Drone Night Vision Cameras
Compare night vision cameras for drones from Chinese manufacturers: starlight and low-light FPV cameras and night vision gimbal payloads, by sensor and lens.
Night vision cameras only: starlight and low-light FPV cameras and drone payloads built to see at night, some with IR illumination or a thermal channel. Thermal camera cores and plain zoom cameras are on their own pages.
Quick selection guide
FPV flying at dusk and night
Starlight analog and low-light FPV cameras that keep a usable image in low light.
Night patrol and search
Gimbal payloads with low-light sensors, IR illumination or a thermal channel.
Inspection at night
Payloads that combine a low-light camera with zoom or a spotlight.
Night vision FPV cameras
View all 4 →Starlight and low-light FPV cameras for flying at dusk and night.
4 products from 3 manufacturers
Caddx Gazer Camera
- Resolution
- 1920x1080(2MP)
- Applications
- FPV flight, industrial inspection, search and rescue, and wildlife rescue
Axisflying Firefly Camera 1800TVI Analog Night Vision
Axisflying NAJA PRO Night Vision Camera
- Resolution
- 1500TVL
Foxeer Mini Toothless 2 FPV Camera
- Resolution
- 1200TVL
- Weight
- 9.7 g
Night vision gimbal cameras and payloads
View all 8 →Night vision gimbal cameras and payloads, some with IR illumination or thermal.
8 products from 6 manufacturers
CZI C30N Camera
- Intended applications
- Public safety, fire and rescue, energy and forestry, and border patrol
ZHTAERO ZH20L
- Product type
- Laser night vision and ranging pod
Xingkai Xk-F510rs Gimbal Camera
- Weight
- 700±10g
SIYI ZR10 2K Starlight 10X Zoom Gimbal
- Product type
- ZR10 optical pod with gimbal camera
What to check before you buy
- Sensor and low-light rating
- Ask for the sensor model and the minimum illumination it is rated for.
- Color or black and white
- Some cameras switch to black and white in the dark; check how the image looks at night.
- IR illumination
- Check whether the camera has its own IR light or needs one on the aircraft.
- Video output
- Match analog, digital or network video output to your video transmitter or flight system.
- Mount and weight
- Check the mounting size for FPV frames, or the gimbal interface and weight for payloads.
- Compatible aircraft
- For gimbal payloads, check which aircraft and control protocols are supported.
Night vision cameras FAQ
Is night vision the same as thermal?
No. Night vision cameras amplify low visible or near-IR light; thermal cameras sense heat and need no light at all.
What does starlight mean on a camera?
It describes a sensor tuned for very low light, giving a usable image under starlight or street lighting.
Do night vision FPV cameras add latency?
Analog low-light FPV cameras usually keep latency low; check the stated latency for digital systems.
