Table of Contents
SIYI ZR30 User Manual
INTRODUCTION
Product Features
180X Hybrid Zoom, 30X Optical Zoom
ZR30 gimbal camera supports 180x hybrid zoom and up to 30x optical zoom, offering crystal clear and very far view. ZR30’s fast and accurate algorithm makes it focus quickly and quite easy to output high-quality videos.
AI Smart Identify and Tracking
Embedded in brand-new AI algorithms developed by SIYI, ZR30 gimbal camera can autonomously identify moving objects like vehicles, boats, and people. Companion with gimbal rotation and UAV flight control system, ZR30 will accomplish an overall smart operation from identifying and locating to continuously tracking. The zoom camera will always maintain the tracking object in the center of the image.
*The AI feature is under development and can be updated later.
Quick Release, Fast Payload Change
As the first gimbal pod carrying the quick release structure, ZR30 can be changed quickly to meet the requirement of different application scenes. There will be more interesting SIYI payloads joining in the quick release ecology. Welcome to pay an attention.
Professional Imaging System
ZR30 carries a 1/2.7-inch Sony image sensor, a megapixels CMOS with remarkable photosensitivity ability, impressive 4K video recording and photography. Those combined features make distant beautiful sceneries nicely seen in motion pictures.
Upside Down Mode
ZR30 gimbal automatically activates upside down mode when it is placed upside down, very convenient to be mounted on multiple kinds of vehicles like UGV, USV, robot dog, and robotics.
Gimbal Motion Mode
Follow | Lock | FPV
Follow Mode
Horizontally, gimbal follows when aircraft rotates.
Lock Mode
Horizontally, gimbal does not follow when aircraft rotates.
FPV Mode
Gimbal rotates simultaneously as aircraft rolls to get FPV view, and output enhanced stable images.
Starlight Night Vision Camera
ZR30 comes with an ultra-sensitive starlight CMOS can keep image bright even in low light environment. HDR feature can precisely capture details of highlights and shadows in dynamic scenes, getting away of low light or backlight.
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizing Control Algorithms High-Precision FOC Motor Control
ZR30 gimbal camera is applied with industry-level 3-axis stabilizing technology and high-precision FOC control algorithms, which reduces most image shaking and ensure image is always stable even if aircraft or vehicle is vigorously moving. Meanwhile, camera continuously outputs smooth and clear images even in zooming. ZR30’s yaw axis supports up to 540-degree rotation, which provides much freer observation angle during flight especially on VTOL drones and planes.
Parts
At a Glance
Interface of SIYI Quick Release Board
ZR30 Interface - Front
ZR30 Interface - Back
Pinouts
Technical Specification
| Overall | |
| Video Output Port | Ethernet |
| Control Signal Input Port | S.Bus, UART UDP (Ethernet) |
| Working Voltage | 11 ~ 25.2 V |
| Power Consumption | Summit 20W |
| Working Temperature | (-10 ~ 50 ℃) |
| Dimension | 132*100*159 mm |
| Weight | 628 g |
| Gimbal | |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.01° |
| Controllable Pitch Angle | （-90° ~ +25°) |
| Controllable Yaw Angle | （-270° ~ +270°) |
| Rotatable Roll Angle | （-45° ~ +45°) |
| Camera | |
| Lens | 30X Optical Zoom (180X Hybrid Zoom) |
| Focal Length | 4.5±5% ~ 148.4±5% mm |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7 Inch, 8 MP effective resolution |
| Aperture | F1.3±5%~ 2.8±5% |
| FOV | Diagonal: 65.4° Horizontal: 58.1° |
| TF Card Recording Resolution | 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 25 fps 2K (2560 x 1440) @ 30 fps 1080p (1920 x 1080) @ 30 fps 720p (1280 x 720) @ 30 fps |
| Video Storage Bitrate | 12 Mbps (H.265 Codec) |
| Supported File System | FAT32 |
| Photography File Format | JPG |
| Video File Format | MP4 |
| Supported TF Card Type | MicroSD Class10, max 128 GB |
| Still Photography Mode | Single |
| Metering Mode | Evaluative metering |
| White Balance | Automatic |
Packing List
1 x ZR30 Optical Pod
1 x ZR30 Quick Release Board
1 x MK15 / HM30 Air Unit S.Bus Y Cable
(Connect SIYI MK15 and HM30 air unit’s S.Bus port to acquire control signal, then one connector of the cable goes to SIYI gimbal, another goes to flight controller)
1 x 3 in 1 Control Cable
(A universal cable for ZR30 and A8 mini, it connects SIYI gimbal’s control signal port with SIYI link and controller, including UART control input, S.Bus input and output)
1 x SIYI Gimbal Power Cable
(Power supply cable for SIYI gimbal)
1 x SIYI Gimbal Ethernet Cable
(A backup cable for customer DIY purpose to connect SIYI gimbal to third-party Ethernet devices)
1 x SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable
(An all-in-one cable for only touch screen control to SIYI gimbal through SIYI link, it can power SIYI gimbal and can also transfer video stream and control signal)
1 x SIYI Gimbal Ethernet to RJ45 Cable
(Connect SIYI gimbal with RJ45 device directly)
1 x ZR30 Fixing Board & Damper Pack
(For mounting and fixing ZR30 gimbal and stabilization)
1 x SIYI Gimbal Screw Pack
(Using with the fixing board to mount ZR30 gimbal, including 6 x Hex Socket Cap Screw M2.5*5, 10 x Cross Recessed Flat Head Screw M2.5*10, 8 x M2.5 Nut Black)
Indicator Definition
The status indicator on SIYI gimbal uses three different colors and different blinking frequencies to indicate the system’s working or abnormal status.
