Storm Eye-40IE 3-Axis EO/IR Gimbal Camera for Monitoring, Inspection and Security
Overview
Designed for ultra-long-range aerial observation missions, the Storm Eye-40IE integrates a 1080P EO camera with 40× optical zoom for sharp and detailed daytime imaging at extended distances. Complemented by a 640×512 thermal imager for nighttime awareness and advanced AI recognition and tracking capability, the system delivers accurate and reliable aerial intelligence across demanding applications including perimeter patrol, industrial inspection, environmental monitoring, and anomaly detection.
Mission Fit
Why it Performs in Demanding Monitoring Missions
40× Optical Zoom
For Detailed Long-Range Observation
Equipped with a 1080P EO camera featuring 40× optical zoom and 32× digital zoom, the Storm Eye-40IE captures high-detail imagery from extended distances without requiring close-range operation. Designed for demanding aerial observation tasks, it delivers clear visual intelligence for applications including fire monitoring, disaster response, and perimeter security patrol.
Long-Range Thermal Detection
For Low-Visibility Missions
Built around a 640×512 thermal imaging sensor with a 25 mm infrared lens, the Storm Eye-40IE delivers reliable thermal awareness at distances up to 3.2 km. Designed for nighttime operations and degraded-visibility environments, it detects heat signatures and abnormal thermal activity with high precision, enabling earlier threat identification and stronger situational awareness across complex mission scenarios.
AI Tracking
Precise Target Control
Powered by real-time AI-powered recognition and auto-tracking, the Storm Eye-40IE ensures continuous target awareness, minimizing the risk of target loss even in complex and dynamic environments.
3-Axis Gimbal
Plug-and-Play Integration
Designed with a quick-release mechanism, the 3-axis Storm Eye-40IE enables tool-free installation and a secure physical connection,streamlining deployment while ensuring stable imaging in operation.
Designated Control System
Compatible to MAVLink
Powered by the in-house YDlink camera control software, the Storm Eye-40IE 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 Storm Eye-40IE operates within a temperature range of -10°C to 50°C , ensuring reliable performance across diverse operating environments.
Target Tracking
Coordinated Camera-Drone Control
Through integration with the camera and drone control system, the Storm Eye-40IE 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.
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.
Best Fit For
Key Specifications
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 Techn
● Operating System: YDlink control system
● Deployment: Quick-release mechanism
Recommended Applications
How to Choose
Choose This Model If You Need
For requirements of IR and LRF cameras, please refer to
● Stronger long-range EO observation
● Thermal visibility at night
● An all-in-one payload for search and tracking
Meet Storm Eye-40IE: 40X AI drone zoom camera with thermal imager and target tracking
| Gimbal system | Input voltage | 12V |
| Video output | 1080p/720p, 60/5030/25fps MP4 | |
| Video recorded | 1080p/720p, 60/5030/25fps MP4 | |
| Photo | JPG(1920*1080) | |
| Rotate range | Pitch: +45° ~ -164°; Roll: ±45°; Yaw: Unlimited | |
| Angle amount of jitter | Pitch and roll: ±0.01° Yaw: ±0.02° | |
| 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) | 1030g |
| Working temperature | -10° ~ +50° | |
| 40X zoom camera | Sensor | 1/2.8" Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor |
| Focal length | 40X optical focal zoom, 4.25-170mm | |
| Digital zoom | 32X(1280X with optical zoom) | |
| FOV | D: 73.80°(wede end)~2.16°(tele end) | |
| H: 66.35°(wede end)~1.90°(tele end) | ||
| V: 39.98°(wede end)~1.11°(tele end) | ||
| Sync system | Internal | |
| S/N ratio | More than 50dB (AGC off) | |
| Min. illumination (50%) | Color(1/30s, 79.5dB): 0.01 lux , BW(1/30s, 79.5dB): 0.002 lux | |
| Color DSS(1/1s, 79.5dB): 0.001 lux , BW DSS(1/1s, 79.5dB): 0.0002 lux | ||
| 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 | 1/1 ~ 1/30,000 sec | |
| Backlight compensation | Yes | |
| Aperture control | F1.6 (wide) ~ F4.95 (tele) | |
| Defog | Yes | |
| OSD | Yes | |
| Thermal imager | Lens | 25mm |
| Working system | Un-cooled long wave (8μm～14μm) | |
| Detector pixels | 640×512 | |
| Pixel size | 12μm | |
| Focusing | Athermalizing | |
| Digital zoom | 8x | |
| FOV | Horizontal: 17.5° | |
| Vertical: 14.0° | ||
| Diagonal: 22.3° | ||
| Detective Distance (Man: 1.8x0.5m) | 1042 meters | |
| Recognize Distance (Man: 1.8x0.5m) | 260 meters | |
| Verified Distance (Man: 1.8x0.5m) | 130 meters | |
| Detective Distance (Car: 4.2x1.8m) | 3194 meters | |
| Recognize Distance (Car: 4.2x1.8m) | 799 meters | |
| Verified Distance (Car: 4.2x1.8m) | 399 meters | |
| Emissivity correction | Emissivity 0.01~1 adjustable | |
| NETD | ≤50mK(@25℃) | |
| MRTD | ≤650mK(@Characteristic frequency） | |
| Image enhancement | Automatically adjusts image brightness and contrast | |
| Color palette | White hot, black hot, pseudo color | |
| Automatic non-uniformity | Yes(with or without shutter) | |
| Correction function | ||
| Time synchronization function | Yes |
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