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Key Challenges in High-Resolution Outdoor Imaging<\/h3>\n\n- Handling extreme and inconsistent lighting conditions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Managing motion and vibration<\/strong> that cause image blur or distortion.<\/li>\n
- Maintaining high optical precision<\/strong> for superior image resolution.<\/li>\n
- Capturing and processing massive high-bandwidth data streams<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Delivering real-time results<\/strong> without delays.<\/li>\n
- Recording for extended durations<\/strong> without exhausting storage.<\/li>\n
- Staying within strict SWaP limits<\/strong> (size, weight, and power).<\/li>\n
- Efficiently offloading and processing<\/strong> data post-capture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each of these hurdles is significant on its own. Combine them, and you get a serious engineering challenge.<\/p>\n
Why Standard Solutions Fall Short<\/h3>\n
Most off-the-shelf systems, pairing a high-resolution camera with a standard recorder or PC, work fine in controlled environments. But outdoors, their weaknesses quickly show: limited bandwidth, rigid architectures, restricted storage, and bulky, power-hungry designs can\u2019t keep up with modern mission demands.<\/p>\n
That gap is what motivated us to rethink how imaging systems can work together more efficiently.<\/p>\n
A Partnership Built for Real-World Demands<\/h2>\n
illunis<\/strong><\/a> and Gidel have partnered to deliver a cost-effective, high-performance solution that\u2019s flexible, modular, and ready for high-resolution imaging, high-bandwidth outdoor applications. The synergy between the two technologies is what makes this collaboration powerful.<\/p>\nillunis contributes decades of expertise in ultra-high-resolution cameras (51\u2013250 MP) featuring global shutter sensors that eliminate distortion and provide consistent results, even in motion. These cameras are rugged, lightweight, power-efficient, and built for customization\u2014perfect for outdoor deployments. illunis also offers a range of 35 mm to large-format lens solutions and active Canon EF and RF lens mounts with electronic focus, aperture, and stabilization control, including power zoom RF support.<\/p>\n
Gidel provides FPGA-based imaging platforms that handle real-time acquisition, preprocessing, and compression of massive data streams. With features such as HDR<\/a><\/strong>, white balance, dynamic luminance balance and AI-assisted image processing, Gidel\u2019s systems manage bandwidth efficiently and can extend recording capacity by up to 10\u00d7. Compact edge computers, like the FantoVision20, are engineered for low-SWaP environments where efficiency is mission-critical.<\/p>\nTogether, this partnership bridges the gap between raw sensor performance<\/strong> and field-deployable imaging systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\nA Real-World Example: 103 MP Aerial Infrastructure Monitoring<\/h2>\n
Imagine an aerial inspection mission to monitor power lines using the illunis <\/strong>EMC2-103MP Global Shutter CMOS<\/strong><\/a> camera paired with the Gidel <\/strong>FantoVision20-GigE<\/strong><\/a> Mini Edge AI System.<\/p>\n![\"Gidel](\"https:\/\/gidel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gidel-FantoVision20-GigE-Edge-AI-System-Hand-size-for-High-Resolution-Imaging.png\")
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The Application Demands<\/h3>\n\n- Resolution & Frame Rate:<\/strong> The EMC2-103MP<\/strong> delivers 103 MP (11,276 \u00d7 9,200)<\/strong> images at 7.0 fps<\/strong> over 10GigE<\/strong>, outputting 12-bit precision<\/strong>. Each frame is approximately 155 MB<\/strong>, generating a continuous 1.09 GB\/s (~8.7 Gb\/s)<\/strong> data stream.<\/li>\n
- Mission Duration:<\/strong> A 3-hour flight<\/strong> at 7.0 fps would yield nearly 12 TB<\/strong> of uncompressed data.<\/li>\n
- Motion Reliability:<\/strong> The global shutter<\/strong> design ensures distortion-free capture<\/strong> under UAV vibration or turbulence.<\/li>\n
- SWaP Efficiency:<\/strong> With a 440 g body<\/strong> and ~7 W power draw<\/strong>, the EMC2-103MP is lightweight and power-efficient<\/strong>, ideal for airborne payloads.<\/li>\n
- Turnaround Speed:<\/strong> Post-mission data offload<\/strong> must be fast to minimize downtime<\/strong> between flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How illunis and Gidel Solve It<\/h2>\nThe Camera \u2013 illunis <\/strong>EMC2-103MP Global Shutter CMOS<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n- 103 MP global shutter CMOS sensor<\/strong> for ultra-detailed, distortion-free imaging.<\/li>\n
- 3.2 \u00b5m pixel pitch<\/strong> balances resolution and light sensitivity.<\/li>\n
- 10GigE interface<\/strong> for high-speed, long-distance data transmission.<\/li>\n
- 440 g weight<\/strong> and low power (~7 W)<\/strong> ensure easy UAV integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
RF Lens Controller<\/strong><\/a> supports aperture, focus, and zoom control for Canon RF lenses.
