Foxeer Digisight VTX is almost identically the same as?HDZero Race VTX. Probably the technical specs will be the same. Maximum RF power output 200mW.

Lets hope the introduction of the Foxeer Digisight VTX will improve the availability of the HDZero system, which is currently mostly out of stock.

RunCam Racer 5

The newest Racer 5 is fully analog FPV camera as opposite to the Racer 4 that was digital/analog and made a stir in the community as Caddx accused in the copying their digital FPV camera technology. 

RunCam Racer 5 has the 1000TVL CMOS sensor and is available in two lens options:  1.8mm lens with 160° FOV or 2.1mm with 145° FOV. 

RunCam Racer 5 is the first camera that has gyro built in. FPV pilots now can easily set the camera angle by looking at the angle value in the OSD.  

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Runcam-Racer-5-1000TVL-…-FPV-Camera-for-FPV-Racing-RC-Drone-p-1787265.html

Makerfire: https://shop.makerfire.com/collections/new-arrival/products/runcam-racer-5-camera

RunCam Racer 5 User Manual: https://www.runcam.com/download/Racer5/Racer5-Manual-OSD.pdf

Model: RunCam Racer 5
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 1000TVL
Lens: 1.8mm FOV 160° / 2.1mm FOV 145°
Screen Format: 4:3 / Widescreen Switchable
Signal System: NTSC / PAL Switchable
Mirror/Flip: Available
Integrated OSD: Yes
Built-in gyro: Yes
One Touch Scene Setting: Personal / Lightrax
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR: Super WDR
Day/Night: Color
Menu Control: Cable Control / Remote Control
Power: DC 5-36V
Current: 110mA@5V / 40mA@12V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 6.1g
Dimensions: L19mm*W19mm*H21mm

Foxeer Falkor 3

Foxeer has released the third generation of the Falkor camera. Falkor 3 has a little bit improved latency (6ms) over the older Flakor 2 and the low light performance was improved also. Falkor 3 has 0.0001 Lux min illumination versus 0.001 Lux on the older Falkor 2. New Falkor has bigger M12 1.7mm lens versus the M8 1.8mm lens on the older Falkors.

Available @

Surveilzone: http://www.surveilzone.com/Foxeer-Falkor-3-Micro-6ms-Latency-00001Lux-WDR-FPV-Camera-g-2371

Foxeer: https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-falkor-3-micro-6ms-latency-starlight-wdr-fpv-camera-g-313

Falkor 3 User Manual: https://download.foxeer.com/Foxeer_FALKOR_3_Manual.pdf

Sensor Type: Sony 1/3″ CMOS Sensor
Scale: 4:3(Default)/16:9 Switchable
Tv System: PAL(Default)/NTSC Switchable
Resolution: 1200TVL
Lens:M12 1.7mm
FOV: 4:3 FOV-H: 138° FOV-D: 172°
16:9 FOV-H: 138° FOV-D: 158°
Shutter Speed: PAL 1/25~1/10000 sec; NTSC 1/30~1/10000 sec
Video Output: CVBS Analog Signal
Minimum Illumination: 0.0001Lux
White Balance: Auto
DNR: 3DNR
WDR: 100dB
DAY/NIGHT EXT/Auto/Color/B&W
Flight OSD Voltage/Cam Title/Time
Input Voltage 4.6V~20V
Language ENGLISH /中文/ PYCCKNN / ESPANOL / ITALIANO /FRANCAIS/POLSKIM/ PORTUGUES / 日本語 / EAAHNIKA
Working Temperature -10°~50°C RH90% MAX
Working Humidity 20~80%
Storage Temperature -20°~70°C
Consumption 95mA±15% @ DC12V
Dimension: 19*19
Weight: 8.8g(Exclude cable)

Caddx Ratel 2

Caddx has upgraded its best Ratel FPV camera. The Ratel 2 has the same 1/1.8″ sensor, but the Caddx has upgraded the firmware ad the colors now look more natural and vibrant.

New Caddx Ratel 2 has the same lens as on the DJI Air Unit camera. This lens has wider 165° field of view and has no annoying lens glare. 

Caddx Ratel 2 now has metal case and is lighter. The weight is 5.9 grams.

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Ratel-…-FPV-Camera-For-RC-Drone-p-1779714.html

Makerfire: https://shop.makerfire.com/collections/new-arrival/products/caddx-ratel-fpv-camera

Caddx Ratel 2 User Manual: 

Specifications:
Name: Caddx Ratel 2
Sensor: 1/1.8′‘ Inch Starlight 
Resolution: 1200TVL
FOV: 165°
Lens: 2.1mm
TV System: NTSC & PAL (switchable)
Image: 4:3 & 16:9 (switchable)
WDR: Super WDR
DNR: 3DNR
Min. Illumination: 0.0001LUX
Video Output: CVBS
Day/Night: Auto/Color/B&W/EXT
Shutter Speed: PAL:1/50~100,000; NTSC: 1/60~100,000
Wide Power Input: 5-40V
Working Temperature: -20℃ ~ +60 ℃
Weight: 5.9g
Dimension: 19*19*20mm

Release date ~ 25th of October 

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-T-Rex-Micro-1500TVL-Super-Low-Latency-…-1756536.html

Surveilzone: http://surveilzone.com/Foxeer-T-Rex-Micro-1500TVL-FPV-Camera-Low-Latency-Super-WDR-Low-light-g-2368

Foxeer: https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-t-rex-micro-1500tvl-low-latency-super-wdr-fpv-camera-g-308

Sensor Type: CMOS 2MP
Scale: 4:3/16:9 Switchable
Tv System: PAL/NTSC Switchable
Resolution: 1500TVL
FOV: 4:3 FOV-H: 120° FOV-D:150°
        16:9 FOV-H: 155° FOV-D:175°
Shutter Speed: Auto
Flip Up, Down, Left and Right
Video Output: CVBS Analog Signal
Minimum Illumination: 0.001Lux
White Balance: Auto
DNR: 3DNR
WDR: 110dB
DAY/NIGHT EXT/Auto/Color/B&W
Flight OSD Voltage/Cam Title/Time
Input Voltage: 4.5V~16V
Power Consumption: 115mA±15%@DC12V,270mA±15%@DC5V
Working Temperature: -10°~50°C RH90% MAX
Working Humidity: 20~80%
Dimension: 19*19mm
Weight: 8.7g(Exclude cable)

Introduction

The long and interesting history of the FPV cameras started from the huge 32x32mm board cameras back in the year 2013. These FPV cameras were without casing, only the PCB with lens. 

