Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera
The Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera shows heat where an ordinary camera sees only darkness, and Pixelpump-Gen3 technology makes heat sources stand out clearly in the image. A wide power range lets you run it straight from the pack on most builds, and you can watch the same picture on a second screen while you fly on your analog link. Thermal vision without complicated wiring.
Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera — Thermal Vision Powered Even from a 5S Pack
The Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera is a Caddx Eclipse 005SH analog thermal FPV camera made of a 22x22x27.65mm camera head and a separate 33.5x33.5x16.5mm AI Box connected by a cable. It delivers a 576x432 image (Pixelpump-Gen3) at 50Hz through a 5.1mm F1.0 lens with a 56° x 41° field of view and sends video over analog PAL and digital UVC at the same time. It runs on 6-24V, typically draws under 1.5W and works from -20°C to 50°C.
Clearer Image with Pixelpump-Gen3
The Eclipse 005SH uses third-generation Pixelpump-Gen3 technology, which makes the image clearer and heat sources more prominent. Both pictures below were recorded on a Hawkeye analog receiver, the left one with a camera without Pixelpump-Gen3 and the right one with it. The image with Pixelpump-Gen3 is clearer and shows more detail.
Without Pixelpump-Gen3
With Pixelpump-Gen3
Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera Key Features
Sharp Thermal Image
The camera delivers a 576x432 thermal image (Pixelpump-Gen3) at 50Hz. Heat sources stand out more clearly from the background, so objects are easier to spot in flight.
Analog and Digital at Once
Video goes out over analog PAL and digital UVC at the same time. You can fly on an analog video transmitter and watch the same picture on a UVC device, such as a computer.
Wide Power Range
The camera runs on 6-24V and typically draws under 1.5W. You can power it directly from a 2S-5S pack, and on 6S from a regulated output within this range, such as a BEC.
Image Adjustment
Brightness and contrast (0-100), color palettes (0-4) and horizontal, vertical or diagonal image flip are set over UVC or with the OSD menu board (ADKEY), and the 1.0-4.0x stepless digital zoom over UVC. You match the image to the conditions and to how the camera is mounted.
Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera Interfaces
The connectors are on the AI Box, numbered as in the drawing below.
- Power/CVBS, power supply and analog video output
- Control Connection, control connector
- ADKEY, connector for the OSD menu board (ADKEY, GND)
- UVC, digital video over USB (DP, DM, GND, VBUS)
Image settings are changed with the OSD menu board included in the kit. Connect it to the ADKEY connector and briefly press its middle button to open the OSD menu, where you set contrast, brightness, color, image flip and style, reset the settings or save and exit. Remove the OSD menu board when you have finished the settings.
Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera Specification
Model | Eclipse 005SH |
Resolution | 576x432 (Pixelpump) |
Frame Rate | 50Hz |
Video Interface | PAL + UVC (simultaneous analog and digital output) |
Supply Voltage | 6-24V |
Typical Power Consumption | <1.5W |
Focal Length | 5.1mm |
Aperture | F1.0 |
Field of View | 56° (H) x 41° (V) |
Adjustment Method | UVC / ADKEY |
Brightness / Contrast | 0-100 |
Color Palette | 0-4 |
Digital Zoom | 1.0-4.0x stepless (controlled via UVC) |
Image Flip | Horizontal / Vertical / Diagonal |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
Camera Dimensions | 22x22x27.65mm |
AI Box Dimensions | 33.5x33.5x16.5mm |
Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera Package Includes
- 1x Caddx FT004-V3G FT483 Thermovision Camera
- 1x OSD Menu Board
- 1x 2-Pin 1.25mm 10cm Silicone Cable
- 1x 3-Pin Silicone Cable
- 1x USB Cable