Product Description

The KHP20S78 from Topotek is a professional-grade, 3-axis stabilized gimbal camera designed for drone applications. It’s particularly suited for tasks like surveillance, inspections, search & rescue, and mapping where high zoom and low-light performance are needed.

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Key Features:

• Sensor: 1/1.8" 8MP Sony STARVIS2 CMOS

• Video Output: 4K at 30 fps, Full HD (1080p)

• Zoom: 20× optical zoom (focal length ~6.7mm to 125mm)

  • Plus up to 7× digital zoom, enabling a combined zoom of up to 140×

• Low Light Performance: Starlight night vision capability

• Gimbal Stabilization: 3-axis

  • Roll ±45°

  • Pitch −45° to +120°

  • Yaw ±280°

  • Jitter angle ≤ ±0.02° for steady video

• Video Outputs: Ethernet (RTSP), HDMI, onboard TF card recording

• Control Interfaces: IP, UART, SBUS

• Focus Time: Under 1 second

• Field of View:

  • Horizontal: 66.6° (wide) to 4.0° (tele)

  • Vertical: 35.7° to 2.0°

• Power Input: DC 12–26 V

• Power Consumption: Around 10 W

• Weight: ~670 grams

• Dimensions: Approx. 110 × 157 × 170 mm

• Operating Temperature: −10°C to +55°C

• Optional Wireless Transmission:

  • Frequency: 806–826 MHz

  • Power: 25 dBm

  • Range: Up to 10 km depending on antennas and conditions

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Use Cases:

• Public safety (police, fire departments)

• Border patrol

• Industrial inspections (power lines, pipelines)

• Environmental monitoring

• Drone-based mapping and photography

Link:

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Form Factor

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Height	10	Total standing height (cm)	Human-scale enables use of tools, navigation of spaces
Width	20	Shoulder-to-shoulder width (cm)	Affects balance, door/passage fit
Weight	52	Total mass (kg)	Impacts mobility, safety, power usage, transportability

Power System

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Battery Type	Alkaline Battery	Li-ion / LiFePO4 / etc.	Determines energy density, safety
Battery Capacity		Wh or Ah	Impacts range and operating time
Operating Duration		Hours under normal load	Key for logistics, shift planning

Performance

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Payload Capacity		Maximum carrying capacity (kg)	Determines real-world utility
Speed		Maximum operational speed	Task completion rate & productivity
Precision		Positioning accuracy (mm)	Quality of work & application suitability
Repeatability		Consistency of positioning (±mm)	Manufacturing quality & reliability
Cycle Time		Time per standard operation	Productivity & throughput calculations
MTBF		Mean Time Between Failures (hours)	Reliability & maintenance planning
Service Life		Expected operational lifespan (years)	ROI calculations & replacement planning

Connectivity

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Communication Protocol		Wi-Fi / Ethernet / 5G / Bluetooth	Network integration capabilities
Remote Control		Web / App / Joystick / API	Needed for manual override or remote training
Programming Interface		Drag-drop / Code / Visual / Teach pendant	Ease of deployment and customization
Integration APIs		Available software interfaces	System integration capabilities
Cloud Connectivity		Cloud platform compatibility	Data analytics & remote monitoring
Security Features		Encryption & authentication methods	Cybersecurity compliance

Form Factor

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Height	10	Total standing height (cm)	Human-scale enables use of tools, navigation of spaces
Width	20	Shoulder-to-shoulder width (cm)	Affects balance, door/passage fit
Weight	52	Total mass (kg)	Impacts mobility, safety, power usage, transportability

Power System

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Battery Type	Alkaline Battery	Li-ion / LiFePO4 / etc.	Determines energy density, safety
Battery Capacity		Wh or Ah	Impacts range and operating time
Operating Duration		Hours under normal load	Key for logistics, shift planning

Performance

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Payload Capacity		Maximum carrying capacity (kg)	Determines real-world utility
Speed		Maximum operational speed	Task completion rate & productivity
Precision		Positioning accuracy (mm)	Quality of work & application suitability
Repeatability		Consistency of positioning (±mm)	Manufacturing quality & reliability
Cycle Time		Time per standard operation	Productivity & throughput calculations
MTBF		Mean Time Between Failures (hours)	Reliability & maintenance planning
Service Life		Expected operational lifespan (years)	ROI calculations & replacement planning

Connectivity

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Communication Protocol		Wi-Fi / Ethernet / 5G / Bluetooth	Network integration capabilities
Remote Control		Web / App / Joystick / API	Needed for manual override or remote training
Programming Interface		Drag-drop / Code / Visual / Teach pendant	Ease of deployment and customization
Integration APIs		Available software interfaces	System integration capabilities
Cloud Connectivity		Cloud platform compatibility	Data analytics & remote monitoring
Security Features		Encryption & authentication methods	Cybersecurity compliance