Specs

SPI has coupled the worlds best materials, mechanics, electronics and sensors into one ultimate low cost imaging payload. The affordable M2-D is an all weather, rugged micro mini gyro gimbal for drones, UAV, UAS, SUAS, multicopter, land, and marine applications.

UAVs

UAVs are at the forefront of unmanned vehicle research and development. The uses for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and unmanned marine vehicles are also expanding, but the UAV is setting the agenda for unmanned electro-optical sensor payloads.

At the center of this research is the need for small UAVs that can provide short-duration surveillance. As the UAVs and UGVs get smaller and smaller, it has become necessary for the attached gimbal camera to also shrink in size and weight.

These cameras need to be rugged, strong, small, and powerful to withstand the conditions in the Middle East and around the world. The M2-D is one of the only cameras to meet these rigorous standards and limitations.

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Take a look at the specs of the M2-D and reach out if you have questions about available features or packages.

The M2-D is built to the most exacting standards to withstand the harsh environment of UAV and Ground vehicle operation. There are also a host of accessories to make integration into any flying platform a breeze. There is a series of mounting options starting with a basic hard mount shock absorbing plate all the way up to a full blown retractable affair that can lift the payload completely up and into the body of the UAV when needed.

Control is also simple. There is a PC interface for bench use or integration into a larger software driven system. But, the most popular feature is the handy protocol converters. These tiny boxes can interface with any common Radio Control format. There is a PWM interface and a hot SBUS interface. Both easily integrate with auto pilot or manual controllers. They are both fully map-able via USB interface and included software.

Finally (as if this wasn’t enough), there is a geo reference tracking module that allows the unit to be directed to specific geo target locations and also return specific coordinates of any spot on the ground being viewed. This is real top end hardware and amazingly available in the ultra compact Micro Stabilized M2-D gimbal platform.

Its clear that the UAV imaging payload world has been stood on its head by SPI CORP. The M2-D is higher performance than any other system on the market. But that’s just the beginning of the story. The M2-D is about 1/4 the size of anything else on the market with these features and to seal the deal it is also a fraction of the price of anything ever made. The M2-D can also be custom installed onto military and industrial aerial vehicles such as aerostats, balloons, and a wide array of airborne, mobile, vehicle, marine and fixed platforms with radar, gps & remote sensing / tracking applications.

Brochures and Documentation

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Cost

Reasonably priced at $9995, the M2-D is affordable for users looking for a multi-sensor FLIR gimbal. Similar systems cost three to four times as much and are not the same high quality as the M2-D.

Available air and ground modules and packages vary in price. Contact us for a custom quote.

Camera

The M2-D is truly the premier UAV IR camera on the market today. It combines high speed aiming, incredible accuracy mechanics, and optimal image quality sensors into one powerful EO daytime color/low light camera.

Optical and digital zoom capabilities allow you to easily view distant targets. It incorporates x6.8 zoom and x2 digital zoom for a total of x13.6 zoom. The gimbal is steerable and provides a full range of motion and view. The field of view reaches

Whether you are using thermal or CCTV imagers, the M2-D offers stabilization even at a long-range field of view zoom. It holds a stable and high-quality image in rough terrain and poor conditions.

The gimbal is ideal for short, mid, and long range zoom remote sensing applications. It offers a full 360º pan tilt with a pitch of -45º to +135º.

The tech inside this powerful drone camera gimbal is cutting edge and provides extremely high quality imaging even in less than quality conditions.

There are many unmanned EOIR gimbals available in the marketplace to choose from varying in price and performance, the search for the “Perfect” imaging gimbal for your UAV can be a daunting one with so many options, Look no further, SPI has coupled the worlds best materials, mechanicals, electronics and sensors into one divine low cost imaging payload.

The affordable M2-D is an all weather, rugged micro mini gimbal for drones, uav, uas, Suas, multicopter, unmanned aerial vehicle, land and marine applications, Rock steady stabilization on all Axis ensures the imagery remains steady while moving. Optical Telescopic telephoto zoom is included in both the EO channel as well as the thermal imaging FLIR camera channel. Weighing in at 160 Grams, the M2/D is the worlds smallest, lightest and highest performing gimbal ball turret payload thats simple to integrate into any platform.

