DJI's Zenmuse H20 Series vs. H30 Series

DJI has once again raised the bar in aerial imaging technology, building upon the success of its predecessor, the H20 Series. With enhanced sensor capabilities, advanced smart features, and improved all-weather performance, the H30 Series promises to redefine the possibilities of aerial surveillance and industrial drone applications. By addressing the evolving needs of industries such as energy, infrastructure, and public safety, the H30 Series sets a new standard for precision, reliability, and efficiency in aerial imaging. But what exactly has changed? In this blog, we explain the similarities, improvements, and changes between DJI's Zenmuse H20 Series and H30 Series:

Sensor Capabilities

The H30 Series introduces a range of improvements in sensor capabilities compared to its predecessor. Firstly, it offers enhanced zoom capabilities, with a higher optical zoom range and increased digital zoom capabilities, allowing users to capture clearer and more detailed images from a distance. Additionally, the H30 Series features optimized night vision technology, enabling better visibility and image clarity in low-light conditions compared to the H20 Series. Moreover, the infrared technology in the H30 Series is more powerful, offering higher sensitivity and improved thermal imaging capabilities, which is particularly beneficial for applications such as search and rescue, firefighting, and infrastructure inspections in challenging environments.

Zoom Camera

The H30 Series features an enhanced optical zoom range, with a 34x optical zoom compared to the H20 Series' 23x optical zoom. Additionally, the H30 Series offers a higher maximum digital zoom capability, with up to 400x digital zoom compared to the H20 Series' 200x digital zoom.

Night Vision

The H30 Series incorporates advanced low-light imaging technology, with improved sensitivity and noise reduction compared to the H20 Series. This allows for clearer and more detailed imaging in low-light conditions.

Night Scene Off

Night Scene On (IR Light off)

Infrared Thermal Camera

The H30 Series is equipped with a more powerful infrared thermal camera, offering higher sensitivity and improved thermal imaging capabilities. It provides a higher resolution thermal image with a pixel pitch of 12 μm compared to the H20 Series' 17 μm, allowing for more detailed thermal imaging.

640*512 (H20T)

1028*1024 (H30T)

Smart Features

With the H30 Series, DJI introduces a range of advanced smart features that were not available in the H20 Series. One notable addition is Electronic Dehazing, a feature that enhances image quality by reducing atmospheric haze and improving visibility, especially in environments with poor weather conditions or air pollution. Another new feature is FH2 Synchronization, which allows for seamless data transmission and synchronization between multiple payloads and platforms, enabling more efficient data collection and analysis during missions. These advanced smart features enhance the overall capabilities of the H30 Series, providing users with more precise and efficient imaging capabilities.

Electronic Dehazing

The H30 Series introduces Electronic Dehazing, a feature that enhances image quality by reducing atmospheric haze and improving visibility. This feature is not available in the H20 Series and provides clearer imagery in challenging environmental conditions.

FH2 Synchronization

The H30 Series offers FH2 Synchronization, allowing for seamless data transmission and synchronization between multiple payloads and platforms. This enables more efficient data collection and analysis during missions, enhancing overall mission capabilities compared to the H20 Series.

All-Weather Performance

Weather Sealing

The H30 Series features improved weather sealing and rugged construction compared to the H20 Series, providing better protection against dust, water, and other environmental factors. It has a higher IP rating of IP54 compared to the H20 Series' IP44, ensuring better weather resistance.

Certifications

The H30 Series undergoes rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure its performance and reliability in challenging environments. It meets stringent standards for durability and environmental resistance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in adverse weather conditions.

Tailored Applications

Energy Infrastructure Inspections

The H30 Series is specifically tailored for tasks requiring precision surveillance and tower inspections in energy infrastructure applications. Its advanced sensor capabilities, enhanced smart features, and rugged design make it ideal for monitoring power lines, substations, and other critical infrastructure components.

Public Safety Operations

The H30 Series is well-suited for public safety operations, including search and rescue missions, firefighting, and law enforcement tasks. Its superior sensor capabilities, advanced smart features, and all-weather performance enable effective surveillance and monitoring in emergency situations.

Industrial Monitoring

The H30 Series is designed for industrial monitoring tasks where reliability, accuracy, and efficiency are critical. It can be used for applications such as infrastructure inspections, environmental monitoring, and asset management, providing users with a versatile and reliable solution for aerial imaging tasks in diverse environments.

