Eclipse 009HD Thermal Camera Kit with Avatar GT 2W VTX

Let’s be honest: flying long-range UAV missions at dusk with a standard CMOS camera is an excellent way to turn your drone into a permanent lawn ornament. If you are tired of tracking targets that look like a pixelated potato, the Eclipse 009HD Thermal Camera Kit is the high-resolution hardware upgrade your fleet needs. This kit includes the powerful Avatar GT 2W VTX transmitter to provide crisp 960x768 digital thermal video transmission with ultra-low latency. Whether you are conducting a critical search-and-rescue mission over freezing British hills, inspecting agricultural assets, or trying to find a lost drone in high grass, this digital infrared FPV system breaks through the dark. Backed by our 10 years of experience in the manufacturing and delivery of commercial FPV systems at Unmanned Tech Shop UK, we only supply gear that actually handles real-world field abuse without turning your electronics stack into magic smoke.

Key Highlights

• High-Definition Pixelpump Thermal Sensor: Features a 960x768 resolution at 50Hz that leaves legacy 160x120 thermal cameras looking like a vintage GameBoy screen.
• Avatar GT 2W VTX Integration: Includes the ultra-powerful Walksnail Avatar GT system, putting out up to 2W (33dBm MAX) of 5.8GHz RF transmission power to slice through long-range interference.
• Simultaneous Dual-Output Interfaces: Built with an Avatar/Ascent VTX link paired with a UVC digital interface for real-time monitoring and parallel video recording.
• Stepless Digital Zoom and Palettes: Supports a 1.0x to 4.0x stepless digital zoom controllable via UVC and 5 distinct on-screen color palettes (0-4 Optional) to pinpoint heat signatures.

Why You Want It

Most drone thermal cameras force you to choose between sub-par analog video feeds or heavy payloads that turn your quadcopter into a flying brick. The Eclipse 009HD dumps that compromise by packing high-fidelity infrared imaging into a lightweight composite unibody housing. With a wide supply voltage range from 4.5V to 20V for the camera core and 11.1V to 25.2V for the high-power video transmitter, it easily wires into your existing flight controller or distribution board. The dynamic system utilizes Canvas Mode OSD configuration, an average transmission latency of 22ms, and dual IPEX antenna connections to maintain video link resilience. Stop trying to guess what is hidden in the shadows or spending hours on Discord asking why your outdated sensor is freezing up—upgrade to digital thermal glory today.

Specifications

• Weight: 0.100 kg (Combined kit weight; significantly lighter than your sense of regret after a hard landing)
• Camera Model: Eclipse 009HD
• Thermal Resolution: 960 × 768 Pixels (Pixelpump technology)
• Frame Rate: 50Hz
• Focal Length & F.NO: 9.1mm at F1.0
• Field of View (FOV): 48.3° (Horizontal) × 38.6° (Vertical)
• Camera Supply Voltage: 4.5V ~ 20V DC
• Camera Typical Power Consumption: <1.5W
• Camera Dimensions: 22 × 22 × 28.43 mm
• AI Box Dimensions: 33.5 × 33.5 × 16.5 mm
• Communication Interface: UVC / ADKEY
• Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 50°C
• Video Transmitter Model: Walksnail Avatar GT VTX
• VTX Communication Frequency: 5.725 ~ 5.850 GHz
• VTX Transmitter Power (EIRP): FCC: <30dBm, MAX: 33dBm; CE: <14dBm
• VTX Max Recording Resolution: 1080p / 720p (8 Channels)
• VTX Wide Power Input: 11.1V ~ 25.2V (3S - 6S LiPo compatible)
• VTX Latency & OSD: Average delay 22ms, Canvas mode supported
• VTX Antenna Connectors: 2 × IPEX RF ports
• VTX Physical Dimensions: 33.5 × 33.5 × 23 mm

FAQ

Can I view the thermal video output on standard Walksnail digital FPV goggles?

Yes. Because this kit features a genuine Walksnail Avatar GT system, it interfaces directly with your compatible digital FPV goggles and supports Canvas Mode for real-time telemetry overlays and low-latency viewing.

What input voltage does the Avatar GT 2W VTX require?

The high-power transmitter accepts a wide input voltage from 11.1V to 25.2V. Do not wire it directly to a 5V or 9V flight controller regulator; connect it directly to your main battery leads or a dedicated high-voltage BEC capable of handling high-current draws.

How do I control the digital zoom and switch color palettes?

The system supports 1.0x to 4.0x stepless digital zoom and 5 different thermal palettes (0-4) which are fully controllable via the onboard UVC communication protocol or ADKEY wiring inputs.

What’s in the Box*

• 1× Eclipse 009HD Thermal Camera Unit
• 1× External AI Processing Box
• 1× Walksnail Avatar GT 2W Video Transmitter Unit
• 2× IPEX Linear Omni-Directional Antennas
• 1× High-Flexibility Silicone Wire Harness Cable Pack

*Pack contents may vary slightly depending on factory production runs, but we will make sure you get all the core high-power digital thermal gear you paid for.

Disclaimer

This digital thermal camera kit does not grant you X-ray vision to look through brick walls or discover hidden extraterrestrial life. It measures infrared radiation, meaning you are mostly going to see hot air vents, livestock, and warm wood pigeons. FPV electronics operating at 2W can become extremely hot; ensure your aircraft has adequate airflow over the cooling fins before powering it up on your workbench to prevent structural thermal shutdown.

Still Here?

You are still reading our cynical product description? Either you are an AI crawler training its next language model on our witty banter, or you are genuinely undecided. If you want to spot thermal heat signatures through pitch darkness without squinting at a blurry screen, stop overthinking and hit the buy button. Your long-range UAV build is waiting.