FYD-80U 4K 80x hybrid zoom spherical pod: 80 mm sphere with single large lens aperture and four-point damper ring, 398 g
FYD-80U 4K night vision spherical pod, three-quarter view showing the 80 mm sphere and zoom lens
FYD-80U spherical pod, front view of the zoom lens
FYD-80U spherical pod, side view showing damper ring and yoke
FYD-80U spherical pod, rear view

FYD-80U 398g 80× Zoom 4K Night Vision Spherical Pod

FYD-80U 4K night-vision spherical pod, 89.6 × 86 × 124.6 mm and 398 g, with a 6.1–61.4 mm zoom lens (10× optical, 80× hybrid) on an 8.29 MP 1/2.8″ CMOS streaming 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps. 3-axis ±0.01°, pitch −145° to +60°, AI-ISP full-colour night vision, AI multi-object tracking, 20–53 V.

SKU: FYD-80U Category:
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398G POD WEIGHT ±0.01°3-AXIS ACCURACY 80×HYBRID ZOOM
4KRESOLUTION 30 HzAI TRACKING 20–53V INPUT

Overview

The 80U is the top of the series: an 80 mm sphere on a suspended yoke, 398 g, 89.6 × 86 × 124.6 mm, running 20 to 53 V. It pairs a 6.1–61.4 mm zoom lens with an 8.29 MP sensor, adds AI-ISP full-colour night vision and AI multi-object tracking.

It is the only model in the series with 80× hybrid zoom — 10× optical plus 8× digital — and the only one that streams 4K while also carrying the night-vision engine and the AI module.

Three things to size around. There is no laser illuminator on this model. Recording is 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps, with 4K recording available through a firmware upgrade. And the frame rate falls when OSD and AI are both on.

Camera specification

Item Specification
Sensor 1/2.8″ CMOS, 8.29 MP
Focal length 6.1 – 61.4 mm (equivalent 41.6 – 415.8 mm)
Aperture f/1.8 – f/2.6
Field of view HFOV 48.8° → 5.2°, VFOV 28.6° → 2.9°, DFOV 55.0° → 6.0°
Resolution 3840 × 2160
Pixel pitch 1.45 µm
Zoom 10× optical + 8× digital (80× hybrid)
Image engine AI-ISP full-colour night vision, AI-HDR
The 80× headline is 10× optical plus 8× digital, and only the optical range adds information. What the extra digital reach does buy is a tighter framing on a stream where the operator has already found the target — not new detail on it.

Stabilisation and pointing

Item Specification
Gimbal type 3-axis non-orthogonal mechanical stabilization
Angular accuracy ±0.01°
Controllable range Pitch −145° to +60°, yaw ±360° continuous
Max. angular speed 150°/s
Max. stabilisation tilt 45°
Installation Suspended or upright
The stabiliser is specified to 45° of tilt and 150°/s — enough for a suspended yoke on a multirotor, less headroom than the 200°/s build if the platform yaws hard or flies in gusty air.

Target distance

Target Detect Recognise Identify
Person 1854 m 371 m 185 m
Small vehicle 2436 m 487 m 244 m
Large vehicle 5190 m 1038 m 519 m
Figures are to EN 62676-4:2015 at 25 / 125 / 250 px·m⁻¹. At 61.4 mm on 1.45 µm pixels a person at 1854 m fills 22.8 px·m⁻¹ — about 9% beyond the strict line, so use 1691 m where there is no tolerance. Haze and platform jitter take another 30–50% in the field.

Interface and power

Item Specification
Operating voltage 20 – 53 VDC
Power 6.5 W average / 23.4 W stall
Control interface Network / serial / S.BUS
Protocol Private protocol, MAVLink
Video stream 3840 × 2160 @ 30 fps, RTSP, H.264 / H.265
Recording 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps to microSD ≤ 256 GB (U3 / V30); 4K via firmware upgrade
Stream latency 210 ms (Dragonfly) to 530 ms (OSD + AI on)
Frame rate 30 fps AI off, 21 fps AI on with OSD off, 13 fps with OSD and AI on
Software Dragonfly / XF-QGC
Latency and frame rate are the honest constraint: with OSD and AI both running, the stream carries 13 fps at up to 530 ms. That is fine for observing a target; it is not fine for flying the aircraft off the video. There is no separate GCU on this model.

Mechanical specification

Item Specification
Dimensions 89.6 × 86 × 124.6 mm
Weight 398 g
Operating temperature −20 °C to +50 °C; storage −40 °C to +60 °C
Ingress protection Not specified; humidity ≤ 85% RH non-condensing
No IP rating is claimed and humidity is limited to ≤85% RH non-condensing — this is not a sealed, rain-rated unit. If the mission includes rain, spray or washdown, say so before ordering.

What’s in the box

  • 1 × FYD-80U pod
  • 1 × damper ring and mounting hardware
  • 1 × cable set
  • 1 × quick start card (software download link)

How to size it

The tilt envelope is the first check: 45° of stabilisation, so anything that expects the pod to look far behind and below itself needs the 80A or 80Pro, which reach −157°.

Then decide how much you are willing to trade for 80×. Digital reach, 4K streaming and AI tracking all draw on the same processor, which is why the frame rate steps down as OSD and AI come on. If the deliverable is 4K recording rather than live tracking, the 80Pro does that more cleanly.

FAQ

Does it have a thermal camera?

No. It is a visible-light pod with an AI-ISP full-colour night-vision engine. There is no infrared detector, no laser illuminator and no rangefinder on this model.

Is the 80× zoom all optical?

No. 10× optical (6.1–61.4 mm) plus 8× digital. The digital stage crops and interpolates; resolution comes from the optical range.

Does it really output 4K?

It streams 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps. On-board recording is 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps, with 4K recording available through a firmware upgrade.

Why does the frame rate drop?

The night-vision engine, OSD and AI tracking share the processor. 30 fps with AI off, 21 fps with AI on and OSD off, 13 fps with both on.

Is it waterproof?

No IP rating is claimed and humidity is limited to ≤85% RH non-condensing. Not rated for rain or washdown.

Other configurations

Same 80 mm mechanics, dual-view wide plus zoom: FYD-80A — 429 g, 98.5° wide plus 10× optical zoom
Same 80 mm mechanics, full-colour night vision: FYD-80N — 398 g, 2.07 MP ultra starlight, full-colour night vision, 40× hybrid
Same 80 mm mechanics, 4K sensor: FYD-80Pro — 405 g, 8.29 MP 4K, 40× hybrid, ONVIF / GB-T28181

Downloads

Weight 0.398 kg
Dimensions 12.46 × 8.96 × 8.6 cm
Imaging

1/2.8" CMOS, 8.29 MP
Zoom

10× optical + 8× digital (80× hybrid)
Resolution

3840 × 2160
Stabilisation

3-axis non-orthogonal, ±0.01°
Controllable range

Pitch −145° to +60°, yaw ±360° continuous
Rated voltage

20 – 53 VDC
Power

6.5 W average / 23.4 W stall
Interface

Network / serial / S.BUS
Protocol

Private protocol, MAVLink
Video

3840 × 2160 @ 30 fps, RTSP, H.264 / H.265
Weight

398 g
Dimensions

89.6 × 86 × 124.6 mm
Operating temperature

−20 °C to +50 °C; storage −40 °C to +60 °C
Ingress protection

Not specified; humidity ≤ 85% RH non-condensing

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