Overview
Featuring an EO camera with advanced 30x zoom and AI-powered tracking, the 2-axis Sky Eye-U30 weighs just 748 g, delivering flexible and powerful support for daytime aerial missions such as mining, oil and pipeline inspection.
Mission Fit
Why it Performs in Demanding Monitoring Missions
748g Sleek Design
Built for Lightweight Operations
Designed for lightweight and flexible aerial deployment, the Storm Eye-10IE-MK weighs only 748 g, mitigating overall UAV payload burden while improving flight endurance and maneuverability.
30x EO Zoom
Long-Range Aerial Monitoring
30x powerful optical zoom, 1920x1080 resolution. The Sky Eye-U30 delivers clear long-range monitoring, enabling detailed observation of individuals, vehicles, and infrastructure without approaching the target area.
AI Tracking
Precise Target Control
Powered by real-time AI-powered recognition and auto-tracking, the Sky Eye-U30 ensures continuous target awareness, minimizing the risk of target loss even in complex and dynamic environments.
2-Axis Gimbal for Plug-and-Play Integration
Designed with a quick-release mechanism
The 2-axis Storm Eye-30IE-MU enables tool-free installation and flexible switching between aerial views, streamlining deployment while maximizing operational flexibility.
UAV, UGV, USV Compatible
All-Round Imaging Support
Featuring a stabilized gimbal platform, long-range zoom, clear day-and-night observation, and intelligent target detection and tracking, our gimbal cameras integrate seamlessly with UAVs, ground vehicles, marine vessels, and robotic platforms, delivering dependable imaging support for a wide range of industrial missions.
Designated Control System
Compatible to MAVLink
Powered by the in-house YDlink camera control software, the Sky Eye-U30 supports MAVLink protocol and integrates with PX4 and ArduPilot flight control systems, enabling real-time telemetry, video transmission, and precise command execution for efficient and reliable aerial operations.
Highly Resilient in Harsh Environments
Equipped with built-in thermal sensor protection, the Sky Eye-U30 operates within a temperature range of -10°C to 50°C and withstands up to 30 seconds of direct sunlight exposure, ensuring reliable performance across diverse operating environments.
Target Tracking via Coordinated Camera-Drone Control
Through integration with the camera and drone control system, the Sky Eye-U30 enables the drone to automatically adjust its flight path to follow the target. This ensures synchronized operation between the camera and the drone, maintaining readiness for real-time execution of target-related commands.
Best Fit For

Platform Compatibility
Designed for efficient and practical UAV integration, including:
High Compatibility with
● Platforms: VTOL / multirotor drones
● Systems: PX4 / ArduPilot
● Protocol: MAVLink
● Interfaces: PWM / S.Bus / UART / Ethernet
In-House Operating Technologies
● Operating System: YDlink control system
● Deployment: Quick-release mechanism
Key Specifications
Recommended Applications
| Gimbal system | Input voltage | 12V |
| Video output | 1080P/720P 30fps Ethernet | |
| Video recorded | 1080P/720P 30fps MP4 | |
| Photo | JPG(1920*1080) | |
| Rotate range | Pitch:+45° ~ -164°, Yaw: Unlimited | |
| Control interface | S.Bus, UART and Ethernet | |
| Working Current | Static current: 650mA(@12V) | |
| Dynamic current: 850mA(@12V) | ||
| Local storage | TF card (Up to 128G, class 10, FAT32 or ex FAT format) | |
| Mechanical feature | Total weight (gimbal and camera) | 748±5g |
| Working temperature | -10℃~ +50℃ | |
| 30x zoom camera | Sensor | 1/2.8 inch 2.13MP CMOS SENSOR |
| Focal length | 30x optical focal zoom, 4.3-129mm | |
| Digital zoom | 12x (360x with optical zoom) | |
| Min object distance | 10mm(wide end) to 1200mm(tele end). Default 300mm | |
| FOV | 1080p mode: 63.7°(wide end) ~ 2.3°(tele end) | |
| 720p mode: 63.7°(wide end) ~ 2.3°(tele end) | ||
| SD: 47.8°(wide end) ~ 1.7°(tele end) | ||
| Sync system | Internal | |
| S/N ratio | More than 50dB | |
| Min illumination | Color 0.01lux@F1.6 | |
| Exposure control | Auto, Manual, Priority mode(shutter priority & iris priority), Bright, EV compensation, Slow AE | |
| White balance | Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto) | |
| Shutter speed | 1/1s to 1/10,000s, 22 steps | |
| Backlight compensation | Yes | |
| Aperture control | 16 steps | |
| Defog | Yes | |
| OSD | Yes |
Introducing Sky Eye-U30: 1080P Capture, 30X Optical Zoom, Smart AI Recognition and Tracking
Sky Eye-U30 daytime zoom camera performance on VTOL drone
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