RunCam PZ0420 board camera

RunCam introduced Sky camera (about March, 2014). It was their first cased FPV camera. It started the new form factor with the case dimensions of 26×26mm. Case was made of metal and was heavy. Camera weight was about 18grams and it had performance issues.

Runcam Sky FPV camera

Then Foxeer released the most sucessful and the most known HS1177 camera with the same casing. It had the same case dimensions of 26×26mm. RunCam then released the Swift (about April, 2016) camera with the same 26x26mm format. So the first camera size standard was finally settled and now is referred as Full Size (or Standard Size). 

Camera Sizes

Currently the main four camera sizes were standartized. The main factor is camera width between the mounting points:

Standard (width 26-28mm)
Mini (21mm)
Micro (19mm)
Nano (14mm)

Camera Manufacturers

Foxeer and RunCam are old and well known FPV camera manufacturers. Recently Caddx joined the FPV camera market with good products. There is also another manufacturer of the FPV equipment, company called FXT. Others worth mentioning are Aomway, FatShark, HGLRC.

List of FPV cameras

Foxeer HS1177 (XAT600M)

One of the most known FPV cameras. Most often reffered as “HS1177” camera. It has 1/3” Sony SUPER HAD II CCD sensor. Was produced only in full size form factor. It became very popular as it offered great picture with decent WDR (at that time). 

Release date – start of 2016

Interesting that it is still available for purchase even in 2019! It is the longest selling FPV camera ever.

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-HS1177-Sony-600TVL-CCD-2_8MM-IR-Mini-FPV-Camera-5-17v-with-Bracket-p-1047125.html

Foxeer: http://www.surveilzone.com/DC5V-plastic-case-mini-sony-super-had-ccd-600tvl-super-camera-2.8mm-lens-for-fpv

Specifications:
Name: Foxeer XAT600M
Sensor: CCD 1/3” Sony SUPER HAD II CCD
DSP model Nextchip 2040
Pixel: NTSC 768(H)×494(V)
TV System: NTSC
Resolution: 650TVL(b/w), 600TVL(color)
Synchronization: internal synchronize
Shutter Speed (CCD IRIS): NTSC: 1/60~1/100000 sec
Noise: > 60 (AGC OFF)
Video Out: 75ohm, synchronize
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux
Auto Gain: Off/Low/Mid/High
Back Light Compensation: (BLC) Off /Back light compensation/ Strong light suppression
Private shading: (PRIVACY) 1~8 private shading area
Motion Detection: (MD) On/ Off (Multi level sensitivity settable)
Auto White Balance: Manual / Auto / Auto track
Mirror: Horizontal Mirror optional
Negative: Positive / Negative optional
Color to B&W: Auto
DNR: 2DNR
WDR: D-WDR
Day / Night Shift: Auto/ Color/ B&W
Menu (OSD): English menu
White Dot Repair: Support
Image Adjustment: Support
Camera Title: Support
Power Requirement: DC5V~22V
Dimensions(mm): 25X25(W*L)
Weight: 14.6g (with bracket)
Power Consumption: 70mA

Foxeer Arrow V2

FOXEER ARROW V2 (also called HS1190) is the advanced version of FOXEER XAT600M (HS1177), which featured by wide dynamic range function and brilliant image performance. The main upgrade Arrow V1 It supports DC5-40V wide voltage range, also has inbuilt OSD and MIC. The camera case is made of aluminium and camera weights 14g. Built-in OSD can display name, power, flying time. Inbuilt MIC enables audio in FPV feed. 

Discontinued. Was replaced by Foxeer Arrow V3

Foxeer Arrow V3

Upgraded Arrow V3 got Batery Voltage sensing pin input. Camera plug has been updated to 7pin plug. Battery voltage can be calibrated by OSD control. 

Discontinued. Was replaced by Arrow Mini.

Foxeer Falkor

One of the best Foxeer FPV camera, featuring G-WDR (global wide dynamic range), 1/3 CMOS sensor with 1200TVL resolution. This camera offers great detail level with natural colors an extremely wide dynamic range. Falkor can work in various lighting conditions as bright sun, cloudy, low light or artificial lights.

Foxeer Falkor camera is the only camera available in white color.

Release date – August, 2018. Discontinued and replaced by Falkor 2

Available @ 

http://surveilzone.com/Foxeer-Micro-Falkor-1200TVL-Camera-16-4-3-PALNTSC-Switchable-GWDR-g-2258

https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Micro-Falkor-1_8mm-1200TVL-16943-PALNTSC-Switchable-GWDR-FPV-Camera-for-RC-Drone-p-1375560.html

Foxeer Falkor 2

Second version of the probably the best Foxeer FPV camera. Falkor 2 has the same specs as the previous version, but Foxeer has made some changes in the camera firmware improving image quality like higher definition, improved natural colors, auto-adaptive global WDR and fixing some issues with the previous version, such as blackouts when the light suddenly changes and frame freezing. Also latency of the camera was reduced.

