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OP-80N 40x NIR Full-Color Night-Vision Spherical Gimbal Camera
OP-80N is a spherical UAV payload for low-light and night operations. It combines a 40x hybrid zoom ultra-starlight camera, AI-ISP full-color night vision, AI-HDR, NIR laser illumination and AI target detection and tracking with 3-axis stabilization and MAVLink support.
Starting price
US$840
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DETAILS
Product Details
- Low-light full-color night-vision payload for UAV surveillance and inspection missions.
- 40x hybrid zoom helps operators identify targets from a distance.
- AI target detection and tracking supports people and vehicle monitoring.
- MAVLink and multiple control interfaces support integration with open autopilot workflows.
Applications
- Drone surveillance and patrol
- Public safety and emergency response
- Industrial inspection and security monitoring
- Search and rescue support
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | OP-80N |
| Dimensions | 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm |
| Weight | 398g |
| Operating Voltage | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| Power | 6.5W (AVG) / 28.2W (Stall, lighting on) |
| Mounting | Downward / Upward |
| Gimbal | |
| Gimbal Type | 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization |
| Angular Accuracy | ±0.01° |
| Max Stable Tilt Angle | 45° |
| Controllable Range | Pitch: -145°~+60°, Yaw: ±360°constantly |
| Max Controllable Speed | 150°/s |
| Zoom Camera | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8-inch CMOS; Effective Pixels: 2.07M |
| Focal Length | 6.1~61.4mm (Equivalent focal length: 41.6~415.8mm) |
| Aperture | f/1.8~f/2.6 |
| Lens | HFOV: 48.8°~5.2° |
| VFOV | 28.6°~2.9° |
| DFOV | 55.0°~6.0° |
| Resolution | 1920(H) x 1080(V) |
| Pixel Pitch | 2.9μm(H) x 2.9μm(V); Optical Zoom 10x |
| Equivalent Digital Zoom | 4x |
| NIR Laser Lighting | |
| Wavelength | 850±10nm |
| Laser Power | 0.8W |
| Beam Angle | 8° |
| Beam Diameter | 14m @ 100m |
| Effective Illumination Distance | ≤200m |
| Laser Safety Class | 3B (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| AI Multi-object Detection & Tracking | |
| Object Size | 16x16 ~ 128x128 px |
| Object Identification Delay | <40ms |
| Tracking Speed | ±32 px / field |
| Tracking Deviation Refresh Rate | 30Hz |
| Tracking Deviation Output Delay | ≤5ms |
| Image & Video | |
| Image Format | JPEG |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Format | MP4; Stream: 1920 x 1080 @30fps |
| Maximum Video Resolution | Recording: 1920 x 1080 @30fps |
| OSD | Time, Camera attitude, Carrier coordinate, Magnification level, Storage status |
| EXIF | Time, Camera attitude, Carrier coordinate, Resolution |
| SEI | Will be supported via subsequent firmware updates |
| Stream Encode Format | H.264, H.265 |
| Stream Network Protocol | RTSP |
| Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD OFF, detection OFF) | Dragonfly: 190ms; QGC: 230ms; FPS: 30 |
| Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD ON, detection OFF) | Dragonfly: 190ms; QGC: 240ms; FPS: 30 |
| Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD OFF, detection ON) | Dragonfly: 200ms; QGC: 250ms; FPS: 30 |
| Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD ON, detection ON) | Dragonfly: 200ms; QGC: 250ms; FPS: 30 |
| 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); 10x, video stream delay will increase and frame rates will decrease |
| Detection & Distance Reference | |
| Zoom Camera - Object Detection Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 10586m; Light vehicle: 32464m; Large vehicle: 69163m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 927m; Light vehicle: 1218m; Large vehicle: 2595m |
| Zoom Camera - Object Identification Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 2647m; Light vehicle: 8116m; Large vehicle: 17291m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 185m; Light vehicle: 244m; Large vehicle: 519m |
| Zoom Camera - Object Verification Distance | Johnson Criteria Person: 1323m; Light vehicle: 4058m; Large vehicle: 8646m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 93m; Light vehicle: 122m; Large vehicle: 260m |
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Weighs 398g at 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm, which sets the airframe and mount it fits.
- 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization holds ±0.01° angular accuracy.
- Runs on 20 ~ 53 VDC drawing 6.5W (AVG) / 28.2W (Stall, lighting on) — budget this against your platform's spare payload power.
- 1920(H) x 1080(V) through a HFOV: 48.8°~5.2° 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-80N weigh?
OP-80N weighs 398g. Its dimensions are 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm, so check both mass and envelope against your mount.
What power does the OP-80N need?
OP-80N accepts 20 ~ 53 VDC. Power draw is 6.5W (AVG) / 28.2W (Stall, lighting on). Confirm your platform can supply this continuously, not just at peak.
How is the OP-80N stabilized?
OP-80N uses 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization. Published angular accuracy is ±0.01°.
What is the OP-80N controllable range?
Pitch: -145°~+60°, Yaw: ±360°constantly. This is the mechanical travel available to the operator or autopilot.
What resolution does the OP-80N capture?
1920(H) x 1080(V).
What temperature range does the OP-80N operate in?
-20℃~50℃. Outside this band the published specifications no longer apply.