40× Zoom, Thermal Imaging and Laser Ranging
The SGU-HS1-M40 integrates a 40× optical zoom visible-light camera, an 18 mm thermal camera and a laser rangefinder on a three-axis stabilized UAV gimbal. Designed for energy inspection, security monitoring and forestry applications, it supports single-camera, side-by-side and picture-in-picture viewing.
Key Features
- 8-megapixel visible-light imaging and 4K video at 30 fps.
- 40× optical zoom with MF and AFS focus modes.
- 640 × 512 thermal imaging at 25 fps with 11 color palettes.
- Laser ranging from 5 to 1,500 m.
- Point, area and full-frame thermal temperature measurement.
- Three-axis stabilization with Follow and Lock modes.
- Ethernet video output, customizable OSD and microSD recording.
Overall Specifications
| Model |
SGU-HS1-M40 |
| Video output |
Ethernet |
| Control interfaces |
1 × S.BUS; 1 × RS422; 1 × Ethernet; 1 × serial; 1 × CAN |
| Supply voltage — system specification |
10–28 V |
| Power consumption |
20 W |
| Ingress protection |
IP54 |
| Operating temperature |
−20°C to +60°C |
| Dimensions, excluding vibration damping |
109.5 × 155.1 × 160.9 mm |
| Weight, excluding vibration damping |
Less than 900 g |
| Mechanical interface |
Quick-release interface and fixed mounting holes |
Visible-Light Camera
| Sensor |
8 megapixels |
| Maximum photo resolution |
3840 × 2160 (16:9) |
| Photo resolutions |
3840 × 2160; 1920 × 1080 |
| Video resolutions |
3840 × 2160 at 30 fps; 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps listed as supported, subject to configuration confirmation |
| Encoding |
H.264 / H.265 |
| Optical zoom |
40× |
| Focal length |
4.2–170 mm |
| Equivalent focal length |
28.4–1151.4 mm |
| Aperture |
F1.68–F5 |
| Focus modes |
MF / AFS |
| Wide field of view |
Diagonal 74.9°; horizontal 67.2°; vertical 39.8° |
| Tele field of view |
Diagonal 2.1°; horizontal 1.8°; vertical 1.0° |
Thermal Camera
| Detector |
Uncooled vanadium oxide infrared focal plane array |
| Photo resolution |
640 × 512 |
| Video resolution |
640 × 512 at 25 fps |
| Encoding |
H.264 / H.265 |
| Pixel pitch |
12 µm |
| Spectral range |
8–14 µm |
| NETD |
≤50 mK at 25°C, F/1.0 |
| Focal length |
18 mm |
| Equivalent focal length |
79 mm |
| Aperture |
F1.1 |
| Field of view |
24.2° × 19.5° |
| Color palettes |
11 |
| High-image-quality mode |
−20°C to +150°C; accuracy stated as ±2°C or ±2% of the reading |
| Wide-range mode |
0°C to +550°C; accuracy stated as ±3°C or ±3% of the reading |
| Temperature measurement |
Point, area and full-frame |
| Image adjustment |
Manual/automatic FFC and DDE levels 0–3 |
Laser Rangefinder
| Range |
5–1,500 m |
| Accuracy at distances ≤300 m |
≤1 m |
| Accuracy at distances >300 m |
Within ±2 m |
| Wavelength |
905 ±10 nm at 25°C |
| Ranging modes |
Single measurement; continuous at 1, 2 or 5 Hz |
Gimbal Specifications
| Stabilization |
3-axis: pitch, roll and yaw |
| Pitch range |
±110° |
| Roll range |
−45° to +45° |
| Yaw range |
±320° |
| Stabilization accuracy |
≤0.01° |
| Modes |
Follow / Lock |
| Gimbal controls |
Return to center, look down, manual control and zoom-dependent rotation speed |
| Storage |
microSD up to 128 GB; FAT32 / exFAT |
| OSD |
Customizable overlays including model, serial number, coordinates, altitude, date and time |
Interface Versions
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SGU-HS1-M40: standard interface; this listing describes the standard-interface model.
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SGU-HS1-M40-ZY: version designed for the Ziyan F15, listed separately in the manual. Confirm availability and compatibility before ordering.
The manual’s 30-pin wiring definitions apply only to the standard-interface SGU-HS1-M40. The ZY version requires the corresponding aircraft interface documentation.
30-Pin Signal Wiring Table
For the standard-interface SGU-HS1-M40 only. For SGU-HS1-M40-ZY, refer to the Ziyan aircraft interface documentation. Numbers correspond to the labels on the cable harness. Signal identifiers are retained exactly as printed in the manual.
| No. |
Signal |
Description |
Wire Color |
Notes |
| 1 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 2 |
USB-DP |
USB-DP |
Green |
|
| 3 |
USB-DN |
USB-DN |
Yellow |
|
| 4 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 5 |
PPS |
PPS |
Green |
Precise timing and synchronization |
| 6 |
CAN-P |
CAN-P |
Green |
|
| 7 |
CAN-N |
CAN-N |
Yellow |
|
| 8 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 9 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 10 |
SBUS |
SBUS |
Green |
|
| 11 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 12 |
RS422-RX-N |
RS422-RX-N |
Yellow |
|
| 13 |
RS422-RX-P |
RS422-RX-P |
Green |
|
| 14 |
RS422-TX-N |
RS422-TX-N |
Yellow |
|
| 15 |
RS422-TX-P |
RS422-TX-P |
Green |
|
| 16 |
VBAT |
VBAT |
Red |
10–28 V |
| 17 |
VBAT |
VBAT |
Red |
10–28 V |
| 18 |
VBAT |
VBAT |
Red |
10–28 V |
| 19 |
VBAT |
VBAT |
Red |
10–28 V |
| 20 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 21 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 22 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 23 |
232-UART-RX |
232-UART-RX |
Yellow |
Input / 3.3 V |
| 24 |
232-UART-TX |
232-UART-TX |
Green |
Output / 3.3 V |
| 25 |
LAN-RX-N |
LAN-RX-N |
Yellow |
|
| 26 |
LAN-RX-P |
LAN-RX-P |
Green |
|
| 27 |
LAN-TX-N |
LAN-TX-N |
Yellow |
|
| 28 |
LAN-TX-P |
LAN-TX-P |
Green |
|
| 29 |
GND |
Ground |
Black |
|
| 30 |
HIGHT-PWR-REQ |
HIGHT-PWR-REQ |
Green |
High-power request |
Package Contents — Standard Interface
- 1 × SGU-HS1-M40 gimbal payload
- 1 × vibration-damping mount with quick-release mechanism, included only with the standard-interface version
- 1 × protective carrying case
Integration and Operation
Confirm aircraft compatibility, mounting interface and input voltage with the supplier before installation or applying power. Communication protocol documentation and host-computer tools are available from the supplier on request. Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer.
Operating Temperature Note
The technical specification lists −20°C to +60°C, while the pre-use instructions specify −20°C to +55°C. Confirm the applicable limit with the manufacturer before operation above +55°C.
Laser Safety and Care
Do not look directly into the laser when ranging is enabled. Follow the supplied operating instructions. The manual prohibits use in rain, snow and sandstorms. Do not immerse or directly rinse the equipment. Power down before removing the payload, clean the optical surfaces with suitable lens-cleaning materials and store the unit securely in its case.