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Camera

Harlock supports two camera families: SIYI (proprietary link) and MAVLink Camera (standard protocol).

SIYI Camera

Connection

SIYI cameras (A8 mini, ZR10, ZR30, ZT30) communicate via UDP over the HM30/MK32 link network. The default IP is 192.168.144.25.

Supported features

FeatureDescription
Video streamingRTSP via SIYI network
Gimbal controlPitch and Yaw via joystick or map click
ZoomOptical and digital zoom
Photo captureRemote shutter command
Video recordingStart/Stop recording to SD card
Tracking modeSubject tracking (compatible models)

Configuration

Go to Settings → Camera → SIYI to:

  • Set the camera IP address
  • Configure streaming resolution
  • Enable gimbal follow mode

Cameras that speak MAVLink Camera Protocol v2 are automatically detected when the vehicle connects.

Supported commands

  • MAV_CMD_IMAGE_START_CAPTURE / STOP_CAPTURE
  • MAV_CMD_VIDEO_START_CAPTURE / STOP_CAPTURE
  • CAMERA_INFORMATION (automatic capability detection)
  • CAMERA_SETTINGS (read and write)

Gimbal control

The gimbal panel is always visible in the right sidebar when a camera is connected. You can:

  • Use the arrow keys to move the gimbal
  • Click Centre to return the gimbal to 0°/0°
  • Set a precise pitch angle (e.g. -90° for nadir)
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For photogrammetry in Survey mode, set the gimbal to -90° pitch (nadir) before takeoff.