SIYI ZR30 User manual

ZR30 User Manual v1.3
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ZR30
OPTICAL POD
4K RESOLUTION 30X OPTICAL ZOOM
USER MANUAL
V1.3
January 2024

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Thank you for purchasing SIYI’s product.
ZR30 is a zoom optical pod with quick release structure and up to 180X hybrid zoom
/ 30X optical zoom, carrying a 4K 1/2.7-inch Sony CMOS, 4K video recording and
photography, abundant gimbal control interface compatible with both SIYI links and
third-party links. High accuracy and high collaboration control algorithms ensure
stable imaging and zooming ability during flight. HDR and starlight night vision
extend the application scenarios to both day and night. In a word, ZR30 optical pod
is a rare and good payload for multi-rotors, VTOLs, and robotics.
To ensure you a good experience of the product, please read this manual carefully.
If you encounter any issue using the product, please consult the manual or check
the online pages of this product on SIYI official store (https://shop.siyi.biz). You can
also write an email to SIYI official A/S center (su[email protected]).

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User Manual Update Log
Version
Date
Updates
1.3
2024.1
1. Product features
2. Technical specifications
3. Main firmware update log.
4. SIYI FPV app update log.
5. SIYI FPV SDK Guide.
6. SIYI Gimbal SDK
7. Add diagrams in some chapters.
8. Instruction for AI follow function
1.2
2023.10
1. Main firmware update log.
2. SIYI FPV app update log.
1.1
2023.8
1. Special interesting functions and cautions.
2. Instruction for acquiring and download files from SIYI camera’s
web server.
3. Necessary update for SIYI FPV app.
4. Necessary update for SDK commands.
5. Instruction for gimbal Mavlink control.
6. Instruction for integrating Mavlink flight attitude data.
7. Trouble shooting for abnormal gimbal attitude.
8. User manual update log.
9. Main firmware update log.
10. SIYI FPV app update log.
11. Necessary update for technical specification.

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CONTENT
READ TIPS.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Icons................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Storage / Carrying / Recycling....................................................................................................................... 2
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Product Features...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Ports, Interface & Definition..................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Technical Specification............................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Packing List............................................................................................................................................. 10
1.5 Indicator Definition.................................................................................................................................. 11
2 GET READY TO USE ZR30......................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Connection and Power........................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Interesting Functions and Cautions....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Capture with Time and Location Information ................................................................................ 14
2.3.2 Point to Focus & Focus Tracking ................................................................................................... 15
2.3.3 Output Four Video Streams from the Same RTSP Addresses.................................................... 15
3 GIMBAL CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Enable AI Recognition, Tracking, and Follow through SIYI AI Tracking Module Using SIYI Optical
Pod (Gimbal Camera) and SIYI Link........................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Control SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) in SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC App through SIYI link.. 25
3.2.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation...................................................................................................... 27
3.2.3 Zoom and Focus.............................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.4 Take pictures and Record Video.................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Control SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) in SIYI QGC (Windows) Software through SIYI Link.. 29
3.3.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation...................................................................................................... 32
3.3.3 Zoom and Focus.............................................................................................................................. 32
3.3.4 Take pictures and Record Video.................................................................................................... 32

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3.4 Control SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) by S.Bus Signal and Forward S.Bus Signal to Flight
Controller through SIYI Link......................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................................... 35
3.4.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation (Taking an example of Dial Control)......................................... 37
3.4.3 Zoom and Focus (Taking an Example of Switch Control)............................................................ 38
3.4.4 Take Pictures and Record Video (Taking an Example of Button Control).................................. 39
3.5 UART / UDP Control (SIYI Gimbal SDK).............................................................................................. 40
3.5.1 SDK Protocol Format ...................................................................................................................... 40
3.5.2 SDK Communication Commands................................................................................................... 40
3.5.3 SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Interface................................................................... 59
3.5.4 SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Code Examples....................................................... 59
3.5.5 SDK CRC16 Code........................................................................................................................... 62
3.5.6 Advanced Guide for SIYI Gimbal SDK Integration ....................................................................... 63
3.5.7 Interface Documentation for SIYI Gimbal Camera’s Web Server ............................................... 68
3.6 Control SIYI Gimbal Camera by the ArduPilot Driver through UART and Integrate Flight Controller
Attitude Data.................................................................................................................................................. 75
3.7 Control SIYI Gimbal Camera by Mavlink Gimbal Protocol through UART and Integrate Flight
Controller Attitude Data................................................................................................................................ 80
3.8 Necessary Trouble Shooting Steps When Gimbal Attitude Control Is Abnormal.............................. 82
4 VIDEO OUTPUT............................................................................................................................................ 84
4.1 Output Video to Windows Device Directly through Ethernet .............................................................. 85
4.2 Output Video to Third-Party Link through Ethernet.............................................................................. 89
4.3 Output Video through Micro-HDMI........................................................................................................ 90
4.4 Solutions to No Image through Ethernet............................................................................................... 91
4.4.1 Video Output to Android Device..................................................................................................... 91
4.4.2 Video Output to Windows Device................................................................................................... 93
4.5 Common IP Addresses.......................................................................................................................... 95
5 SIYI FPV APP................................................................................................................................................ 96
5.1 Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 98
5.2 Link Status............................................................................................................................................... 99
5.3 Gimbal Camera..................................................................................................................................... 100
5.4 About SIYI FPV..................................................................................................................................... 102

