RunCam Night Cam Prototype — Night Camera for Drones

Brand: RunCam. Category: Drones & Quadcopters > Cameras. The RunCam Night Cam Prototype is a specialized camera for night shooting on drones and in FPV systems, designed for those who require high-quality video in very low light conditions.

Thanks to a large 1/1.8″ sensor and high sensitivity of 32000 e-/Lux-sec, the camera provides a clear image even in darkness. Support for 2.7K video resolution with a frame rate from 3 to 30 fps in automatic mode makes the Night Cam an ideal choice for night aerial photography and documenting flights in challenging conditions.

The wide-angle lens provides a large field of view: FOV — 133° diagonally, 112° horizontally, 60° vertically, allowing maximum area capture during flight. The MP4 video format ensures versatility in saving and playing files. The connection interface is USB Type-C, power is supplied from DC 5V via a Molex 2P 1.25 mm connector, current consumption is 400mA at 5V.

The camera has compact and lightweight dimensions: PCB — 35×28 mm, housing — 38x31x34 mm. Weight: PCB — 20 g, housing (3D printed) — 32 g, making it easy to integrate into most drone models without significant strain on power resources.

The RunCam Night Cam Prototype features automatic ISO and shutter settings, allowing for high-quality video without manual adjustment. The housing comes with 3D-printed mounts for quick installation on the drone frame, with a standard 20 mm lens mount and a CS adapter, enabling quick lens changes for various tasks, including astronomical observations.

Connecting to a PC automatically switches the camera to USB disk mode for convenient data transfer. A short press of the button activates webcam mode, providing direct real-time video streaming — convenient for monitoring and recording from a PC.

Technical Specifications

• Model: RunCam Night Cam Prototype
• Image Sensor: 1/1.8″
• Sensitivity: 32000 e-/Lux-sec
• Video Resolution: 2.7K at 3~30 fps (auto)
• Lens (FOV): D: 133°, H: 112°, V: 60°
• ISO: Auto
• Shutter: Auto
• Video Format: MP4
• Interface: USB Type-C
• Power: DC 5V (Molex 2P 1.25 mm)
• Current: 400mA at 5V
• Weight: PCB — 20 g, Housing — 32 g
• Dimensions: PCB — 35×28 mm, Housing — 38x31x34 mm

Additional advantages: stable performance with minimal power consumption, convenient connection and file saving, ability to quickly adapt optics for various shooting scenarios, built-in webcam functionality and USB disk mode.

The RunCam Night Cam Prototype is an excellent solution for enthusiasts and professionals seeking a compact, lightweight, and highly sensitive camera for night flights and FPV shooting. The combination of a large sensor, high sensitivity, and versatile interfaces makes this camera a universal tool for expanding your drone's capabilities.

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