FPV Camera Thermal Night Vision for drone mini micro best
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Specification
| Sensor brand | Arrow Optoelectronics |
| sensor chip | High-performance vanadium oxide uncooled infrared detector |
| Development mode | white hot mode |
| Pixel pitch | @12μm WLP |
| response band | 8 ～14μm |
| detection lens | 7.0mm, fixed focus: 5M-infinity |
| FOV (Field of view) | 29°* 20° (the range that the infrared lens can observe) |
| Detection distance | Humanoid head screening: 300 meters |
| video output | CVBS |
| Video resolution | PAL-720*576 |
| Video frame rate | 25Hz |
| structure size | Length*width*height: 19mm*19mm*22.5mm |
| Input voltage | DC 4.5-36V |
| Operating temperature | -20℃～+60℃ |
| Working humidity | 20%~80% |
| Module weight | 12.0g(N.W.)/15.0g(G.W.) |
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Features
- High-Sensitivity Thermal Imaging Sensor
Equipped with a high-performance vanadium oxide uncooled infrared detector, delivering clear thermal images with 12μm pixel pitch. - All-Weather Night Vision Capability
Works in complete darkness, smoke, fog, rain, and strong light conditions, ensuring reliable imaging in harsh environments. - Long Detection Distance
Capable of detecting human targets up to 300 meters, ideal for surveillance and search operations. - Compact & Lightweight Design
Ultra-small size (19×19×22.5mm) and lightweight (approx. 12g), perfect for mini and micro FPV drones. - Wide Voltage Input Range
Supports DC 4.5–36V input, compatible with various drone power systems. - Stable Analog Video Output
CVBS output with PAL 720×576 resolution at 25Hz ensures smooth real-time transmission for FPV systems. - Fixed Focus Lens with Wide FOV
7.0mm lens with 29°×20° field of view, optimized for mid-to-long range observation. - Low Power & High Reliability
Designed for continuous operation in temperatures from -20°C to +60°C.
Applications
- Drone Surveillance & Security
Ideal for night patrol, perimeter monitoring, and anti-intrusion detection without visible light. - Search and Rescue (SAR)
Quickly locate humans or animals based on heat signatures in darkness, जंगल, or disaster zones. - Fire Detection & Prevention
Detect hidden hotspots, early-stage fires, and overheating equipment before visible flames appear. - Industrial Inspection
Monitor electrical systems, machinery, and pipelines for abnormal heat to prevent failures. - Wildlife Observation
Track animals at night without disturbance, even in dense forests or camouflage environments. - Agriculture & Livestock Monitoring
Detect animal health conditions and monitor temperature variations in farming environments. - UAV Aerial Imaging & Exploration
Enhance FPV drone capabilities for night exploration, mapping, and thermal analysis.
FAQ
Does it support 10X zoom in / out？
No, this model does not support zoom in / out
What is the thermal Camera?
A thermal camera, also known as an infrared camera or thermographic camera, detects and converts infrared radiation (heat) released by objects to a picture. Unlike visible light cameras, which rely on light reflection, thermal cameras detect heat radiated by objects.
They are widely utilized in a variety of applications, including:
- Security: Thermal cameras can detect attackers in the dark or through smoke, fog, and other visually impairing situations.
- Industrial and mechanical inspections are used to identify hot spots in electrical systems, monitor machinery for overheating, and perform predictive maintenance.
- Thermal cameras can detect insulation flaws, water leaks, and HVAC concerns.
- Medical: In healthcare, they are used to diagnose illnesses such as inflammation, circulation issues, and fever detection.
- Firefighters use thermal cameras to look through smoke and locate people or hotspots within a burning building.
These cameras produce images known as thermograms, in which the intensity of each pixel represents the temperature of the object being observed. Thermal cameras are useful tools for applications that require accurate temperature detection.
What are the advantages of FPV thermal camera?
The infrared thermal imaging monitoring system with an integrated infrared detector gives traditional monitoring advantages over visible light vision:
- All-weather monitoring: the night vision distance can reach tens of kilometers and the field of view is large;
- Detect heat: Through heat anomalies, hidden fires can be detected in advance, and fire dangers can be detected earlier than visible light pyrotechnics recognition.
- Concealed detection: Night vision under completely dark conditions, no need for fill-in light, especially suitable for use in explosion-proof, anti-photoaging of cultural relics, preventing intruders from discovering surveillance and other scenarios where no lights are allowed;
- Not afraid of interference: work normally in harsh environments such as heavy smoke, haze, rain, snow, glare, and strong light;
- Recognize camouflage: accurately distinguish humans or animals through heat distribution, see through camouflage in complex environments such as woods and camouflage, reduce false alarms, and reduce false alarm rates.
- Not only vision, thermal imaging also gives security cameras the ability to sense temperature:
Non-contact infrared temperature measurement: long-distance, large-scale, non-contact, fast response, global visual temperature measurement, expanding the application of security monitoring in industrial temperature control, predictive maintenance, breeding temperature measurement, human body temperature measurement epidemic prevention, etc.
iVcan.com –
I’ve been really impressed with this FPV thermal camera. The image clarity is excellent for such a compact and lightweight module, and it performs reliably even in complete darkness and foggy conditions. Installation on my mini drone was straightforward, and the wide voltage input made it compatible with my setup. The detection range is surprisingly good, easily spotting heat signatures at a distance. It’s a great tool for night flying, search tasks, and general exploration. Overall, it delivers solid performance and great value for its size.