BetaFPV C02 FPV Micro Camera

The BetaFPV C02 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 like the Meteor65, Beta65S, Beta85 Pro 2, and HX100SE. Stripping down mechanical bulk to achieve a bare module weight of just 1.4 grams, this micro-sensor utilizes a custom 1/4-inch CMOS core combined with a wide-angle lens to output a crisp 1200TVL analog video stream. Packaged alongside an injection-molded protective canopy, 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 1.4 grams, making it one of the lightest analog cameras available for preserving power-to-weight ratios on micro whoops.

High-Density 1200TVL Imaging: Integrates an optimized 1/4-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 (M8 thread) lens delivering a 160-degree horizontal field of view (FOV), providing excellent peripheral awareness inside tight racing gates or indoor flight paths.

Rugged Injection-Molded Canopy: Bundled with an industrial-grade ABS protective hood that encloses the camera core to isolate sensitive surface-mount components from direct terminal impacts during severe high-speed crashes.

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: C02 Micro FPV Camera and Canopy Combo

Image Sensor Hardware: 1/4-Inch CMOS Sensor

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

Analog Video Signal Standard: NTSC

Optical Lens Profile: 2.1 mm Focal Length (M8 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: 110 mA @ 5.0V / 120 mA @ 3.3V

Chassis Material Composition: Lightweight Industrial ABS Plastic

Physical Component Dimensions: 13 mm × 11 mm

Physical Structural Net Mass: 1.4 g (Camera Unit Only)

Operational Instructions

Mounting Canopy Integration: Position the micro camera module inside the provided injection-molded canopy shell, aligning the side M2 mounting holes with the inner securing track slots.

Tilt Adjustment and Fastening: Insert the included 1/4-inch hardware mounting screws through the canopy outer wall and into the camera block. Set your desired camera tilt angle and tighten gently to lock the orientation.

Wiring Interface Connections: Solder or plug the camera’s three-wire silicone lead array to your flight controller or Video Transmitter (VTX) pins: 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 NTSC aspect ratio correctly tracks sharp light adjustments.

Notes

Strict Micro-Sized Lens Maintenance: The ultra-small M8 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 mounting screws into the ABS camera bracket, 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 inside the canopy during flight.

Package

1 x BetaFPV C02 Micro Analog FPV Flight Camera Module

1 x Injection-Molded High-Impact Whoop Canopy Guard

1 x 1/4-Inch Micro Hardware Mounting Screws & Hardware Pack