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ZR30

4K AI 180X HYBRID ZOOM

OPTICAL POD

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V1.0

Jan 2023

2022 SIYI Technology Copyright

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Page 1 ZR30 User Manual V1.0 ZR30 4K AI 180X HYBRID ZOOM OPTICAL POD USER MANUAL V1.0 Jan 2023 2022 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Page 2 FOC control algorithms ensure absolutely stable imaging and zooming ability during flight. HDR and starlight night vision feature can extend the application of gimbal camera in both day and night. ZR30 is a rare and good payload for multi-rotors, VTOLs, and robotics.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.2 Connection and Power ..........................15 3 GIMBAL CONTROL ............................. 16 3.1 Control Gimbal Camera from SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC on SIYI Handheld Ground Station ..16 3.1.1 Preparation .............................. 16 3.1.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation ......................18 3.1.3 Zoom and Focus ............................
Page 4 3.3.5 SDK CRC16 Code ..........................32 4 VIDEO OUTPUT ..............................35 4.1 Output and Display Video on SIYI Handheld Ground Station ..............35 4.2 Output Video Stream through HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System ........35 4.3 Output Video to Third-Party Link......................... 37 4.4 Output by HDMI .............................
Page 5: Read Tips
SIYI Technology is not obliged to any of the damage, loss, or injury. It is prohibited to use SIYI products for military purpose. Users under 14 years’ old should follow an...
Page 6: Storage / Carrying / Recycling
SIYI Technology. Storage / Carrying / Recycling When your SIYI products are stand idle, or you are bringing it outdoors, or the system reached service life, then please do read the precautions below. CAUTION Always place your SIYI products at places where babies or kids do not reach.
Page 7: Introduction
*The AI feature is under development and can be updated later. Quick Release, Fast Payload Change As the first gimbal pod carrying the quick release structure, ZR30 can be changed quickly to meet the requirement of different application scenes. There will be more interesting SIYI payloads joining in the quick release ecology.
Page 8 ZR30 User Manual V1.0 Professional Imaging System ZR30 carries a 1/2.7-inch Sony image sensor, a megapixels CMOS with remarkable photosensitivity ability, impressive 4K video recording and photography. Those combined features make distant beautiful sceneries nicely seen in motion pictures. Upside Down Mode...
Page 9 ZR30 User Manual V1.0 Starlight Night Vision Camera ZR30 comes with an ultra-sensitive starlight CMOS can keep image bright even in low light environment. HDR feature can precisely capture details of highlights and shadows in dynamic scenes, getting away of low light or backlight.
Page 14: Technical Specification
Rotatable Roll Angle -45° ~ +45° Camera 30X Optical Zoom Lens (180X Hybrid Zoom) Focal Length 4.5±5% ~ 148.4±5% mm Image Sensor 1/2.7 Inch, 8 MP effective resolution Aperture F1.3±5%~ 2.8±5% Diagonal: 65.4° Horizontal: 58.1° 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 15 12 Mbps (H.265 Codec) Supported File System FAT32 Photography File Format Video File Format Supported TF Card Type MicroSD Class10, max 128 GB Still Photography Mode Single Metering Mode Evaluative metering White Balance Automatic 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 16: Packing List
SIYI gimbal, another goes to flight controller) 1 x 3 in 1 Control Cable (A universal cable for ZR30 and A8 mini, it connects SIYI gimbal’s control signal port with SIYI link and controller, including UART control input, S.Bus input and output)
Page 17: Indicator Definition
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 1.5 Indicator Definition The status indicator on SIYI gimbal uses three different colors and different blinking frequencies to indicate the system’s working or abnormal status. Solid Green: Normally working. Slow Green Blinks: S.Bus signal input is normal.
