Overview
The XF Z-6U Intelligent 4K Full-Color Night Vision Pod is an external imaging pod designed for multi-carrier integration. The pod combines a 3840 x 2160 4K sensor with a 240x hybrid zoom system (30x optical + 8x digital), AI-ISP full-color night vision and AI-HDR imaging to provide full-color, high-detail imagery in extremely low-light and high-contrast scenes. The Z-6U includes AI multi-object detection and tracking and a 3-axis orthogonal mechanical stabilization structure with continuous yaw rotation.
Key Features
- 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) imaging with AI-ISP full-color night vision and AI-HDR processing.
- 240x hybrid zoom (30x optical + 8x digital) with focal length 5.8–173.2 mm (equivalent 39.1–1173.0 mm).
- 3-axis orthogonal mechanical stabilization; yaw can rotate continuously.
- AI multi-object detection and tracking; identification delay < 40 ms and tracking refresh rate 30 Hz.
- Dual-IMU complementary algorithms with IMU temperature control and carrier AHRS fusion; angular accuracy ±0.01°.
- Supports network, UART and S.BUS control; compatible with private protocol and MAVLink protocol.
- OSD overlay, EXIF image saving; live stream and recording with SEI support (SEI to be provided via firmware updates).
- Wide input voltage: 20 ~ 53 VDC. Average power 5W; stall 75 W.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Z-6U |
| Dimensions | 141 x 98 x 160 mm |
| Weight | 670 g |
| Operating Voltage | 20 ~ 53 VDC |
| Power | 5 W (AVG) / 75 W (Stall) |
| Mounting | Downward / Upward |
| Gimbal Type | 3-axis orthogonal mechanical stabilization |
| Angular Accuracy | ±0.01° |
| Controllable Range | Pitch: ±135°; Roll: ±85°; Yaw: ±360° (continuous) |
| Max Controllable Speed | ±200°/s |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8” CMOS; Effective Pixels: 8.29 M |
| Resolution | 3840 (H) x 2160 (V) |
| Pixel Pitch | 1.45 μm (H) x 1.45 μm (V) |
| Lens | Focal Length: 5.8 ~ 173.2 mm (Equivalent: 39.1 ~ 1173.0 mm); Aperture: f/1.6 ~ f/4.1; HFOV: 51.5° ~ 1.8°; VFOV: 30.4° ~ 1.0°; DFOV: 57.9° ~ 2.1° |
| Optical Zoom Rate | 30x |
| Equivalent Digital Zoom Rate | 8x |
| Hybrid Zoom | 240x (30x optical × 8x digital) |
| Object Detection Distance (EN62676-4:2015) | Person: 5229 m; Light vehicle: 6872 m; Large vehicle: 14640 m |
| Object Identification Distance (EN62676-4:2015) | Person: 1046 m; Light vehicle: 1374 m; Large vehicle: 390198 m |
| Object Verification Distance (EN62676-4:2015) | Person: 523 m; Light vehicle: 687 m; Large vehicle: 1464 m |
| AI Detection — Object Size | 16 x 16 ~ 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 Format | JPEG |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video Format | MP4 |
| Maximum Video Resolution | Stream: 3840 x 2160 @ 30 fps; Recording: 3840 x 2160 @ 30 fps |
| Stream Encode Format | H.264, H.265 |
| Stream Protocol | RTSP |
| OSD | Time; Camera attitude; Carrier coordinate; Zoom rate; Storage status |
| EXIF | Time; Camera attitude; Carrier coordinate; Resolution |
| SEI | Refer to User Manual (SEI support via firmware update) |
| Supported SD Cards | MicroSD U3/V30 or above, up to 256 GB |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C ~ 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | ≤85% RH (Non-condensing) |
Applications
The Z-6U is intended for integration on multiple carriers that require stabilized, high-resolution day/night imaging and onboard AI detection. Typical uses include aerial inspection and monitoring, infrastructure and perimeter observation, traffic and scene recording, and other industrial or civil applications where long-range detection and full-color low-light performance are required. The unit supports connection to ground control units and software such as Dragonfly and XF-QGC for live viewing, control and data download.
For product support and pre-sales inquiries, contact customer service: support@rcdrone.top.
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