Overview
The XF Z-2Pro is an intelligent 4K full-color night vision dual-sensor micro pod that integrates a 4K-resolution visible light camera and a 640 x 512 thermal camera in a compact, micro 3-axis nonorthogonal mechanically stabilized structure. Powered by the AI-ISP full-color night vision imaging engine and AI-HDR imaging engine, it delivers clear full-color images in extremely low-light and complex high-contrast lighting environments, while AI multi-object detection and tracking provide continuous tracking of selected persons and vehicles identified in the scene. The pod supports both downward and upward mounting and offers seamless integration with Dragonfly and XF-QGC software for image viewing, control, and compatibility with open-source autopilots.
Key Features
- Integrated dual-sensor design: 4K-resolution visible light camera plus 640 x 512 thermal camera in a single micro pod.
- AI-ISP full-color night vision imaging engine enables clear full-color imaging in low-light environments.
- AI-HDR imaging engine preserves highlight and shadow details in complex scenes with extreme brightness contrast.
- AI multi-object detection and tracking can intelligently detect persons and vehicles and continuously track one selected target in the image.
- Micro 3-axis nonorthogonal mechanical stabilization with dual-IMU complementary algorithms, IMU temperature control, and carrier AHRS fusion provides high stabilization accuracy of +/-0.01°.
- Lightweight design with only 130 g pod weight for use on multiple carriers.
- Supports downward and upward mounting to adapt to different platform layouts.
- Supports network, UART, and S.BUS control, compatible with private protocol and MAVLink protocol.
- Dragonfly software allows users to view live images, control the pod without protocol docking, and download photos and videos online.
- XF-QGC software provides full pod function control and monitoring when used with open-source autopilots.
- On-screen display (OSD) overlay for time, camera attitude, carrier coordinates, magnification level, and storage status.
- Image EXIF saving for time, camera attitude, carrier coordinates, and resolution; SEI metadata for live video stream and recording will be supported via subsequent firmware updates.
- Wide 10 to 26.4 VDC input voltage range for flexible power system integration.
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Specifications
General
| Product name |
Z-2Pro |
| Dimensions |
57.8 x 53 x 85.1 mm |
| Weight |
130 g |
| Operating voltage |
10 to 26.4 VDC |
| Power consumption |
6.5 W (average) / 20 W (stall) |
| Mounting |
Downward / Upward |
Gimbal
| Gimbal type |
3-axis nonorthogonal mechanical stabilization |
| Angular accuracy |
+/-0.01° |
| Max stable tilt angle |
45° |
| Controllable range |
Pitch: -120° to +65°, Yaw: +/-140° |
| Max controllable speed |
150°/s |
Visible Light Camera
| Image sensor |
1/2.8-inch CMOS, effective pixels: 8.29 MP |
| Lens |
Actual focal length: 6.0 mm (equivalent focal length: 40.6 mm); aperture: f/1.0; HFOV: 54.7°; VFOV: 30.2°; DFOV: 62.2° |
| Resolution |
3840 (H) x 2160 (V) |
| Pixel size |
1.45 um (H) x 1.45 um (V) |
| Equivalent digital zoom rate |
8x |
Visible Camera Object Distance Performance
| Object detection distance (visible) |
| Standard |
Target type |
Distance |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Person [1] |
175 m |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Light vehicle [2] |
230 m |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Large vehicle [3] |
491 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Person |
2069 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Light vehicle |
6345 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Large vehicle |
13517 m |
| Object identification distance (visible) |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Person |
35 m |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Light vehicle |
46 m |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Large vehicle |
98 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Person |
517 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Light vehicle |
1586 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Large vehicle |
3379 m |
| Object verification distance (visible) |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Person |
18 m |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Light vehicle |
23 m |
| EN62676-4:2015 |
Large vehicle |
49 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Person |
259 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Light vehicle |
793 m |
| Johnson criteria |
Large vehicle |
