The DJI Zenmuse P1 has a 45MP full-frame sensor.

The P1 has a published operating temperature range of -20°C to 50°C. Operators should always consider the environmental and operational limitations of the complete UAV system when planning flights.

The Zenmuse P1 weighs approximately 800g. The final payload weight should be considered alongside the selected lens and the aircraft configuration when planning a survey mission.

Yes. The P1 uses a 3-axis stabilised gimbal with tilt, roll and pan control. DJI specifies an angular vibration range of ±0.01°, helping maintain stable camera positioning during flight.

Yes. Although the P1 is primarily designed as a photogrammetry and mapping camera, it can record video. Supported video resolutions include Full HD and 4K, with the 35mm lens required for 4K recording according to DJI’s specifications.

The P1 supports: JPEG JPEG + DNG The camera can also record video in MP4 and MOV formats.

DJI states an absolute accuracy of approximately 3 cm horizontally and 5 cm vertically under specified mapping conditions. These figures are based on a mapping mission at a GSD of 3 cm, a flight speed of 15 m/s, 75% front overlap and 55% side overlap. Actual project accuracy will depend on flight planning, environmental conditions, RTK/GNSS performance, processing and survey methodology.

TimeSync 2.0 synchronises the camera, gimbal, flight controller and RTK system at the microsecond level. This allows precise positioning and orientation information to be associated with captured imagery, supporting high-accuracy photogrammetric processing.

Yes. The P1 workflow can support PPK post-processing. The task folder can contain photographs, original GNSS observation data and TimeStamps.MRK files used for PPK calculations.

The P1 is designed to work within DJI’s RTK-enabled aerial surveying workflow. Its TimeSync technology synchronises the camera, gimbal, flight controller and RTK system at the microsecond level, helping provide accurate positioning and orientation information for captured imagery.

Yes. The P1 is compatible with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK. When used with the Matrice 350 RTK, the P1 is mounted using the aircraft’s compatible gimbal connection.

The current DJI specifications list the Zenmuse P1 as compatible with the DJI Matrice 300 RTK, theDJI Matrice 350 RTK, and the DJI Matrice 400. Compatibility and mounting arrangements can vary by aircraft, so operators should confirm the latest aircraft and payload configuration before purchase.

Yes. The high-resolution imagery captured by the P1 can be used for surveying quarries, mines and aggregate sites. Potential applications include terrain modelling, stockpile measurements, volumetric calculations, progress monitoring and generation of detailed orthomosaics and 3D datasets.

The DJI Zenmuse P1 is a full-frame aerial photogrammetry camera designed specifically for professional drone surveying and mapping.

The Zenmuse P1 supports three DJI DL fixed-focus lenses: 24mm F2.8 35mm F2.8 50mm F2.8

The appropriate lens depends on the survey requirements, flying altitude, required ground sampling distance (GSD) and the size and nature of the survey area. The 24mm lens provides a wider field of view and can be useful for larger areas, while the 35mm and 50mm lenses provide narrower fields of view and can be advantageous where greater image detail is required at a particular flying height. JBUAS can advise on the most appropriate P1 lens configuration for your application.

Ground sampling distance (GSD) depends on the lens used and the aircraft’s flying height. DJI provides approximate relationships between target distance and GSD for the P1 lenses. For example, the 35mm lens has a relationship of approximately GSD = H/80, while the 50mm lens is approximately GSD = H/120, where GSD is measured in centimetres and H is the target distance in metres. Actual achievable GSD will depend on the survey configuration and operating conditions.

The P1 has a minimum photo interval of 0.7 seconds. This enables rapid image capture during mapping missions and helps increase survey efficiency.

Yes. The P1 can be used to collect imagery for 3D photogrammetric modelling. Its high-resolution full-frame imagery and Smart Oblique Capture capability make it suitable for detailed modelling workflows. Processing software such as DJI Terra can then be used to generate photogrammetric outputs from the captured imagery.

Yes. The P1 can be used to collect imagery for 2D orthomosaic production. The captured images can be processed into georeferenced orthomosaic datasets using compatible photogrammetry software.

Yes. Corridor mapping is one of the supported operating modes of the Zenmuse P1. This makes the payload suitable for applications such as road, railway, pipeline, powerline and other linear infrastructure surveys.

Yes. The P1 is well suited to construction surveying and site mapping.

Yes. The P1 can be used to capture detailed aerial imagery of infrastructure and large assets. Applications can include surveying roads, railways, construction projects, industrial sites and other infrastructure where accurate geospatial data is required.

The Zenmuse P1 has an IP4X rating. Operators should take appropriate precautions when flying in wet or dusty environments and consider the operating limitations of the aircraft and payload as a complete system.

The P1 uses DJI Terra for photogrammetric processing and mapping workflows. DJI Terra can be used to process aerial imagery into outputs such as orthomosaics and 3D reconstruction datasets. DJI’s current download centre continues to provide software and firmware support for the P1.

A standard drone camera is generally designed for photography or video, whereas the Zenmuse P1 is specifically engineered for photogrammetry and professional surveying. Features such as the full-frame 45MP sensor, global mechanical shutter, fixed-focus survey lenses, TimeSync 2.0 and Smart Oblique Capture are designed to produce consistent, accurately positioned imagery suitable for geospatial processing.

The P1 is a photogrammetry camera, not a LiDAR sensor. For projects requiring LiDAR point clouds or laser-based terrain and vegetation measurements, a dedicated LiDAR payload such as the DJI Zenmuse L2 may be more appropriate. JBUAS can advise on the most suitable payload for your survey requirements.

Yes. JBUAS can advise on the appropriate DJI Enterprise payload and UAV configuration for your application.

The DJI Zenmuse P1 is available through JBUAS for professional UAV surveying and mapping applications. Contact the JBUAS team for current pricing, availability, aircraft compatibility and advice on selecting the correct P1 lens and survey configuration.