Available in full size and micro sizes.

Release date – August, 2019

Available @ 

http://surveilzone.com/Foxeer-Falkor-Micro-2-FPV-Camera-Freestyle-Long-Range-Global-WDR-g-2318

https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Micro-Falkor-2-1200TVL-FPV-Camera-PALNTSC-16943-GWDR-No-Freeze-for-FPV-Racing-RC-Drone-p-1544328.html

Foxeer Razer Micro & Mini

Fozeer Razer is budget and probably the cheapest Foxeer FPV camera. Despite the low price this camera has pretty decent image quality. Foxeer Razer is 1/3 CMOS sensor 1200TVL camera. It comes in two aspect ratio options 4:3 or 16:9. 

Available in mini and micro sizes.

Release date – October, 2019

Razer Micro available @ 

http://www.surveilzone.com/Foxeer-Micro-Razer-FPV-Camera-PAL-NTSC-Switchable-g-2326

https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Razer-Micro-13-CMOS-1_8mm-Lens-1200TVL-43169-NTSCPAL-Switchable-FPV-Camera-For-RC-Drone-p-1578758.html

Razer Mini available @ 

https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Razer-Mini-13-CMOS-HD-5MP-2_1mm-M12-Lens-1200TVL-43169-NTSCPAL-Switchable-FPV-Camera-For-RC-Drone-p-1578759.html

Foxeer T-Rex

Foxeer T-Rex FPV camera has the highest 1500TVL vertical resolution in the market. It is the first 1500TVL camera made by Foxeer. Camera lens is 1.7mm with a maximum FOV of 175° for 16:9 aspect ratio.

Available in micro size only.

Release date – October, 2020

Available @ 

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-T-Rex-Micro-1500TVL-Super-Low-Latency-…-1756536.html

Surveilzone: http://surveilzone.com/Foxeer-T-Rex-Micro-1500TVL-FPV-Camera-Low-Latency-Super-WDR-Low-light-g-2368

Foxeer: https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-t-rex-micro-1500tvl-low-latency-super-wdr-fpv-camera-g-308

Sensor Type: CMOS 2MP
Scale: 4:3/16:9 Switchable
Tv System: PAL/NTSC Switchable
Resolution: 1500TVL
FOV:4:3 FOV-H: 120° FOV-D:150°
        16:9 FOV-H: 155° FOV-D:175°
Shutter Speed: Auto
Flip Up, Down, Left and Right
Video Output: CVBS Analog Signal
Minimum Illumination: 0.001Lux
White Balance: Auto
DNR: 3DNR
WDR: 110dB
DAY/NIGHT EXT/Auto/Color/B&W
Flight OSD Voltage/Cam Title/Time
Input Voltage: 4.5V~16V
Power Consumption: 115mA±15%@DC12V,270mA±15%@DC5V
Dimension: 19*19mm
Weight: 8.7g(Exclude cable)

RunCam Micro Eagle

One of the best (if not the best) cameras at the time it was released. Big CMOS sensor (1/1.8″), full size (M12) lens, good WDR with 6 adjustable levels, switchable NTSC/PAL, 16:9 aspect ratio. But the most important – it has superior crisp and detailed video feed, that feels “like HD”. 

Release date – February, 2018

Available @ Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Micro-Eagle-…-FPV-Camera-for-RC-Drone-p-1259121.html

RunCam Shop: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-micro-eagle/

Micro Eagle User Manual: https://www.runcam.com/download/MICROEAGLE-Manual.pdf

Micro Eagle User Manual with Remote Control:  https://www.runcam.com/download/MICROEAGLE-Remote-Control-Version-Manual.pdf

Specification:
Model: RunCam Micro Eagle
Image Sensor: 1/1.8″ CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 800TVL
FOV : FOV 170 @ 16:9, FOV 140 @ 4:3?
Screen Format: 16:9 / 4:3 Switchable on OSD menu
Signal System: NTSC / PAL Switchable on OSD menu
Mirror/Flip: Yes
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Max Gain: 1-9 Level
Min. Illumination: 0.001Lux@1.2F
WDR: Level 1-6 available
Day/Night: Auto/External/Color/B&W
Power: DC 5-36V
Current: 200mA@5V / 90mA@12V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 8.5g
Dimensions: L19mm*W19mm*H22mm

Features:
Mirror & Flip image available
16:9 / 4:3 Switchable on OSD menu
NTSC / PAL Switchable on OSD menu
Level 1-6 available WDR

RunCam Micro Sparrow 2

Second version on the Sparrow series of CMOS cameras. Camera is very light (4.5g), supports wide voltage input (5-36V). It also has battery voltage sensor, easy 6 preset scenes change feature. Interesting fact – Runcam Sparrow V1 was 16:9 aspect ration and Sparrow V2 was changed to 4:3.

Was released in March, 2018.

Discontinued and replaced by Micro Sparrow 2 Pro

Specification:
Model RunCam Micro Sparrow 2
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 700TVL
Lens: 2.1mm ?(M8)? FOV150°
Screen Format: 4:3
Signal System NTSC / PAL (option)
Mirror/Flip Available
Integrated OSD Yes
One Touch Scene Setting: Personal / Lightrax / Outdoor / Indoor / Cloudy / Twilight
S/N Ratio >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed Auto
Min. Illumination 0.01Lux@2.1F
WDR Super WDR
Day/Night Auto
Power: DC 5-36V
Current 120mA@5V / 50mA@12V
Housing Material ABS
Weight: 4.5g
Dimensions L19mm*W19mm*H17mm

RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro

Updated version of the Micro Sparrow 2 Pro. The internals are the same as previous Sparrow 2 camera, but the Pro version has fully enclosed body and the full size M12 lens (instead of M8). Of course this increased the weight from 4.5 to 9.9 grams.

