DJI Zenmuse P1 — Full-Frame Aerial Photogrammetry Payload
The Zenmuse P1 integrates a 45 MP full-frame sensor with a choice of interchangeable DJI DL fixed-focus lenses on a 3-axis stabilised gimbal — delivering survey-grade photogrammetry accuracy, 3 km² coverage per flight, and 3 cm / 5 cm horizontal / vertical absolute accuracy without GCPs. Compatible with the Matrice 300 RTK, Matrice 350 RTK and DJI Matrice 400, the P1 is the benchmark payload for aerial surveying, cadastral mapping, infrastructure inspection and emergency-response missions across the Middle East and beyond.
Large-Area Modeling & Smart Oblique Capture
Cover up to 3 km² in a single flight at a ground sample distance of 3 cm, flying at 15 m/s with a 75% front overlap and 55% side overlap. Smart Oblique Capture rotates the gimbal automatically on a 5-direction scan — forward, backward, left, right and nadir — eliminating the need for separate oblique passes and cutting total flight time for 3D city and building models in half. Combined with the 8192×5460 pixel 45 MP sensor, every mission outputs textures fine enough for AEC, urban-planning and heritage-preservation deliverables directly from one flight.
Nap-of-the-Object Photogrammetry
Traditional photogrammetry missions fly at a fixed altitude, producing variable GSD across sloped or complex terrain. Nap-of-the-object missions fly the drone along the contour of the surface — maintaining a constant distance from the subject at all times — so cliff faces, steep embankments, open-pit mines and building facades are captured at uniform resolution from base to summit. The P1’s 3-axis stabilised gimbal and mechanical global shutter ensure every frame is sharp, regardless of the drone’s pitch and roll during terrain-following flight.
AEC & 3D Modelling for Construction & Infrastructure
Architects, engineers and contractors use the P1 with DJI Terra to generate survey-accurate 3D models, orthomosaics and elevation models of construction sites, roads, bridges and industrial facilities. The full-frame sensor delivers the fine detail and wide dynamic range needed for material identification and progress-management deliverables — without the resolution compromise of smaller sensors. TimeSync 2.0 synchronises geotag data from the RTK module to the aircraft’s IMU at the microsecond level, so every pixel is precisely geo-referenced without reliance on ground control points.
Real-Time Mapping & Mission Efficiency
With DJI Terra’s real-time 2D mapping mode, a live orthomosaic is stitched on the ground station screen while the P1 is still in the air — so field teams can check coverage, identify gaps and re-fly problem areas before leaving the site. A minimum photo interval of 0.7 seconds enables dense, high-overlap capture even at high airspeeds. The mechanical global shutter fires at up to 1/2000 s, eliminating the rolling-shutter distortion that can degrade the accuracy of fast-moving platform imagery in strong winds or during tight banking turns.
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ZENMUSE P1 |
| Dimensions | 198 × 166 × 129 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 800 g |
| Power | 20 W |
| IP Rating | IP4X |
| Supported Aircraft | DJI Matrice 300 RTK, Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 400 |
| Mount | Detachable DJI SKYPORT |
| Operating Temperature | −20° to +50° C |
| Storage Temperature | −20° to +60° C |
| Absolute Accuracy | Horizontal: 3 cm | Vertical: 5 cm * * Mapping Mission at 3 cm GSD, 15 m/s, 75% front overlap, 55% side overlap |
| Camera | |
| Sensor | 35.9 × 24 mm (Full Frame) | 45 MP | Pixel size: 4.4 μm |
| Supported Lenses | DJI DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH (FOV 84°) DJI DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH (FOV 63.5°) DJI DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPH (FOV 46.8°) |
| Photo Size | 8192 × 5460 (3:2) |
| Min. Photo Interval | 0.7 s |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical: 1/2000−1 s | Electronic: 1/8000−1 s |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 – f/16 |
| ISO Range | 100 – 25600 |
| Storage | SD / UHS-I or above | Max 512 GB |
| Video | |
| Video Format | MP4 / MOV |
| Video Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 (35mm lens only) |
| Frame Rate | Up to 60 fps |
| Gimbal | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Angular Vibration | ±0.01° |
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: −130° to +40° | Roll: −55° to +55° | Pan: ±320° |
Application Scenarios
The Zenmuse P1 is suited to a wide range of professional mapping and geospatial applications: Topographic Survey, Cadastral Survey, Geological Disaster Investigation, Engineering Survey, Agriculture & Forestry Survey, Energy Facilities Inspection, Natural Resources Survey, Emergency Survey & Disaster Response, and Law Enforcement & Security Mapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
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