FAQ
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ORUS-L Payload System FAQ
1. Product Overview
Q1. What is the ORUS-L system? A: The ORUS-L is a high-performance dual-sensor EO/IR gimbal payload designed for UAV integration. It supports AI-based detection, radiometric thermal imaging, real-time object tracking, and precision geolocation with a built-in laser rangefinder. Available in two variants:
ORUS-L (standard version)
ORUS-L NDAA (NDAA-compliant version with FLIR Boson IR sensor)
Q2. What sensors are included? A:
EO Camera: 1/1.8” STARVIS CMOS sensor, 30x enhanced optical zoom
IR Camera:
ORUS-L: COIN612 IR sensor
ORUS-L NDAA: FLIR Boson 640R (Radiometric, 60Hz)
Laser Rangefinder: Class 1M, up to 2400 m
2. Mechanical & Electrical Specifications
Q3. What are the payload weights? A:
With Quick Release & Damping:
ORUS-L: ~1504g ± 15g
ORUS-L NDAA: ~1493g ± 15g
With QR only:
ORUS-L: ~1388g ± 10g
ORUS-L NDAA: ~1377g ± 10g
Quick Release Module: 92g
Damping Module: 116g
Q4. What are the physical dimensions? A: 165 mm (D) x 140 mm (W) x 248 mm (H)
Q5. What are the voltage and power requirements? A:
Input Voltage: 19VDC ~ 52VDC
Power Consumption:
Average: 30W
Maximum: 100W
Current Draw:
Static: 1A @ 30V
Tracking: 1A @ 30V
Max: 3.3A @ 30V
Q6. What are the environmental operating conditions? A:
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
Max Flight Speed: 100 km/h
Q7. What is the protection rating of the ORUS-L?
The ORUS-L has an IP55 ingress protection rating.
Dust Protected: Limited dust ingress permitted, no harmful deposits
Water Resistant: Protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction This ensures the camera can operate reliably in outdoor environments with dust and light rain.
3. Platform Compatibility
Q8. What flight platforms are supported? A:
Autopilot Hardware: Pixhawk, CubePilot, Skynode
Autopilot Firmware: ArduPilot, PX4
GCS/Apps:
QGroundControl
Gremsy Payload Assistant (Windows, Android)
Remote Systems: Supports Herelink, Siyi, and Ethernet remotes via dual-operation mode
4. Camera Capabilities
EO Camera
Q9. What are the EO sensor specifications? A:
Sensor: 1/1.8” STARVIS CMOS
Effective Pixels: ~4.17 MP
Lens: 6.5 mm – 162.5 mm, F1.6 to 4.8
HFOV: 58.1° – 2.3°
Zoom:
30x Enhanced Optical
36x StableZoom
12x Digital
Resolution: 2K @ 30fps / 1080p @ 60fps
Features:
Super/Super+ Image Stabilization
WDR, Defog (low/mid/high)
Auto/Manual ICR
Night Vision
Spot Light Avoidance, Flicker Reduction
IR Camera
Q10. What are the IR camera differences between ORUS-L and ORUS-L NDAA? A:
Sensor
Uncooled VOx
Uncooled VOx
Array
640 × 512
640 × 512
Frame Rate
30Hz
60Hz
Pixel Size
12 µm
12 µm
Thermal Range
-20°C to 150°C / 0°C to 550°C
to 150°C / to 500°C
Lens
19 mm athermal
14 mm, 32° HFOV
Zoom
1x–8x Digital
1x–8x Digital
Formats
JPEG, MP4
JPEG, TIFF, CSV / MP4, SEQ (in dev)
Radiometry
Yes
Yes
Thermal Sensitivity NETD
≤50 mK
≤50 mK
5. Advanced Features
Q11. What advanced features are supported? A:
AI Object Detection: Human, Vehicle (expandable)
Object Tracking Modes:
Basic Tracking
Smart Tracking (Auto-Zoom)
Camera Sync:
EO/IR side-by-side synchronization
Geotagging:
Supports MAVLink GPS input from autopilot or external module
Pinpoint Targeting:
Live coordinate overlay
Export via PayloadSDK
Streaming:
HDMI (cables <50cm recommended)
RTSP
Ethernet Media Server: HTTP-based file access
Web Config Interface: Yes
6. Gimbal Control
Q12. What are the gimbal specifications? A:
Mount: Bottom
Angular Vibration: ±0.01°
Modes: Lock, Follow, Off
Controllable Range:
Tilt: +40° to -120°
Pan: ±320°
Roll: ±40°
Mechanical Range:
Tilt: +45° to -140°
Pan: ±326°
Roll: ±50°
Max Speed: 100°/s (all axes)
7. SDK & Developer Tools
Q13. Is there developer support via SDK? A: Yes. The Gremsy Payload SDK supports C++ development and follows MAVLink Camera Protocol v2 for payload control, video management, geotagging, and telemetry.
Contact to [email protected] to get more information
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