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5.5 SIYI FPV App Update Log................................................................................................................... 103
7.6 SIYI FPV SDK Guide............................................................................................................................ 105
7.6.1 Access Method .............................................................................................................................. 105
7.6.2 Interface Instructions..................................................................................................................... 107
7.7 SIYI FPV SDK Update Log.................................................................................................................. 110
6 SIYI Assistant............................................................................................................................................... 111
6.1 Gimbal / Zoom Firmware Update........................................................................................................ 112
6.2 Camera Firmware Update.................................................................................................................... 115
6.3 Gimbal Camera Configuration............................................................................................................. 117
6.3.1 Channel Configuration................................................................................................................... 117
6.3.2 Camera Configuration................................................................................................................... 119
6.4 Gimbal Calibration................................................................................................................................ 120
6.4.1 IMU Calibration.............................................................................................................................. 120
6.4.2 IMU Constant Temperature Calibration....................................................................................... 122
6.4.3 Accelerator Hexahedral Calibration ............................................................................................. 123
6.5 Main Firmware Update Log.................................................................................................................. 124
6.6 SIYI PC Assistant Update Log............................................................................................................. 126
7 After-sale Service ........................................................................................................................................ 127
7.1 Repair Service....................................................................................................................................... 127
7.2 Warranty................................................................................................................................................ 128
7.2.1 7-Day Return & Refund................................................................................................................. 128
7.2.2 15-Day Replacement..................................................................................................................... 129
7.2.3 1-Year Warranty Repair................................................................................................................ 131

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READ TIPS
Icons
Please pay more attention to content indicated with the following marks:
DANGER Dangerous manipulation probably leads to human injuries.
WARNING Warnings on manipulation possibly leads to human injuries.
CAUTION Cautions on what manipulation may lead to property loss.
Prohibited Mandatory Mark
Safety
ZR30 optical pod is designed for professional application in specific scenes, which
has been done necessary configuration before delivery, it is forbidden to
disassemble the gimbal or to change its mechanical structure. And don’t add more
payload to the gimbal other than its own camera. Gimbal camera is designed with
very precise structure, users who approach to the equipment should have the basic
knowledge of how to operate it. Irregular or irresponsible manipulations to the
device may cause damage, property loss, or human injuries, and 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

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experienced trainer’s guide. Disassembling or modification to the system is
prohibited without permission from its manufacturer, 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.
DANGER
SIYI products should be placed in places with below conditions:
Not too hot (above 60℃) or too cold (under -20℃).
Not under direct sunshine or too dusty or too wet.
Not on an unstable holder which lacks solid supports or may cause vibration.
Not nearby steam or other heat sources.

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Features
Professional UAV Imaging System
ZR30 carries an 1/2.7-inch Sony image sensor, an 8 megapixels CMOS with
remarkable photosensitivity ability,impressive 4K video recording and photography.
Up to 180x hybrid zoom (30x optical zoom). The scenery is clear, the algorithm is
fast and accurate, and the viewpoint is automatically focused, making it easy to
produce grand pictures. Silky movement, smooth zoom, distant scenery, now within
reach.
*The picture files captured by ZR30 can be written with GPS location information and time attrib
utes.
Point To Focus
Point anywhere to focus lens from zoom camera to get clear view on selected part
of screen.
Focus Tracking
Zoom camera stays focusing and keeps filming smooth videos while users are
scaling images.
Starlight Night Vision
The ultra-sensitive starlight CMOS keep images bright in low light environment.
HDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) precisely captures good details of highlights and
shadows in dynamic scenes to get true colors and natural brightness.