This hybrid sensor solution of the ZT30 is considered the industry leader. The zoom, thermal imaging, wide-angle camera and laser rangefinder work efficiently together. This allows heat sources to be detected while simultaneously measuring distance and capturing clear images. The four-sensor optical housing is equipped with a thermal image sensor, with a resolution of 640x512 Px, a focal length of 19mm and a frame rate of 30fps. Once an abnormal heat source is detected, fast and accurate responses are also possible.
High precision laser range finder
The range of the ZT30 optical Pod is 1200m and the measurement accuracy is 0.1m. Accurate coordinates can be obtained in real time, even in high-risk operational Areas.
AI-powered intelligent identification and tracking
Using the integrated NPU and in combination with SIYI's proprietary AI algorithm, the ZT30 optical Pod is able to identify moving targets such as cars, ships, people and more. Continuous tracking, identification and positioning is possible with the help of the gimbal attitude control and flight control system. The ZT30 has an automatic zoom function, so the target is always in the center of the screen, while maintaining clear visibility. (The AI function is under development. Later support through upgrade).
UAV imaging system
The ZT30 has a 1/2.7" Sony 4K image sensor camera with a 180x hybrid zoom and a 30x optical zoom. In addition, a wide-angle camera with 2K resolution has been incorporated. This gives you a clear wide view and has the ability to capture panoramic shots. The pictures taken with the ZT30 get GPS location information and a time stamp.
Functions related to zoom
- Infrared zoom: the thermal imager supports 2x digital zoom, provides accurate control over more image details
- Synchronized zoom: zoom camera and thermal imager are able to zoom in and out in the same perspective, synchronously
- Video split screen: the screen can be split for video streams from any two sensors. The third sensor can be streamed simultaneously in the floating window.
- Starlight night vision: in low light conditions, the Starlight CMOS provides clear and bright images
- Point-to-Focus: to focus on a specific part of the screen, select a chosen point
- Focus Tracking: even while scaling an image, the camera stays focused and films smooth video
- HDR: capture precise details of light and shadow > true colors and natural brightness
Limitless yaw axis rotation - improved quick release and vibration dampers
The yaw axis of the ZT30 gimbal rotates endlessly. When mounted below VTOL drones or aircraft, the ZT30 optical pod has 360° all-around visibility. SIYI's quick release structure is equipped with better stabilization and more load capacity. Moreover, it is compatible with ZR30 and can support more payload in the future.
Gimbal Control Interface
SIYI's Optical Pods offer extensive compatibility to contribute to smart robotics in all aspects. They can be controlled via SBUS, Ethernet, UDP and UART (with SIYI SDK) or common open source protocols such as Ardupilot and Mavlink. (Mavlink control is under development and will be supported with an upgrade in the future).
Control algorithms with high accuracy and effectiveness
- IMU calibration algorithms: Compensation and correction of inertial measurement unit errors, reduction of disturbance factors such as zero offset, scale factor, inter-axis error, temperature drift, noise, etc. - Significant improvement of IMU measurement accuracy and gimbal stability in the presence of larger temperature differences, wide margin control, and strong vibrations
- Attitude fusion algorithms: extensive use of sensor data (accelerometers, gyroscopes, obtaining roll, pitch, and yaw angles through mathematical models and filtering algorithms) > combination of this information lead to significant improvement in system performance, robustness, and stability
- 3-Axis industry-grade stabilization algorithms: efficient use and integration of 3-axis gyroscopes/accelerometers, PID controllers, motors, and magnetic encoders > stabilization of the gimbal and constant output of stable high-quality video images even during motion
- High precision FOC motor control algorithms: Control of the motor > thereby decoupled control of the brushless motor and strong reduction of image shake
Technical data
Overall
- Video Output port: Ethernet
- Control Signal Input Port: S.BUS, UART, UDP (Ethernet)
- High-accuracy 3-axis stabilization: yaw, pitch, roll
- Working voltage: 11-25,2V
- Power Consumption: average 9W, summit 20W
- Waterproof Level: IP4X
- Working temperature: -10~50°C
- Dimension: 182 x 140 x 134,5 mm (incl. quick release anti-Vibration claw)
- Weight: 870 g (incl. quick release anti-Vibration claw)
ZT30 Quick release anti-Vibration claw
- Dimension: 141 x 140 x 42,5 mm
- Weight: 104 g
Gimbal
- Angular Vibration range: +/- 0,01°
- Controllable pitch angle: -90° to +25°
- Controllable yaw angle: limitless
- Roll angle: -45° to 45°
Zoom Camera
- Lens: 30x optical zoom (180x hybrid zoom)
- Focal length: 4,8% to 149 mm (+/-5%)
- Image sensor: 1/2,7", 8MP effective resolution
- Aperture: F1.3 to F4.8 (+/-5%)
- FOV: 62° (H)
- Video recording Resolution: 4K (4096x2160) @30fps | 2K (2560x1440) @30fps | 1080p (1920x1080) @30fps | 720p (1280x720) @30fps
- Still photo Resolution: 4K (4096x2160)
Thermal Imaging Camera
- Resolution: 640x512
- Digital zoom: 2x
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Lens
- Focal length: 19mm
- Aperture: F1.1
- Fixed Focus
- Athermalization
- Wavelength range: 8~14 um
- Temperature measuring accuracy: +/-2°C (-20 ~+150°C) | +/-3°C (0 ~550°C)
- Temperature measuring mode: Point to measurement | full screen measurement
Wide angle camera
- Image sensor: 1/2.8", 4MP effective resolution
- Equivalent focal length: 21 mm
- FOV: 88° (H)
- Video recording Resolution: 2K (2560x1440) @30fps
- Still photo Resolution: 2K (2560x1440)
Range finder
- Range: 5~1200 m
- Wavelength range: 900 ~ 908 nm
- Resolution: 0,1 m
- Ranging accuracy: +/- 1 m (3~100 m) | +/- 1 +Lx0,25% m, L=length (100~600m)
- Laser pulse frequency: 3 Hz
- Max. Laser power: 5 mW
General camera specs
- Video storage Bitrate: 15 Mbps (H.265 codec)
- File storage Format: FAT32
- Image Format: JPG
- Video Format: MP4
- Supported MicroSD Cards: MicroSD Class10, max. 128GB
- Still photography mode: single
- Metering mode: evaluative metering
Scope of delivery
