YANGDA Sky Eye-U30

The YANGDA Sky Eye-U30 is a 2-axis EO gimbal camera for daytime observation, inspection and security. It combines 30x optical zoom with built-in AI recognition and target tracking, Ethernet video output and local recording. A quick-release mechanism, YDlink control software and MAVLink support enable integration with VTOL and multirotor drones.

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Input voltage: 12 V

Product overview

The YANGDA Sky Eye-U30 combines a 2-axis gimbal with a 1/2.8 inch 2.13MP CMOS EO camera for daytime observation, inspection and security. Its 4.3-129mm lens provides 30x optical zoom, with 12x digital zoom giving 360x combined magnification. Built-in AI recognition and tracking provide feedback on target position and activity. The gimbal offers a pitch range of +45° to -164° and unlimited yaw rotation. Night operation is possible but not recommended because imaging is limited in low-light and nighttime conditions.

The Sky Eye-U30 supports VTOL and multirotor drone integration through a quick-release mechanism, with YDlink camera control software, MAVLink support and PX4 / ArduPilot compatibility. It delivers 1080P/720P video at 30fps over Ethernet, records MP4 video and captures JPG photographs at 1920*1080. Local storage supports Class 10 TF cards up to 128G in FAT32 or ex FAT format. The camera operates from a 12V input, drawing 650mA statically and 850mA dynamically at 12V, across a working temperature range of -10℃ to +50℃.

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Specifications

YANGDA Sky Eye-U30 specifications
Specification	Value & conditions
Product	YANGDA Sky Eye-U30 2-axis EO gimbal camera for observation, inspection, security and daytime target following
Video output	1080P/720P 30fps Ethernet
Video recorded	1080P/720P 30fps MP4
Photo	JPG(1920*1080)
Rotation range	Pitch: +45° ~ -164°, Yaw: Unlimited
Control interface	S.Bus, UART and Ethernet
Local storage	TF card (Up to 128G, class 10, FAT32 or ex FAT format)
Working temperature	-10℃~ +50℃
Focal length	30x optical focal zoom, 4.3-129mm
Digital zoom	12x (360x with optical zoom)
Minimum object distance	10mm(wide end) to 1200mm(tele end). Default 300mmWide end and tele end respectively; default distance 300mm.
Sync system	Internal
S/N ratio	More than 50dB
Minimum illumination	Color 0.01lux@F1.6Color imaging at F1.6.
Exposure control	Auto, Manual, Priority mode(shutter priority & iris priority), Bright, EV compensation, Slow AE
White balance	Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto)
Shutter speed	1/1s to 1/10,000s, 22 steps
Backlight compensation	Yes
Aperture control	16 steps
Defog	Yes
OSD	Yes
Flight control systems	PX4 / ArduPilot
Input voltage	12V
Working current	Static current: 650mA(@12V); Dynamic current: 850mA(@12V)At 12V; static and dynamic operation respectively.
Sensor	1/2.8 inch 2.13MP CMOS SENSOR
Field of view	1080p mode: 63.7°(wide end) ~ 2.3°(tele end); 720p mode: 63.7°(wide end) ~ 2.3°(tele end); SD: 47.8°(wide end) ~ 1.7°(tele end) 1080p, 720p and SD modes; wide end to tele end.
Platform compatibility and deployment	VTOL / multirotor drones; quick-release mechanism; PWM / S.Bus / UART / Ethernet interfaces
Control software and protocol	YDlink camera control software; MAVLink protocol; real-time telemetry, video transmission and command execution
Night operation limitation	Night operation is possible but not recommended; EO imaging is limited in low-light and nighttime conditions.Low-light and nighttime operation.
AI recognition and tracking	Built-in AI recognition and intelligent target tracking with feedback on target position and activity