Camera Technology for UAVs - Giving Drones the Power of Sight
Sensor selection, image quality, and system-level integration
29 September 2026 | 10:00 A.M. CEST | English Language
45-minute technical presentation & Live Q&A
Reliable UAV imaging depends on more than selecting the right camera.
Selecting a camera for a UAV is only the beginning.
Reliable airborne imaging depends on a series of engineering decisions—from sensor selection and image quality to interfaces, embedded processing, and software integration.
In this technical webinar, well guide you through the key technologies behind modern UAV camera systems and share practical insights into the design choices and engineering trade-offs that influence imaging performance.
Whether you're developing a new platform or optimizing an existing design, you'll gain practical guidance to make more informed technology decisions and build reliable imaging solutions.
Agenda:
10.00–10.45 AM: Camera Technology for UAVs — Giving Drones the Power of Sight (Speaker: Felix Chemnitz, Product Market Manager EMEA – Live Chat Moderator: Peter Behringer, Head of Marketing EMEA)
Introduction | The role of camera technology in UAV systems |
Choosing the Right Sensor | Sensor technologies and selection criteria |
|---|---|
Image Quality | Imaging performance under real-world conditions |
System Integration | Cameras, interfaces, embedded computing, and software |
Engineering Trade-offs | Balancing performance and SWaP-C requirements |
10.45–11.00 AM: Felix Chemnitz & Peter Behringer
Live Q&A | Open discussion with our experts |
What you'll learn
Discover the key engineering principles behind successful UAV camera systems.
Choosing the right sensor: Learn how shutter technology, resolution, sensitivity, and dynamic range influence image quality under real flight conditions.
Achieving reliable image quality: Explore how the right camera technology and optimized image processing pipelines can help achieve consistent, high-quality image data for reliable UAV vision systems.
Building an efficient imaging architecture: Explore how interfaces, embedded computing, and software influence system performance, integration, and long-term maintainability.
Optimising for SWaP-C: Discover how size, weight, power consumption, bandwidth and cost affect camera selection and overall UAV performance.
The webinar is just the beginning.
During the session, you'll have the opportunity to book a complimentary one-to-one technical consultation to discuss your specific project, design challenges or camera architecture with our Product Market Manager
Speaker: Felix Chemnitz – Product Market Manager GtM EMEA Basler AG
Felix Chemnitz holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) degree in Industrial Engineering and Management. He has been with Basler since 2015, starting his career in Sales as a Business Developer and Area Sales Manager before moving to Product Management in 2018. As Global Product Market Manager, he was responsible for Basler's Medical product portfolio. He later joined the Central Product Management team, where he managed Basler's 2D product portfolio. Since 2025, Felix has been working as Product Market Manager in the GTM EMEA organization. In his current role, he supports customers and sales teams by defining go-to-market strategies and positioning machine vision solutions across a broad range of applications.
Moderator: Peter Behringer - Head of Marketing EMEA
Peter Behringer is Head of Marketing EMEA at Basler AG, leading the European Marketing organization across vertical market strategy, product market management, customizations, market communications. With more than ten years of experience in computer vision, he brings deep expertise in camera technology for factory automation, medical life-science, and other mission-critical applications where reliability and image quality are essential.