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Unlocking Aerial Exploration: Unveiling the All-Weather, Full-Day Marvel of the Zenmuse H30 Series:
Embark on a journey of innovation and versatility with the Zenmuse H30 series – your ultimate solution for aerial imaging excellence. Comprising both the H30 and H30T models, this series sets the benchmark for all-weather, full-day operations, boasting a multi-sensor flagship payload that integrates five major modules seamlessly. From wide-angle to zoom cameras, infrared thermal imaging to laser range finding, and NIR auxiliary lighting, the Zenmuse H30 series offers unparalleled integration, providing comprehensive insights in any environment.
Powered by advanced technology and intelligent algorithms, it transcends traditional imaging standards, revolutionizing perception and pushing the boundaries of day and night vision. Whether it’s public safety, energy inspection, asset assessment, or forestry management, the Zenmuse H30 series is designed to excel in diverse application scenarios, ensuring clarity and precision every step of the way. Plus, with compatibility with M350 and M300 (with DJI RC Plus), seamless integration into your workflow is guaranteed, empowering you to unlock new possibilities and redefine aerial imaging possibilities.
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How-To: Using the Zenmuse H30 Series
How-To: Using the Zenmuse H30 Series
- Select the Payload:
Choose H30 or H30T based on mission type (thermal imaging, zoom survey, mapping).
- Install on Drone:
Attach the payload to M350 or M300 with DJI RC Plus
- Configure Software:
Use DJI Pilot 2, FlightHub 2, or DJI Terra for mission planning
- Adjust Sensors:
Set NIR light, zoom camera, thermal camera, or LRF according to the environment.
- Plan Flight Route:
Ensure coverage of all target areas and safe operation
- Capture Data:
Record video/images using Smart Capture, EIS, and Night Scene Mode
- Post-Processing:
Use DJI Thermal Analysis Tool 3.0 or Terra for mapping, modeling, or analysis.
- Review Results:
Optimize workflow for clarity, accuracy, and mission efficiency
Zenmuse H30 Overview:
Unlock the possibilities of superior aerial imaging with the Zenmuse H30 Overview, a revolutionary solution designed to excel in challenging environments. Featuring an NIR Auxiliary Light, this advanced system provides auxiliary illumination in even the darkest settings for the zoom camera, utilizing NIR band technology with a wavelength of 850nm, invisible to the human eye. With an illumination range covering approximately 8m diameter circle at 100m, it ensures clarity and precision where others falter.
But that’s just the beginning. The Zoom Camera boasts a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor with 40MP effective pixels and an impressive 34x optical zoom, extendable up to 400x with digital zoom. Paired with Night Scene Mode, it captures crisp, detailed imagery even in low-light conditions.
Adding to its capabilities is the Laser Range Finder (LRF), with a measurement range spanning from 3 to 3000m and high accuracy levels, ensuring precise distance calculations in any situation.
The Wide-Angle Camera, equipped with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and 48MP effective pixels, provides expansive views with an equivalent focal length of 24mm. With support for Night Scene Mode, it enhances visibility in challenging lighting conditions.
Experience superior zoom capabilities with 34x optical and 400x digital zoom, coupled with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for stable imagery, even at long focal lengths.
Optimized Night Vision offers full-color and black-and-white night vision modes, complemented by the active illumination of the NIR Auxiliary Light.
With features like Smart Capture, Electronic Dehazing, and Video Foreground Stabilization, the Zenmuse H30 Overview ensures intelligent imaging and improved inspection efficiency.
Built for adaptability, this system boasts an IP54 IP rating and operates seamlessly in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C (-68°F to 122°F), making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Experience the future of aerial imaging with the Zenmuse H30 Overview, where innovation meets adaptability, providing unmatched clarity and precision in any environment.
Zenmuse H30T Overview:
Introducing the Zenmuse H30T Overview, a cutting-edge solution engineered to revolutionize aerial imaging capabilities. This comprehensive system combines advanced technology with precision engineering to provide unmatched clarity and versatility in various applications.
Equipped with a Wide-Angle Camera featuring a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with 48MP effective pixels and an equivalent focal length of 24mm, the H30T captures expansive views with exceptional detail. Enhanced by Night Scene Mode, it ensures superior performance even in low-light conditions.
The NIR Auxiliary Light, operating within the NIR band with a wavelength of 850nm, provides auxiliary illumination for the zoom camera, offering improved visibility in dark environments. With an illumination range covering approximately an 8m diameter circle at 100m, it ensures precise imaging where other systems fall short.
The Zoom Camera boasts a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor with 40MP effective pixels and an impressive 34x optical zoom, extendable up to 400x with digital zoom. Supported by Night Scene Mode, it delivers clear and detailed imagery over long distances.
