IS118TA Small 2-Axis Gimbal Cameras — 3-Sensor EO/IR for commercial drone surveillance

The IS118TA is a professional 2-axis 3-Sensor EO/IR designed for commercial drone surveillance. Weighing 650g, it balances performance and payload capacity for mid-size commercial and industrial drones. 2-axis gyro stabilization maintains tracking precision with minimal drift, even in high-crosswind environments.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Model	IS118TA
Category	Small Gimbal Cameras
Stabilization	2-axis
Sensors	3-sensor (patrol flight)
Weight	650g
Visible Camera	1920×1080 2M EO
Thermal Imager	640×512 TI 35mm
Laser Rangefinder	0.15-180m LRF
Interface	RS422/RS232/UART/ETH(UDP)

Why Operators Choose IS118TA

① Balanced payload, maximum endurance. Every gram saved is another minute in the air. The IS118TA hits the sweet spot between sensor performance and flight-time preservation — the lesson Ukraine taught the world.
② Precision optics beat megapixel count. A 4K sensor without stabilization produces blur. The IS118TA pairs quality optics with gyro stabilization for usable imagery in real-world conditions.
③ Cold-start beats datasheet claims. –40°C at 5 a.m. wins the over-the-horizon sprint. The IS118TA is built for operators who count minutes, not megapixels.

Application Scenarios

Commercial drone surveillance and mapping
Law enforcement and public safety operations
Border patrol and coastal monitoring
Infrastructure inspection (bridges, pipelines, railways)
Wildlife and anti-poaching operations

Plug-and-Play Integration

Compatible with Pixhawk, Cube Orange, Mission Planner, QGroundControl,
and major autopilot platforms. Dual-link RS232/RS422 serial, Ethernet (UDP), UART interface means
installation takes under 15 minutes — no firmware patching, no proprietary SDK,
no integration headaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What drones is IS118TA compatible with?

Mid-size multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs with payload capacity ≥1150g. Verified on DJI M300/M350, ArduPilot, PX4, Cube Orange, and VTOL platforms.

Q2: Can I customize the lens or zoom configuration?

Yes. OEM/ODM supported. We offer 10× / 20× / 30× optical zoom modules. Custom sensor configurations and housing colors are also available for volume orders.

Q3: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

1 unit for sample evaluation. Volume pricing available for 5+ units. Distributor and reseller programs available for qualified partners.

Q4: Do you provide SDK or video stream API?

Yes. RTSP / H.264 / H.265 streaming, ONVIF Profile S, and full SDK in C++ / Python. Custom protocol integration is available for OEM projects.

Q5: Is this product NDAA-compliant?

Core electronics are non-NDAA-restricted. An NDAA-compliant variant (IS118TA-N) is available for U.S. federal procurement upon request.

Q6: What is the warranty and lead time?

12 months standard warranty. Extended 24/36-month warranty available for OEM partners. Standard lead time: 7 business days. OEM/ODM projects: 15-30 days depending on customization.

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🌐 Website: www.seekergimbal.com
✉ Email: sales@seekergimbal.com
📱 WeChat / WhatsApp: +86-18657466579
🏭 Factory: Wuhan, China · OEM/ODM since 2008

IS118TA — Built for operators who count minutes, not megapixels.

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IS118TA 2-axis 3-sensor (patrol flight)