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Using this Manual
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Download the DJI Pilot App
The DJI Pilot app is required when using Zenmuse XT S.
Scan the QR code or visit http://www.dji.com/zenmuse-xt-s/downloads to download and install
the app.
Congratulations on purchasing your new DJITM product. The information in this document affects
your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Please read this entire document carefully
to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow instructions and warnings
in this document may result in serious injury to yourself or others, or damage to your DJI product
or damage to other objects in the vicinity. This document and all other collateral documents are
subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (DJI). For up to date product
information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the product page for this product.
Do Not Modify or Alter the Zenmuse XT S
The ZENMUSETM XT S has been calibrated specically for the designated camera and lens before
leaving the factory. No physical or mechanical modication or adjustment of the gimbal is required
or recommended. Do not add any other component or device (such as a lter, lens hood, etc.) to
the camera.
The Zenmuse XT S is a delicate instrument. Do not disassemble the gimbal or camera as this will
cause permanent damage.
Be sure to use a DJI approved battery, otherwise performance may be hindered and internal
malfunction or damage may occur.
Only Use Compatible Aircraft
The Zenmuse XT S is currently compatible with the following DJI Aircraft: MATRICETM 200 series V2
and Matrice 200 series. It will also be compatible with other designated products in due course. To
optimize the gimbal’s performance, download the latest DJI Pilot app and update the latest aircraft
rmware, otherwise the Zenmuse XT S may not function properly.
IP44 Protection Rating
Under stable laboratory conditions, the Zenmuse XT S achieves an IP44 protection rating by
IEC60529 standards. However, this protection rating is not permanent and may reduce over time
after long-term use.
• Make sure the gimbal port and gimbal surface are free from any liquid before installation.
• Make sure the gimbal is securely installed onto the aircraft, the microSD card slot cover is clean
and rmly in place.
• Make sure the gimbal surface is dry before opening the microSD card slot cover.
Safe Use
Make sure to operate your aircraft in the safest manner possible. Observe the procedures contained
in the user manual and the online tutorials to mount and connect the gimbal to your aircraft. Please
respect the AMA’s National Model Aircraft Safety Code.
By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer and warning carefully
and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you
are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences
thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all
applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including international and domestic airspace regulations,
and all terms, precautions, practices, policies, and guidelines DJI has made and may make
available.
DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly
from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not
limited to, those set forth in the User Manual.
Caution
1. Do not expose the camera lenses to a strong energy source such as the sun, lava or laser beam.
The temperature of the observation target should not exceed 600℃, otherwise it will burn the
camera and cause permanent damage.
2. Do not place the product under direct sunlight, in areas with poor ventilation, or near a heat
source such as a heater.
3. Do not frequently power on/off the product. After it is turned off, wait at least 30 seconds before
turning back on, otherwise the product life will be affected.
4. Do not plug or unplug the microSD card during use.
5. Do not touch the surface of the camera lenses and keep it away from hard objects, as doing so
may lead to blurred images and affect the imaging quality.
6. Clean the surface of the camera lenses with a soft, dry, clean cloth. Do not use alkaline
detergents.
The Zenmuse XT S gimbal and camera features a Longwave Infrared Thermal Camera with a
resolution of 640×512 and a frame rate of up to 25 Hz, high sensitivity (≤40 mK @ f/1.0) and 4x
digital zoom. As with other DJI 3-axis gimbal systems, the Zenmuse XT S can be mounted onto the
Matrice 200 Series V2 or Matrice 200 Series aircraft. It can also stream live video to the DJI Pilot
app, and is a highly capable tool for a variety of aerial thermal applications such as inspection,
maintenance, search and rescue, and more.
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Installation
Supported Aircraft
Matrice 200 series V2 Matrice 200 series
Mounting the Zenmuse XT S
1. Remove the gimbal cap.
1. Gimbal Connector
2. Pan Motor
3. Tilt Motor
4. Infrared Thermal Camera
5. microSD Card Slot
6. Roll Motor
2. The following installation display uses the Matrice 210 V2 aircraft as an example.
Rotate the gimbal connector to the unlocked position and insert the gimbal, and then rotate the
(4) Distance between the camera and the object – the default distance used in calibration is 5 m,
and the temperature measurement is most accurate at this distance. Deviations from this distance
will lower the accuracy.
(5) Emissivity of objects – the emissivity of the object will affect the temperature measurement
accuracy. Generally, accuracy increases proportionally to emissivity. Emissivity is affected by
factors such as the material, the roughness or the degree of oxidation of the object’s surface.
4. Camera Settings
Tap to enter the photo and video settings.
• Photo Settings
Shooting modes: include Single Shot, Burst (2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s).
Photo Format: R-JPEG, JPEG.
• Video Settings
The video format is MP4.
• General Settings
Palette
The Zenmuse XT S offers a variety of palette options. Distinct colors are used to show
temperature differences in the thermal image, which are related to grayscale intensity. The
temperature range of the image is mapped to 256 colors and displayed in the 8-bit JPEG or MP4
format.
