MicaSense Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2)

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MicaSense Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2): Replacement illumination reference for multispectral missions The MicaSense Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2) is an incident light se nsor used to maintain radiometric consistency in professional multispectral imaging. Installed on top of an aircraft with a clear view of the sky, it measures ambient illumination and sun angle throughout a mission. This data is written directly into image metadata, enabling accurate correction for lighting changes during processing. DLS 2 is included as standard equipment with Altum-PT and RedEdge-P sensor kits and is available separately as a replacement or spare accessory. Ambient light sensing and metadata capture Measures incident light across supported spectral bands Records sun angle for every image capture Writes illumination data directly into image metadata Improves reflectance consistency under variable lighting Integrated GPS supports geotagging when required Directly connects to supported MicaSense sensors Sensor compatibility MicaSense Altum MicaSense Altum-PT MicaSense RedEdge-P MicaSense RedEdge 3 MicaSense RedEdge-M MicaSense RedEdge-MX Common operational scenarios Multispectral surveys under changing cloud cover Precision agriculture reflectance mapping Research-grade vegetation analysis Time-series monitoring requiring consistent radiometry The MicaSense DLS 2 provides a dependable illumination reference for professionals who require consistent multispectral data across varying light conditions. As a replacement unit, it helps ensure uninterrupted data quality for long-term sensing programs. Order from Dronefly today — the West Coast’s trusted enterprise UAV source for professional multispectral accessories and integration support. Show more