Gazer, Farsight and Infra V2 FPV cameras: Analog isn’t dead — at least not for CaddxFPV!

After more than ten years of use, I completely switched from analog to HD digital FPV last year. I found the DJI Air Unit and Walksnail systems provide a much more immersive flight experience — you just can’t compare the analog real-time view to a full HD 1080p image.

While CaddxFPV initially joined DJI’s digital FPV system and later moved to the Walksnail Avatar HD system, they recently released three new analog cameras — which was a huge surprise for me. The Farsight and Gazer are zoom cameras intended for search and rescue operations and industrial inspection, while the Infra V2, as its name suggests, is designed for night operations, allowing you to fly in complete darkness.

All three of these new CaddxFPV cameras adopt a split design, consisting of two distinct parts: the optical camera module and a separate AI processing unit. This modular approach allows for greater installation flexibility, making it easier to mount the lightweight camera module on drones while housing the processing hardware elsewhere on the airframe. The split design also helps reduce weight at the front of the drone and can improve signal stability by isolating processing components from potential sources of interference.

Analog FPV cameras with ZOOM capabilities!

The Farsight analog camera supports an optical zoom range from 1x to 8x, while the Gazer offers a 3x zoom. You can zoom in and out mid-flight through your radio transmitter, which sends the signal to the flight controller, which in turn communicates with the camera. Furthermore, the Gazer has color industry-leading full-color night vision mode. During the day, it preserves rich textures and sharp contrasts; at night, the AI algorithm dynamically enhances brightness, reduces noise, and restores true-to-life colors — ensuring your vision stays clear even in the darkest environments.

See in the dark!

An infrared FPV camera like the CaddxFPV Infra V2 is an essential tool for pilots who need to operate drones in low-light or complete darkness. Unlike standard cameras, which rely on visible light, infrared cameras detect heat signatures and infrared light, making it possible to see objects, terrain, or people in environments where visibility is limited. This makes them invaluable for search and rescue operations, nighttime security patrols, wildlife monitoring, and industrial inspections. By providing a clear, real-time video feed in dark conditions, infrared FPV cameras enhance situational awareness and flight safety, allowing pilots to navigate challenging scenarios with confidence.

AI image enhancement improves image quality, maximizing video quality in any environment. It can replace some of the scenarios where infrared radiation is used to generate images, expanding the range of analog camera applications.

Technical parameters: Farsight vs Gazer vs Infra V2