Page 18: Get Ready To Use Zr30
Screw Holes’ Position and Distance Mark The specs of the screws for fixing the four tube screws are M.25*8 mm. Quantity: 4. Welcome to contact SIYI to get the 3D file of SIYI gimbal for pre-installation. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 19: Connection And Power
SIYI optical pod and gimbal camera can be powered in many ways. If you plan to carry SIYI gimbal by your plane and the plane may roll in a wide margin, then please use connect SIYI gimbal’s power port directly by a 3S to 6S power battery, not through power distribution board or air unit.
Page 20: Gimbal Control
Handheld Ground Station Gimbal can connect to air unit directly, then you can control gimbal rotation, gimbal functions, and display video in SIYI FPV app or SIYI QGC app on screen after binding it with the air unit. 3.1.1 Preparation It is necessary to prepare the tools, firmware, and software below before controlling gimbal camera in this way.
Page 21 Ethernet port. 3. Update SIYI FPV app to the latest. 4. Run SIYI FPV app, go to “Settings – ZR30”, and select “SIYI Camera 1” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.25) or “SIYI Camera 2” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.26), video stream will display.
Page 22: Gimbal Pitch And Yaw Rotation
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground station. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port. 3. Run SIYI QGC app, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream”...
Page 23: Take Pictures And Record Video
Tap touchscreen, camera will focus automatically. 3.1.4 Take pictures and Record Video While SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC app is running, Touch “Photo” icon once on to take a picture. Touch “Record” icon to start video recording. Touch “Recording” icon to stop video recording.
Page 24: Preparation
SIYI gimbal) ⚫ ZR30 Optical Pod Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable ⚫ 3 in 1 Control Cable (For ZR30 and A8 mini) ⚫...
Page 25 Steps 1. Power MK15 air unit and bind it with MK15 remote controller. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect MK15 air unit’s Ethernet port with gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port. 3. Wire the 3 in 1 Control Cable with the MK15 / HM30 Air Unit S.Bus Y Cable.
Page 26: Gimbal Pitch And Yaw Rotation (Taking An Example Of Mk15 Dials)
3.2.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation (Taking an Example of MK15 Dials) Below are the MK15 channel mapping settings for gimbal testing, customers are free to assign MK15 channel mappings as required through SIYI TX app. ⚫ Channel 7 = Left Dial (Reversed)
Page 27: Zoom And Focus (Taking An Example Of Mk15 Switches)
⚫ Channel 8 = Right Dial ⚫ Channel 12 = Button D In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Yaw” function to channel 7 and “Pitch” to channel 8, “Center” to channel 12. Then, if you operate the left dial on MK15 remote controller, gimbal will rotate around yaw axis.
Page 28: Take Pictures And Record Video (Taking An Example Of Mk15 Buttons)
⚫ Channel 9 = Button A ⚫ Channel 10 = Button B In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Photo” function to channel 9 and “Record” to channel Then, if you press button A on MK15 remote controller, camera will take a picture.
Page 29: Uart / Udp Control (Through Sdk)
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 3.3 UART / UDP Control (through SDK) SIYI gimbal provides control and function protocol for all customers, please refer to the below file “SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Protocol” for secondary development. 3.3.1 SDK Protocol Format...
Page 30 Eg：0x6E030203 --> firmware version v3.2.3 Mark: 1. Ignore the 4 byte (higher byte) Zoom firmware version is only available for ZR10 and ZR30 at this moment. Acquire Hardware ID CMD_ID:0x02------ Hardware ID Send data format Data Type Data Name...