For precise distance calculations, the Laser Range Finder (LRF) offers a measurement range spanning from 3 to 3000m with high accuracy levels, ensuring reliable performance in any situation.
The Infrared Thermal Camera, with a photo resolution of 1280×1024 and an equivalent focal length of 52mm, provides invaluable thermal imaging capabilities. With multiple measurement modes and ranges, it offers flexibility and accuracy for a variety of thermal imaging applications.
Application Scenario:
The Zenmuse H30 Series is a versatile solution for public safety, energy inspection, water and forestry management, and emergency firefighting operations. With advanced imaging capabilities, it offers clear insights and aids rapid response, infrastructure assessment, environmental monitoring, and firefighting efforts, ensuring enhanced safety and efficiency across various critical sectors.
Software Compatibility:
The Zenmuse H30 Series offers seamless software compatibility, facilitating multi-dimensional data analysis and post-processing for enhanced insights and decision-making. Supported software includes DJI Pilot 2 for intuitive flight control, DJI FlightHub 2 for centralized management of drone operations, DJI Thermal Analysis Tool 3.0 for thermal data analysis, and DJI Terra for advanced mapping and modeling capabilities. With this comprehensive suite of software solutions, users can maximize the potential of their Zenmuse H30 Series payload across a wide range of applications with ease and efficiency.
Comparison:
| Modules | H30T | H20T | H20N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Camera | Sensor | 1/1.3 inches CMOS , Effective Pixels 48MP |
1/2.3 inches CMOS , Effective Pixels 12MP |
1/2.7 inches CMOS , Effective Pixels 20MP |
| Lens |
DFOV：82.1° Actual Focal Length: 6.72 mm（Effective: 24 mm） Aperture: f/1.7 Focus Distance: 1m – ∞ |
DFOV：82.9° Actual Focal Length：4.5 mm（Effective: 24 mm） Aperture: f/2.8 Focus Distance: 1m – ∞ |
DFOV：73.6° Actual Focal Length: 4.5 mm（Effective: 29 mm） Aperture：f/2.8 Focus Distance: 1m – ∞ |
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| ISO Range |
Normal：100 to 25600 Night Scene Mode：100 to 409600 |
Video：100 to 25600 Photo：100 to 25600 |
Video：100 to 102400 Photo：100 to 102400 |
|
| Video Resolution |
Normal：3840 × 2160@30fps，1920 × 1080@30fps Night Scene Mode：1920 × 1080@25fps， 1920 × 1080@15fps，1920 × 1080@5fps |
1920 × 1080@30fps |
1920 × 1080@30fps，1920 × 1080@10fps（Night Scene Mode without Enhanced Noise Reduction） 1920 × 1080@5fps（Night Scene Mode with Enhanced Noise Reduction） |
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| Max. Photo Size | 8064 × 6048，4032 × 3024 | 4056 × 3040 | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inches CMOS , Effective Pixels 40MP |
1/1.7 inches CMOS , Effective Pixels 20MP |
1/1.8 inches CMOS , Effective Pixels 4MP |
|
| Zoom Camera | Optical Zoom | 34x | 23x | 20x |
| Max. Zoom Ability | 400x | 200x | 128x | |
| Lens |
DFOV：66.7° to 2.9° Focal Length：7.1 mm to 172 mm（Effective: 33.4 mm to 809.3 mm） Aperture：f/1.6 to f/5.2 Focus Distance：5m to ∞ |
DFOV：66.6° to 4° Focal Length：6.83 mm to 119.94 mm（Effective: 31.7 mm to 556.2 mm） Aperture：f/2.8 to f/11（Normal），f/1.6 to f/11（Night Scene） Focus Distance：8m to ∞（zoom） |
DFOV：67° to 4.3° Focal Length：6.8 mm to 119.9 mm（Effective: 32.7 mm to 574.5 mm） Aperture：f/1.6 to f/5.2 Focus Distance：8m to ∞（zoom） |
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| ISO Range |
Normal：100 to 25600 Night Scene Mode：100 to 819200 |
Video：100 to 25600 Photo：100 to 25600 |
Video：100 to 102400 Photo：100 to 102400 |
|
| Video Resolution |
Normal：3840 × 2160@30fps，1920 × 1080@30fps Night Scene Mode：1920 × 1080@25fps， 1920 × 1080@15fps，1920 × 1080@5fps |
3840 × 2160@30fps 1920 × 1080@30fps |
Normal：2688 × 1512@30fps，1920 × 1080@30fps， Night Scene Mode：1920 × 1080@10fps， 1920 × 1080@5fps |
