Product overview
The Kimpok KP-T1280D provides an analog FPV video link for drone applications, including inspection behind ridges or infrastructure and scientific data collection in dense forest environments. Its 1.2G radio covers 1080MHz-1360MHz through eight selectable channels, with 8W (8000mW) output. The transmitter measures 65x40x20mm, weighs 99g and connects to an antenna through an SMA connector. Supplied equipment consists of the transmitter unit, a user manual and necessary mounting accessories, packed in an anti-static bag within a foam-padded box.
Installation requires space for custom active cooling, thermal bonding and placement in the highest available airflow. A matched, high-efficiency transmitting antenna with VSWR less than 1.2:1 and a high-gain directional ground-station antenna are required. Shielding, physical isolation and filtered cables are mandatory, with placement away from flight-control electronics, GPS and other sensitive avionics. The input rating is DC 12V, 650mA; the power-integration requirement separately calls for a dedicated, heavily filtered supply capable of 15A to 20A+ at common voltages such as 12V. The integrated system adds substantial weight and reduces flight endurance.
Specifications
| Specification | Value & conditions |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kimpok Technology |
| Model | KP-T1280D |
| Country of origin | China |
| Certification | CE certification |
| Transmitter type | Analog video transmitter |
| Frequency band | 1.2G |
| Frequency range | 1080MHz-1360MHz |
| Channel count | 8CH |
| Channel frequencies | Channels 1–8: 1080, 1120, 1160, 1200, 1240, 1280, 1320 and 1360 MHz, respectively |
| Input supply rating | DC 12V, 650mA |
| RF output power | 8W (8000mW) |
| Antenna connector | SMA |
| Dimensions | 65x40x20mm |
| Weight | 99g |
| HS code | 8517623400 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Intended application | Long-range inspection behind ridges or infrastructure and scientific data collection in highly attenuative environments, including dense forest canopies |
| Propagation characteristics | Lower free-space path loss and stronger diffraction than higher-frequency signals |
| Channel selection and interference constraint | Eight selectable channels support frequency selection; the large transmission footprint requires careful frequency management to limit interferenceAt 8W. |
| Power integration requirement | Robust, dedicated, heavily filtered power supply capable of delivering 15A to 20A+At common input voltages, for example 12V. |
| Cooling requirement | Custom engineered active cooling, likely involving a large copper or aluminum heatsink with heat pipes, a high-performance fan and potentially liquid coolingFor dissipating approximately 8W of RF heat. |
| Thermal installation | Thermally bond the transmitter to the cooling system and position it in the highest available airflowWith an engineered cooling system. |
| Transmitting antenna requirement | Matched, high-efficiency antenna with VSWR less than 1.2:1 |
| Receiving antenna requirement | High-gain, highly directional antenna array, such as a large parabolic dish or Yagi arrayAt the ground station. |
| Electromagnetic integration | Requires extensive shielding, physical isolation, filtering of all connecting cables and placement away from the flight controller, GPS and other sensitive avionics; a shielded enclosure is likely required |
| Aircraft integration penalties | Substantial additional system weight and dramatically reduced flight enduranceWith the integrated high-power transmitter system. |
| Included equipment | FPV video transmitter unit, user manual and necessary mounting accessories |
| Protective packaging | Anti-static bag inside a sturdy, foam-padded box |