Available @

RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-micro-sparrow-2-pro/

RaceDayQuads: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/runcam-micro-sparrow-2-pro-fpv-camera-4-3-2-1mm-lens

Specification:
Model: RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 700TVL
Lens: 2.1mm (M12) FOV150°?
Screen Format: 4:3
Signal System: PAL/NTSC
Mirror/Flip: Available
Integrated OSD: Yes
One Touch Scene Setting: Personal / Lightrax / Outdoor / Indoor / Cloudy / Twilight
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR: Super WDR
Day/Night: Auto
Power: DC 5-36V
Current: 40mA@12V / 110mA@5V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 2.1mm – 9.9g
Dimensions: L19mm*W19mm*H25mm

RunCam Micro Swift 3

Third generation on the famous Swift camera. It is CCD camera with all the goodies from the previous models – 600TVL, OSD, voltage sensing, D-WDR, one key scene change system. Runcam Micro Swift 3 comes in two lens size options M8 and M12 size lens from the bigger brother camera RunCam Swift. Have in mind that camera with M12 lens is significant bigger (25mm) versus the M8 micro sized lens camera (18mm), so your camera lens can be exposed out of the frame and unprotected from the impacts.

3rd generation of Swift camera introduced UART camera control instead of the dedicated joystic controller.

Was replaced by RunCam Swift 3 V2 (see below).

Available @ Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Runcam-Micro-Swift-3-600TVL-CCD-Mini-Camera-2_1mm2_3mm-165150-Degree-PALNTSC-OSD-Configuration-p-1280720.html

RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-micro-swift-3/

RunCam Swift 3 User manual: https://www.runcam.com/download/MicroSwift3-Manual.pdf

Specification:
Model: Micro Swift 3
Image Sensor 1/3″ SONY Super HAD II CCD
Horizontal Resolution: 600TVL
Lens: 2.1mm ?(M12)? FOV165° / 2.3mm(M12) FOV 150°
2.1mm ?(M8)? FOV160° / 2.3mm(M8) FOV 145°
Signal System: PAL / NTSC
Integrated OSD: Yes
One Key Scene Personal / Lightrax / Outdoor / Indoor / Cloudy / Twilight
S/N Ratio >60dB (AGC OFF)
Electronic Shutter Speed PAL: 1/50~100,000; NTSC: 1/60~100,000
Auto Gain Control (AGC) Yes
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR D-WDR
DNR 2DNR
Day/Night Color/Auto/B&W
Remote Control Flight Controllers : BetaFlight 3.3 / ButterFlight 3.4 / Cleanflight 2.2
Power DC 5-36V
Current 60mA@12V / 120mA@5V
Net Weight 9g(2.3mm) / 11g(2.1mm) / 5.6g(M8)
Dimensions L19mm*W19mm*H25mm(M12) / L19mm*W19mm*H19mm(M8)

RunCam Micro Swift 3 V2

Release date – February, 2019

This is the slightly updated version (V2) of the third generation of the famous Runcam Swift camera. It is CCD camera with all the goodies from the previous models – 600TVL, OSD, voltage sensing, D-WDR, one key scene change system. Runcam Micro Swift 3 V2 comes only in M8 size lens and with F2.1 or F2.3 options. The main diffrence between the V1 of Swift 3 is the ability to switch between Joystick and UART camera control.

To switch between the modes, you need to short the two camera control pins

Then power on camera and it will automaticaly switch between the two modes, indicating the mode on the OSD.

UART Control works with Flight Controllers:BetaFlight 3.3 or above / ButterFlight 3.4 or above / CleanFlight 2.2 or above / Kiss Flight RC36 or above

Available @ https://www.banggood.com/Runcam-Micro-Swift-3-V2-43-600TVL-CCD-Mini-FPV-Camera-Joystick-UART-Control-Switchable-OSD-Configuration-p-1428846.html

RunCam website: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-micro-swift-3/

RunCam Swift 3 V2 User Manual: https://www.runcam.com/download/MicroSwift3-Manual-V2.pdf

Description:

RunCam Racer

You can already guess by the name that this camera is designed for racers. Its main feature is ultra low lattency of only 6ms. It is micro sized (19x19mm) camera with 700TVL CMOS sensor. You can switch between 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio and between NTSC/PAL in the camera OSD menu. 

Discontinued. Was replaced by RunCam Racer 2 .

Specification:
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 700TVL
Lens: 2.1mm (M8) FOV 140°
Screen Format: 4:3 / Widescreen (Switchable on OSD menu)
Signal System: NTSC / PAL
Mirror/Flip: Available
Integrated OSD: Yes
One Touch Scene Setting: Personal / Lightrax / Outdoor / Indoor / Cloudy / Twilight
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR: Super WDR
Day/Night: Auto
Power: DC 5-36V
Current: 110mA@5V / 40mA@12V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 5.5g
Dimensions: H19mm*W19mm*L18mm

RunCam Racer 2

Release date – December, 2018

Upgraded RunCam Racer camera with the same ultra low lattency of only 6ms. It is micro sized (19x19mm) camera with 700TVL CMOS sensor. You can switch between 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio and between NTSC/PAL in the camera OSD menu. The main difference from the previous version is ability to switch between the Joystic and UART camera control.

RunCam Racer 2 has two lense options – FOV° 160 (1.8mm lens) and FOV 145° (2.1mm lens).