The following table shows all palette options.
White Hot
Fulgurite
Iron Red
Hot Iron
Medical
Arctic
Rainbow 1
Rainbow 2
Tint
Black Hot
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PaletteDescription
White Hot
Fulgurite
The most commonly used pseudo color, using white for high temperatures and
black for low temperatures, which is a natural association for people.
Dark red represents low temperatures and white represents high temperatures.
The warm tone of this palette aligns with people’s association with hot
temperatures.
This palette displays nuanced differences in heat signatures, quickly displaying
anomalies and human bodies. Hotter objects appear as light warm colors and
colder objects appear as dark cool colors.
Red represents high temperatures, and cool colors represent low temperatures.
It is able to identify hot targets quickly, while showing the details of cool targets.
This palette shows nuanced differences in temperatures, and is therefore ideal
for scenarios with small temperature changes. In environments with low contrast,
it is still able to detect objects and slight temperature changes. It is mainly used
in the medical eld for human body temperatures.
Uses the same palette as Medical, except switching the purple for a cool blue to
better reect temperature changes.
Similar to Medical, it reduces the warm color ratio and increases the cold color
ratio for high temperature targets to better show the details of cool targets.
The color transition is reduced, the warm and cold colors are moderately
proportioned, which can show the details of high and low temperature targets at
the same time.
Uses black and white for low temperatures and bright red for high temperatures,
it is able to detect high temperature targets quickly. Mainly used for high-contrast
environments, ideal for quickly and accurately identifying high temperature
targets at night.
The opposite to White Hot, using black for warmer objects and white for cooler
objects. The heat distribution of high temperature targets can be better observed
when outdoors.
Different palettes applied to the same example image are shown below.
This feature allows designated temperature ranges to be represented with different color
schemes, so that objects measured in a single color scheme impart higher contrast and better
visibility.
Individual isotherms (or color schemes) are separated by upper and lower thresholds.
Hot Iron IsothermFulgurite Isotherm
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Iron Red IsothermMedical Isotherm
There are three options for Isotherms: Search People, Search Fire, and Customized. When
Search People or Search Fire is selected, upper and lower temperature thresholds will be set.
The video feed will show the people or re with an enhanced display for greater visibility.
High Gain Mode: A narrower temperature range can be captured with a higher sensitivity to
temperature differences.
Low Gain Mode: A wider temperature range can be captured with a lower sensitivity to
temperature difference.
Temperature Alert
After enabling the Area measurement feature, an alert temperature value can be set.
When the highest temperature in the selected area exceeds the alert value, an onscreen
notication will appear in DJI Pilot.
Gridlines
Enable or disable the gridlines or diagonal.
Restore Settings
Tap restore factory default settings to restore the camera to the default settings.
Format SD card
Tap “Format microSD card” to format and remove all content from the microSD card.
5. Shutter/Record Toggle
Tap to switch between photo and video modes.
6. Shutter/Record Button
Tap to shoot photos or start/stop recording.
7. Playback
Tap to view photos and videos from the microSD card.
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Infrared temperature measurement is affected by many factors including the
environment and the distance of the object. If the default measurements settings of
“Search People” or “Search Fire” are not met, please set thresholds in “Customized” to
view the best isotherm results.
Remote Controller Operation
Adjust the gimbal’s tilt using the left dial. Press the right dial to control the gimbal’s pan. Press the
Shutter Button or Record Button to take photos or record video. The camera setting dial can be
used to select palette or adjust zoom.
Press to take a photo, you can set the photo mode as single or interval in the DJI Pilot App.
Taking single photo is supported during video recording.
4. Right Dial
Turn to adjust the gimbal’s pan.
5. Camera Setting Dial*
Turn to select palette or adjust zoom. The dial selects palette by default, press the button inside
the dial to switch between palette and zoom adjustment.
* Only supported by Matrice 200 series V2 aircraft.
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Updating Firmware
Ensure that the Zenmuse XT S is securely mounted onto the aircraft and the aircraft is powered off.
Ensure that there is enough free space on your microSD card and the Intelligent Flight Batteries are
fully charged.
1. Visit DJI ofcial website and go to Zenmuse XT S download page.
2. Select the latest rmware to download.
3. Copy the downloaded rmware update le to the root directory of the microSD card.
4. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot of Zenmuse XT S.
5. Power on the aircraft, the gimbal and camera will start to perform an auto-check, then it will start
to update automatically and the buzzer will beep to indicate the status.
6. Restart the device after the rmware update is completed.
AlarmDescription
4 short beepsAn update le is detected, preparing for update.
1 long beepUpdating rmware, do not stop the update.
1 long beep followed by 2 short beepsThe rmware update was successful.
Continuous long beep
Ensure that there is only one rmware update le on your microSD card.
Do not power off the aircraft or detach the Zenmuse XT S during updating the rmware.
The rmware update failed, please try to update again.