PAYLOADS / OP SERIES

OP-80U 4K 80x Full-Color Night-Vision Spherical Gimbal Camera

OP-80U is a 4K spherical UAV payload for long-range visible-light monitoring in day and low-light conditions. It combines 80x hybrid zoom, AI-ISP full-color night vision, AI-HDR, AI target detection and tracking, MAVLink support and high-precision 3-axis stabilization.

Starting price US$740
4K full-color night-vision payload camera 4K Imaging 80x Zoom Full-Color Night Vision AI Tracking
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DETAILS

Product Details

  • 4K full-color night-vision spherical payload for UAV monitoring and inspection.
  • 80x hybrid zoom supports target identification from longer standoff distances.
  • AI target detection and tracking supports continuous people and vehicle observation.
  • MAVLink, OSD overlay and data features support professional unmanned-system operation.

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-80U
Dimensions 89.6 x 86 x 124.6mm
Weight 398g
Operating Voltage 20 ~ 53 VDC
Power 6.5W (AVG) / 23.4W (Stall)
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: 8.29M
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 3840(H) x 2160(V)
Pixel Pitch 1.45μm(H) x 1.45μm(V); Optical Zoom 10x
Equivalent Digital Zoom 8x
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 3840 x 2160
Video Format MP4; Stream: 3840 x 2160 @30fps
Maximum Video Resolution Recording: 1920 x 1080 @30fps (3840 x 2160 @ 30fps will be supported via subsequent firmware updates)
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: 210ms; QGC: 260ms; FPS: 30
Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD ON, detection OFF) Dragonfly: 300ms; QGC: 330ms; FPS: 30
Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD OFF, detection ON) Dragonfly: 370ms; QGC: 400ms; FPS: 21
Average Stream Delay & FPS (OSD ON, detection ON) Dragonfly: 530ms; QGC: 600ms; FPS: 13
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: 21172m; Light vehicle: 64929m; Large vehicle: 138326m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 1854m; Light vehicle: 2436m; Large vehicle: 5190m
Zoom Camera - Object Identification Distance Johnson Criteria Person: 5293m; Light vehicle: 16232m; Large vehicle: 34582m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 371m; Light vehicle: 487m; Large vehicle: 1038m
Zoom Camera - Object Verification Distance Johnson Criteria Person: 2647m; Light vehicle: 8116m; Large vehicle: 17291m; EN62676-4:2015 Person: 185m; Light vehicle: 244m; Large vehicle: 519m

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) / 23.4W (Stall) — budget this against your platform's spare payload power.
  • 3840(H) x 2160(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
All figures from published OP Series specifications. The highlighted row is this model.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the OP-80U weigh?

OP-80U 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-80U need?

OP-80U accepts 20 ~ 53 VDC. Power draw is 6.5W (AVG) / 23.4W (Stall). Confirm your platform can supply this continuously, not just at peak.

How is the OP-80U stabilized?

OP-80U uses 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization. Published angular accuracy is ±0.01°.

What is the OP-80U controllable range?

Pitch: -145°~+60°, Yaw: ±360°constantly. This is the mechanical travel available to the operator or autopilot.

What resolution does the OP-80U capture?

3840(H) x 2160(V).

What temperature range does the OP-80U operate in?

-20℃~50℃. Outside this band the published specifications no longer apply.

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