Solid Green: Normally working.
Slow Green Blinks: S.Bus signal input is normal.
Slow Red Blinks: One of or all of the firmware does not match (camera firmware, gimbal firmware, zoom firmware).
Triple Red Blinks: Failed to identify zoom module.
Red-Red-Yellow Blinks Continuously: Failed to identify camera board.
Yellow Blinks: Power input voltage is low (lower than 10 V).
Double Red Blinks: IMU temperature rising is abnormal.
Double Yellow Blinks: IMU temperature is rising.
Triple Yellow Blinks: IMU temperature is abnormal.
GET READY TO USE ZR30
Screw Holes’ Position and Distance
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The specs of the screws for fixing the four tube screws are M.25*8 mm. Quantity: 4.
Welcome to contact SIYI to get the 3D file of SIYI gimbal for pre-installation.
Connection and Power
SIYI optical pod and gimbal camera can be powered in many ways. If you plan to carry SIYI gimbal by your plane and the plane may roll in a wide margin, then please use connect SIYI gimbal’s power port directly by a 3S to 6S power battery, not through power distribution board or air unit.
GIMBAL CONTROL
SIYI optical pod and gimbal camera support multiple methods to control.
Control Gimbal Camera from SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC on SIYI Handheld Ground Station
Gimbal can connect to air unit directly, then you can control gimbal rotation, gimbal functions, and display video in SIYI FPV app or SIYI QGC app on screen after binding it with the air unit.
Preparation
It is necessary to prepare the tools, firmware, and software below before controlling gimbal camera in this way.
- SIYI Handheld Smart Controller (MK32 Standard Combo / MK15 Enterprise Standard Combo is suggested for using conveniently with SIYI Gimbal)
- ZR30 Optical Pod
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Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers.
- SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable
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Above tools come with product package.
- SIYI FPV App (v2.5.10.514 or latest version)
- SIYI QGC App
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Above software can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI official website.
SIYI FPV App Steps
- Power air unit and bind it with ground station.
- Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port.
- Update SIYI FPV app to the latest.
- Run SIYI FPV app, go to “Settings – ZR30”, and select “SIYI Camera 1” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.25) or “SIYI Camera 2” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.26), video stream will display. Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by ground station touchscreen.
SIYI QGC App Steps
- Power air unit and bind it with ground station.
- Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port.
- Run SIYI QGC app, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream” for “Source”, then enter the default RTSP addresses of SIYI gimbal camera (rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264), video stream will display. Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by ground station touchscreen.
Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation
While SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC app is running, Sliding on touchscreen can control gimbal rotation. Sliding left and right are yaw rotation, up and down are gimbal pitch rotation.
Double tap touchscreen, gimbal will automatically center.
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Slide on touchscreen and hold it, gimbal will continue rotating till it reaches physical limit. Farther that you hold it from the center of the screen, faster the gimbal rotates.
Zoom and Focus
While SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC app is running, Touching “Zoom in” or “Zoom out” icon on can control camera image zooming, up to 180X hybrid zoom. Optical zoom from 1X to 30X, digital zoom from 30X to 180X. Touching “Close Shot” or “Long Shot” icon, focal length will change from 5 to 150 mm.
