DJI Zenmuse XT S
About the DJI Zenmuse XT S
The DJI Zenmuse XT S is a thermal-only 640×512 radiometric payload with a 19 mm lens and a DJI-rated 25 Hz image stream for Matrice 200 and 200 Series V2. IP44 is a controlled-laboratory rating; temperature measurement is supported only within the manual’s stated operating conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Thermal-only radiometric payload; no separate visible-light camera |
| Dimensions / Weight | 105×101×83 mm / 387 g |
| Ingress Protection | IP44 under controlled laboratory conditions; protection can decline with use |
| Supported Aircraft | Matrice 200 series V2 / Matrice 200 series |
| Thermal Imager | VOx 640×512 @25 Hz, 17 μm, NETD ≤40 mK, 19 mm lens |
| Scene Range | -40–150°C (high gain) / 100–550°C (low gain) |
| Gimbal | ±0.025° angular vibration |
| Digital zoom | 1×, 2× or 4× |
| Spectral band | 8–14 µm |
| Photo / video formats | JPEG or R-JPEG still images; MP4 video |
| microSD | Up to 64 GB, UHS-I Speed Grade 3 required |
| Temperature methods | Spot Meter and Area Measurement in DJI Pilot |
| Accuracy test condition | Up to ±2° C or ±2% (greater value) only for a blackbody at 5 m, 25° C, no wind; not a field guarantee |
| Operating temperature | Camera -20° to 50° C; temperature measurement supported only from -10° to 50° C |
| Gimbal control range | Pan ±320°; tilt -120° to +30° |
| M200 firmware minimum | M200 V2: aircraft and RC v01.00.0590+; original M200: aircraft v02.00.0450+, RC v02.00.0170+ |
| Control app | DJI Pilot; exact aircraft/RC firmware and mount must match the XT S manual |
| Data Source | DJI Zenmuse XT S User Manual v1.0: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Zenmuse_XT_S/Zenmuse_XT_S_User_Manual_EN.pdf |
Common Failure Modes
Symptoms: Thermal view is missing or uneven, or a measured temperature differs from a controlled reference under documented conditions.
Likely areas: Lens/window condition, gain and palette settings, FFC/calibration state, environment and sensor path.
Check the exact model and DJI thermal test procedure before declaring the sensor defective.
Symptoms: Thermal image is blurred or gimbal movement is unstable.
Likely areas: Integrated thermal lens/window, FFC, gain settings, gimbal, mount and firmware.
XT S has no separate visible-light camera; keep thermal and aircraft-link checks distinct.
Symptoms: The aircraft does not detect the payload or a channel/control is unavailable.
Likely areas: Supported aircraft/controller firmware, connector contacts, power and data link.
Power off before reseating; a firmware or pairing limit is not proof of board damage.
Symptoms: Wet contacts, damaged housing, scratched window or corrosion after exposure.
Likely areas: Seals, windows, contacts and internal power path.
Follow the exact model IP rating; no Zenmuse payload should be treated as submersible.
Repair Notes
Confirm Zenmuse XT S, the thermal-only 19 mm camera, compatible M200 generation and required aircraft/RC firmware.
Record ambient conditions, gain, palette and calibration/FFC behavior using a controlled reference; do not infer sensor failure from one scene.
Power off before detaching the payload. Inspect connector contacts, housing and optical surfaces without forcing gimbal axes.
Retest the thermal image and gimbal. Test quantitative temperature functions only in the manual’s supported measurement range and with a controlled reference.
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