HD29 – Micro-Box Camera
1080p60 Miniature Cockpit Camera
$799 $599
Image Quality: ****
Image Processing: ****
Low Light: ****
Small Camera, Big Performance
The HD29 is the highest quality airborne camera available for its size while being robust enough for cockpit mounting in rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft.
Broadcast Quality
The HD29 features the highest quality components available with a Sony Exmor sensor, latest generation NextChip DSP, and broadcast quality Gennum SDI transmitter. Video is output via the SMPTE 424M 3G-SDI or 292M HD-SDI standards. The RS-485 option allows for on-the-fly reconfiguration and adjustment from a professional control system.
Rugged
Housed in a machined aluminum enclosure the internal solid-state PCBs are mounted directly to the CS mount creating a ridged plane from the lens to the image sensor. Locking power and BNC connections allow the HD29 to be mounted in high-vibration environments.
Flexible
A powerful DSP allows users to adjust settings such as; resolution and frame rate, shutter speed, white balance, back-light compensation, wide dynamic range, gain level, noise reduction, and flip, mirror, or rotate the image. A wide range of standard CS mount lenses allows users to choose nearly any field of view. RS-485 remote digital configuration allows for complete control and customization.
Proven
The HD29 has logged thousands of flight hours as a cockpit camera, helicopter camera, or aerial patrol camera and is currently in use in a number of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft including:
- Eurocopter EC130 / Airbus H130
- Eurocopter EC135 / Airbus H135
- Eurocopter EC145 / Airbus H145
- Eurocopter / Airbus AS350
- Bell 206
- Bell 407
- AgustaWestland AW109
- AgustaWestland AW101
- Robinson R22
- Robinson R44
- Robinson R66
- Gulfstream GIII
- de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Configuration - Lenses & Cabling
Options
Cable Type
The HD29 also has the option of cable type for camera power; Integrated HRS which features a Hirose LF series locking power connector for high vibration applications, and Thumb-Screw Multi-Pin which features a Molex multi-pin cable secured with thumb lock screws for less demanding applications. Both versions feature a 3GHz BNC for video transmission.
RS-485 Remote Digital Control (PN: RV-CAM-HD29-485-_._mm)
The HD29 RS-485 option allows the operator to adjust camera settings and configuration on the fly using a simple serial API. Rugged Video provides protocol documentation and example commands to get you started.
 RV-CAM-HD29 with HRS Locking Power Connector |
 HD29 with Thumb-Screw Multi-Pin Cable |
Lenses (PN: RV-LENS-CS-_._mm)
The HD29 Micro HD Box Camera has the option of lenses from 135 degree wide angle to 20 degree zoom. Lenses are a fixed focal length CS mount type with an adjustable focus. Stock focal lengths include: 2.8mm, 3.6mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 12mm, and 16mm. Additional focal lengths and vari-focal lenses are available as special order options.
 2.8mm – 25yds |
 3.6mm – 25yds |
 4mm – 25yds |
 6mm – 25yds |
 8mm – 25yds |
 12mm – 25yds |
 16mm – 25yds |
 CS Lenses for HD29: 2.8mm, 3.6mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 12mm, & 16mm |
Mounting Options
Available Mounts
A number of mounting options are available for the HD29, each using the standard 1/4″-20 stud.