Tap touchscreen, camera will focus automatically.
Take pictures and Record Video
While SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC app is running, Touch “Photo” icon once on to take a picture. Touch “Record” icon to start video recording. Touch “Recording” icon to stop video recording.
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Before taking a picture or recording video, it is necessary to insert TF/SD card into the camera.
Control Gimbal through S.Bus Signal (Taking an Example of MK15)
Gimbal can be connected to MK15 air unit for gimbal and camera control through joysticks, dials, switches, and buttons on MK15 remote controller after binding.
Preparation
It is necessary to prepare the below tools, firmware, and software before controlling gimbal camera in this way.
- MK15 Mini Handheld Smart Controller (Enterprise standard combo is suggested for conveniently using with SIYI gimbal)
- ZR30 Optical Pod
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Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers.
- SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable
- 3 in 1 Control Cable (For ZR30 and A8 mini)
- MK15 / HM30 Air Unit S.Bus Y Cable
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Above tools come with product package.
- Cable (USB-C to USB-A)
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Above tools should be prepared by customer.
- SIYI PC Assistant (v1.3.2 or latest version)
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Above software can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI official website.
Steps
Power MK15 air unit and bind it with MK15 remote controller.
Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect MK15 air unit’s Ethernet port with gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port.
Wire the 3 in 1 Control Cable with the MK15 / HM30 Air Unit S.Bus Y Cable.
Then use the combined cable to connect MK15 air unit’s RC port and gimbal quick release board’s control signal port.
Install and run SIYI PC Assistant on Windows computer.
Use the USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the gimbal to the computer, then run SIYI PC Assistant and go to “Gimbal Config” page.
Under “Channel Config” page, assign remote controller channel 1 to 16 to target gimbal / camera functions according to your requirement.
For the assigned channels, operate their mapped joysticks, dials, switches, and buttons on MK15 remote controller to confirm if they are working normally.
Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation (Taking an Example of MK15 Dials)
Below are the MK15 channel mapping settings for gimbal testing, customers are free to assign MK15 channel mappings as required through SIYI TX app.
- Channel 7 = Left Dial (Reversed)
- Channel 8 = Right Dial
- Channel 12 = Button D
In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Yaw” function to channel 7 and “Pitch” to channel 8, “Center” to channel 12.
Then, if you operate the left dial on MK15 remote controller, gimbal will rotate around yaw axis. If you operate the right dial, gimbal will rotate around pitch axis. Press button D, gimbal will center automatically.
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Hold the dial from its center position, gimbal will rotate till reaching limit. Farther that you hold it away from center screen, faster gimbal rotates.
Zoom and Focus (Taking an Example of MK15 Switches)
Below are the MK15 channel mapping settings for gimbal testing, customers are free to assign MK15 channel mappings as required through SIYI TX app.
- Channel 13 = Left Switch SA
- Channel 14 = Left Switch SB
- Channel 11 = Button C
In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Zoom” function to channel 13 and “Focus” to channel 14, “Auto Focus” to channel 11.
Then, if you operate the SA switch on MK15 remote controller, camera will zoom in or zoom out, optical zoom from 1X to 10X, digital zoom from 10X to 30X. If you operate the SB switch, camera will focus from 5 mm to 47 mm.
Press button C and camera will focus automatically.
Take Pictures and Record Video (Taking an Example of MK15 Buttons)
Below are the MK15 channel mapping settings for gimbal testing, customers are free to assign MK15 channel mappings as required through SIYI TX app.
- Channel 9 = Button A
- Channel 10 = Button B
In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Photo” function to channel 9 and “Record” to channel 10.
Then, if you press button A on MK15 remote controller, camera will take a picture.
If you press button B, camera will start or stop video recording.
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Before taking pictures or recording video, it is necessary to insert SD / TF card into the camera.
UART / UDP Control (through SDK)
SIYI gimbal provides control and function protocol for all customers, please refer to the below file “SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Protocol” for secondary development.
