SIYI ZR10 10x Optical Zoom UAV Camera with 3-Axis Gimbal

Is 10x the right step?

Start with the size of the feature you need to see and the working position of the drone. A wider frame helps the operator understand the surrounding structure; optical zoom then narrows that view to a smaller area. The ZR10's listed horizontal field of view changes from 71.5° without zoom to 6.7° at 10x. That is a substantial framing change, so good control feel and a clear live image matter as much as the headline zoom number.

Choose the ZR10 when a 10x visible-light lens fits the inspection task and the aircraft benefits from the smaller listed mass. Consider the SIYI ZR30 when the project specifically needs a 30x optical range. Choose an EO/IR model when thermal patterns are part of the inspection brief; enlarging a visible-light picture cannot provide thermal information.

Recording and the live image have different jobs

The ZR10 records MP4 video at up to 2560 × 1440 at 30 fps on a suitable microSD card. Local recording preserves footage for a later review, while Ethernet carries video into the aircraft's chosen transmission system. The recording specification does not mean every connected radio or ground display will show a 2K live feed.

For integration, match the camera's Ethernet connection to the video input of the air unit. S.Bus, UART and Ethernet UDP/TCP are listed control inputs. A familiar connector alone is not enough to establish compatibility: the receiving software must support the required camera controls, including zoom, orientation and recording.

ZR10 specification guide