/O interfaces

Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial

Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial

I/O interfaces

iXM-100
iXM-50

Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial

Trigger, Mid exposure, Ready, Serial

HDMI

1920 x 1080 60p

1920 x 1080 60p

HDMI

iXM-100
iXM-50

1920 x 1080 60p

1920 x 1080 60p

Data storage

XQD card

XQD card

Data storage

iXM-100
iXM-50

XQD card

XQD card

Synchronization speed (microseconds)

50 - in array of cameras

50 - in array of cameras

Synchronization speed (microseconds)

iXM-100
iXM-50

50 - in array of cameras

50 - in array of cameras

Raw file compression 14bit

IIQ large: 100MB

IIQ large: 50MB

Raw file compression 14bit

iXM-100
iXM-50

IIQ large: 100MB

IIQ large: 50MB

IIQ small: 65MB

IIQ small: 33MB

iXM-100
iXM-50

IIQ small: 65MB

IIQ small: 33MB

IR cut-off filter

Yes

Yes

IR cut-off filter

iXM-100
iXM-50

Yes

Yes

Connection to pod

4 x M4 bolts

4 x M4 bolts

Connection to pod

iXM-100
iXM-50

4 x M4 bolts

4 x M4 bolts

Power input (VDC)

12 - 30

12 - 30

Power input (VDC)

iXM-100
iXM-50

12 - 30

12 - 30

Max. Power consumption (W)

16

14

Max. Power consumption (W)

iXM-100
iXM-50

16

14

Weight (excluding lens) (g)

630

630

Weight (excluding lens) (g)

iXM-100
iXM-50

630

630

Weight (including 80mm lens) (g)

1100

1100

Weight (including 80mm lens) (g)

iXM-100
iXM-50

1100

1100

Dimensions (Excluding lens) (mm)

90 x 90 x 68

90 x 90 x 68

Dimensions (Excluding lens) (mm)

iXM-100
iXM-50

90 x 90 x 68

90 x 90 x 68

Approvals

FCC Class A, CE, RoHS

FCC Class A, CE, RoHS

Approvals

iXM-100
iXM-50

FCC Class A, CE, RoHS

FCC Class A, CE, RoHS

Temperature (°C)

-10 to 40

-10 to 40

Temperature (°C)

iXM-100
iXM-50

-10 to 40

-10 to 40

Humidity (non-condensing) (%)

15 - 80

15 - 80

Humidity (non-condensing) (%)

iXM-100
iXM-50

15 - 80

15 - 80

RSM Lenses – Technical specifications

RSM 35mm f/5.6 Lens

Lens composition

12 elements in 8 groups

Minimum focusing range

Infinity

Shutter speed max.

1/2500sec.

Exposure control

1/3 f-stop increments

Aperture range

f/5.6 - f/22

Filter diameter (mm)

58

Total length (mm) with camera

144

Weight (g/lb)

540

Angle of view - Long side (°)

64.4

Angle of view - Short side (°)

50.5

Entrance pupil to image plane (mm)

72

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RSM 80mm f/5.6 Lens

Lens composition

8 elements in 5 groups

Minimum focusing range

Infinity

Shutter speed max.

1/2500 sec.

Exposure control

1/3 f-stop increments

Aperture range

f/5.6 - f/22

Filter diameter (mm)

58

Total length (mm) with camera

164

Weight (g/lb)

470

Angle of view - Long side (°)

30.8

Angle of view - Short side (°)

23.3

Entrance pupil to image plane (mm)

85

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RSM 80mm AF f/5.6 Lens

Lens composition

8 elements in 5 groups

Minimum focusing range

3m to infinity

Shutter speed max.

1/2500 sec

Exposure control

1/3 f-stop increments

Aperture range

f/5.6 - f/22

Filter diameter (mm)

58

Total length (mm) with camera

164

Weight (g/lb)

630

Angle of view - Long side (°)

30.8

Angle of view - Short side (°)

23.3

Entrance pupil to image plane (mm)

85

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RSM 150mm AF f/5.6 Lens

Lens composition

8 elements in 7 groups

Minimum focusing range

10m to infinity

Shutter speed max.

1/2500 sec

Exposure control

1/3 f-stop increments

Aperture range

f/5.6 - f/22

Filter diameter (mm)

58

Total length (mm) with camera

199

Weight (g/lb)

744

Angle of view - Long side (°)

16.7

Angle of view - Short side (°)

12.6

Entrance pupil to image plane (mm)

107

Phase One lens RSM 150mmAF for high-resolution inspection photography

RSM 300mm AF f/8 Lens

Lens composition

11 elements in 9 groups

Minimum focusing range

10m to infinity

Shutter speed max.

1/2000 sec

Exposure control

1/3 f-stop increments

Aperture range

f/8 - f/32

Filter diameter (mm)

86

Total length (mm) with camera

328

Weight (g/lb)

1900

Angle of view - Long side (°)

8.4

Angle of view - Short side (°)

6.3

Entrance pupil to image plane (mm)

85.5

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Phase One RS Shutter

The shutter in RSM Lenses for the iXM Series uses an innovative direct drive concept with electronic charging that enhances exposure speed as fast as 1/2500s, and life of over 500,000 exposures – a record breaking capture rate and life span longer than ever seen before.

The reliance and exceptional performances of the RS shutter enables faster flying, and allows customers to execute and manage the most demanding aerial photography missions with higher operational efficiency, reliability, and in a cost effective manner.

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