SDK Protocol Format
Field | Index | Bytes | Description |
STX | 0 | 2 | 0x6655: starting mark Low byte in the front |
CTRL | 2 | 1 | 0: need_ack (if the current data pack need “ack”) 1: ack_pack (if the current data pack is an “ack” package) 2-7: reserved |
Data_len | 3 | 2 | Date field byte length Low byte in the front |
SEQ | 5 | 2 | Frame sequence (0 ~ 65535) Low byte in the front |
CMD_ID | 7 | 1 | Command ID |
DATA | 8 | Data_len | Data |
CRC16 | 2 | CRC16 check to the complete data package. Low byte in the front |
SDK Communication Commands
Acquire Firmware Version
CMD_ID:0x01——Acquire Firmware Version | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
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ACK data format | |||
| uint32_t | code_board_ver | Camera firmware version |
uint32_t | gimbal_firmware_ver | Gimbal firmware version | |
| uint32_t | zoom_firmware_ver | Zoom firmware version |
Eg：0x6E030203 –> firmware version v3.2.3
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- Ignore the 4th byte (higher byte)
- Zoom firmware version is only available for ZR10 and ZR30 at this moment.
Acquire Hardware ID
CMD_ID:0x02—— Hardware ID | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
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ACK data format | |||
| Uint8_t | hardware_id[12] | Hardware ID character string (10 digits) |
Auto Focus
CMD_ID:0x04——Auto Focus | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
1 |
uint8_t |
auto_focus |
1: Start auto focus for once |
ACK data format | |||
1 |
uint8_t |
sta | 1: Success 0: Fail |
Manual Zoom and Auto Focus
CMD_ID:0x05——Manual Zoom and Auto Focus | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Data Description |
1 |
int8_t |
zoom | 1: Start zooming in 0: Stop zooming in / out (send when released from control command) -1: Start zooming out |
ACK data format | |||
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uint16_t |
zoom_multiple | Current (hybrid) zoom multiples, (zoom_multiple / 10, accurate to one decimal point) |
Manual Focus
CMD_ID:0x06——Manual Focus | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
1 |
int8_t |
focus | 1: Long shot 0: Stop manual focus (send when released from control command) -1: Close shot |
ACK data format | |||
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uint8_t |
sta | 1: Success 0: Fail |
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Only available on ZR10 at this moment.
Gimbal Rotation
CMD_ID:0x07——Gimbal Rotation | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Date Type | Date Name | Description |
1 |
int8_t |
turn_yaw | -100~0~100: Negative and positive represent two directions, higher or lower the number is away from 0, faster the rotation speed is. Send 0 when released from control command and gimbal stops rotation. |
2 | int8_t | turn_pitch | -100~0~100: Same as above |
ACK data format | |||
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uint8_t |
sta | 1: Success 0: Fail |
Center
CMD_ID:0x08——Center | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
1 | uint8_t | center_pos | 1: gimbal centers to position 0 |
ACK data format | |||
1 |
uint8_t |
sta | 1: Success 0: Fail |
Acquire Gimbal Configuration Information
CMD_ID:0x0A——Acquire Gimbal Configuration Information | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
ACK data format | |||
1 | uint8_t | reserved | |
2 |
uint8_t |
hdr_sta | 0: HDR OFF 1: HDR ON |
3 | uint8_t | reserved | |
4 |
uint8_t |
record_sta | 0: Recording OFF 1: Recording ON 2: TF card slot is empty 3: (Recording) Data loss in TF card recorded video, please check TF card |
5 |
uint8_t |
gimbal_motion_mode | 0: Lock Mode 1: Follow Mode 2: FPV Mode |
6 |
uint8_t |
gimbal_mounting_dir | Gimbal Mounting Method 0: Reserved 1: Normal 2: Upside Down |
7 |
uint8_t |
video_hdmi_or_cvbs | (Only available on A8 mini) Video output status of HDMI and CVBS: 0: HDMI output ON CVBS output OFF 1: HDMI output OFF CVBS output ON |
Function Feedback Information
CMD_ID:0x0B——Function Feedback Information | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
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ACK data format | |||
1 |
uint8_t |
info_type | 0: Success 1: Fail to take a photo (Please check if TF card is inserted) 2: HDR ON 3: HDR OFF 4: Fail to record a video (Please check if TF card is inserted) |
Photo and Video
CMD_ID:0x0C——Photo | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
uint8_t |
func_type | 0: Take a picture 1: Switch on / off HDR (not supported yet) 2: Start / Stop Recording 3: Motion – Lock Mode 4: Motion – Follow Mode 5: Motion – FPV Mode 6: Set video output as HDMI (Only available on A8 mini, restart gimbal to take effect) 7: Set video output as CVBS (Only available on A8 mini, restart gimbal to take effect) 8: Turn off both HDMI and CVBS video output (Only available on A8 mini, restart gimbal to take effect) | |
ACK data format | |||
No ack | |||
Acquire Gimbal Attitude
CMD_ID:0x0D——Acquire Gimbal Attitude | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
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ACK data format | |||
| int16_t | yaw | Yaw axis degree |
| int16_t | pitch | Pitch axis degree |
| int16_t | roll | Roll axis degree |
int16_t | yaw_velocity | Yaw axis rotation speed | |
| int16_t | pitch_velocity | Pitch axis rotation speed |
| int16_t | roll_velocity | Roll axis rotation speed |
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The above data to be divided by 10 is the actual degree, accuracy in one decimal place.
