VD170 Single EO Sensor Camera Gimbal

Overview

The UAV Vision VD170 is a sophisticated 2 axis, high resolution, lightweight, stand-alone daylight observation system designed for applications where gyro stabilisation is not required or where another system is controlling the stabilisation or pointing of the camera gimbal.

UAV Vision offers complete end-to-end solutions including dedicated single communication links for command and control of the VD170 as well as the live video feeds for a dedicated solution that minimises the time required to integrate with other onboard systems. If you require a more tightly integrated solution, the VD170 is compatible with a number of autopilots, for example the Micropilot and UAV Navigation Autopilots, and can be hooked up and operable in minutes.

As with the CM160, the VD170 is IP66 rated, meaning it is dust and water proof. Further, it can be mounted in a number of different orientations and it is suitable for operations for airborne platforms, land vehicles and sea vessels. The VD170 has been flown and operated on a number of different platforms and is an industrial grade camera gimbal made from only quality components.

The VD170 boasts a large field of view. In the tilt axis the CM160 has a large 180 degree viewing angle and pan is continuous 360 degrees. This large viewing angle allows continuous tracking and surveillance of all objects in the viewing hemisphere. Split rings are used on the pan and tilt axis, so the camera gimbal never has to worry about wind up on any axis, and can continue to rotate on each axis indefinitely.

The VD170 is your best choice for a high quality EO pan tilt camera gimbal at an affordable price.

Benefits

Benefits of the VD170 include:

No ITAR / Export restrictions
High definition capable
The weatherproof (dust and water tight) design ensures the VD170 is suitable for many applications - air, land, sea
Can be mounted in any orientation
Proven safe and robust technology
Can be tightly integrated with you current system or is completely plug and play with UAV Vision's range of communication and other modules to form complete end-to-end solutions
Ideal for any platform - small to large:
- Lightweight
- Low power consumption
- Small form factor
Can be commanded in a position or velocity based mode
No calibration required

Specifications

The UAV Vision VD170 is a sophisticated 2 axis, high resolution, lightweight, stand-alone daylight observation system that is protected against wind loads, humidity and dust by the optically perfect Lexan dome.

UAV Vision's VD170 system is controlled via a 16 bit Micro-controller and has motor control electronics running at 250Khz which gives it extremely high reaction speeds, the system is also temperature stable as the electronics/software compensate for the fluctuations giving a very low drift rate.

The VD170 has a total weight of only 1 kg including the EO sensor. Standard is either the Sony standard definition FCB-980SP or the high definition HC11, however UAV Vision supports any EO camera that is able to be fitted into the GD170 physically. The small form factor and low power consumption, makes the system a great option for platforms ranging from small all the way up to large full sized platforms.

Please refer to the Technical specification datasheet for more information.

Payloads

The VD170 has been specifically designed to cater for a number of end-user missions. The user is able to configure the camera gimbal with the EO sensor of choice as well as defining the internal vibration damping of the sensors.

Sensor #1a - Daylight Camera with Zoom Lens
Model: FCB-EX980S or FCB-EX980SP
Effective Picture Elements: 0.74 Megapixels
Field of View (deg): 1.6 (Wide) - 42.0 (Tele)
Zoom Range: 26x Optical Zoom (3.5 - 91 mm); F1.6 - F3.8

Sensor #1b - HD Daylight Camera with Zoom Lens
Model: FCB-H11
Effective Picture Elements: Approx 2.0 Megapixels
Field of View (deg): 5.4 (Wide) - 50.0 (Tele)
Zoom Range: 10x Optical Zoom (5.1 - 51 mm); F1.8 - F2.1