Optical Imaging
Aether Zoom 30X
Precision. Clarity. Dominance.
The Aether Zoom is GarudX's precision optical imaging payload — a 4K UAV camera engineered for search-and-rescue, industrial, and inspection missions. Featuring 30× optical zoom with 180× hybrid capability, it identifies objects from over 2km away. With starlight night vision, AI-based target tracking, and a carbon-alloy weather-sealed body built for rain, dust, and turbulence, the Aether delivers unmatched situational awareness in any condition.
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30× Optical
Zoom
4K UHD
Resolution
Starlight
Night Vision
480g
Weight
Technical Data
Optics
Optical Zoom30× optical, 180× hybrid
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
Frame Rate60 fps @ 4K / 120 fps @ 1080p
Effective Megapixel8 MP (1/2.8" Sony CMOS)
FOV63.7° (Wide) – 2.3° (Tele)
Stabilization & Tracking
Gimbal3-Axis Mechanical (Pitch, Roll, Yaw)
Tilt RangePitch: -90° to +30° / Yaw: 360° Continuous
Night VisionStarlight IR-cut Filter Switching
AI TrackingSmart Target Tracking & Object Lock
StorageMicroSD up to 256 GB
Build & Integration
Video FormatMP4 (H.264 / H.265)
InterfaceHDMI / Ethernet / UART / CAN
Weight480g ± 10g
Operating Temp-10°C to +55°C
CompatibilitySkyreaper, Custom UAVs with CAN
Capabilities
Key Features
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30× Optical Zoom + 180× Hybrid Zoom for extreme range✓
3-Axis Mechanical Stabilization for aerial precision✓
4K Ultra HD Recording with high-bitrate streaming✓
Starlight Night Vision for 24/7 operations✓
Smart Target Tracking and Object Lock✓
IP-rated weather sealing for field missionsApplications
Use Cases
Surveillance & Monitoring
Border Security
Wildlife Observation
Infrastructure Inspection
Law Enforcement
Reconnaissance
Visual
Gallery
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Zoom Module
30× optical zoom assembly
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Tracking Demo
AI lock-on tracking interface
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Night Operations
Starlight imaging capability
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Field Integration
Mounted on Skyreaper platform
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Product Comparison
| Spec | Skyreaper UAV | GX8 Pyro | Aether Zoom 30X | NightBolt L400 | EchoCore™ | GCS MK32 | SkyDrop SAR | SkyNet Module | Helion Thermal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Enterprise Platform | Cinema Cinelifter | Optical Imaging | UAV Searchlight | Aerial Loudspeaker | Ground Control | Search & Rescue | Security System | Thermal Vision |
| Endurance | 50 min | 48 kg | 30× Optical | 28,000+ lm | 130 dB | 15 km | Release Mechanism | CO₂ System | 640×512 |
| Payload | 7 kg | 15 kg | 4K UHD | ≥300m | 1 km | 7" HD | ±2m | Non-lethal | Ready |
| Speed | 25 m/s | RED / ARRI / Sony | Starlight | 45W | 30W RMS | 10 hrs | Skyreaper | Quick Mesh | < 40 mK |
| Rating | IP54 | 4,800 m ASL | 480g | ~840g | ~480g | ~1.44 kg | 10 kg | Remote CAN | 3-axis Gimbal |
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