Set Gimbal Control Angle
CMD_ID:0x0D——Set Gimbal Control Angle | |||
Send data format | |||
No. | Data Type | Data Name | Description |
| int16_t | yaw | Target yaw angle |
| int16_t | pitch | Target pitch angle |
ACK data format | |||
| int16_t | yaw | Current yaw angle |
| int16_t | pitch | Current pitch angle |
| int16_t | roll | Current roll angle |
Angle Control Range
Yaw:
Pitch:
- A8 mini: -90.0 ~ 25.0 degree
- ZR10 / ZR30: Same with A8 mini
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The accuracy of the control angle is in one decimal place. EG: Set yaw as 60.5 degrees, the command number should be set as 605.
The actual angle data returned to be divided by 10 is the actual degree, accuracy in one decimal place.
ZR10 SDK Communication Interface
TTL Serial Port
- Baud rate: 115200
- Data position: 8 digits. Stop position: 1 digit. No check.
UDP
- IP: 192.168.144.25
- Port Number: 37260
ZR10 SDK Communication Code Examples
Zoom 1
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 05 01 8d 64
Zoom -1
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 05 FF 5c 6a
Manual Focus 1
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 06 01 de 31
Manual Focus -1
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 06 ff 0f 3f
Take Pictures
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 00 34 ce
Record Video
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 02 76 ee
Rotate 100 100
55 66 01 02 00 00 00 07 64 64 3d cf
Auto Centering
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 08 01 d1 12
Gimbal Status Information
55 66 01 00 00 00 00 0a 0f 75
Auto Focus
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 04 01 bc 57
Acquire Hardware ID
55 66 01 00 00 00 00 02 07 f4
Acquire Firmware Version
55 66 01 00 00 00 00 01 64 c4
Lock Mode
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 03 57 fe
Follow Mode
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 04 b0 8e
FPV Mode
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 05 91 9e
Acquire Attitude Data
55 66 01 00 00 00 00 0d e8 05
Set Video Output as HDMI (Only available on A8 mini, restart to take effect)
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 06 f2 ae
Set Video Output as CVBS (Only available on A8 mini, restart to take effect)
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 07 d3 be
Turn Off both CVBS and HDMI Output (Only available on A8 mini, restart to take effect)
55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 08 3c 4f
SDK CRC16 Code
const uint16_t crc16_tab[256];
/***********************************************************
CRC16 Coding & Decoding G(X) = X^16+X^12+X^5+1
***********************************************************/
uint16_t CRC16_cal(uint8_t *ptr, uint32_t len, uint16_t crc_init)
{
uint16_t crc, oldcrc16;
uint8_t temp;
crc = crc_init;
while (len--!=0)
{
temp=(crc>>8)&0xff;
oldcrc16=crc16_tab[*ptr^temp];
crc=(crc
VIDEO OUTPUT
ZR30 optical supports both Ethernet and HDMI port for outputting video stream.
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ZR30’s Ethernet port and HDMI port can output video stream simultaneously.
Output and Display Video on SIYI Handheld Ground Station
Gimbal can connect to air unit directly, then video will be displayed in SIYI FPV app or in SIYI QGC app after binding the air unit to the ground station.
Please refer to Chapter 3.1 in this manual for more detail.
Output Video Stream through HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System
Gimbal camera can connect to HM30 air unit directly, then video will be displayed in SIYI FPV app or SIYI QGC app or other methods that HM30 supports after binding the air unit to the ground unit.
Preparation
It is necessary to prepare the tools, firmware, and software below before outputting video stream in this way.
- HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System
- ZR30 Optical Pod
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Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers.
- SIYI Gimbal to Link Cable
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Above tools come with product package.
- SIYI FPV App (v2.5.10.514 or latest version)
- SIYI QGC App
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Above software can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI official website.
