The Inspired Flight IF800 + Blue Herelink + Sentera 6X Bundle is a purpose-built precision agriculture drone system — delivering 6-band multispectral imagery, 54-minute endurance, and 3 kg payload capacity in a ready-to-fly package for serious agronomists and mapping professionals.
The Sentera 6X captures Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, NIR, and Panchromatic bands simultaneously, giving you the full spectral dataset needed for NDVI, NDRE, chlorophyll, and canopy analysis — all from a single efficient flight.
54-Min Endurance6-Band Multispectral3 kg Payload24 MP ResolutionBlue Herelink GCSHot-Swap BatteriesRTK ReadyNDVI & NDRE MappingPix4D & DroneDeploy CompatibleRugged Case Included
The Complete Precision Ag Mapping System
Most drone mapping bundles force you to choose between endurance, payload capability, and data quality. This bundle delivers all three. The IF800’s octocopter redundancy and 54-minute flight time means you can cover large fields in a single sortie, while the Sentera 6X’s six spectral bands give you the richest agronomic dataset available from any UAV-mounted sensor.
The Blue Herelink GCS delivers reliable HD video and telemetry up to 20 km, keeping the operator fully informed across large-scale operations. From planting through harvest, this system generates the actionable field intelligence that drives precise decisions.
54-Minute Endurance
Dual hot-swappable batteries keep the IF800 airborne longer than any single-battery system. Cover hundreds of acres per flight and swap batteries in the field without powering down the aircraft.
6-Band Multispectral Imaging
The Sentera 6X captures Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge, NIR, and Panchromatic bands in a single pass. Get NDVI, NDRE, VARI, and chlorophyll maps from one flight with calibrated, radiometrically accurate imagery.
Blue Herelink 20 km GCS
The Herelink integrates HD video, telemetry, and RC in one unit. Its long-range transmission and intuitive Android interface let operators maintain full situational awareness across large agricultural operations.
Sentera 6X — Six Spectral Bands
Each band is captured simultaneously by dedicated image sensors, eliminating the band-misregistration errors that plague filter-based systems. Every pixel of every flight is radiometrically calibrated for consistent, repeatable data across seasons.
Blue (475 nm)
Detects chlorophyll absorption and water stress. Used in VARI and other broadband vegetation indices for early stress detection.
Green (560 nm)
Sensitive to chlorophyll content and overall plant vigour. Combined with Red and NIR for NDVI and green biomass estimates.
Red (668 nm)
Peak chlorophyll absorption band. A primary input for NDVI and the standard indicator of photosynthetic activity and crop health.
Red Edge (717 nm)
Highly sensitive to early chlorophyll changes before visible symptoms appear. Drives NDRE maps for early disease and nutrient deficiency detection.
NIR (842 nm)
Strongly reflected by healthy vegetation. The backbone of NDVI, LAI, and canopy density analysis across all crops.
Panchromatic (~550 nm)
High-resolution grayscale channel for image sharpening and photogrammetric point cloud generation alongside spectral data.
Key Use Cases
🌾 Crop Health & Stress Monitoring
Generate NDVI, NDRE, and VARI maps flight after flight to track crop health across the growing season. Early spectral signatures reveal nutrient deficiencies, irrigation stress, and disease onset weeks before visual symptoms appear, enabling targeted intervention before yield loss occurs.
💧 Precision Irrigation Management
Identify spatial variation in crop water status across fields using NIR and Red Edge bands. Layer multispectral data with soil maps to pinpoint under- and over-irrigated zones and build variable-rate prescription maps for irrigation management.
🧪 Disease & Pest Detection
Subtle spectral changes in Red Edge and NIR reflectance signal fungal infection, pest pressure, and root stress before damage spreads. Catch problems early, apply only where needed, and reduce chemical inputs.
🗺️ Variable Rate Application Maps
Export georeferenced index layers directly into John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView, and other VRA platforms. Turn multispectral flight data into precise seeding, fertiliser, and fungicide prescription maps within hours of landing.
🌱 Stand Count & Emergence Analysis
High-resolution panchromatic and multispectral data support automated plant counting and emergence rate analysis. Detect patchy stands early in the season and make replant decisions based on data, not guesswork.
📈 Yield Prediction & Insurance
Build a flight record of seasonal crop development tied to precise GPS coordinates. Multispectral biomass indices correlate with end-of-season yield, supporting crop insurance documentation and agronomic consulting reports.
Technical Specifications
| Category |
Specification |
| Max Flight Time |
Up to 54 minutes (dual hot-swap batteries) |
| Payload Capacity |
3 kg |
| Max Takeoff Weight |
~9.5 kg (with payload & batteries) |
| Motor Configuration |
Octocopter (8-rotor redundancy) |
| Max Speed |
~15 m/s |
| Wind Resistance |
Up to 12 m/s (Level 6) |
| Operating Temperature |
-10°C to 45°C |
| GCS |
Blue Herelink — 20 km range, 1080p HD video |
| Autopilot |
ArduPilot / PX4 compatible |
| Sentera 6X Bands |
Blue (475 nm), Green (560 nm), Red (668 nm), Red Edge (717 nm), NIR (842 nm), Panchromatic |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP total (across all bands) |
| Calibration |
Radiometric + irradiance calibration panel included |
| Compatible Software |
Pix4Dfields, DroneDeploy, Agisoft Metashape, AgX |
| Storage |
microSD (sensor onboard) |
| Charging |
Included smart charger |
| Case |
Rugged transport case included |
What's in the Box
📦 Inspired Flight IF800 Aircraft × 1
📦 Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor × 1
📦 Blue Herelink GCS × 1
📦 Smart Flight Batteries × 2
📦 Smart Battery Charger × 1
📦 Propeller Set (CW + CCW) × 4
📦 Radiometric Calibration Panel × 1
📦 Rugged Transport Case × 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetation indices can the Sentera 6X produce?
The 6X generates NDVI, NDRE, VARI, GNDVI, and chlorophyll index maps out of the box. Its six dedicated bands provide the full dataset for any standard agronomic index, and all outputs are compatible with Pix4Dfields, DroneDeploy, and Sentera's own AgX platform.
Does the IF800 support RTK positioning?
Yes. The IF800 is RTK-ready and can be paired with an optional RTK GNSS module for centimetre-level positioning. This improves georeferencing accuracy for prescription map generation and multi-season data stacking.
How large an area can this system cover per flight?
At typical agricultural mapping altitudes (60–100 m AGL) with 75% overlap, the IF800 + Sentera 6X can cover 80–200+ acres per flight depending on speed, overlap, and wind. The 54-minute endurance and hot-swap batteries allow continuous large-area coverage without returning to base.
Is the Sentera 6X compatible with other drones?
The Sentera 6X is a standalone sensor with a universal mount interface. While this bundle pairs it with the IF800, it can also be used on other platforms with appropriate mounting hardware. Contact Survey Tools Direct to discuss alternative configurations.