1690 m |
Thermal Camera
| Thermal sensor |
Uncooled VOx microbolometer |
| Lens |
Actual focal length: 9.1 mm (equivalent focal length: 40.0 mm); aperture: f/1.0; HFOV: 48.3°; VFOV: 38.7°; DFOV: 62.2° |
| Resolution |
640 (H) x 512 (V) |
| Pixel size |
12 um (H) x 12 um (V) |
| Spectral band |
8 to 14 um |
| Sensitivity (NETD) |
<40 mK @25°C |
Thermal Camera Object Distance Performance
| Object detection distance (thermal, Johnson criteria) |
| Target type |
Distance |
| Person |
379 m |
| Light vehicle |
1163 m |
| Large vehicle |
2477 m |
| Object identification distance (thermal, Johnson criteria) |
| Person |
95 m |
| Light vehicle |
291 m |
| Large vehicle |
619 m |
| Object verification distance (thermal, Johnson criteria) |
| Person |
47 m |
| Light vehicle |
145 m |
| Large vehicle |
310 m |
Thermal Temperature Measurement (Optional)
| Temperature measurement |
Optional thermometry type (temperature measurement functionality will be supported via subsequent firmware updates) |
| Measurement method |
Spot measurement, area measurement |
| Temperature measurement range |
High gain: -20°C to 150°C; Low gain: 0°C to 550°C |
| Temperature measurement accuracy |
+/-2°C or +/-2% (whichever is greater) @23+/-3°C @5 m |
| Temperature alert |
Temperature alert supported |
| Sun burn protection |
Supported [4] |
| Palette |
White Hot, Black Hot, Tint, Fulgurite, Iron Red, Hot Iron, Medical, Arctic, Rainbow 1, Rainbow 2 |
AI Multi-object Detection & Tracking
| Object size |
16 x 16 to 128 x 128 px |
| Object identification delay |
<40 ms |
| Tracking speed |
+/-32 px/field |
| Tracking deviation refresh rate |
30 Hz |
| Tracking deviation output delay |
<=5 ms |
Image and Video
| Image format |
JPEG |
| Maximum image resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video format |
MP4 |
| Maximum video resolution |
Stream: 3840 x 2160 @30 fps; Recording: 1920 x 1080 @30 fps (3840 x 2160 @30 fps recording will be supported via subsequent firmware updates) |
| OSD |
Time, camera attitude, carrier coordinate, magnification level, storage status |
| EXIF |
Time, camera attitude, carrier coordinate, resolution |
| SEI |
Will be supported via subsequent firmware updates |
| Stream encode format |
H.264, H.265 |
| Stream network protocol |
RTSP |
Average Stream Delay and FPS [5]
| Mode |
Dragonfly average delay |
QGC average delay |
FPS |
| OSD OFF & target detection OFF |
320 ms |
340 ms |
25 |
| OSD ON & target detection OFF |
430 ms |
420 ms |
21 |
| OSD OFF & target detection ON |
420 ms |
480 ms |
18 |
Storage
| Supported SD cards |
Supports U3/V30 or above MicroSD card, up to 256 GB capacity |
Environment
| Operating temperature |
-20°C to 50°C |
| Storage temperature |
-40°C to 60°C |
| Operating humidity |
<=85% RH (non-condensing) |
Notes
[1] Reference dimension of person: 1.8 x 0.5 m. Critical dimension under Johnson criteria is 0.75 m.
[2] Reference dimension of light vehicle: 4.2 x 1.8 m. Critical dimension under Johnson criteria is 2.3 m.
[3] Reference dimension of large vehicle: 6.0 x 4.0 m. Critical dimension under Johnson criteria is 4.9 m.
[4] Do not expose the thermal camera lens to strong energy sources such as the sun, lava, or laser beam. The temperature of the observation target should not exceed 600°C, otherwise it may cause permanent damage.
[5] Stream performance is measured with the pod directly wired to a computer at 1x zoom ratio. When the zoom ratio exceeds 1x, video stream delay will increase and frame rates will decrease.
Applications
The XF Z-2Pro intelligent 4K full-color night vision dual-sensor micro pod is suitable for integration on unmanned aerial vehicles, ground robots, and other mobile platforms that require compact visible and thermal imaging, stable gimbal control, and AI-based multi-object detection and tracking in day, night, and complex lighting environments.
Manuals and Downloads
Release and Upgrade Records
| Z-2Pro Release and Upgrade Records |
2025-11-20 |
pdf |
Software and Firmware
| Gimbal_Upgrade_Package_V3.8 |
2025-07-14 |
rar |
| GCU_Upgrade_Tool_V6.7.08 |
2025-08-06 |
rar |
| Dragonfly_XF_V4.2.0611 |
2025-06-16 |
rar |
| GCU_Assistant_V2.1.1225_XF |
2024-12-25 |
rar |
| QGC_Andriod_XF_V2.5.6.1119 |
2025-11-20 |
rar |
| QGC_Windows_XF_V2.5.6.1119 |
2025-11-20 |
rar |
Documents
| Z-2Pro Intelligent 4K Full-Color Night Vision Dual-Sensor Micro Pod Specifications |
2025-08-06 |
pdf |
| Z-2Pro User Manual-XF(A5)V1.1 |
2025-08-06 |
pdf |
| GCU Private Protocol-XF(A5)V2.0.6 |
2025-04-18 |
pdf |
| Dragonfly Quick Start Guide-(A5)V4.1 |
2025-04-18 |
pdf |
| GCU_Assistant Quick Start Guide-(A5)V1.0 |
2025-04-18 |
pdf |
Blueprint
