In aerial inspection and long-distance monitoring tasks, whether you can "see clearly" determines whether the entire task can be completed smoothly. In flight scenarios where the height is limited and it is impossible to get close to the target, zoom capability becomes a key parameter that determines the practicality of the visual system.
The K40T four-sensor gimbal camera gave a surprising answer on this point: 11x optical zoom + up to 160x hybrid zoom. This set of parameters is not only in a leading position among similar products, but also shows extraordinary value in actual combat applications.
What Are "11x Optical Zoom" And "160x Hybrid Zoom"?
Before understanding the advantages of K40T zoom, let's clarify two concepts:
Optical zoom is achieved by adjusting the focal length of the lens without losing image clarity.
Hybrid zoom is based on optical zoom and combines digital algorithms to further enlarge the image.
The telephoto camera on the K40T has an effective focal length range of 15.2mm to 50mm, achieving 11x lossless magnification. When the task requires a closer observation of the target, it can also increase the zoom ratio to 160x hybrid magnification through high-performance image algorithms, and has a strong ability to restore details in long-distance inspections.
In Actual Combat, What Can Zoom Do?
1. Power inspection: Loosening screws locked at an altitude of 100 meters
Imagine a scene: a drone hovers 60 meters away from a transmission tower and identifies suspected damaged parts through a wide-angle image. At this time, if there is no high-magnification zoom capability, the aircraft needs to operate close to the tower, which not only increases the risk, but also consumes more flight time.
The K40T can accurately zoom in on the faulty part through 11x optical zoom, clearly presenting details such as screws, rust, and fractures, without getting close and lossless imaging, greatly improving work efficiency and safety.
2. Public Security Investigation: Long-distance Identification of Target Identity
In the high-altitude control mission in the city, drones often need to identify suspicious people or vehicles on the street during patrols. Using the 160x hybrid zoom of the K40T, the operator can lock the suspicious target from high altitude, zoom in to view the license plate, clothing, and item details, and provide accurate clues for the ground police.
This long-distance recognition capability is particularly suitable for complex urban structures, reducing interference with the target and improving patrol efficiency.
3. Forest Patrol: Remote Confirmation of Fire Source Type
The identification of fire points in forest areas is often completed by thermal imaging, but if it is to determine whether it is a campfire, a fire sign, or a heat source of equipment, it is necessary to use optical images to confirm.
After discovering an abnormal heat source, the K40T can quickly zoom in for observation through a zoom lens, without being restricted by the flight terrain, ensuring that the patrol results are more discernible.
Why Is High-Power Zoom So Rare On Drone Platforms?
The common problems of high-magnification zoom lenses are:
The optical structure is complex and occupies a large space;
The mechanical zoom process is prone to cause image jitter;
The image edges are easily blurred or distorted at high magnification.
The K40T can achieve high-quality zoom with a total weight of only 290 grams, which is the result of the coordination of its structural optimization and imaging algorithm. With the three-axis stabilization system, the picture can be stable and clear even in high-speed flight or strong wind environment, truly realizing "zooming in details in the air and accurately sensing the target".
Zooming Is Not Just About Seeing Clearly, But Also About Seeing Accurately
The meaning of zooming has never been just to make the picture bigger, but to "obtain more useful information" without changing the flight trajectory and risks.
The zoom capability of the HEQUAV K40T is designed around this core concept, which not only guarantees image quality but also ensures convenient operation. It makes the drone no longer just a "distant observer", but a "detail interpreter".