Modules		H30T	H20T	H20N	Highlights
Wide Camera	Sensor	1/1.3 inches CMOS， Effective Pixels 48MP	1/2.3 inches CMOS， Effective Pixels 12MP	1/2.7 inches CMOS， Effective Pixels 20MP	The H30T wide-angle camera features a larger sensor size and increased effective pixels. In night scene mode, it offers expanded ISO capabilities and higher video frame rates, resulting in superior night vision performance.
	Lens	DFOV：82.1° Actual Focal Length: 6.72 mm（Effective: 24 mm） Aperture: f/1.7 Focus Distance: 1m - ∞	DFOV：82.9° Actual Focal Length：4.5 mm（Effective: 24 mm） Aperture: f/2.8 Focus Distance: 1m - ∞	DFOV：73.6° Actual Focal Length: 4.5 mm（Effective: 29 mm） Aperture：f/2.8 Focus Distance: 1m - ∞
	ISO Range	Normal：100 to 25600 Night Scene Mode：100 to 409600	Video：100 to 25600 Photo：100 to 25600	Video：100 to 102400 Photo：100 to 102400
	Video Resolution	Normal：3840 × 2160@30fps，1920 × 1080@30fps Night Scene Mode：1920 × 1080@25fps， 1920 × 1080@15fps，1920 × 1080@5fps	1920 × 1080@30fps	1920 × 1080@30fps，1920 × 1080@10fps （Night Scene Mode without Enhanced Noise Reduction 1920 × 1080@5fps（Night Scene Mode with Enhanced Noise Reduction）
	Max. Photo Size	8064 × 6048，4032 × 3024	4056 × 3040	1920 × 1080
Zoom Camera	Sensor	1/1.8 inches CMOS， Effective Pixels 40MP	1/1.7 inches CMOS， Effective Pixels 20MP	1/1.8 inches CMOS， Effective Pixels 4MP	The H30T Zoom camera features enhanced optical and digital zoom ratios, alongside a larger sensor size and increased effective pixels. In night scene mode, it delivers expanded ISO options and higher video frame rates, improving its night vision capabilities.
	Optical Zoom	34x	23x	20x
	Max. Zoom Ability	400x	200x	128x
	Lens	DFOV：66.7° to 2.9° Focal Length：7.1 mm to 172 mm（Effective 33.4 mm to 809.3 mm） Aperture：f/1.6 to f/5.2 Focus Distance：5m to ∞	DFOV：66.6° to 4° Focal Length：6.83 mm to 119.94 mm （Effective：31.7 mm to 556.2 mm） Aperture：f/2.8 to f/11（Normal），f/1.6 to f/11（Night Scene） Focus Distance：8m to ∞（zoom）	DFOV：67° to 4.3° Focal Length：6.8 mm to 119.9 mm （Effective：32.7 mm to 574.5 mm） Aperture：f/1.6 to f/11 Focus Distance：8m to ∞（zoom）
	ISO Range	Normal：100 to 25600 Night Scene Mode：100 to 819200	Video：100 to 25600 Photo：100 to 25600	Video：100 to 102400 Photo：100 to 102400
	Video Resolution	Normal：3840 × 2160@30fps，1920 × 1080@30fps Night Scene Mode：1920 × 1080@25fps， 1920 × 1080@15fps，1920 × 1080@5fps	3840 × 2160@30fps 1920 × 1080@30fps	Normal：2688 × 1512@30fps，1920 × 1080@30fps， Night Scene Mode：1920 × 1080@10fps， 1920 × 1080@5fps
	Max. Photo Size	7328 × 5496，3664 × 2748	5184 × 3888	2688 × 1512
NIR Auxiliary	Auxiliary Light	Yes	/	/
Recording	Encoding and Bitrate	H.265、H.264 VBR、CBR	H.264 CBR	H.264 CBR	H30T supports richer encoding and recording formats

Conclusion

The Zenmuse H30T series offers substantial improvements, including higher protection, a larger controllable rotation range, and a wider field of view with less angular jitter for more stable images. Key enhancements include:

Superior LRF Sensor: 2.5 times the performance of the previous generation, with a longer measurement distance and higher positioning accuracy.

Advanced Thermal Sensor: Four times the resolution of the previous generation, stronger zoom capability supporting 32 times magnification, easier target search with ultra-clear mode, and a larger temperature measurement range up to 1600°C (~2912°F).

Intelligent Features: Smart Capture and Electronic Dehazing for enhanced photo quality, improved night scene capability with an IR filter and NIR auxiliary light, higher efficiency for energy inspections with foreground stabilization, and pre-recording for evidence collection in law enforcement.

Overall, the H30T module provides a more robust, versatile, and efficient solution for various applications.

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