Headwall Photonics

Headwall Photonics

US hyperspectral imaging maker founded 2003 in Bolton, MA, producing Nano-Hyperspec and Hyperspec sensors for UAV, drone, and remote sensing applications.

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Company Overview

Headwall Photonics, Inc., founded in 2003 and headquartered at 580 Main Street, Bolton, Massachusetts, USA, designs and manufactures hyperspectral imaging sensors and integrated remote sensing systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, manned aircraft, satellites, and ground-based platforms. The company's core product lines include the Nano-Hyperspec VNIR sensor — a fully integrated lightweight unit under 0.52 kg with 400–1000 nm spectral coverage, 270 spectral bands, 480 GB on-board storage, and integrated GPS/IMU — and the Hyperspec VNIR A-Series pushbroom camera covering 400–1000 nm with 2–3 nm spectral resolution and 1004 spatial pixels. The Micro-Hyperspec SWIR 640 extends coverage into the shortwave infrared for mineral detection and agricultural analysis.

Headwall's customer base exceeds 500 organizations including commercial firms, government agencies, research institutions, and GIS providers. Applications include precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, mining prospecting, infrastructure inspection, and defense. The company became an Esri partner for ArcGIS-integrated hyperspectral workflows.

In 2022, Headwall was acquired by Arsenal Capital Partners.

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Products & Solutions

Nano-Hyperspec VNIR Hyperspectral Sensor

Lightweight integrated VNIR hyperspectral sensor for small UAVs with 480 GB on-board storage, GPS/IMU, and 400–1000 nm spectral range.

Hyperspec VNIR A-Series

Airborne pushbroom hyperspectral camera covering 400–1000 nm with 826 spectral bands and 1004 spatial pixels for manned and unmanned aircraft.

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Contact Headwall Photonics

WEBSITE

https://www.headwallphotonics.com

PHONE

+19783534100

HEADQUARTERS

580 Main St
Bolton , Connecticut  06043

United States

Company Facts

Founded

2003

Primary Role

Manufacturer

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Primary Region

North America

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