Mars RF is an ultra-lightweight H.265 DVR and video streaming platform designed specifically for miniature drone applications. Optimized for SWaP-constrained UAV deployments, the compact unit integrates with the drone’s autopilot, camera, and radio over a serial interface, providing reliable low-latency video streaming and onboard recording in demanding operational environments.
Designed for battery-sensitive airborne platforms, Mars RF supports H.265 video encoding, AAC audio capture, MP4 recording, and RTP/RTSP streaming while consuming less than 1 W of power. With ultra-fast wake-up times, MAVLink support, and onboard storage, the platform provides a compact airborne video and telemetry solution for defense, intelligence gathering, and commercial drone operations.
Specifications:
| Weight: | Less than 4 g |
| Power: | Power consumption below 1 W Ultra-fast wake-up time of less than one second |
| Video & Imaging: | H.265 video encoding AAC audio encoding Ultra-low-latency streaming down to 125 ms |
| Storage: | Onboard 8 GB eMMC MP4 recording support USB mass storage capability |
| Video Inputs: | CVBS analog video input |
| Communications: | Wireless connectivity over serial port MAVLink protocol support |
| Streaming: | RTP (Unicast/Multicast) RTSP streaming over Ethernet |
| Interfaces: | USB OTG CVBS input Onboard microphone |
| Additional Features: | RTC with battery backup PC-based setup via USB |
