
HDcam 2.0 USB Camera (For Drones, Robotics, Vision, AI)
The USB HDcam is a variation of our exploreHD technology, placed within a small, versatile housing for applications within an existing enclosure. This camera provides the same excellent image quality as the exploreHD but you have the choice of selecting a specialized lens, more suited for above-water applications, in the place of the lens specialized for underwater applications used on the exploreHD. The camera can output H.264, MPEG, and even YUY2 at reduced framerates. With its low distortion and smooth framerate, this camera is an especially good fit for computer vision applications. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux and is the perfect companion for a Raspberry Pi camera system.
Technical Data
Camera Specifications
Image Sensor: 1/2.9" Sony Exmor™ CMOS 12-bit
Resolution: 1920x1080
Framerate: 30fps with H.264/MJPEG
Format: H.264, MJPEG, YUY2
Chroma Subsampling: 4:2:2/4:2:0
Color Depth: 8 bit
Bitrate: 10Mb/s with H.264
Streaming Latency: 35ms ± 20
Connection: USB2.0 High Speed
Voltage: 5V
Current: 250mA
Lens Specifications
Aperture: F2.8
Barrel Distortion: <2%
View Angle: 100 Degrees Diagonal
Focal Length: 2.7MM (19MM Equivalent on Full Frame)
Contents
- 1x HD USB Camera
- 1x Case for the Camera Board
- 1x Mount for the Camera Case
- 1x 1 Meter USB 2.0 Type A to JST2.0 Cable
- 4x M3x0.5 Screws for Mount
- 2x M3 Square Nuts

BlueROV Compatible
With our 3D printed bracket, the HDcam can be easily isntalled on the Blue Robotics BlueROV2 electronics stack.
SMALL FORM FACTOR
At 32mm diameter and 34mm height, the HD USB Camera easily fits within the palm of your hand as well as whichever tight spaces need monitoring.


TRIPOD THREAD MOUNT
The bottom of the HDcam features a standard tripod thread and the sides features 2 M2 screw thread for a variety of mounting options.
Image Samples
The below images were taken straight from the camera with no editing using 1080P MPEG @ 24Mb/s encoder.

GREAT COLOR ACCURACY
Unlike other USB cameras, we carefully calibrated ours with precision color charts to ensure our color science match that of the human eye using thousands of color data points.
SHARP AND DETAILED
We carefully matched the lens with our camera sensor to deliver a sharp high quality image even on the edges.


VERY LOW DISTORTION
Our lens offer a distortion of less than 2 percent making our cameras ideal for computer vision applications.
GREAT DYNAMIC RANGE
Our camera is designed to be able to see the shadows and highlights clearly while reducing the amount of over/underexposure.