Page 31 -100~0~100: Same as above ACK data format 1: Success uint8_t 0: Fail Center CMD_ID:0x08------Center Send data format Data Type Data Name Description uint8_t center_pos 1: gimbal centers to position 0 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 32 Video output status of HDMI and CVBS: uint8_t video_hdmi_or_cvbs HDMI output ON CVBS output OFF HDMI output OFF CVBS output ON Function Feedback Information CMD_ID:0x0B------Function Feedback Information Send data format Data Type Data Name Description 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 33 ACK data format No ack Acquire Gimbal Attitude CMD_ID:0x0D------Acquire Gimbal Attitude Send data format Data Type Data Name Description ACK data format int16_t Yaw axis degree pitch int16_t Pitch axis degree roll int16_t Roll axis degree 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 34: Zr10 Sdk Communication Interface
Current roll angle Angle Control Range Yaw: ⚫ A8 mini: -135.0 ~ 135.0 degree ⚫ ZR10 / ZR30: Same with A8 mini Pitch ⚫ A8 mini: -90.0 ~ 25.0 degree ⚫ ZR10 / ZR30: Same with A8 mini Mark: The accuracy of the control angle is in one decimal place.
Page 35: Zr10 Sdk Communication Code Examples
55 66 01 00 00 00 00 0a 0f 75 Auto Focus 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 04 01 bc 57 Acquire Hardware ID 55 66 01 00 00 00 00 02 07 f4 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 36: Sdk Crc16 Code
3.3.5 SDK CRC16 Code const uint16_t crc16_tab[256]; /*********************************************************** CRC16 Coding & Decoding G(X) = X^16+X^12+X^5+1 ***********************************************************/ uint16_t CRC16_cal(uint8_t *ptr, uint32_t len, uint16_t crc_init) uint16_t crc, oldcrc16; uint8_t temp; crc = crc_init; while (len--!=0) temp=(crc>>8)&0xff; oldcrc16=crc16_tab[*ptr^temp]; crc=(crc<<8)^oldcrc16; ptr++; 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 37 2; const uint16_t crc16_tab[256]= {0x0,0x1021,0x2042,0x3063,0x4084,0x50a5,0x60c6,0x70e7, 0x8108,0x9129,0xa14a,0xb16b,0xc18c,0xd1ad,0xe1ce,0xf1ef, 0x1231,0x210,0x3273,0x2252,0x52b5,0x4294,0x72f7,0x62d6, 0x9339,0x8318,0xb37b,0xa35a,0xd3bd,0xc39c,0xf3ff,0xe3de, 0x2462,0x3443,0x420,0x1401,0x64e6,0x74c7,0x44a4,0x5485, 0xa56a,0xb54b,0x8528,0x9509,0xe5ee,0xf5cf,0xc5ac,0xd58d, 0x3653,0x2672,0x1611,0x630,0x76d7,0x66f6,0x5695,0x46b4, 0xb75b,0xa77a,0x9719,0x8738,0xf7df,0xe7fe,0xd79d,0xc7bc, 0x48c4,0x58e5,0x6886,0x78a7,0x840,0x1861,0x2802,0x3823, 0xc9cc,0xd9ed,0xe98e,0xf9af,0x8948,0x9969,0xa90a,0xb92b, 0x5af5,0x4ad4,0x7ab7,0x6a96,0x1a71,0xa50,0x3a33,0x2a12, 0xdbfd,0xcbdc,0xfbbf,0xeb9e,0x9b79,0x8b58,0xbb3b,0xab1a, 0x6ca6,0x7c87,0x4ce4,0x5cc5,0x2c22,0x3c03,0xc60,0x1c41, 0xedae,0xfd8f,0xcdec,0xddcd,0xad2a,0xbd0b,0x8d68,0x9d49, 0x7e97,0x6eb6,0x5ed5,0x4ef4,0x3e13,0x2e32,0x1e51,0xe70, 0xff9f,0xefbe,0xdfdd,0xcffc,0xbf1b,0xaf3a,0x9f59,0x8f78, 0x9188,0x81a9,0xb1ca,0xa1eb,0xd10c,0xc12d,0xf14e,0xe16f, 0x1080,0xa1,0x30c2,0x20e3,0x5004,0x4025,0x7046,0x6067, 0x83b9,0x9398,0xa3fb,0xb3da,0xc33d,0xd31c,0xe37f,0xf35e, 0x2b1,0x1290,0x22f3,0x32d2,0x4235,0x5214,0x6277,0x7256, 0xb5ea,0xa5cb,0x95a8,0x8589,0xf56e,0xe54f,0xd52c,0xc50d, 0x34e2,0x24c3,0x14a0,0x481,0x7466,0x6447,0x5424,0x4405, 0xa7db,0xb7fa,0x8799,0x97b8,0xe75f,0xf77e,0xc71d,0xd73c, 0x26d3,0x36f2,0x691,0x16b0,0x6657,0x7676,0x4615,0x5634, 0xd94c,0xc96d,0xf90e,0xe92f,0x99c8,0x89e9,0xb98a,0xa9ab, 0x5844,0x4865,0x7806,0x6827,0x18c0,0x8e1,0x3882,0x28a3, 0xcb7d,0xdb5c,0xeb3f,0xfb1e,0x8bf9,0x9bd8,0xabbb,0xbb9a, 0x4a75,0x5a54,0x6a37,0x7a16,0xaf1,0x1ad0,0x2ab3,0x3a92, 0xfd2e,0xed0f,0xdd6c,0xcd4d,0xbdaa,0xad8b,0x9de8,0x8dc9, 0x7c26,0x6c07,0x5c64,0x4c45,0x3ca2,0x2c83,0x1ce0,0xcc1, 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 39: Video Output
