DHU03-E Visible Zoom Gimbal Camera: HDMI and IP Video for Civil UAVs

Price	On request
Model	DHU03-E

Image and lens
Image sensor	48 MP CMOS sensor; nominal3× optical; 9× digital
Optical zoom	Nominal 3x optical; separate 9x digital enlargement

Stabilization and installation
Stabilization	Three-axis
Power input	12–26.2 V DC; Dynamic6 W
Weight	210 ±10 g excluding dampers

Video and files
Video output	HDMI and IP named; RTSP1080p listed
Storage	Local TF video storage
Control interfaces	Network / serial / S.Bus

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A visible-light gimbal with two named video paths

DHU03-E is a visible-only, three-axis gimbal camera for UAV observation and civil image collection. It offers lens-based zoom alongside digital enlargement, with HDMI and IP named as output paths. Choose it when color and visible detail answer the inspection question, rather than adding a thermal channel that the work does not require.

DHU03-E gimbal camera product photograph — Manufacturer product photograph: DHU03-E. Hardware appearance does not establish a supplied configuration.

Follow the picture from lens to deliverable

01 · COMPOSE

Optical view

Use the lens setting to compose a closer view before recording. Optical zoom and digital enlargement are separate controls with different effects on the image.

02 · RECEIVE

Live picture

Select the receiving path that fits the ground equipment. A named connector or stream protocol is the starting point for integration, not a universal compatibility promise.

03 · REVIEW

Original file

Retain an original recording or photograph for evaluation. Review native image detail before judging a magnified ground-screen presentation.

This sequence is useful for roof details, building surfaces and equipment labels. An operator may need the live picture to frame the scene while a later reviewer needs a saved file with a clear subject. Define those two needs separately: a convenient live view does not automatically establish the file dimensions or image detail needed in the report.

Read the zoom and sensor specifications separately

Visible-camera configuration reference
Element	Listed value	Practical interpretation
Sensor	48 MP CMOS	This identifies the sensor; saved-photo resolution needs its own file specification.
Optical zoom	Nominal 3×	Lens adjustment changes framing before digital enlargement.
Digital zoom	9×	Do not combine this with the optical label and call the result optical zoom.
IP video	RTSP 1080p	Select a receiver able to handle the supplied stream configuration.
Camera mass	210 ±10 g, excluding dampers	Add the chosen vibration-isolation and mounting parts.

A higher sensor pixel count is not sufficient to promise a sharper delivered inspection image. The selected output, exposure, focus and compression all matter. Ask for a representative original file from the offered unit and judge whether the required feature remains readable. A resized website illustration is unsuitable for that comparison.

Choose HDMI or network reception with the actual equipment

Choose a receiving path, then document the output mode — DHU03-E — Alternative integration roles only; no simultaneous outputs, timing, physical pinout or receiver compatibility inferred.

The manufacturer names both HDMI and IP for this model. Record the required HDMI format and the receiving device in the order; the source does not establish every HDMI timing or simultaneous output combination. For an IP installation, document the stream address, receiving application and recording location for the supplied version.

Video and commands need separate checks. The public control specification lists network, serial and S.Bus, with PWM optional. A receiver showing video does not demonstrate camera control, and a cable labelled S.Bus does not establish every flight controller's channel mapping. Keep the command document, harness and selected firmware together as one integration record.

Allow for a moving camera, not only its static footprint

Installed payload and cable movement

The camera mass excludes dampers. Evaluate the bracket, vibration isolation, connectors and cable support as part of the aircraft installation. Use a verified mounting drawing and keep the harness clear throughout the gimbal positions required by the job.

The three-axis mechanism gives the operator a stabilized pointing arrangement, but it is not evidence of a completed flight test on the customer's UAV. Mounting vibration, exposure and zoom setting can affect the picture. Compare unedited output from the selected mount before presenting a stabilization result as a selling point.

For FPV-style live viewing, the important fit is the entire receiving chain: camera, transport, ground receiver and display. This is an industry UAV camera configuration, not an established plug-in replacement for a small racing drone's analog camera.

Product questions

Does DHU03-E include thermal imaging?

No. It is a visible-only camera. Select a dual sensor product when the work requires a thermal channel as well as visible context.

Can the sensor produce a 48 MP delivery file?

The public sensor specification alone does not establish that saved-file mode. Include the actual photograph dimensions and example file in the agreed configuration.

Is HDMI the same as IP video?

No. They are different receiving paths. The order should identify which path, receiver and output mode the customer needs.

What should the quotation include?

Identify the original model, selected control interface, output version, mounting and damper parts, cables and any software scope. Keep optional PWM explicit rather than treating it as standard.

Manufacturer reference: TOPOTEK DHU03-E. The public listing supplies the nominal zoom and sensor specifications; final output and interface details depend on the documented supplied configuration. Manufacturer specification source.

DHU03-E specifications

Visible Camera	48 MP CMOS sensor; nominal3× optical; 9× digital Sensor pixels do not establish saved-photo resolution; do not call27× optical.
Stabilization	Three-axis No customer-UAV flight-test result established.
Video Output	HDMI and IP named; RTSP1080p listed HDMI timing, frame rate and simultaneous topology not established.
Storage	Local TF video storage Photo-file mode and output dimensions require separate documentation.
Control	Network / serial / S.Bus
Weight	210 ±10 g excluding dampers Add supplied damper, mount and cables for installed mass.
Voltage	12–26.2 V DC
Power	Dynamic6 W Manufacturer label; not peak supply requirement.