BetaFPV C03 FPV Micro Camera

The BetaFPV C03 Micro FPV Camera is an ultra-lightweight, high-resolution analog flight camera specifically engineered for weight-sensitive micro whoop airframes, toothpick platforms, and ultra-light builds. Stripping down mechanical bulk to achieve a bare module weight of just 1.45 grams, this micro-sensor utilizes an upgraded 1/3-inch CMOS core combined with a wide-angle lens to output a crisp 1200TVL analog video stream in a native 4:3 format. Packaged alongside a tailored BetaFPV Micro Canopy and multiple fixed-tilt camera mounts, it offers exceptional structural impact armor, low latency performance, and clean signal telemetry processing under erratic field impacts.

Features

Minimalist Weight-Optimized Architecture: Engineered down to an absolute bare physical mass of 1.45 grams, making it an ideal choice for preserving power-to-weight ratios on ultra-light micro indoor racers.

Upgraded 1/3-Inch CMOS Imaging: Integrates an enlarged 1/3-inch CMOS sensor that captures high-density analog video resolution combined with Global Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) for balanced contrast shifting.

Ultra-Wide Panoramic Optics: Equipped with a premium 2.1mm (M7 thread) lens delivering a 160-degree horizontal field of view (FOV), providing excellent peripheral awareness inside tight racing gates or indoor flight paths.

Flexible Angle Mount Array: Bundled with multiple specialized hardware wedge mounts (20° and 30° options) allowing pilots to tune the fixed mechanical lens tilt upward to perfectly match slow cruising or aggressive high-speed racing styles.

Low-Light Lux Performance: High-sensitivity sensor tuning delivers visible tracking down to 0.01 Lux illumination levels, automatically adjusting electronic shutter speeds and gain levels to maintain visibility during sudden transitions.

Low-Voltage Micro Grid Support: Operates reliably across a wide 3.0V to 5.5V DC input baseline, allowing it to interface directly with 1S flight controller power buses without risking blackouts during low-battery voltage sags.

Specifications

Brand: BetaFPV

Model Name: C03 FPV Micro Camera and Canopy Combo

Image Sensor Hardware: 1/3-Inch CMOS Sensor

Horizontal Resolution Output: 1200 TVL (With Global WDR Matrix)

Analog Video Signal Standard: NTSC (Native 4:3 Aspect Ratio)

Optical Lens Profile: 2.1 mm Focal Length (M7 Mount Interface)

Horizontal Field of View (FOV): 160°

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): > 50 dB (Clean, low-grain RF tracking)

Electronic Shutter Execution: Automated Tuning Sequence

Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Automated System Scaling

Minimum Illumination Floor: 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 Aperture Limits

Dynamic Range Protocol: D-WDR Adaptive Subroutine

Day/Night Operating Mode: Full Color Chroma Mapping

Primary Input Voltage Range: DC 3.0 V – 5.5 V (1S Utility Rail Safe)

Operating Amperage Draw: 100 mA @ 5.0V / 120 mA @ 3.3V

Chassis Material Composition: Lightweight Industrial ABS Plastic

Physical Component Dimensions: 11.0 mm × 14.1 mm × 13.5 mm

Physical Structural Net Mass: 1.45 g (Camera Unit Only)

Operational Instructions

Mounting Canopy Integration: Select the desired lens tilt bracket (20° or 30° mount). Secure the micro camera module into the selected bracket, then position the sub-assembly inside the provided BetaFPV Micro Canopy shell.

Tilt Adjustment and Fastening: Align the side mounting holes of the assembly with the canopy structure tracks. Use the included M1.4 hardware screws (black or silver depending on the target mount point) to lock the orientation firmly.

Wiring Interface Connections: Solder or plug the camera’s three-wire silicone lead array to your flight controller or Video Transmitter (VTX) pads: Red wire to 5V/3.3V Pad, Black wire to Ground (GND) Pad, and Yellow wire to the Video Input (CAM) Pad.

Pre-Flight Video Validation: Power up the aircraft via a flight pack while monitoring your FPV goggles. Verify the 1200TVL video stream feed initializes instantly and check that the 4:3 aspect ratio correctly tracks sharp light adjustments.

Notes

Strict Micro-Sized Lens Maintenance: The ultra-small M7 optics lens is precisely factory-focused. Avoid twisting the lens barrel assembly forcefully unless adjusting focus locks, as doing so can breach internal water-resistant threading seals or degrade image convergence.

Avoid Massive Input Voltage Overdrive: This micro camera is strictly limited to an absolute maximum input ceiling of 5.5V DC. Do not attempt to run this circuit directly from 2S–6S flight battery voltage lines, as doing so will cause immediate, unrecoverable sensor component burnout. Always supply power via a regulated 5V or 3.3V pad on the flight controller.

Securing Hardware Over-Tightening Warning: When installing the small M1.4 mounting screws into the ABS camera bracket or canopy, stop turning immediately once resistance is felt. Applying excessive torque will easily strip out the soft plastic mounting threads, causing the camera core to vibrate or shift loosely during flight.

Package

1 x BetaFPV C03 Micro Analog FPV Flight Camera Module

1 x BetaFPV Micro Canopy Guard Shell

1 x 20° Lens Mounting Bracket for C02 Core

1 x 20° Lens Mounting Bracket for C03 Core

1 x 30° Lens Mounting Bracket for C03 Core

3 x Decorative Structural Canopy Parts

4 x M1.4 × 5 mm Mounting Screws (Silver Slotted)

6 x M1.4 × 4 mm Mounting Screws (Black)