4.1 Output and Display Video on SIYI Handheld Ground Station Gimbal can connect to air unit directly, then video will be displayed in SIYI FPV app or in SIYI QGC app after binding the air unit to the ground station.
Page 40 SIYI FPV App Steps 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground station. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal quick release board’s Ethernet port. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 41: Output Video To Third-Party Link
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 3. Update SIYI FPV app to the latest. 4. Run SIYI FPV app, go to “Settings – ZR30”, and select “SIYI Camera 1” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.25) or “SIYI Camera 2” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.26), video stream will display.
Page 42: Output By Hdmi
(rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264), if video displays normally, connection is successful. 4.4 Output by HDMI ZR30 can output video to any HDMI monitor or to third-party link which support HDMI input through the Micro-HDMI port. Mark When ZR30 is outputting video to third-party link through HDMI, touch screen control through SIYI QGC app is not possible.
Page 43: Solutions To No Image
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 4.5 Solutions to No Image If SIYI gimbal failed to output video or the video cannot be displayed properly, please follow the steps below to investigate possible reasons. 1. Confirm if the link’s ground unit is bound with the air unit and if the camera is connected to the air unit.
Page 44 If it is, then please check if the video cable between camera and image transmission system’s air unit is good, and if the voltage input is in normal range. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 45: Video Output To Windows Device
Successful Network Communication Network Communication Failed 2. Input the SIYI gimbal’s default IP addresses “192.168.144.25” and press the “Enter” key to check if communication is successful. If it is successful, please check if the RTSP addresses in the RTSP player is correct or try to switch to other video players.
Page 46: Common Ip Addresses
Mark If you have done investigation by following all steps above, but the reason is still not located, please contact your dealer or contact SIYI Support immediately. 4.6 Common IP Addresses SIYI Gimbal’s Default IP Addresses: 192.168.144.25 SIYI Gimbal’s Default RTSP Addresses: rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264 SIYI FPV App’s “SIYI Camera 1”...
Page 47: Siyi Fpv App
Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2.5.10.514. SIYI FPV App can be download from the relevant product pages on SIYI official store. SIYI FPV App compatible SIYI devices. ⚫ ZR30 4K AI 180X Hybrid Zoom Optical Pod ⚫...
Page 49: Settings
About Settings Camera IP: Select SIYI Camera 1 and SIYI Camera 2, or input camera RTSP addresses manually, or disable image. The “Rotate” buttons can rotate the image in 180 degrees. Cross Sight: Display a cross sight in the center of the image.