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Racer-2-Super-WDR-CMOS-700TVL-FPV-Camera-6ms-Low-Latency-Joystick-or-UART-Control-p-1392749.html

RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-racer-2/

RunCam Racer 2 User Manual: https://www.runcam.com/download/Racer2-Manual.pdf

Specification:
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 700TVL
Lens: 1.8mm FOV160° / 2.1mm FOV145°
Screen Format: 4:3 / Widescreen Switchable
Signal System: NTSC / PAL Switchable
Mirror/Flip: Available
Integrated OSD: Yes
One Touch Scene Setting: Personal / Lightrax / Outdoor / Indoor / Cloudy / Twilight
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR: Super WDR
Day/Night: Auto
Menu Control: Joystick Control / UART Control Switchable
Power: DC 5-36V
Current: 110mA@5V / 40mA@12V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 5.5g
Dimensions: L19mm*W19mm*H18mm

RunCam Racer 4

Upgraded RunCam Racer 3 camera with the added support of the DJI digital FPV system. Actually it supports the both Analog and Digital FPV systems. Just like the Caddx Nebula. This similarity is not the accidental (see below). 

This is the first RunCam digital camera. However, Caddx has accused the RunCam of blatantly copying their Nebula camera. Read the whole RunCam Racer 4 story here.

The analog part of the camera is almost exactly the same as RunCam Racer 3. It has the same 1000TVL Super WDR CMOS Sensor, only it comes with one lens option of 1.8mm FOV160°.

In order to use with the DJI module, you need to unscrew the back of the camera and plug in the ribbon cable to the MIPI interface. Additional back cover for the digital cable is supplied with the camera.

Release date – September, 2020

Available @ RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-racer-4/

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Racer-4-Camera-1000tvl-720P-…-1732281.html

Model: RunCam Racer 4
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Resolution Analog: 1000TVL Digital: 1280*720@60fps
Lens: 1.8mm FOV160°
Shutter: Rolling Shutter
One Touch Scene Setting: Personal / Lightrax
Menu Control: Cable Control / Remote Control Switchable
Power Analog: DC 5-36V, Digital: DC 3.3V
Current Analog: 110mA@5V,  Digital: 350mA@3.3V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 6g
Dimensions: L19mm*W19mm*H20mm

RunCam Robin

RunCam Robin is one of the cheapest Runcam cameras and targeted for the budget builds. Robin is CMOS 700TVL sensor camera. Low latency (6ms) and and Extremely Wide Dynamic Range makes this camera competitive in the lower price range camera group.

Release date – January, 2019

RunCam Robin can be purchased in two lens options: 1.8mm (M8) FOV 160° and 2.1mm (M8) FOV 145°.

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Robin-700TVL-1_82_1mm-FOV-160145-Degree-43-NTSC-PAL-Switchable-CMOS-FPV-Camera-p-1410132.html

RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-robin/

RunCam Robin User Manual: https://www.runcam.com/download/Robin-Manual.pdf

Specifications:
Image Sensor: 1/3″ 120dB WDR CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 700TVL
Lens: 1.8mm (M8) FOV160° 2.1mm(M8) FOV 145°
Mirror/Flip Available
Signal System: NTSC / PAL Switchable
S/N Ratio >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed Auto
Auto Gain Control (AGC) Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR: 120dB
DNR: 2DNR
Day/Night Color/B&W
Menu Control: JOYSTICK
Power: DC 5-36V
Current: 120mA@5V, 50mA@12V
Housing Material ABS
Net Weight: 5.5g
Dimensions: L19mm*W19mm*H18mm
Latency: 6ms 

RunCam Nano 2

RunCam has totally redesigned first version of their Nano camera and upped the performace to be on pair with the RunCam Racer 2. Nano2 camera is aimed at the TinyWhoop and micro quads market. RunCam Nano2 has 1/3 CMOS 700TVL sensor and is available in 2.1mm and 1.8mm lenses options. It has 4:3 aspect ratio and is NTSC/PAL switchable.

Release date – April, 2019

Available @ RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-nano2/

Specifications:
Model: RunCam Nano 2
Image Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 700TVL
Lens: 2.1mm(M8) FOV 155° / 1.8mm (M8) FOV 170°
Signal System: NTSC / PAL
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Auto Gain Control (AGC): Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
D-WDR: Auto
Day/Night Color
Power: DC 3-5.5V
Current: 110mA@5V 120mA@3.3V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 3.2g
Dimensions: L14mm*W14mm*H16mm

RunCam Nano 4

RunCam has again redesigned the Nano camera. This time it weights 2.9g and has the same 2.1mm lens from Nano2 camera. RunCam Nano 4 has 1/3 CMOS 800TVL sensor and is available in 2.1mm  lenses options. It has 4:3 aspect ratio and is NTSC/PAL switchable.

Release date – September, 2020

Available @ RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-nano4/

Banggood:  https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-NANO-4-1-or-3-inch-CMOS-…-1737647.html

Specifications:
Model: RunCam Nano 4
Image Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 800TVL
Lens: 2.1mm(M8) FOV 155°
Signal System: NTSC / PAL
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Auto Gain Control (AGC): Auto
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux@1.2F
D-WDR: Auto
Day/Night: Color
Power: DC 3.3-5.5V
Current: 160mA@5V, 180mA@3.3V
Housing Material: ABS
Net Weight: 2.9g
Dimensions: L14mm*W14mm*H14mm

RunCam Racer Nano 2

RunCam Racer Nano 2 camera is upgraded RunCam Racer Nano. Nano 2 camera is aimed at the TinyWhoop and micro quads market. Racer Nano 2 has got 1/3 CMOS 1000TVL sensor (vs 700TVL in the Racer Nano) and is available in 2.1mm and 1.8mm lenses options. Camera chipset and the lens are as same as the famous RunCam Racer 2, so it also has super WDR with racing-level 6ms low latency. It has switchable 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio and is also switchable NTSC/PAL. Racer Nano 2 weights 3.6 grams and has connector sockets instead of the presoldered wires. There are debates whether it is good or bad. Ones say presoldered wires save weight and space, others say it is uper convenient to change the broken camera in the field using the connectors. 

