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CHCNAV C504 Aerial Survey Gimbal Camera – 45 MP Full Frame

  • Full-frame 36 × 24 mm sensor with 45 MP resolution (8192 × 5456)
  • Professional mapping lens and a long-life in-lens shutter
  • 3-axis stabilised gimbal and a built-in colour display with live status
  • Only 280 g with 256 GB storage and 4K 30 fps video

SURVEY CAMERA

C504 survey camera

Full-frame detail from the air.

The C504 is a lightweight, full-frame single-lens aerial survey camera for high-precision mapping and inspection. It uses a Sony full-frame sensor, a professional mapping lens and a long-life in-lens shutter for stable, reliable image capture.

CHCNAV C504 aerial survey gimbal camera, 45 MP full frame

45 MP

full-frame sensor

280 g

weight

3-axis

stabilised gimbal

256 GB

storage

According to CHCNAV's brochure.

What it does

Outstanding image quality

A 36 × 24 mm full-frame sensor with 4.4 µm pixels delivers 8192 × 5456 images with a 40 mm standard lens (56 mm customisable) and F5.6 aperture.

Stable in high-speed flight

The 3-axis stabilised gimbal keeps the camera steady during fast flight and supports multi-angle imaging.

Easy to trigger and monitor

Trigger by flight control, equal time or equal distance. A built-in HD colour screen shows environment data, image count, shutter parameters and system status, and parameters can be adjusted via Bluetooth.

Part of the CHCNAV X500 system. See the CHCNAV X500.

Specifications

Effective pixels / sensor45 MP; 36 × 24 mm full frame; pixel size 4.4 µm
Image size3:2 (8192 × 5456 px)
Focal length / apertureStandard 40 mm, customisable 56 mm; F5.6
Minimum focus distance20 m
ISOAuto 50–1600; manual 100–1600
Shutter speed1/1250, 1/1000, 1/800, 1/500
Photo interval≥ 0.9 s
Working modesFlight control trigger / equal time / equal distance
VideoMP4 (H.264), 4K 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Storage / GPS disk capacity256 GB / 8 GB
Weight / dimensions280 g; 75.5 × 60 × 107.5 mm
Power / interfaceCHC-Aport
Protection / operating temperatureIP53; -20 to 50 °C (storage -20 to 60 °C)

Specifications are taken from CHCNAV's product brochure and may change without notice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the C504 used for?

CHCNAV describes it for aerial surveying, inspection, emergency mapping and geospatial data collection that needs high-quality imagery and efficient UAV deployment.

Which drone does it fit?

The C504 is part of CHCNAV's geospatial payload range. The X500 specification lists the RGB cameras C5 and C30 as supported camera payloads, so we confirm with CHCNAV that the C504 fits your X500 setup before an order.

Can I adjust the camera settings in the field?

Yes. Parameters are adjusted through a Bluetooth mini programme, and the built-in colour display shows the current shutter parameters and system status.

Talk to us about the C504 survey camera

We help you choose the right setup, quote it and arrange a demonstration at RoboCenter in Svedala.

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