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Gidel system can acquire directly from high-resolution network-connected GigE Vision cameras<\/a>, supporting high-bandwidth imaging applications that require deterministic acquisition and flexible camera integration.<\/p>\nThe Processing & Recording: Gidel FantoVision20-GigE<\/h3>\n\n- FPGA-based frame grabber architecture<\/a><\/strong> handles the 1.09 GB\/s stream with zero frame loss.<\/li>\n
- Real-time preprocessing:<\/strong> HDR<\/a>, white balance, dynamic luminance balance and filtering on-the-fly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n- On-the-fly 10\u00d7 compression<\/strong> reduces mission data from ~12 TB to ~1.2 TB<\/strong> while preserving full inspection quality.<\/li>\n
- High-speed NVMe storage<\/strong> (>1 GB\/s sustained) prevents bottlenecks.<\/li>\n
- Compact design<\/strong> (~750g, ~30 W) ideal for UAV or aircraft integration.<\/li>\n
- Optional Jetson Orin AI module<\/strong> enables in-flight defect detection and real-time analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Data Flow in Practice<\/h3>\n\n
Each of these hurdles is significant on its own. Combine them, and you get a serious engineering challenge.<\/p>\n
Why Standard Solutions Fall Short<\/h3>\n
Most off-the-shelf systems, pairing a high-resolution camera with a standard recorder or PC, work fine in controlled environments. But outdoors, their weaknesses quickly show: limited bandwidth, rigid architectures, restricted storage, and bulky, power-hungry designs can\u2019t keep up with modern mission demands.<\/p>\n
That gap is what motivated us to rethink how imaging systems can work together more efficiently.<\/p>\n
A Partnership Built for Real-World Demands<\/h2>\n
illunis<\/strong><\/a> and Gidel have partnered to deliver a cost-effective, high-performance solution that\u2019s flexible, modular, and ready for high-resolution imaging, high-bandwidth outdoor applications. The synergy between the two technologies is what makes this collaboration powerful.<\/p>\n illunis contributes decades of expertise in ultra-high-resolution cameras (51\u2013250 MP) featuring global shutter sensors that eliminate distortion and provide consistent results, even in motion. These cameras are rugged, lightweight, power-efficient, and built for customization\u2014perfect for outdoor deployments. illunis also offers a range of 35 mm to large-format lens solutions and active Canon EF and RF lens mounts with electronic focus, aperture, and stabilization control, including power zoom RF support.<\/p>\n Gidel provides FPGA-based imaging platforms that handle real-time acquisition, preprocessing, and compression of massive data streams. With features such as HDR<\/a><\/strong>, white balance, dynamic luminance balance and AI-assisted image processing, Gidel\u2019s systems manage bandwidth efficiently and can extend recording capacity by up to 10\u00d7. Compact edge computers, like the FantoVision20, are engineered for low-SWaP environments where efficiency is mission-critical.<\/p>\n Together, this partnership bridges the gap between raw sensor performance<\/strong> and field-deployable imaging systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Imagine an aerial inspection mission to monitor power lines using the illunis <\/strong>EMC2-103MP Global Shutter CMOS<\/strong><\/a> camera paired with the Gidel <\/strong>FantoVision20-GigE<\/strong><\/a> Mini Edge AI System.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RF Lens Controller<\/strong><\/a> supports aperture, focus, and zoom control for Canon RF lenses. The Gidel system can acquire directly from high-resolution network-connected GigE Vision cameras<\/a>, supporting high-bandwidth imaging applications that require deterministic acquisition and flexible camera integration.<\/p>\nA Real-World Example: 103 MP Aerial Infrastructure Monitoring<\/h2>\n
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How illunis and Gidel Solve It<\/h2>\n
The Camera \u2013 illunis <\/strong>EMC2-103MP Global Shutter CMOS<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Processing & Recording: Gidel FantoVision20-GigE<\/h3>\n
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Data Flow in Practice<\/h3>\n
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