Release date – November, 2019

Available @

RunCam: https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-racer-nano-2/

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Racer-Nano-2-CMOS-1000TVL-1_8mm2_1mm-Super-WDR-Smallest-FPV-Camera-6ms-Low-Latency-Gesture-Control-OSD-for-RC-Drone-p-1601159.html

Specifications:
Model: RunCam Racer Nano 2
Image Sensor: Super WDR CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution 1000TVL
Lens: 2.1mm (M8) FOV 145° / 1.8mm (M8) FOV 160°
Screen Format: 4:3 / 16:9 Switchable
Signal System: NTSC / PAL Switchable
Mirror System: Available
Integrated OSD: Yes
One touch Scene Setting Personal / Lightrax / Darkness
S/N Ratio: >50dB
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto
Min. illumination 0.01Lux@1.2F
WDR: Super WDR
Day/Night Color
Menu Control Gesture Control / Joystick Control
Power: DC 5-36V
Working Current 100mA@5V / 40mA@12V
Housing Material ABS
Net Weight: 3.6g
Dimensions: 14*14*16mm

Caddx Turbo SDR2 Plus Freestyle & Race

Updated SDR2 camera in two options – Freestyle and Race. Freestyle version offers more resolution and details in the picture, while Race version offers super low latency in the video feed. Both cameras use SONY Exmor-R STARVIS sensor with back-illuminated pixel technology and provides higher sensivity (hence the name STARVIS) in the low iluminated environment (0.0001 Lux). Freestyle version uses 1200TVL and Race version uses 1000TVL resolution SONY sensors. 

Available @ Banggood

Freestyle: https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Freestyle-Version-Turbo-Micro-SDR2-Plus-1200TVL-Super-WDR-OSD-16943-Switched-FPV-Camera-p-1354310.html

Race: https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Turbo-Micro-SDR2-Plus-Race-Version-1000TVL-Super-WDR-OSD-Low-Latency-Switched-Mini-FPV-Camera-p-1354311.html

Release date: September, 2018

Specifications
Model: Turbo micro SDR2 plus (Freestyle version)
Image Sensor: 1/2.8″ SONY Exmor-R STARVIS sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 1200TVL (freestyle), 1000TVL (race)
TV System NTSC & PAL (changeable)
IMAGE: 16:9 & 4:3 (changeable)
WDR Super WDR (Double Scan)
Min. Illumination: 0.0001 Lux@F1.8 (Starlight)
Lens: Full Size (M12) Turbo Eye Lens, with F1.8 focal distance
Synchronization Internal
Electronic Shutter PAL: 1/50~100,000; NTSC: 1/60~100,000
S/N Ratio >60dB (AGC OFF)
Video Output CVBS
Camera: OSD ADVANCE MENU
DNR 3-DNR
LANGUAGE ENG/FRANCE/RUS/SPA/PU/KOREA/CHN/JAPAN
Day/Night Auto/Color/B&W/EXT
Dimensions: 19mm*19mm*19mm (freestyle), 19mm*19mm*17mm (race)
Wide Power Input DC 5-40V
Work Temperature -20℃~+60℃
Work Humidity 20%~80%
Weight 5.5g (freestyle), 6.4g (race)

Caddx Ratel

Ratel has big 1/1.18 inch Starlight CMOS sensor. Horizontal resolution is 1200TVL and the minimum illumination is only 0.0001lux. Camera for low light applications. 

Camera is availabe in F1.66 mm, F2.1 mm or F2.1 mm+ND filter lens options.

Available @

Caddx: https://caddxfpv.com/products/11

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Ratel-11_8-Starlight-HDR-OSD-1200TVL-NTSCPAL-16943-Switchable-1_66mm2_1mm-Lens-FPV-camera-For-RC-Drone-p-1436688.html

Release date: March, 2019

Specifications:
Name: Caddx Ratel
Color: Red, Yellow (optional)
Lens: 1.66mm, 2.1mm (optional)
Image Sensor: 1/1.8″ Inch starlight HDR sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 1200TVL
FOV: 180 Degree
Min. Latency: 8ms
TV System: NTSC & PAL (changeable)
Image: 16:9 & 4:3 (changeable)
WDR: Super WDR (HDR)
Min. Illumination: Starlight 0.0001lux
Synchronization: Internal
Electronic Shutter: PAL: 1/50~100,000; NTSC: 1/60~100,000
S/N Ratio: >60dB (AGC OFF)
Video Output: CVBS
Camera OSD: Separate OSD
DNR: 3-DNR
Language: ENG/FRANCE/RUS/SPA/PU/KOREA/CHN/JAPAN
Day/Night: Auto/Color/B&W/EXT
Dimensions: 19mm*19mm*19mm
Wide Power Input: DC 5-40V
Work Temperature: -20℃~+60℃
Work Humidity: 20%~80%
Weight: 8g  

Caddx Kangaroo

Kangaroo camera has Sony Starvis 1000TVL CMOS sensor. Its the same sensor as in Caddx Turbo SDR2 Plus Race camera. The main difference is Kangaroo is nano sized camera with the 14mm x 14mm dimensions. Camera has the adapter to make the camera mountable into 19mm x 19mm frame.

Camera weight is only 3.5 grams. Camera is availabe in F2.1 mm or F2.1 mm 7G (7 glases) lens options.

