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OP-125A 120x EO/IR AI Spherical Gimbal Camera, 640x512 Thermal, 2000m Ranging
OP-125A is a flagship EO/IR spherical UAV payload for long-range observation, thermal detection and target ranging. It integrates a 120x hybrid zoom camera, 640x512 thermal camera with 25 mm lens, 2000 m laser range finder, AI multi-object detection and tracking, MAVLink support, and high-precision 3-axis stabilization.
DETAILS
Product Details
- Integrates 120x hybrid zoom, 640x512 thermal imaging and 2000 m laser range finding in one EO/IR spherical UAV payload.
- AI multi-object detection and tracking can identify and continuously track people and vehicles in real time.
- 3-axis non-orthogonal stabilization, MAVLink support and network/UART/S.BUS control support professional UAV integration.
- Designed for long-range surveillance, public safety, industrial inspection, search and rescue, firefighting support and ISR missions.
Applications
- Long-range surveillance and ISR
- Public safety and law enforcement
- Industrial inspection and emergency response
- Search, rescue and firefighting support
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | OP-125A |
| Dimensions | 142 x 125 x 187mm |
| Weight | 1055g |
| Operating Voltage | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| Power | 10.7W (Static, ranging off) / 40.0W (Peak, ranging on) |
| Mounting | Downward / Upward |
| Gimbal | |
| Gimbal Type | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization |
| Angular Accuracy | ±0.01° |
| Controllable Range | Pitch: -120°~40°, Roll: ±40°, Yaw: ±360°constantly |
| Max Controllable Speed | ±200°/s |
| Zoom Camera | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 4.09M |
| Actual Focal Length | 4.7~141mm (Equivalent focal length: 27.9~837mm) |
| Aperture | f/1.5~f/4.0 |
| Lens | HFOV: 59.5°~2.2° |
| VFOV | 35.8°~1.2° |
| DFOV | 66.6°~2.5° |
| Resolution | 2688(H) x 1520(V) |
| Pixel Size | 2.0μm(H) x 2.0μm(V) |
| Optical Zoom Rate | 30x |
| Equivalent Digital Zoom Rate | 4x |
| Thermal Camera | |
| Thermal Sensor | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer |
| Focal Length | 25mm (Equivalent focal length: 93.2mm) |
| Aperture | f/1.0 |
| Lens | HFOV: 17.5° |
| VFOV | 14.0° |
| DFOV | 22.3° |
| Resolution | 640(H) x 512(V) |
| Pixel Size | 12μm(H) x 12μm(V) |
| Equivalent Digital Zoom Rate | 8x |
| Spectral Band | 8~14μm |
| Sensitivity (NETD) | <50mk@F1.0@25℃ |
| Temperature Measurement | Optional (Thermometry Type) |
| Temperature Measurement Method | Spot Measurement, Area Measurement |
| Temperature Measurement Range | High Gain: -20°C~150°C; Low Gain: 0°C~550°C |
| Temperature Alert | High-temp Alert, Low-temp Alert |
| Sun Burn Protection | Supported[5] |
| Palette | Rainbow 1, Rainbow 2 |
| Laser Range Finder | |
| Wavelength | 905nm |
| Max Laser Power | 1mW |
| Beam Angle | 2.5mrad |
| Beam Diameter | 0.25m@100m |
| Laser Safety Class | 1M (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| Measurement Accuracy | ±0.3m (≤300m) / ±1.0m (>300m) |
| Measurement Range | 5-2000m (ϕ12m vertical surface with 20% reflectivity) |
| AI Multi-object Detection & Tracking | |
| Object Identification Size | ≥30x20 px |
| Object Identification Rate | ≥85% |
| Object Identification Quantity | ≤50 |
| Target Tracking Size | 16x16~256x256 px |
| Tracking Deviation Refresh Rate | 30Hz |
| Tracking Deviation Output Delay | ≤60ms |
| Target Pixel Error | ≤±1 px |
| Tracking Speed | >24 px / frame |
| Target Memory Time | >5s |
| Image & Video | |
| Image Format | JPEG |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| EXIF | Shooting point coordinate |
| Video Format | MP4; Stream: 1920 x 1080 @25fps |
| Maximum Video Resolution | Recording: 1920 x 1080 @30fps |
| Stream Encode Format | H.264, H.265 |
| Stream Network Protocol | RTSP |
| Storage | |
| Supported SD Cards | Supports a U3/V30 or above MicroSD card with a capacity of up to 256GB |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~50℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~60℃ |
| Operating Humidity | ≤85%RH (Non-condensing) |
| Detection & Distance Reference | |
