Sentera
Sentera 65R Sensor with Gimbal (Smart Dovetail)
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The Sentera 65R Sensor with Gimbal is an ultra-high-resolution aerial RGB mapping camera integrated for Freefly Smart Dovetail aircraft. It captures 65-megapixel global-shutter imagery at a sustained 3 Hz, pairing a large-format Gpixel GMAX3265 sensor with a stabilized gimbal, an integrated IMU, and 512 GB of high-speed internal storage. The global shutter and high capture rate let you fly faster and cover more ground per flight without motion distortion, making it a strong fit for large-area mapping, survey, and inspection work on the Freefly Astro, Astro Max, and Alta X Gen2.
65 MP global-shutter aerial RGB sensor on a stabilized Smart Dovetail gimbal. Sustained 3 Hz capture, 512 GB onboard, built for large-area mapping.
Features
- 65-megapixel global-shutter imagery (9344 × 7000) at a sustained 3 Hz for distortion-free capture at speed
- Large-format Gpixel GMAX3265 sensor with 3.2 µm pixels for high detail and strong image quality
- Gimbal-stabilized with a Freefly Smart Dovetail quick-release for fast mount and dismount
- Integrated IMU and a pushbutton trigger option for streamlined capture workflows
- 512 GB high-speed internal PCIe NVMe storage for long missions between offloads
- 27 mm lens with a 57.6° × 44.8° field of view, delivering 1.43 cm (0.56 in) GSD at 120 m (400 ft)
- Rich I/O for precision workflows: PPS time/position sync input, PWM image-capture input, and image-exposure sync output
- Compatible with Smart Dovetail Freefly aircraft: Astro, Astro Max, and Alta X Gen2
Specifications
| Type | Ultra-high-resolution aerial RGB mapping sensor with gimbal |
| Image sensor | Gpixel GMAX3265 |
| Resolution | 9344 × 7000 (65 MP) |
| Pixel size | 3.2 µm |
| Shutter | Global |
| Frame rate | 3 fps (sustained) |
| Image format | JPEG |
| Lens | 27 mm (standard) |
| Field of view | 57.6° × 44.8° |
| GSD at 120 m (400 ft) | 1.43 cm (0.56 in) |
| Storage | 512 GB internal PCIe NVMe |
| Interfaces | Freefly Smart Dovetail, USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet, UART, digital I/O |
| Digital I/O | PWM image-capture input, PPS time/position sync input, image-exposure sync output |
| Power input | 9-26 V, 12 W typical |
| Dimensions (with lens) | 2.50 × 2.48 × 4.19 in |
| Weight | 588 g (20.74 oz), with Smart Dovetail gimbal |
| Sentera PN / SKU | 21931-02 |
Compatibility
- Freefly drones equipped with Smart Dovetail: Astro, Astro Max, and Alta X Gen2
- Also works on Smart Dovetail-equipped Inspired Flight aircraft, including the IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 / IF1200A, provided the drone has the Smart Dovetail hardware fitted (on the IF1200 this is the Dovetail Kit 3.0 / UPI 3.0)
What's included
- 1 × Sentera 65R Sensor
- 1 × Gimbal with Smart Dovetail
- 1 × 10 ft USB-C cable
- 1 × AC wall power adapter
- 1 × Right-angle USB-C adapter
- 1 × Travel case with custom foam
Who this is for
- Survey and mapping crews on Freefly Astro or Alta X Gen2 who need high-resolution RGB coverage over large areas per flight
- Inspection teams that need to read fine detail from altitude with distortion-free global-shutter capture
- Construction, agriculture, and land-management operators producing orthomosaics and site models
- Operators who want precise time and position sync (PPS) for accurate geotagging in photogrammetry workflows
Please note: This is the Smart Dovetail version, built for Freefly Smart Dovetail aircraft (Astro, Astro Max, Alta X Gen2). It is a different configuration from the DJI SkyPort or other-platform versions of the 65R. Confirm your aircraft uses the Smart Dovetail interface before ordering. The aircraft is sold separately.
FAQ
Which aircraft does this version fit?
Any Smart Dovetail-equipped aircraft. That includes the Freefly Astro, Astro Max, and Alta X Gen2, and also Inspired Flight's IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 / IF1200A when they are fitted with the Smart Dovetail interface (on the IF1200, the Dovetail Kit 3.0 / UPI 3.0). This is the Smart Dovetail configuration, not the DJI SkyPort version of the 65R.
Why does the global shutter matter for mapping?
A global shutter exposes the entire frame at once, so there is no rolling-shutter distortion when the aircraft is moving. Combined with the sustained 3 Hz capture rate, it lets you fly faster and cover more area per flight while keeping imagery geometrically clean for photogrammetry.
What ground resolution can I expect?
With the standard 27 mm lens, the 65R delivers about 1.43 cm (0.56 in) GSD at 120 m (400 ft). Flying lower yields finer detail; higher covers more ground per pass.
How is imagery stored and offloaded?
The sensor has 512 GB of high-speed internal PCIe NVMe storage. Offload over the included USB-C cable (a right-angle USB-C adapter and AC power adapter are included), or use the Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Does it support precise geotagging?
Yes. The 65R exposes digital I/O including a Pulse Per Second (PPS) input for time and position sync, a PWM input for image capture, and an exposure-sync output, which supports accurate geotagging in survey workflows.
What comes in the box?
The 65R sensor, the gimbal with Smart Dovetail, a 10 ft USB-C cable, an AC wall power adapter, a right-angle USB-C adapter, and a travel case with custom foam.