Available @

Caddx: https://caddxfpv.com/collections/fpv-camera/products/caddx-kangaroo

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Kangaroo-1000TVL-2_1mm-…-camera-For-RC-Drone-p-1544336.html

Release date: August, 2019

Specifications:
Name: Caddx Kangaroo
Image sensor: SONY STARVIS sensor
Horizontal: 1000TVL
TV system: NTSC & PAL changeable
WDR: Super WDR
Lens: 12M 78G lens/ 2M 2.1mm Lens
Mini Illumination: 0.001lux@F1.8
Sychronize: Internal
Electronic shutter: PAL: 1/50~100,000; NTSC: 1/60~100,000
Signal to noise ratio: >60dB (AGC OFF)
Video output: CVBS
Camera OSD: Progress menu
Fly OSD: Support
DNR: 3-DNR
Language: ENG/ Frange/ RUS/ SPA/ PU/ Korea/ CHN/ JAPAN
Morning and evening: Auto/ Color/ Black & White/ EXT
Dimension: 14*14mm (expand to 19*19mm)
Wide power input: DC 3.3-5.5V
Operating temperature: -20℃~+60℃
Working humidity: 20%~80%
Net weight: 3.5g (more or less)
Color: Black, White (Optional)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 & 4:3 changeable
No jello, Extemely low latency 4ms
Built-in OSD

Caddx Ant

Caddx Ant  Camera is nano sized camera with the 14mm x 14mm dimensions.  It has 1200TVL CMOS sensor, Global WDR and can be configured with OSD menu. There are optional 16:9 and 4:3 image formats and Black/White colors. Camera has the adapter to make the camera mountable into 19mm x 19mm frame.

Camera weight is only about 2g. Camera is available in F1.8 mm lens.

Caddx Ant has pin connector for Video Out ant OSD control board.

Available @

Caddx: https://caddxfpv.com/collections/fpv-camera/products/caddx-ant-1200tvl-global-wdr-with-osd-2g-ultra-light-nano-fpv-camera

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Ant-1_8mm-1200TVL-16-9-or-4-3-Global-WDR-…-1680599.html

Release date: June, 2020

Specifications:

Model: Caddx Ant
Image Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS Sensor
Horizontal Resolution: 1200 TVL
TV System: NTSC or PAL
OSD menu: Support
Image format: 16:9 or 4:3
Synchronization: Internal
Electronic Shutter: PAL: 1/50~100,000; NTSC: 1/60~100,000
S/N Ratio: >52dB (AGC OFF)
Video Output: CVBS
Lens: 1.8mm
Min. Illumination: 0.001Lux@F1.2
Auto Gain Control: YES
BLC: YES
WDR: Global WDR
DNR: 3D DNR
Dimensions: 14*14mm(with bracket to 19*19mm)
Wide Power Input: DC 3.7-18V
Work Temperature: -20℃~+60℃
Work Humidity: 20%~80%
Weight: 2g (N.W.)
 

Eachine White Snake

Eachine has released their own (probably not) White Snake FPV camera. It has huge 1/1.8′ sized image sensor and thus minimal starlight illumination capability. Eachine White Snake is available in 1.8mm and 2.1mm lens options. 

There are guesses that this camera is actually produced by Caddx.

Available @

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-White-Snake-Cmos-1500TVL-PAL-or-NTSC-16-9-or-4-3-Switchable-…-1677730.htm

Release date: July, 2020

Specifications:
Name: Eachine White Snake
Horizontal resolution: 1500TVL
Light-sensitive chips: 1/1.8＇star level HDR sensor
Lens: 2.1mm FOV130°/1.8mm FOV160°
Video formats: PAL/NTSC (OSD swappable）
Image scale: 16:9/4:3 (OSD swappable)
Wide dynamic: Super advanced wide dynamics (HDR-WDR）
Minimum illumination: Starlight illumination
Synchronous type: The synchronous
Electronic shutter: PAL:1/50-100.000. NTSC:1/60-100.000
Signal to noise ratio:＞60db (Automatic gain off)
Video output: CVBS
To switch between day and night: Automatic/ color / Black and white
Camera parameter adjustment: Independent OSD
Digital noise reduction: 3-DNR
Language: English/Chinese/French/Russian/ Spanish/Portuguese/ Korean/Japanese
Working voltage: DC 5V-40V
Net weight: 8g
Size: 19mm*19mm*19mm

2018-09-25 – Article created
2019-01-04 – RunCam Racer 2 added
2019-01-21 – Runcam Robin added
2019-02-26 – Runcam Micro Swift 3 V2 added
2019-03-14 – Foxeer Falkor, Caddx Ratel added
2019-04-07 – RunCam Nano2 added
2019-09-19 – Caddx Kangaroo, Foxeer Falkor 2, RunCam Sparrow 2 Pro added
2019-12-14 – Foxeer Razer Micro & Mini, Runcam Racer Nano 2 added
2020-09-10 – RunCam Racer 4, RunCam Nano 4
2020-10-10 – Foxeer T-Rex, Eachine White Snake

RunCam runs into digital (or into trouble?)

The biggest latest news is the release of the RunCam Racer 4 FPV camera, that is (or should be or even may be not) compatible with DJI Digital FPV system. Shortly after this, Caddx released the statement accusing the RunCam of blatantly copying the Caddx Nebula FPV camera. Then the RunCam reply followed. Then the DJI replied (read this news article here). 

JazzMac BLHeli_M Configurator

JazzMac has forked the BLHeli_S firmware into BLHeli_M to separate his own implementations from the BLHeli_S. He has added a number of the firmware options, that are not available in standart BLHeli_S configurator. So user Asizon has made a fork of Blheli Configurator to allow Jazzmaverick Blheli_M compatibility.

