Flywoo Ratel Pro Blacklight Analog Camera

The Flywoo Ratel Pro Blacklight is a high-performance, ultra-sensitive analog FPV flight camera explicitly engineered for micro and mini drone platforms operating across extreme day-to-night transitions. Utilizing an oversized, high-grade 1/1.8-inch BSI sensor alongside proprietary Blacklight imaging technology, this camera outputs a crisp, industry-leading 1500TVL analog video stream. Outfitted with multi-exposure Super Wide Dynamic Range (HDR), an optimized 125-degree natural field of view, and a highly resilient 4.5V to 27V integrated power regulator, the Ratel Pro captures realistic color representation during daytime operations and executes seamless, low-noise transitions into crisp black-and-white night vision modes.

Features

Proprietary Blacklight Low-Light Tuning: Combines a Back-Illuminated (BSI) framework with enhanced processing algorithms to double the light absorption of typical starlight optics, tracking illumination limits down to an impressive 0.00001 Lux floor.

Flagship 1500TVL Analog Resolution: Houses an advanced 1/1.8-inch image sensor core delivering high horizontal resolution with exceptional daytime edge definition, clean color separation, and minimal pixel artifacting.

Automated Day/Night Transitions: Programmed with adaptive exposure logic that displays rich, realistic colors during full ambient day operations and automatically switches to high-contrast black-and-white visuals at night to maintain crisp flight line recognition.

Super WDR (HDR) Mitigation Subroutine: Features a multi-exposure dynamic range engine to resolve high-contrast lighting challenges, protecting background horizon details when ascending into direct sunlight or diving into deep shadows.

Natural 125° Low-Distortion Optics: Equipped with a premium 5MP optical glass lens offering a standard 125-degree field of view (FOV), reducing fish-eye distortion to provide pilots with accurate distance tracking and perspective calibration.

Ruggedized 19mm Micro Chassis: Enclosed within a high-strength metal casing that balances structural collision armor with optimized surface area thermal dissipation, maintaining a standard 19mm × 19mm mounting footprint.

Broad Input Voltage Architecture: Outfitted with an internal protection circuit that accepts direct power input from DC 4.5V up to 27V, facilitating direct compatibility with regulated 5V/9V flight controller pads or raw multi-S battery power up to a 6S LiPo rail.

Specifications

Brand: Caddx FPV / Flywoo Co-Branded Edition

Model Name: Ratel Pro Blacklight High-Resolution Analog Matrix

Image Sensor Hardware: 1/1.8-Inch Back-Illuminated (BSI) CMOS Sensor Core

Horizontal Resolution Output: 1500 TVL

Analog Video Signal Format: NTSC / PAL (Software Selectable / Switchable)

Selectable Aspect Ratio Profiles: 16:9 Widescreen / 4:3 Standard Layout (Switchable)

Optical Lens Profile: 5-Megapixel Fixed High-Fidelity Glass Optics

Optical Field of View (FOV): 125° Natural Perspective Window

Minimum Illumination Floor: 0.00001 Lux True Low-Light Floor

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): > 60 dB (With Automatic Gain Control Disabled)

Analog Video Output Protocol: CVBS (Standard Composite Analog Video)

Dynamic Range Subroutine: Super WDR / True Hardware HDR Engine

Digital Noise Filtering: 3-DNR System

On-Screen Display (OSD): Supported via external configuration joystick board

Primary Input Voltage Range: DC 4.5 V – 27.0 V (2S to 6S LiPo Rail Safe)

Physical Component Footprint: 19.0 mm × 19.0 mm × 27.0 mm (Micro Size Standard)

Physical Structural Net Mass: 9.5 g

Environmental Operating Boundaries: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Relative Humidity Operation Corridor: 20% – 80% Non-Condensing

Electronic Shutter Velocity Matrix

PAL Signal Output Format: 1/50 sec – 1/100,000 sec Automated Window

NTSC Signal Output Format: 1/60 sec – 1/100,000 sec Automated Window

Operational Instructions

Mechanical Mounting Integration: Slide the 19mm micro camera metal housing between the structural carbon fiber side plates of your aircraft canopy. Secure the module using standard M2 hardware screws, adjusting the vertical tilt angle to match your cruising velocity before applying final torque.

Wiring Interface Connections: Connect the provided silicone cable harness to the rear camera port. Solder the opposite bare wire ends directly to your Flight Controller (FC) or Video Transmitter (VTX) circuit pads: Red wire to a positive power pad (4.5V–27V safe), Black wire to a Ground (GND) pad, and Yellow wire to the Video Input (CAM/Video) pad.

Menu Calibration Tuning: To switch native aspect ratios, select video standards (NTSC/PAL), or lock the camera into a fixed monochrome night mode, plug the included 5D-OSD menu board into the designated 2-pin joystick interface on the camera harness loom. Connect a flight pack, look through your goggles, modify the parameters within the on-screen configuration matrix, and unplug the OSD board before flight to save weight.

Pre-Flight Video Validation: Confirm that the 1500TVL analog video stream initializes instantly on your receiver screen. Ensure that contrast levels, backlight tracking, and exposures adapt smoothly when testing transition changes from dark shaded indoor targets out into bright ambient sunlight.

Notes

Strict Input Voltage Limits: Blackouts or permanent damage can occur if voltage thresholds are breached. While the built-in regulator safely manages an extensive input corridor up to 27V DC (6S LiPo peak limit), never connect this module to unregulated setups prone to extreme inductive voltage spikes exceeding 27V (such as aggressive high-KV motors running on 6S without low-ESR capacitors installed on the primary ESC leads), as doing so can breach internal protection boundaries and cause immediate component burnout.

Low-Grain RF Grounding Check: The exceptional 0.00001 Lux ultra-low-light capability relies on pristine electrical feeds. To prevent high-frequency electrical motor noise from injecting rolling diagonal lines across your video feed, ensure the camera shares a solid ground loop reference with the flight controller and video transmitter.

Avoid Mechanical Over-Tightening: When locking the side camera casing mounting screws into carbon fiber frame brackets, tighten only until light resistance is felt. Excessive torque can strip the internal threads of the metal casing, which can cause high-frequency flight vibration blurring and erratic footage.

Package

1 x Ratel Pro Blacklight 1500TVL Analog Flight Camera Module

1 x 5D-OSD Configuration Menu Board Module

1 x FPV Silicone Interface Connection Cable A (3-Pin Configuration)

1 x FPV Silicone Interface Connection Cable B (2-Pin OSD Configuration)

1 x Precision Hexagonal L-Wrench Tool

1 x Hard Structural Screw Mount Combo Pack