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| Max. Photo Size | 7328 × 5496，3664 × 2748 | 5184 × 3888 | 2688 × 1512 | |
| NIR Auxiliary | Auxiliary Light | Yes | / | / |
| Recording | Encoding and Bitrate | H.265，H.264 VBR，CBR |
H.264 CBR |
H.264 CBR |
| Modules | H30T | H20T | H20N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRF | Range | 3m to 3000m | 3m to 1200m | 3m to 1200m |
| Accuracy |
≤ 500 m：±（0.2 米 + distance × 0.15%） > 500 m：±1.0 米 |
±（0.2 米 + distance × 0.15%） | ±（0.2 米 + distance × 0.15%） | |
| Thermal Camera | Video Resolution | 1280 × 1024@30fps | 640 × 512@30fps | 640 × 512@30fps |
| Photo Resolution | 1280 × 1024 | 640 × 512 | 640 × 512 | |
| Max. Digital Zoom | 32x | 8x | 32x | |
| Measurement Method | Center point, spot and area | Spot and area | Spot and area | |
| Temperature Measurement Range |
High-gain： -20°C to 150°C， -20°C to 450°C（with IR Density Filter） Low-gain： 0°C to 600°C， 0°C to 1600°C（with IR Density Filter） |
High-gain：-40°C to 150°C Low-gain：-40°C to 550°C |
High-gain：-20°C to 150°C Low-gain：0°C to 500°C |
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| Measurement Parameter Configuration | Support | / | / | |
| Ultra-HD | Support | / | / | |
| Infrared Super Resolution | Support | / | / | |
| Lens |
DFOV：45.2° Focus Length：24 mm（Effective：52 mm） Aperture：f/0.95 Focus Distance：13m to ∞ |
DFOV：40.6° Focus Length：13.5 mm（Effective：58 mm） Aperture：f/1.0 Focus Distance：5m to ∞ |
DFOV： 45.5°（wide），12.5°（zoom） Focus Length：12 mm（wide effective: 53 mm），44.5 mm（zoom effective: 196 mm） Aperture：f/1.0（wide），f/1.2（zoom） Focus Distance：5m to ∞（wide），45m to ∞（zoom） |
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| General | H30T | H20T | H20N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specs | Weight | 920±5g | 828±5g | 878±5g |
| IP Rate | IP54 | IP44 | IP44 | |
| Compatibility | M300 RTK(only with DJI RC Plus) Matrice 350 RTK |
M300 RTK Matrice 350 RTK |
M300 RTK Matrice 350 RTK |
|
| PTZ | Hovering：±0.002° Flight：±0.004° |
±0.01° | ±0.01° | |
| Controllable Range | Tilt：-120° to 60° Pan：±320° |
Tilt：－120° to 30° Pan：±320° |
Tilt：-120° to 60° Pan：±320° |
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| Smart Features | Smart Capture | Support | / | / |
| Electronic Dehazing | Support | / | / | |
| Pre-recording | Support | / | / | |
| Foreground Stabilization | Support | / | / | |
| Night Scene Mode | Enhanced Noise Reduction, IR light, NIR Auxiliary Light | / | Enhanced Noise Reduction & IR Light | |
| AI Spot Check | Support | Support | / | |
| Panorama | Support | Support | Support | |
| Smart Tack | Support | Support | Support | |
| High-res Grid Capture | Support | Support | Support | |
| FH2 | Support | Support | Support | |
Summing Up
The Zenmuse H30 Series redefines all-weather aerial operations with multi-sensor integration, high-resolution imaging, thermal capabilities, and NIR lighting. Compatible with M350 and M300 drones, it ensures precise, efficient, and versatile aerial data collection for industries like public safety, energy, forestry, and emergency response. NineTenths provides complete integration and support in Saudi Arabia, empowering users to unlock the full potential of Zenmuse H30 payloads.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zenmuse H30 Series
A multi-sensor payload system for all-weather, full-day aerial operations, integrating wide-angle, zoom, thermal, LRF, and NIR lighting.
M350 and M300 (with DJI RC Plus).
Public safety, energy inspection, forestry management, water monitoring, and emergency response.
Equipped with NIR auxiliary light and Night Scene Mode for full-color and black-and-white imaging in low-light conditions.
DJI Pilot 2, FlightHub 2, DJI Thermal Analysis Tool 3.0, and DJI Terra.
Looking to enhance your aerial inspection and surveillance capabilities?
Contact NineTenths to learn how the Zenmuse H30 Series provides high-precision imaging, powerful zoom, and thermal intelligence for demanding missions.