| Zoom Camera - Object Detection Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 37500m; Light vehicle: 115000m; Large vehicle: 245000m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 3283m; Light vehicle: 4315m; Large vehicle: 9192m |
| Zoom Camera - Object Identification Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 9375m; Light vehicle: 28750m; Large vehicle: 61250m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 657m; Light vehicle: 863m; Large vehicle: 1838m |
| Zoom Camera - Object Verification Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 4688m; Light vehicle: 14375m; Large vehicle: 30625m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 328m; Light vehicle: 432m; Large vehicle: 919m |
| Thermal Camera - Object Detection Distance | Person: 1042m; Light vehicle: 3194m; Large vehicle:6806m |
| Thermal Camera - Object Identification Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 260m; Light vehicle: 799m; Large vehicle: 1701m |
| Thermal Camera - Object Verification Distance | Person: 130m; Light vehicle: 399m; Large vehicle: 851m |
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Weighs 1055g at 142 x 125 x 187mm, which sets the airframe and mount it fits.
- 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization holds ±0.01° angular accuracy.
- Runs on 20 ~ 53 VDC drawing 10.7W (Static, ranging off) / 40.0W (Peak, ranging on) — budget this against your platform's spare payload power.
- 2688(H) x 1520(V) through a HFOV: 59.5°~2.2° lens.
OP Series models compared
| Model | Weight | Dimensions | Stabilization | Angular accuracy | Resolution | Input voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP-125A | 1055g | 142 x 125 x 187mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 2688(H) x 1520(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-80A | Pod: 429g; GCU: 18.6g | Pod: 85.8 x 86 x 129.3mm; GCU: 45.4 x 40 x 13.5mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 1920 x 1080 | 14 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-80N | 398g | 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 1920(H) x 1080(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-80P | Pod: 405g; GCU: 18.6g | Pod: 85.8 x 86 x 129.3mm; GCU: 45.4 x 40 x 13.5mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 3840 x 2160 | 14 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-80R | 398g | 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 3840(H) x 2160(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-80T | 430g | 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 3840(H) x 2160(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-80U | 398g | 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 3840(H) x 2160(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-90A | Pod: 608g; GCU: 18.6g | Pod: 96.4 x 96 x 147mm; GCU: 45.4 x 40 x 13.5mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 1920 x 1080 | 14 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-90D | Pod: 576g; GCU: 18.6g | Pod: 96.4 x 96 x 147mm; GCU: 45.4 x 40 x 13.5mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 1920 x 1080 | 14 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-90N | 620g | 96.4 x 96 x 147mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 1920(H) x 1080(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| OP-90P | 620g | 96.4 x 96 x 147mm | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization | ±0.01° | 3840(H) x 2160(V) | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the OP-125A weigh?
OP-125A weighs 1055g. Its dimensions are 142 x 125 x 187mm, so check both mass and envelope against your mount.
What power does the OP-125A need?
OP-125A accepts 20 ~ 53 VDC. Power draw is 10.7W (Static, ranging off) / 40.0W (Peak, ranging on). Confirm your platform can supply this continuously, not just at peak.
How is the OP-125A stabilized?
OP-125A uses 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization. Published angular accuracy is ±0.01°.
What is the OP-125A controllable range?
Pitch: -120°~40°, Roll: ±40°, Yaw: ±360°constantly. This is the mechanical travel available to the operator or autopilot.
What resolution does the OP-125A capture?
2688(H) x 1520(V).
What temperature range does the OP-125A operate in?
-20℃~50℃. Outside this band the published specifications no longer apply.

