DJI Zenmuse XT2
About the DJI Zenmuse XT2
Zenmuse XT2 is DJI and FLIR’s 2018 dual visible/thermal payload. DJI lists a 12 MP 1/1.7-inch visible camera with up to 3840 × 2160 at 29.97p, plus model-dependent 640 × 512 or 336 × 256 thermal imaging. The thermal lens, resolution and export frame rate vary by XT2 SKU; match the exact label before comparing performance or ordering parts.
Technical Specifications
| Device Class | Dual visible/thermal three-axis gimbal payload; camera specifications vary by XT2 SKU |
| Visible Camera | 1/1.7-inch CMOS, 12 MP; fixed 8 mm lens; 57.12° × 42.44° field of view |
| Visible Video | 3840 × 2160 at 29.97p or 1920 × 1080 at 29.97p; MOV or MP4 |
| Thermal Imager | Uncooled VOx microbolometer; 640 × 512 or 336 × 256, depending on SKU; 17 μm pixel pitch |
| Thermal Lens Options | 9, 13, 19 or 25 mm; resolution/lens combinations differ by model |
| Thermal Spectral Band | 7.5–13.5 μm |
| Thermal Frame Rates | DJI lists 30 Hz full-frame and exportable <9 Hz configurations; verify the exact SKU and regional version |
| Thermal Scene Range | High gain: −25°C to 135°C (640 × 512) or −25°C to 100°C (336 × 256); low gain: −40°C to 550°C |
| Thermal Formats | JPEG, TIFF and radiometric R-JPEG photos; MOV/MP4 8-bit video or TIFF Sequence/SEQ 14-bit video per recording mode |
| Gimbal | Detachable; ±0.01° angular vibration; controllable tilt +30° to −90° and pan ±320° |
| DJI-Listed Aircraft | M200 Series and M200 Series V2; Matrice 600 Pro with certain intelligent functions unavailable |
| App / Storage | DJI Pilot in DJI’s XT2 FAQ; microSD, up to 128 GB listed |
| Official Sources | https://www.dji.com/support/product/zenmuse-xt2; https://www.dji.com/ch/media-center/announcements/dji-gives-drones-more-power-for-commercial-use (checked 2026-10-16) |
Common Failure Modes
Symptoms: One camera view is missing, blurred or not aligned.
Likely areas: lens windows, storage, app mode, connector and gimbal
Verify the XT2 SKU, recording mode and aircraft/app combination before diagnosing hardware.
Symptoms: Apparent temperature differs from an independent reference.
Likely areas: surface emissivity/reflection, atmosphere, gain mode and calibration
Follow DJI thermal-measurement guidance; reflections and ambient conditions can change readings.
Repair Notes
Read the XT2 model code to distinguish thermal resolution, lens and frame-rate versions.
DJI lists different feature support on M200-series aircraft and Matrice 600 Pro; do not infer universal compatibility.
Inspect the payload and aircraft as an exact pair; confirm parts and written service scope after diagnosis.