Ⅰ、Product Introduction
The C14 is a compact HD four-light mechanically stabilized gimbal. It utilizes a new generation imaging chip and it integrates distortion-free HD short-focus and long-focus cameras with an effective pixel count of 5 million, it boasts robust 2K video recording and photo-taking capabilities, supporting 100x hybrid electronic zoom (59x from the short-focus+41x from the long-focus), which brings distant scenery into sharp focus. Equipped with a thermal imaging camera with a resolution of 640×512, it offers a wide field of view and clear images, enabling long – distance observation of various heat sources. In combination with the laser ranging module,
the effective ranging distance can reach up to 1.2 kilometer. The industrial – grade three – axis stabilization structure is adopted, which significantly reduces frame jitter, keeping the image in a stable state at all times. It can be applied in fields such as fire rescue, animal protection, and security monitoring.
Ⅱ、Product List
Ⅲ、Product Overview
Interface and Definition Instructions
Ⅳ、Product Parameters
| C14 Paramater | |
| Video output signal interface | Ethernet Port |
| Control signal input interface | Ethernet Port |
| Operating Voltage | 12V~80V |
| Operating Current | 12V 350mA |
| Operating Temperature | (-10℃~+60℃) |
| Storage Temperature | (-20℃~+60℃) |
| Weight | 199g |
| Dimensions | 65.5mm (Length) × 68.57mm (Width) × 92mm (Height) |
| Controllable angle range | （-110° to +75° (Pitch axis); -165° to +165° (Yaw axis); -40° to +40° (Roll axis) |
| Stabilization Method | 3-axis Mechanical Stabilization |
| Angular Jitter | Hovering: ±0.01° Flying：±0.02° |
| Video Output | RTSP |
| Control Method | UDP |
| Ceilingmounted/ Invertedmounted mode | supported |
| Global centering/Onekey downward/Yaw centering | supported |
| C14 Visible Light Camera Parameters | |||
| Lens pixel | 5 million | Video resolution for card recording | 2880*1620 |
| CMOS size | 1/2.7 | Video storage format | TS |
| Zoom Ratio | 100x Hybrid Electronic Zoom | Photograph resolution | 2880*1620 |
| Video transmission resolution | (1280*720)@30fps | Photograph storage format | JPG |
| Supported Memory Card Type | MicroSD Card (Max. 128GB) | Supported file systems | FAT32 |
| C14 short-focus lens parameters | |||
| Aperture | F=2 | Focal Length | 3.2mm |
| HFOV/VFOV/ DFOV | 80°/61°/93° | Zoom Ratio | 59x |
| C14 long-focus lens parameters | |||
| Aperture | F=2.4 | Focal Length | 25mm |
| HFOV/VFOV/ DFOV | 14.7°/11.1°/18.3° | Zoom Ratio | 41x |
| C14 Thermal Imaging Camera | |||
| Resolution | 640*512 | Aperture | F=1.0 |
| Focal length | 11mm | Pixel pitch | 10μm |
| Frame rate | 30Hz | Response band | 8~14μm |
| Thermal time constant | ＜12ms | Field of view angle | 32.84°x26.35° |
| Detection range | 1.1km | ||
| C14 Laser Ranging Parameters | |||
| Wavelength | 905nm | Detection range | 5M~1200M |
| Ranging capability | ≥1200 m (visibility: ≥ 10 km, humidity: ≤ 60%, building target) ≥500 m (visibility: ≥ 10 km, humidity: ≤ 60%, 1.7 m × 0.5 m humanoid target) | Ranging Accuracy | ≤±0.25m（≤300m） 、≤±0.5m(300＜L≤ 1000m)；≤±2m（10 00＜L） |
| Laser divergence angle | 5mrad | Measurement Frequency | Single、1Hz、2Hz |
| Transmitting Aperture | Φ7mm | Accuracy rate | ≥99％ |
| Receiving Aperture | Φ7mm | False Alarm Rate | ≤2％ |
Ⅴ、Installation and Debugging
5.1 The schematic diagram of screw holes and their spacing is as follows:
Note: The screw specifications for the pan – tilt are M2.5*6, and the quantity is 4.
Do not hang the gimbal on the aircraft when it is not in use. Long – term hanging will accelerate the deformation of the shock – absorbing balls, resulting in a decline
in shock – absorbing performance and the appearance of the “jello” effect.
When installing the gimbal, the shock – absorbing plates must be kept absolutely perpendicular and parallel to each other. Incorrect installation will cause the shock – absorbing balls to deform, leading to a decrease in shock – absorbing performance and failure of self – inspection.
