Vadzo Imaging launches sub-12g HDR cameras for drones and UAVs

Vadzo Imaging said June 10, 2026, that its new Bolt-1335CRO and Bolt-830CRS embedded cameras are now recommended for drone and UAV use. The company is targeting aerial systems that need low latency, low power, and easier integration with Jetson, NXP, and Raspberry Pi platforms.

Why it matters: - Drone and UAV teams need cameras that add minimal weight, power draw, and integration overhead. - Vadzo Imaging is positioning its new MIPI CSI-2 cameras for onboard vision tasks such as obstacle detection, visual odometry, object tracking, terrain following, inspection, and mapping. - The launch centers on faster deployment for production UAV systems that use NVIDIA Jetson, NXP, and Raspberry Pi compute platforms.

What happened: - Vadzo Imaging announced the availability of two HDR MIPI CSI-2 embedded cameras, the Bolt-1335CRO and Bolt-830CRS, on June 10, 2026. - The cameras are now recommended for drone and UAV applications, in addition to robotics, autonomous mobile systems, and edge AI platforms. - Both cameras are built for native integration with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, AGX Orin, Orin Nano, Xavier NX, NXP i.MX8, and Raspberry Pi 4/Pi 5 through pre-built module-level drivers. - Vadzo said the cameras are available now for evaluation and production orders.

The details: - The Bolt-1335CRO uses the Onsemi AR1335 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization and Hybrid Autofocus. - The Bolt-1335CRO delivers 13MP 4K imaging at 4208×3120. - The Bolt-1335CRO supports 2-lane and 4-lane MIPI CSI-2. - The Bolt-830CRS uses the Onsemi HyperLux LP AR0830 sensor. - The Bolt-830CRS delivers 8MP 4K imaging at 3840×2160. - The Bolt-830CRS supports LI-HDR and eDR modes. - The Bolt-830CRS includes Wake-on-Motion and Super Low Power mode. - Both cameras weigh under 12g. - Vadzo said the weight and integration profile are aimed at payload-constrained UAVs. - Evaluation kits include the camera, default M12/S-Mount lens, MIPI CSI-2 cable, and pre-built module-level driver. - Board customization is available for drone and UAV carrier boards, including custom flex cable routing, connector repositioning, and board form factor adaptation. - Vadzo listed support for custom UAV carrier board integration through its engineering team at support@vadzoimaging.com. - The company said the cameras also fit use cases in medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other embedded vision deployments.

Between the lines: - Vadzo is betting that MIPI CSI-2 will keep gaining ground in UAVs because it avoids USB stack overhead and network buffering. - The company’s pitch is that pre-built drivers reduce board bring-up from weeks to days, which matters for teams with limited embedded Linux resources. - The Bolt-1335CRO is aimed at use cases where vibration blur and preserved field of view are both critical, such as inspection and photogrammetric mapping. - The Bolt-830CRS is aimed at scenes where power savings and motion-aware imaging matter more, such as autonomous navigation and precision agriculture. - This launch also reflects a broader push to move more AI inference onto the aircraft itself instead of sending video offboard.

What’s next: - Vadzo is taking evaluation kit requests and customization inquiries now. - The company said customers can contact +1 817-678-2139 or visit more information for ordering and integration discussions. - Vadzo is also offering board customization for OEM airframe integration and proprietary carrier board designs.

The bottom line: - Vadzo is trying to make high-performance onboard UAV vision easier to deploy by combining sub-12g hardware, HDR imaging, and pre-built support for common edge-compute platforms.