Today I got a custom inquiry for High-Frame-Rate Thermal Camera for UAVs — 640×512, 60fps LWIR module with CVBS output and 1km detection, ideal for COFDM wireless video transmission.
Demande client
Résolution: 640×512
Fréquence d'images: 60fps
Lentille: Atherma 9.1mm fixed-focus
Agazer(H*V): 48.7° x 38.6°
Taux de rafraîchissement: 25 Hz
Pixel size: 12 microns
Spectral range: 8～14 microns
Thermal sensitivity: <50mk
Affichage des images: White Hot
Image processing: NUC, 3DNR, Digital detail enhancement
Tension de fonctionnement: 4.5-18V
Sortie vidéo: CVBS (NTSC)
Poids: 38 g
Dimensions: 25.8 X 25.8 X 28 mm
Température de fonctionnement: -40℃～+80℃
Detection distance: 1.1km
Recognition distance: 250m
Identification distance: 170m
Comprendre les besoins du client
The customer is looking for a compact, high-performance thermal imaging module that delivers real-time, low-latency video suitable for UAV or mobile platform applications.
Key points that define their needs include:
- High frame rate (60fps) – crucial for smooth real-time imaging and tracking moving objects.
- Compact size (25.8mm cube) – perfect for integration on drones or gimbals.
- Wide voltage input (4.5–18V) – suitable for direct battery operation.
- CVBS output (NTSC) – allows plug-and-play connection with COFDM video transmitters.
- Excellent environmental tolerance (-40℃ to +80℃) – ideal for outdoor or tactical operations.
This module’s 640×512 résolution, 12μm pixel pitch, et <50mK thermal sensitivity indicate it is a professional-grade LWIR sensor, capable of detecting human targets up to 1.1à km.
Recommandation de produit: COFDM Wireless Solution
To fully utilize the capabilities of this thermal camera, we recommend integrating it with our H.265 Ultra-Low-Latency COFDM Transceiver Module.
- Input interface: CVBS (entrée vidéo analogique)
- Transmission delay: aussi bas que 30–80ms
- Intervalle: jusqu'à 15 km (extendable via Mesh mode)
- Sortir: HDMI or AV at the ground control station
🔗 Produit recommandé: Mobile COFDM Video Transmitter & Destinataire
Suggested System Configuration
Thermal camera (CVBS output) → COFDM transmitter → Mesh relay UAVs (optionnel) → COFDM receiver → HDMI display
This configuration provides a écurie, long-distance, real-time thermal video link, even in partially obstructed (NLOS) conditions.
Applications
- UAV and drone thermal inspection
- Border surveillance and perimeter security
- Search and rescue operations
- Firefighting and disaster monitoring
- Wildlife observation and night patrol
FAQ
Q1: Can the thermal camera output digital video?
A1: The current version provides CVBS analog output. A digital upgrade (HDMI/IP) can be achieved by adding a video converter board.
Q2: Is the latency low enough for real-time control?
A2: Oui, when combined with our H.265 COFDM transmitter, La latence totale de bout en bout peut être réduite à 30–80ms, suitable for FPV control or tracking.
Q3: Can it operate in harsh outdoor conditions?
A3: Oui. The module operates from -40°C to +80°C and uses an athermal lens to ensure focus stability under temperature changes.
Q4: Is it compatible with existing drone telemetry or OSD systems?
A4: Oui. The COFDM system supports video + telemetry transmission, enabling overlay and control data on a single RF link.
Conclusion
This 640×512, 60fps LWIR thermal camera module, combined with a COFDM wireless transmission system, is an excellent solution for UAV and mobile surveillance applications. It provides high sensitivity, faible latence, and robust environmental adaptability — delivering reliable thermal video even in demanding missions.
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