Zenmuse P1 Gimbal with Camera

General

1. What’s the resolution of the photos taken by DJI P1?

The P1 takes photos with a resolution of 8192 * 5460, or approximately 45 megapixels.

2. Which image/video formats are supported?

Zenmuse P1 supports the following photo and video formats:

• Photos: JPEG, JPEG+DNG;
• Video: MP4.

3. What’s the shortest continuous shooting interval of the camera?

0.7 second.

4. What’s the mechanical shutter speed range of the P1?

1/2000 s – 1/8 s.

5. What’s the single pixel size of the P1?

4.4μm.

6. Which lenses does the P1 support?

The P1 supports 24mm, 35mm and 50mm lenses with DL mounts.

7. Can lenses of other modifications be mounted on the P1 camera?

No, as the P1 design currently only allows 3 industrial lenses to be used with the camera. These devices are ideal for geodetic surveys and topography, including optical parameter recording, lens performance recording and indication. When attached to the P1 camera, lenses with other DL mounts are capable of capturing photos and videos in manual mode. However, they are not suitable for geodesy and topography.

8. Which drones support the P1? On which gimbal port can it be installed?

Suport M300 RTK, and currently can be installed only on the single downward gimbal of M300 RTK.

8. Which drones support the P1? On which gimbal port can it be installed?

Suport M300 RTK, and currently can be installed only on the single downward gimbal of M300 RTK.

9. Which position is recorded by the photos taken by the P1?

In photos taken by the P1, the exit pupil position at the center of the camera lens is recorded.

10. How does Smart Oblique Capture work?

The feature allows photos to be taken at multiple angles during a flight by way of payload control. All the ortho- and oblique photos necessary for 3D reconstruction can be acquired through one flight path. Only photos essential to reconstruction will be taken at the edge of the flight area, minimizing the number of images taken and significantly increasing the efficiency of post-processing. As each flight area corresponds to a different flight path section, which requires a distinct oblique capture strategy, all the photos taken for each flight path section will be based on the target data collection zones demarcated by the user’s measurement area. During a Smart Oblique Capture operation, the aircraft will fly in the mode with the highest operational efficiency. The flying speed will also be adjusted according to the different oblique capture sequence for each flight path section, to maximize the efficiency of the operation. Currently, the function is only supported by Zenmuse P1 as mounted on the M300 RTK. To use the function, enable it in aerial photography settings for flight path navigation on the DJI Pilot app.

11. What’s the tilt angle range of the camera during the Smart Oblique Capture of the P1?

The tilt angle range is from -60° to -90°.

12. How is the ground sampling distance of the data collected by the P1 related to its flying altitude?

The relationship between GSD and flight altitude depends and is determined by the lens model. Example:

• 24mm lens: GSD=H/55;
• 35mm lens: GSD=H/80;
• 50mm lens: GSD=H/120;

Ground Sampling Distance GSD is measured in centimeters (cm)/pixel; target distance H is measured in meters (m).

13. Does the lens support zooming? How to focus during operation?

No. Zooming is not currently supported. Initial waypoint auto focus and calibrated infinity focus can be used when in Route mode. Manual focus is required when in Manual mode.

14. What is the Low-noise High-sensitivity mode of the P1?

The Low-noise and high-sensitivity mode of the P1 can improve camera sensitivity (ISO) while reducing noise levels, which expands the range of operatable scenarios for P1.

15. In which surveying and mapping scenarios can the P1 be used?

The P1 can be used in multiple surveying and mapping scenarios including:

• 2D orthomosaic,
• 3D oblique,
• detailed modeling,
• and real-time mapping.

16. What does a field research report include?

After the completion of the flight mission, a field study report is generated to quickly confirm the quality of the collected data. It includes the following information:

• the location where each photo was taken;
• number of photos;
• RTK positioning and location accuracy data.

17. What data does the payload diagnostic management system record?

In the DJI Pilot app, the P1 camera is connected to the payload diagnostics management system, which in turn records the following data:

• device maintenance time;
• chronology of breakdowns;
• shutter use counter;
• stabilizer oscillation counter.

Then, to improve performance, data on defects and their elimination are generated.

18. Does the M300 RTK support PPK post-processing when used with the P1?

Yes. The task folder stores photos, original GNSS observations, and TimeStamps. MRK files, which are used for PPK post-processing calculations.

19. Which types of app control does M300 RTK supoort when used with the P1 aerial survey solution?

Currently, only DJI Pilot is supported.

20. Which operating modes does the P1 support when used with the M300 RTK?

The P1 supports the following operating modes:

• aerial photography;
• Oblique photography;
• Corridor mapping flight;
• Waypoint flight;
• Manual operation.

21. What are the features of M300 RTK when used with the TimeSync 2.0 of Zenmuse P1 aerial surveying solution?

The following features of TimeSync 2.0 are available to you:

• Output the exposure time interval in microseconds;
• Time synchronization for the camera, the gimbal, the flight control system, and RTK;
• Brand-new position and orientation compensation function which writes precise exit pupil positions of the camera into the photos based on the positions and orientations of the drone and the gimbal.