SIYI FPV App Steps
- Power air unit and bind it with ground station.
- Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port.
- Update SIYI FPV app to the latest.
- Run SIYI FPV app, go to “Settings – ZR30”, and select “SIYI Camera 1” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.25) or “SIYI Camera 2” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.26), video stream will display. Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by ground station touchscreen.
SIYI QGC App Steps
- Power air unit and bind it with ground station.
- Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port.
- Run SIYI QGC app, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream” for “Source”, then enter the default RTSP addresses of SIYI gimbal camera (rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264), video stream will display. Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by ground station touchscreen.
Output Video to Third-Party Link
SIYI gimbal can output video stream to any third-party link which provides Ethernet port and is compatible with RTSP video stream.
In this way, it is necessary to prepare a customized video cable for connection between SIYI gimbal camera and the third-party link.
CAUTION
SIYI gimbal Ethernet port’s “RX-” pinout should connect to the third-party link Ethernet port’s “RX-” pinout, and “RX+” pinout to “RX+” pinout. Do not cross the pinouts, otherwise it will cause damage to the device.
Steps
- Power the air unit of the third-party link and bind it with the ground unit.
- Use the video cable to connect SIYI gimbal’s Ethernet port and the third-party link’s Ethernet port.
- Open RTSP video player and input SIYI gimbal camera’s RTSP addresses (rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264), if video displays normally, connection is successful.
Output by HDMI
ZR30 can output video to any HDMI monitor or to third-party link which support HDMI input through the Micro-HDMI port.
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When ZR30 is outputting video to third-party link through HDMI, touch screen control through SIYI QGC app is not possible. Please use S. Bus or UART control instead.
Solutions to No Image
If SIYI gimbal failed to output video or the video cannot be displayed properly, please follow the steps below to investigate possible reasons.
- Confirm if the link’s ground unit is bound with the air unit and if the camera is connected to the air unit.
- Check Camera IP addresses and RTSP addresses.
If video still does not show up, please follow the steps below and make a deep investigation according to the video output mode and the video display device you use.
Video Output to Android Device
Input SIYI gimbal’s default IP addresses “192.168.144.25” in the “Ping Tools” app and check if the network communication is successful. If there is a response, then check if the RTSP address in the video player is correct.
Successful Network Communication
Network Communication Failed
If the network communication is failed, then please check if the communication between the image transmission system’s ground unit and the air unit is successful. If it is, then please check if the video cable between camera and image transmission system’s air unit is good, and if the voltage input is in normal range.
Video Output to Windows Device
Use the “Win + R” key combo to wake up the “Run” program and input the command “cmd”.
Successful Network Communication
Network Communication Failed
Input the SIYI gimbal’s default IP addresses “192.168.144.25” and press the “Enter” key to check if communication is successful. If it is successful, please check if the RTSP addresses in the RTSP player is correct or try to switch to other video players.
If the network communication is failed, then please check if the communication between the image transmission system’s ground unit and the air unit is successful. If it is, then please check if the video cable between camera and image transmission system’s air unit is good, and if the voltage input is in normal range.
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If you have done investigation by following all steps above, but the reason is still not located, please contact your dealer or contact SIYI Support immediately.
Common IP Addresses
SIYI Gimbal’s Default IP Addresses: 192.168.144.25
SIYI Gimbal’s Default RTSP Addresses: rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264
SIYI FPV App’s “SIYI Camera 1” IP Addresses: 192.168.144.25
SIYI FPV App’s “SIYI Camera 2” IP Addresses: 192.168.144.26
SIYI FPV APP
SIYI FPV is an Android application developed by SIYI to configure multiple SIYI devices for image transmission settings, camera settings, video stream display, and link status monitor.
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The manual is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2.5.10.514.
SIYI FPV App can be download from the relevant product pages on SIYI official store.
SIYI FPV App compatible SIYI devices.
- ZR30 4K AI 180X Hybrid Zoom Optical Pod
- A2 mini Ultra-Wide-Angle FPV Gimbal
- MK32 Enterprise Handheld Ground Station
- A8 mini AI Mini Zoom Gimbal Camera
- ZR10 2K QHD 30X Hybrid Zoom Gimbal Camera
- R1 / R1M HD Recording FPV Camera
- Air Unit HDMI Input Converter
- HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System
- MK15 / MK15E Mini HD Handheld Smart Controller
SIYI FPV App OSD Information Definition
SIYI FPV Camera Function Icon Definition
Settings
In the “Settings” page, you can configure camera IP Addresses, configure application interface, switch decoding type.