Page 50: Link Status
OSD: Enable / disable standard OSD information. Mavlink OSD: Enable / disable Mavlink OSD information. Speed Unit: Switch speed unit between meter per seconds and kilometer per hour. Longitude and Latitude: Enable / disable information. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 51: Gimbal Camera
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 5.3 Gimbal Camera Configure the basic functions for SIYI gimbal cameras and cameras. About Gimbal Camera Auto Record: Turn on / off automatically video recording by TF card on gimbal camera start. Record Resolution: Switch camera record resolution between HD (720p), Full HD (1080p), 2K, and 4K.
Page 52: About Siyi Fpv
Gimbal Firmware Version: Display current gimbal firmware version. Zoom Firmware Version: Display current gimbal firmware version. 5.4 About SIYI FPV Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 53: Firmware Upgrade And Configuration
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 6 Firmware Upgrade and Configuration SIYI PC Assistant is a Windows software developed by SIYI to configure almost all SIYI devices for remote controller channels settings, firmware update, and gimbal camera configuration. Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI PC Assistant v1.3.2.
Page 54 2. Use the USB-C to USB-A cable to connect Windows device’s USB-A port to gimbal camera’s USB-C port. 3. Run “SIYI PC Assistant” and switch to “Upgrade” page to check gimbal camera’s current gimbal firmware version. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 55 4. If gimbal firmware is not latest, then click the “Select File” button in the “Gimbal” to import the latest firmware. And click “Upgrade” and wait till it is “100%” finished. Mark Before updating any firmware, gimbal camera should be powered. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 56: Camera Firmware Update
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 6.2 Camera Firmware Update The camera firmware of SIYI gimbal can be upgraded by SD / TF card for camera firmware. Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare below tools, software, and firmware below. ⚫ SD / TF card Mark Customers should prepare the above tools.
Page 57 2. Restart gimbal camera and wait for 3 to 5 minutes. Camera firmware will be flashed automatically. 3. Run SIYI FPV app or SIYI PC Assistant software to check if camera firmware is updated successfully. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 58: Gimbal Camera Configuration
ZR30 User Manual V1.0 6.3 Gimbal Camera Configuration SIYI gimbal camera can be connected to SIYI PC Assistant for channel settings and camera settings. 6.3.1 Channel Settings The “Channel Config” menu under “Gimbal Config” menu can config the below gimbal camera functions to up to 16 channels and an idle channel (disabled).
Page 59: Camera Specs
⚫ Motion Mode 6.3.2 Camera Specs The “Gimbal Config” menu also supports checking gimbal camera’s current camera firmware, switching camera resolution, and configuring camera IP addresses. ⚫ IP Config ⚫ Gateway Config ⚫ Gimbal Working Mode 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
Page 61: After-Sale Service
⚫ Product Defect ⚫ Product Damage SIYI products under the two situations can be sent back to SIYI for repairing. Defect products with valid warranty can be repaired for free. Defect products without valid warranty or damaged products should be charged of repair fees after repairing.
Page 62: Warranty
It is requested beyond seven (7) calendar days of receiving a product. A product sent to SIYI for Return & Refund Service does not include all original accessories, attachments or packaging, or any item is not in new or like-new condition, i.e., with cracks, dents, or scratches.
Page 63: 15-Day Replacement
Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors, including fire, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven (7) calendar days after Return & Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI.
Page 64 Damage is caused by uncontrollable external factors, including fires, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. Received product has not been sent back to SIYI seven (7) calendar days after replacement confirmation from SIYI. Proof of damage during transit issued by the carrier cannot be provided.
Page 65: 1-Year Warranty Repair
Charges may apply for services not covered by this Limited Warranty. Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location. Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product.
Page 66 Damage caused by reliability or compatibility issues when using unauthorized third- party parts. Damage caused by operating the unit with a low-charged or defective battery. Products or parts with an altered identification label or from which the identification label has been removed. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...

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