Image Display

Imaging is displayed in a high-resolution wide-view format. The camera provides superior image quality day and night in full infrared quality. The thermal FLIR camera channel can incorporate either 640×512 or 384×288 resolution

The images can be viewed on a PC interface for bench use or they can be integrated into a larger software driven system. It comes equipped with HDMI connectivity.

The most popular way to view the feed is with the protocol converters. They are little boxes that can interface with any common radio control format. They have a PWM interface and a hot SBUS interface that integrate with autopilot or manual controllers. Both can be mapped with a simple USB interface and included software.

Imaging is displayed in Wide field of view with zoom to get tight distant targets incorporating both optical and digital zoom. similar systems cost 3 to 4 times as much and dont deliver the performance as the M2-D. Priced at $9995, The M2-D is affordable for users seeking high end multi sensor gyro stabilized applications. The M2-D offers Zero backlash extremely accurate positioning, high impact, rugged housing, retractable housing, additional mechanical dampeners to further keep the unit and imagery Rock steady.

Ultra smooth powerful yet precise motors with extreme accuracy stabilize the shakiest and harshest/windiest missions. High speed payload aiming with great accuracy mechanics coupled with optimal image quality sensor electronics make the M2-D the premier unmanned eo/ir imaging platform available anywhere. The M2D is also ideal for Robotic UGV / Unmanned Ground Robotic Vehicle applications in harsh rough terrain true track stabilization at full long range narrow FOV (Field Of View) Zoom from both thermal and CCTV imagers.

Motor

The high-quality motors help the roughest of missions run smoothly. They are ultra smooth and powerful, yet precisely accurate. The motors work to stabilize the shakiest and harshest wind conditions, so you no longer have to worry about getting a stable image.

The M2-D features an ultra efficient 7 watt power 9-32 VDC battery.

Mechanics

The exterior covering is rugged, solid, and high shock. Made to last and made for tough missions, this is not your average gimbal. It features an advanced gyro stabilization like the million dollar FLIR balls that fly on military aircraft—just in a small and lightweight body.

Select units offer an infrared 850nm or red 650nm laser. There is an available retractable mount as well.

Mounting Capabilities

You can mount the M2-D on a variety of vehicles and drones. The turret can be mounted horizontally, vertically, or at a custom angle. This camera is made to accommodate your mission requirements.

It is ideal for quadcopters, hexacopters, multicopter, fixed wing and rotary, unmanned copters, drones, UAV, UGV, SuAS, balloons, aerostat, and all remote vehicles.

M2-D micro gyro stabilized drone gimbal can be mounted on a DJI Phantom UAV and any commercial and custom drone.

Weight

Lighter is better. That’s why we made the M2-D to weigh only 160 grams, or 5.5 ounces. It is among the lightest and smallest production gimbal in the world. It might seem impossible to pack an IR FLIR EO camera into such a small body, but the M2-D is truly the smallest and most powerful UAV camera on the market.

The military as an industry has a special concern for SWaP: size, weight, and power. The demand for these small, light, and powerful cameras is growing within the military and in other industries like law enforcement, agriculture, and traffic monitoring. The M2-D has made it so you no longer have to choose between capability and weight. You can have both a lightweight and powerful UAV camera gimbal with the M2-D.

Weight : 160 grams [5.5 oz.] The M2-D Gyro stabilized Mini Gimbal ball provides superior image quality both during day and night times, outstanding gyro stabilization, and low power consumption. It incorporates top-of-the-line components: a sensitive thermal FLIR sensor, high-end motors, hardened/coated optics, all at an affordable SWaP package. Ideal for quadcopters, hexacopters, multicopter, fixed wing & rotary, unmanned copters, drones, UAV, UGV, SuAS, balloons, aerostat and all remote vehicles.

Geo Reference Tracking Module

This feature allows the unit to be directed to specific geo target locations. It allows the UAV unit to return to specific coordinates on any spot that is in the view of the camera. This is high-end hardware that is not available on most multi-sensor gimbals, yet is available on the M2-D.