About Settings
Camera IP: Select SIYI Camera 1 and SIYI Camera 2, or input camera RTSP addresses manually, or disable image. The “Rotate” buttons can rotate the image in 180 degrees.
Cross Sight: Display a cross sight in the center of the image.
Map: Display the flight map at the left-bottom corner of the app.
OSD Color: Adjust the color of all OSD information.
Decoding Type: Switch between “Hardware Decoding” and “Software Decoding”. Please refer to your video input device to choose the decoding type with the best performance.
Link Status
Display the link status directly over the FPV image.
About Link Status
OSD: Enable / disable standard OSD information.
Mavlink OSD: Enable / disable Mavlink OSD information.
Speed Unit: Switch speed unit between meter per seconds and kilometer per hour.
Longitude and Latitude: Enable / disable information.
Gimbal Camera
Configure the basic functions for SIYI gimbal cameras and cameras.
About Gimbal Camera
Auto Record: Turn on / off automatically video recording by TF card on gimbal camera start.
Record Resolution: Switch camera record resolution between HD (720p), Full HD (1080p), 2K, and 4K.
Gimbal Working Mode: Switch gimbal working mode among Lock Mode, Follow Mode, and FPV Mode.
- Lock Mode: Horizontally, gimbal does not follow when aircraft rotates.
- Follow Mode: Horizontally, gimbal follows when aircraft rotates.
- FPV Mode: Gimbal rotates simultaneously as aircraft rolls to get FPV view, and output enhanced stable images.
Camera Firmware Version: Display current camera firmware version.
Gimbal Firmware Version: Display current gimbal firmware version.
Zoom Firmware Version: Display current gimbal firmware version.
About SIYI FPV
Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology.
Firmware Upgrade and Configuration
SIYI PC Assistant is a Windows software developed by SIYI to configure almost all SIYI devices for remote controller channels settings, firmware update, and gimbal camera configuration.
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The manual is edited based on SIYI PC Assistant v1.3.2.
Gimbal / Zoom Firmware Update
SIYI gimbal camera can be connected to SIYI PC Assistant for gimbal firmware and zoom firmware update.
Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare the tools, software, and firmware below.
- SIYI PC Assistant (v1.3.2 or latest version)
- Gimbal Firmware
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Above software and firmware can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz).
- Cable (USB-C to USB-A)
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Customers should prepare the above tools.
Firmware Upgrade Steps
Install “SIYI PC Assistant” on your Windows device.
Use the USB-C to USB-A cable to connect Windows device’s USB-A port to gimbal camera’s USB-C port.
Run “SIYI PC Assistant” and switch to “Upgrade” page to check gimbal camera’s current gimbal firmware version.
If gimbal firmware is not latest, then click the “Select File” button in the “Gimbal” to import the latest firmware. And click “Upgrade” and wait till it is “100%” finished.
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Before updating any firmware, gimbal camera should be powered.
Camera Firmware Update
The camera firmware of SIYI gimbal can be upgraded by SD / TF card for camera firmware.
Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare below tools, software, and firmware below.
- SD / TF card
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Customers should prepare the above tools.
- Camera Firmware
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Above software and firmware can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz).
Firmware Upgrade Steps
Save camera firmware’s “.bin” file to the SD / TF card’s root directory and do not change the file name.
Restart gimbal camera and wait for 3 to 5 minutes. Camera firmware will be flashed automatically.
Run SIYI FPV app or SIYI PC Assistant software to check if camera firmware is updated successfully.
Gimbal Camera Configuration
SIYI gimbal camera can be connected to SIYI PC Assistant for channel settings and camera settings.
Channel Settings
The “Channel Config” menu under “Gimbal Config” menu can config the below gimbal camera functions to up to 16 channels and an idle channel (disabled).
- Auto Focus
- Zoom
- Manual Focus
- Yaw
- Pitch
- Auto Center
- Photo
- Record
- Motion Mode
Camera Specs
The “Gimbal Config” menu also supports checking gimbal camera’s current camera firmware, switching camera resolution, and configuring camera IP addresses.
- IP Config
- Gateway Config
- Gimbal Working Mode
- Stream Resolution
- Record Resolution
- Coding Format
- Video Output Mode
- Low Latency Mode
- Auto Recording
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