Link to the BLHeli_M Configurator: https://github.com/Asizon/blheli-configurator/releases/

Foxeer Predator 5

Foxeer has announced newest Predator 5 FPV camera. Not only one camera but whole family – Nano (pad or pin versions), Micro (8mm lens or 12mm lens), Mini size cameras.

https://www.foxeer.com/racing-t-48

RunCam Nano 4 

RunCam is about to release newest Nano 4 camera. This time with 14mm mounting holes, 2.1mm lens and weight 2.9 grams.

https://shop.runcam.com/runcam-nano-4/

T-Motor F90 

T-Motor has announced the F90 2806.5 1300KV/1500KV brushless motor for long range. “28% longer” flight time!

http://en.tmotorhobby.com/goods.php?id=1057

Radiomaster TX16S faceplates

Radiomaster posted a few pictures with faceplates that are different than stock ones. Probably Radiomaser will introduce optional faceplates for purchase.

Sources: Facebook, web

Available @ 

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Pico-Razer-1200TVL-12+12mm-Mini-FPV-Camera-CMOS-4-3-or-16-9-NTSC-or-PAL-3_8V-16V-for-RC-Racing-Drone-p-1692899.html

Foxeer: https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-pico-razer-1200tvl-12-12mm-fpv-camera-g-288

Specifications:
Sensor:  Sony 1/3″ CMOS  1200TVL sensor
Lens: 1.8mm M7
System: NTSC/PAL optional
Aspect: 4:3 / 16:9 optional
Field of view:
4:3 FOV-H:125° FOV-D: 160°
16:9 FOV-H:125° FOV-D: 145°
Minimum Illumination: 0.01Lux
DNR: 3DNR
WDR:90dB
Power: 3.8-16V
Weight: 1.65g
 

Source: Facebook, Foxeer

SPCMaker Mini Whale Flip

SPCMaker is following the new hype and has announced the inverted (flipped) version of it’s Mini Whale 78 HD Flip brushless whoop. Actually they only flipped the ducts and voila, you have a new whoop.

HGLRC MotoWhoop

HGLRC posted a few photos in the media with the upcoming 85mm sized brushless MotoWhoop.

Team BlackSheep Source V 

TBS released new open source frame Source V. It is vertical frame with the low air drag.

Pre-order : https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:source_v

Diatone Mamba F722 DJI Mini

Diatone announced the Mamba F722 Mini sized FC, designed specially for DJI Digital FPV system. 

BrotherHobbby VY2004 motor

BrotherHobby has announced the lightweight 2004 size motor for sub 250g quadcopters with  5 inch props. Motor weights about 16g, and it is as efficient as 2207 or 2306 motors.

Foxeer Micro Lollipop

Lighter, Smaller, but Stronger!
Fashion & Durable Design!
2.5dBi gain!
Center Frequency: 5.7GHz
V.SWR 1.06 at center frequency
Uniform Radiation!
Vivid colors: Red/Black/Fluor Green/Purple
Different connectors: UFL/SMA/MMCX straight & angle/RPSMA , RHCP/LHCP
Size: ?11*65mm
Weight: UFL 1.6g/ SMA & RPSMA: 4.7g / MMCX Straight: 3.1g/ MMCX Angle: 3.2g

Flywoo BT Nano

Flywoo designed even smaller, lighter (only 0.3g), faster, more stable transmission and more transmission distance Bluetooth module for wireless configuration.

https://flywoo.net/collections/new/products/flywoo-bt-nano-v2-bluetooth-module-for-fpv-drone

Source: Facebook, Instagram

First comparison between Foxeer Wildfire and ImmersionRC RapidFire:

Indoor flight comparison between Foxeer Wildfire and ImmersionRC RapidFire

EDIT: First photo of the actual product (not the prototype):

MSRP price ~ $89.90

Available @

Surveilzone: http://www.surveilzone.com/Foxeer-58G-Wildfire-Goggle-Video-Dual-Receiver-g-2343

Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Wildfire-5_8GHz-72CH-Dual-Receiver-OLED-Ground-Station-Module-Support-OSD-Firmware-Update-For-Fatshark-FPV-Goggles-p-1621877.html

Features:
Foxeer WildFire uses the last technology in RF to improve the FPV feed even in multi-path environments.
Anti-rolling shutter technology avoids the unsync picture by changing to standard diversity receiver under a low RSSI value
Using a high-performance MCU which performs well with small size and low consumption.

Source: Facebook. Created 2019-09, updated 2020-01

Estimated price: $17.90

Available @ 

https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Razer-Nano-1200TVL-13-CMOS-Low-Latency-FPV-Camera-43169-PALNTSC-Optional-For-RC-Racer-Drone-p-1621878.html

Item Name: Razer Nano
Color: Black 
Scale: 4:3 / 16:9 (optional?)
Sensor Type: 1/3 CMOS
TV System: PAL / NTSC Switchable
Resolution: 1200TVL
FOV: 4:3 FOV-H 125°, FOV-D 150° / 16:9 FOV-H 125°, FOV-D 140°
Shutter Speed: PAL: 1/25~1/10000 sec; NTSC: 1/30~1/10000 sec
Video Out: CVBS
Min. Illumination: 0.01Lux
White Balance: Auto
DNR: 3DNR
WDR: 90db
Day / Night Shift: EXT / Auto / Color / B&W
Power Requirement: DC 4.5V~25V (?)
Dimension: 14x14mm 
Weight: 3.9 g

Source: Facebook

Available @

Surveilzone: http://www.surveilzone.com/Foxeer-1200TVL-12-Sensor-Micro-Toothless-FPV-Camera-M12-Lens-g-2340

Specifications:
Full Weather FPV Cam
1/2” CMOS sensor 1200TVL
Low Latency
PAL/NTSC & 16:9/4:3 switchable
1.7mm 5MP M12 lens
FOV-H 145°  FOV-V 110°
Min illumination: 0.001 Lux
Screen OSD / 4.6-20V input
Nine Languages
Size: 19*19 mm
Weight: 8.5 g
Color: White/Black