# GENERAL

## Overview

Zio is a high-resolution zoom payload that combines a Sony sensor with high-stabilized three-axis gimbal technology. It enables industrial inspectors and surveyors to zoom into objects of interest and effortlessly transmit video at 4K resolution, ready to be utilized for a variety of different inspection, surveying, and public safety jobs.

## In the box

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<table><thead><tr><th width="165" align="center">No.</th><th align="center">Item</th><th width="130.33333333333331" align="center">Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">Zio Payload</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">Zio Damping</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">Zio Quick Release</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">4</td><td align="center">Allen key 2mm</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">5</td><td align="center">Allen key 2.5mm</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">6</td><td align="center">M3 x 6 Hexagon Screw Bolt Cut Head</td><td align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td align="center">7</td><td align="center">M3 x 6 Hexagon Screw Flat Head</td><td align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">USB Type A to USB Type C Cable</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">9</td><td align="center">Micro USB Cable</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">10</td><td align="center">Zio Control Cable</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td align="center">11</td><td align="center">Zio Power Cable</td><td align="center">2</td></tr><tr><td align="center">12</td><td align="center">Micro SD Card SDXC I, 64GB</td><td align="center">1</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Components

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## Overview Diagram

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## Specification

### General

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="286"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Payload Dimensions (DxWxH)</td><td>145mm × 90mm × 148mm</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>480g (1.06 lbs)</td></tr><tr><td>Input Voltage</td><td>14.5V - 52V</td></tr><tr><td>Power Consumption</td><td>12W-48W</td></tr><tr><td>Connections</td><td>USB 2.0, UART, Ethernet, Micro HDMI</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Software</td><td>QGroundControl</td></tr><tr><td>Streaming Video</td><td><ul><li>HDMI output: 1080p60 (1920x1080 | 60fps)</li><li>Ethernet output: 720p60 (1280x720 | 30fps)</li></ul><p>Video Bit Rate is adjustable</p></td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temperature</td><td>32° F ~ 122° F (0° C ~ 50° C)</td></tr><tr><td>Operating Temperature</td><td>32° F ~ 122° F (0° C ~ 50° C)</td></tr><tr><td>Compatible Drones</td><td><p>Drone supported by PX4 and Ardupilot</p><ul><li>Recommended FC: Cube</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Gimbal

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="290"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Angular Vibration Range</td><td>±0.01°</td></tr><tr><td>Gimbal Mount</td><td>Bottom mount (Detachable)</td></tr><tr><td>Controllable Range</td><td><ul><li>Tilt: ±120°</li><li>Pan: ±320°</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Mechanical Range</td><td><ul><li>Tilt: +138° to -198°</li><li>Pan: ±335°</li><li>Roll: +75° to -265°</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Max Controllable Speed</td><td><ul><li>Tilt: 100°/s</li><li>Pan: 100°/s</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Working Current:</td><td><ul><li>Static current: 1.0A (@12V)</li><li>Dynamic current: 1.5A (@12V)</li><li>Locked motor current: Max 4.0A (@12V)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Camera

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="291"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sensor</td><td>1/2.5" Exmor R CMOS</td></tr><tr><td>Effective Pixels</td><td>8.51 MP</td></tr><tr><td>Zoom</td><td><ul><li>Optical: 20x</li><li>Digital: 12x</li><li>Super Resolution: 30x</li><li>Combine: 240x (recommend for photography only)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Camera Lens</td><td>f/2.0 to f/3.8 (4.4 to 88.4mm Equivalent)</td></tr><tr><td>FOV</td><td><ul><li>Wide: 72°</li><li>Telephoto: 4.1°</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Resolution</td><td><ul><li>Photo: 3840 x 2160</li><li>Video: 3840 x 2160 @ 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Aspect Ratio</td><td>Photo: 16:9</td></tr><tr><td>Format</td><td><ul><li>Photo: JPEG</li><li>Video: MP4</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Defog mode</td><td>On/Off (Low, Mid, High)</td></tr><tr><td>White Balance</td><td>Auto, Indoor, Outdoor</td></tr><tr><td>Shutter Speed</td><td>1/30 to 1/2000s</td></tr><tr><td>Exposure mode</td><td>Auto, Shutter speed, Iris, Bright, Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Zoom mode</td><td>Combine, Separate, Super Resolution</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>MicroSDXC I (a 64GB SD card included)</td></tr></tbody></table>