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PHX Pro

Hand-launched fixed-wing

The Sentera PHX Pro is a hand-launched fixed-wing unmanned aerial system designed for high-resolution aerial data collection in precision agriculture applications.

Manufacturer
Sentera
Saint Paul, MN · United States
Platform Type
Hand-launched fixed-wing
Country of Origin
United States

Mission Profile

The PHX Pro is engineered to serve the precision agriculture sector, providing efficient and accurate data collection for crop health monitoring, field scouting, and analytics. Its fixed-wing design allows it to cover large agricultural areas quickly, making it suitable for mapping extensive fields and providing insights into plant health across entire farms. The system is designed for ease of use, featuring hand-launch capabilities and automated flight planning, which simplifies deployment and operation in diverse field conditions.

Its primary role is to gather critical visual and multispectral data that helps farmers, agronomists, and agricultural consultants make informed decisions. This includes identifying areas of stress, nutrient deficiencies, pest infestations, and irrigation issues. By providing detailed imagery and data, the PHX Pro supports optimized input application, improved yield prediction, and enhanced overall farm management strategies, contributing to more sustainable and profitable agricultural practices.

Key Features

  • Hand-launched and belly-landed for easy field deployment and recovery.
  • Fixed-wing design enables efficient coverage of large agricultural areas.
  • Integrated or swappable Sentera sensor payloads for diverse data collection needs (e.g., multispectral, RGB).
  • Designed specifically for precision agriculture mapping, scouting, and plant health analytics.
  • Automated flight planning and execution for simplified operation.
  • Durable construction suitable for rigorous agricultural environments.
  • High-resolution data capture for detailed crop insights.

Specifications

ceiling
Up to 400 ft AGL (operational)
configuration
Fixed-wing, hand-launched
endurance
Up to 59 minutes
mtow
1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
payload
Integrated or swappable Sentera sensors
propulsion
Electric motor, single propeller
range
Up to 400 acres per flight
speed
20-25 m/s (45-56 mph) cruise speed

Notable Operators

Agricultural businessesAgronomistsResearch institutions globally

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About the Manufacturer

Sentera builds fixed-wing UAS, multispectral sensors, and analytics that turn imagery into agronomic insight — including stand counts, weed detection, and plant health analytics derived from its Double 4K sensor payloads.

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