| Big Mite – is a cast aluminum collar, machined ball, and spud. The spud can be bolted directly to a solid surface using a #8 to 1/4″ flat machine screw. The collar is then clamped to the spud and locks the ball in place. The Big Mite is a larger version of the MiniMite designed to support larger cameras in high vibration environments. |  Bite Mite Mount with Spud Base. |
| Mini Mite – is a cast aluminum collar, machined ball, spud, and extension with a flat base option. The spud can be bolted directly to a solid surface using a #4 to #10 flat machine screw. The collar is then clamped to the spud and locks the ball in place. Alternatively the spud can be affixed to the flat base which can be attached to a solid surface using 4 x #4 or #6 screws. The Mini Mite is designed for smaller cameras like the HD29, HD19, or HD23. |  Mini-Mite Mount, with Spud Base, Flat Base, and Extension. |
| Ultra-Clamp Mount – is a cast aluminum frame with a poly-carbonate injection molded adjustment attachment. This mount is clamped to a secure bar or flat with a hand screw. Additionally the top may be removed and mounted directly to any surface using a 1/4″-20 screw. This mount can hold any size Rugged Video camera. |  Ultra Clamp Mount with Adjuster Arm |
| Locking Suction Mount – Is an injection molded poly-carbonate mount with the same aluminum collar and ball as the Big Mite. The suction mount features a wide cup that can attach to any smooth, hard, clean surface. The suction cup is secured with a lever that creates additional vacuum within the cup. This mount can hold any Rugged Video camera, but should only be used inside the cockpit for portable installations. The mount is secured with air-pressure and thus should be tethered to avoid injury should a change in pressure occur, or the mount was to lose pressure. |  Locking Suction Mount |
| Pedestal Mount – is a cast aluminum collar, machined ball, and formed steel flat base. The base can be attached directly to a solid surface using 3 x #4 screws. The ball is secured with friction by using a winged screw. The pedestal is designed for smaller cameras like the HD29, HD19, or HD23. |  Pedestal Mount |
Installation Photos
Installation Photos
 HD29 mounted in an EC130 using Suction Mount |
 HD29 mounted in a Bell 206 using Mini Might Mount & Custom Bracket |
 HD29 mounted in an EC130 using Suction Mount |
 HD29 mounted in a Bell 206 using Ultra Mount Adjustable Arm |
 2 x HD29 mounted in a Bell 206 using Custom Brackets and 1/4″-20 Fasteners |
Specifications
| RV-CAM-HD29 | |
|---|---|
| Items | Description |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ 2.38 Megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS Sensor |
| Scanning System | Progressive, Interlace |
| Effective Pixels Number | 1,920(H) x 1,080(V), 2.07M Pixels (Full-HD) |
| Total number of Pixels | 1,952(H) x 1,116(V), 2.18M Pixels (Full-HD) |
| Lens Mount | C/CS Mount |
| Video Output Mode | HD-SDI: 1920x1080p(30fps), 1920x1080i(60fps), 1920x1280x720p(60fps) 3G-SDI: 1920x1080p(60fps) |
| Video Output Level | HD-SDI, 3G-HDI / 1.0 Vp-p (75Ω, Composite) NTSC/PAL (Selectable) |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.2Lux @F1.2 / B/W : [email protected] |
| OSD | Built-in |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto / Manual (1/30 ~ 1/50,000) |
| White Balance | ATW / AWC / Indoor / Outdoor / Manual |
| Back Light Compensation | Off / WDR / BLC / HSBLC |
| D-WDR/ACCE | Low / Middle / High / Off, 0~15 steps |
| AGC | 0~15 steps |
| Adjust | Sharpness / Monitor / OSD / LSC / Video Out (NTSC/PAL) |
| Language | ENG, JPN, CHN, KOR, GER, FRA, ITA, SPA, POL, RUS, POR, NED, TUB, HER, ARB (Directional Switches) |
| Day & Night | Auto / B.W / Color / EXT (Selectable) |
| 2D/3D-NR | 2DNR / 3DNR / SMART NR |
| Digital Zoom / PIP | On / Off (x2 ~ x64) |
| Privacy Masking | On / Off (8 Zone Selectable) |
| Motion Detection | On / Off (4 Zone Selectable) |
| Defect | LIVE DPC / STATIC DPC / BLACK DPC |
| Defog | Low / Middle / High / Off (Position/Size – User Setting) |
| Sens – Up | Auto (Selectable limit ~ x30) / Off |
| D – Effect | Freeze / Mirror / D-ZOOM / NEG.IMAGE |
| Protocol | Pelco-D / Pelco – P |
| Communication | RS-485 [Baud Rate : 2400~38400] |
| Power | DC12V ~ 24V ±10%, 2.3W (1080p/30fps), 3.3W (1080p/60fps) |
| Operating Temperature | -5 C ~ 50 C (Humidity: 0%RH ~ 80%RH) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 C ~ 60 C (Humidity: 0%RH ~ 90%RH) |
| Dimension | 29mm x 29mm x 29mm (Connectors and mount excluded) |
| Weight | Approximately 40g (1.4oz) |
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