Product Details
HEQ K11 Dual-Camera Tracking Gimbal
Keep the wider scene in view, then bring a distant subject closer without pointing the whole aircraft at it. The HEQ K11 combines wide-angle and telephoto visible-light cameras with a three-axis mechanical gimbal, AI recognition and automatic target tracking. HEQ specifies up to 160× hybrid zoom and 11× optical zoom for its K11 system, with 4K recording at 30fps.
Key Highlights
- Wide view and distant detail: Two 48MP sensors serve different jobs: a wide-angle overview and a telephoto view for closer inspection.
- Recognition and tracking: Built-in recognition models cover people and vehicles. Select a recognised target or draw a tracking frame around an area of interest.
- Three-axis stabilisation: Mechanical pitch, roll and yaw stabilisation helps separate camera pointing from aircraft movement.
- Integration choices: Ethernet, TTL serial and S.BUS control let you plan the payload around your aircraft's control and video systems.
- Onboard recording: Save JPG photographs and MP4 video to a TF card, with H.264 and H.265 encoding support.
Why You Want It
On an inspection or patrol platform, a wide view helps you understand the scene while a telephoto camera lets you examine the subject that matters. The K11 adds recognition and tracking so you can select a person or vehicle in the camera view rather than spend the whole flight chasing it with manual gimbal corrections. HEQ lists fixed-wing, multirotor and VTOL applications. Allow for the mounting pattern, power supply and moving-head clearance when designing your installation; this is an integrated UAV payload, not a drop-in FPV camera.
Specifications
HEQ's published K11 specifications:
3-Axis Gimbal System
- Gimbal Type: 3-Axis Mechanical Stabilized Gimbal
- Published camera weight: 195g ± 5g
- Operating Voltage: 12V–18V
Software Limit Angle
- Pitch: -90° to +30°
- Yaw: -120° to +120°
Mechanical Range
- Pitch: -135° to +45°
- Roll: -45° to +45°
- Yaw: -135° to +135°
- Maximum Control Speed: 180°/s
- Angular Vibration Accuracy: ±0.005°
- Interface: Network Interface / TTL / SBUS
- Gimbal Modes: Recognition, Auto-Tracking
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +65°C
- Communication Protocol: HEQ Proprietary Protocol
- Power Consumption: 12W
Wide-Angle Camera
- Sensor Size: 1/2"
- Effective Pixels: 48MP
- Focal Length: 4.49mm
- Aperture: F2.8
Wide-Angle Camera Field of View
- Horizontal: 71°
- Vertical: 56°
- Diagonal: 84° ± 1°
Telephoto Camera
- Sensor Size: 1/2"
- Effective Pixels: 48MP
- Focal Length: 15.2–50mm
- Aperture: F3.7–F4.6
Telephoto Camera Field of View
- Horizontal: 7.4°
- Vertical: 5.6°
- Diagonal: 9.3°
Video & Imaging
- Hybrid Zoom: 160×
- Optical Zoom: 11×
- Sensor effective pixels: 48MP per camera (wide-angle and telephoto)
- Video Resolution: 4K @ 30fps
- Photo Format: JPG
- Video Format: MP4
- Encoding Format: H.264 / H.265
- AI Recognition & Tracking: Supported
Installation and recording
- Published external dimensions: 64 × 80 × 108mm (width × depth × height in the illustrated position).
- Mounting: Four M3 positions on 54 × 22mm centres.
- Main connector: 12-pin GH1.25mm.
- Still-photo resolution: 12MP in the K11 quick guide; the 48MP figures above describe the sensors.
- AI processor: 6 TOPS.
- Other interfaces: TF card slot for recording and a USB gimbal-upgrade port.
FAQ
Is this a thermal camera?
No. The K11's two cameras are visible-light wide-angle and telephoto cameras. Dual-sensor does not mean visible plus thermal on this model.
Does 160× mean optical zoom?
No. HEQ quotes 160× hybrid zoom and 11× optical zoom. Keep those separate when comparing payloads; hybrid zoom is not a promise of the same detail at every magnification.
How do I view and control it?
The K11 supports Ethernet, serial and S.BUS control. Its guide describes an Ethernet RTSP stream and the HEQ assistant's serial or UDP connection options. The viewing device and camera must share the correct subnet. Check your flight controller, video link and ground software before choosing the payload.
What should I check before installation?
Provide a supply within 12–18V and check the connector orientation against the K11 guide. Leave clearance for gimbal movement. Serial attitude-data input can use MAVLink or HEQ protocol, with one protocol selected; that does not establish plug-and-play compatibility with every flight controller.
Which version should I select?
Choose Normal (HEQ-K11-STD) or Waterproof (HEQ-K11-WP) from the version selector. For a wet-weather installation, confirm the required protection level and connector sealing before use. Do not treat the Waterproof option as permission to submerge the camera.
What's in the Box*
- 1 × HEQ K11 dual-camera gimbal in the selected version.
*Check any aircraft-specific mounting, wiring and video-link requirements before ordering.
Documentation
HEQ K11 Quick Start Guide covers the dimension drawings, connector definitions, control setup and recording options. Visit the HEQ Download Centre for assistant software and model-specific documents.
Disclaimer
Check electrical connections and mechanical clearance before applying power. Keep the lens away from direct sun and laser beams, and follow the manufacturer's installation and handling instructions. Recognition and tracking assist camera operation; they do not replace safe aircraft control or your responsibility to follow local flight and privacy rules.
Still Here?
If your next payload needs an overview, a closer look and target tracking in one gimbal, choose your K11 version and check the integration details before adding it to your build.