5.2 Gimbal Working Modes
You can set the gimbal to the hoisting mode or the filp mode in the FPV settings.
Note: The hoisting mode is the default setting at the factory. Do not power on when it is installed in an inverted way.
Please place the gimbal correctly according to the working mode. Incorrect placement may cause damage to the gimbal motor.
5.3 Gimbal Wiring Diagram and Explanation
| power | Red JST – 2P male connector. Power supply: 7.2V – 80V (DC power supply or lithium – battery) | |
| Ethernet cable (for signal transmission) | Nerwork IP signal | RX-: Network IP signal RX+: Network IP signal TX-: Network IP signal TX+: Network IP signal |
| Video Transmission | Visible light video output, RTSP stream rtsp://192.168.144.108:554/stream=1 | |
| Thermal imaging video output, RTSP stream rtsp://192.168.144.108:555/stream=2 | ||
5.4 Usage of C14
Install and open the latest version of the Gimbal FPV software on the remote control.
Software download address: http://file.skydroid.xin/SkydroidCameraFPV.apk
① Gimbal startup
After the gimbal is properly installed and fixed, power it on. The gimbal will start up. Please wait until the startup is complete.
② Open the Gimbal FPV software, select the C14, and click to enter.
③ Introduction to the Home Page of the Gimbal FPV
④ FLY GCS Screen Settings
Skydroid FLY Download Link: http://file.skydroid.xin/SkydroidFly.apk
On the app’s homepage, go to More in the top left corner -> Camera -> click to open the left window and set it to C14.
5.5 Gimbal Parameter Settings
Gimbal control, calibration, fine-tuning, operating modes, speed, and color plaette can be configured in the parameter setting
5.5.1 Gimbal Control
Click Parameter Settings -> Pan-tilt Control, there are target following and three control methods to choose from, and multiple methods can be selected simultaneously. (Target following cannot be used simultaneously with gesture control.)
① Gimbal target following: After selecting the target to follow, the C14 will automatically track the target.
② Virtual joystick control: You can use the virtual joystick to control the pan and tilt of the gimbal. It also supports functions such as one – key return to the center.
③ Gesture control: Control the pan and tilt of the gimbal by swiping the screen.
④ Remote control channel control: Control the pan and tilt of the gimbal, as well as functions like taking photos and recording videos through customizing the remote control channels. (The remote control channels can be checked through the Remote Control Assistant -> Rudder Volume View.)
5.5.2 Gimbal Calibration
Temperature Calibration: Calibrate the temperature of the gimbal during operation to prevent malfunction caused by excessive temperature differences between the ambient environment and the IMU’s operating temperature
5.5.3 Correction of Pot Lid Effect
Note : The lid effect has been calibrated upon delivery. Due to the special calibration method, do not calibrate it yourself unless necessary. Before calibration, please contact the relevant technicians from Skydroid for confirmation.
Calibration method:
① Power on the C13 and let it preheat for more than five minutes.
② Select a panel with a flat surface, uniform temperature, even frosting, and low reflectivity.
③ Move the C13 close to and make contact with the target surface. It is optimal when the imaging of the target surface covers the entire field of view without any stray light entering.
④ Click “Calibrate the Lid Effect”, and the calibration is successful when the screen turns into a uniform gray.
Schematic diagram of the calibration target surface for the lid – like effect
Schematic diagram of calibrating the lid effect
Gimbal Fine-Tuning: Fine-tune the gimbal’s horizontal and pitch axes.
Note: The gimbal is factory-calibrated. Do not perform this operation unless gimbal malfunctions occur.
5.5.5 Operating Modes
The gimbal can be set to either top-mounted or inverted-mounted mode.
Note : Please mount the gimbal correctly according to the operating mode. Incorrect mounting will cause damage to the gimbal motor.
5.5.6 Gimbal Speed
The control speed of the gimbal has two modes: constant speed mode and variable speed mode.
5.5.7 Color Palatte
It is possible to adjust the imaging effect of the thermal imaging camera, with a total of eleven options available.
5.5.8 Laser Ranging
Press the ranging switch button to turn laser ranging on or off.The effective ranging range is 5m to 1.2 km.
5.6 Set Encoding Mode
You can set screen flipping, view the camera version number, and set OSD display.
5.7 Firmware Upgrade
You can upgrade the gimbal firmware and camera firmware. Do not cut off the power or exit the upgrade interface during the upgrade process. (When upgrading the camera firmware, a TF card must be inserted into the C14.)
Ⅵ、Gimbal Dimensions and Angel Markin
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