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RK3588-based Ultra-Small, Lightweight, Long-Endurance Drone AI Module with Video Tracking Support

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An RK3588-based ultra-small drone AI module, measuring 45×45mm and weighing 24.5g, with a 6TOPS NPU, natively supporting visible light / infrared video tracking, with a latency of < 100ms, suitable for drone narrowband transmission and lightweight payload requirements.

I. Core Hardware (RK3588) CPU: Octa-core (4×A76@2.4GHz + 4×A55@1.8GHz) NPU: 6TOPS, supports tracking models such as YOLO/SSD/DeepSORT Process / Power Consumption: 8nm LP, entire board **≤6W**, suitable for airborne low-power scenarios Dimensions / Weight: 45×45×5mm, 24.5g (40g with casing) II. Video Tracking Capabilities (Drone-Specific) Input: 2×MIPI‑CSI (up to 4K@30fps), analog / digital interfaces, compatible with visible light / infrared cameras Algorithm: Self-developed KCF/DSST + deep learning, supports multi-target detection, locking, and continuous tracking Accuracy / Metrics: Tracking accuracy **≤1 pixel**, minimum target 3×3 pixels, strong resistance to occlusion / interference Latency: End-to-end **<100ms**, suitable for high-speed drone dynamic tracking Output: Target miss distance (pixels / angle), tracking box, H.265 narrowband encoding (0.5–2Mbps) III. Interfaces and Integration (Drone-Friendly) Video: MIPI×2, CVBS, HDMI; 1–8 channels 1080P@30–60fps processing Control: RS422, UART, USB2.0/3.0, Fast Ethernet, supports flight control linkage Power Supply: DC 5V±10%, ≤6W, compatible with drone battery systems System: Linux/ Android, supports ROS2, facilitating secondary development and navigation integration IV. Typical Application Scenarios Target Tracking: Ground vehicles, personnel, vessel locking, automatic follow-me flight Security Inspection: Photovoltaic / power grid / border defense, abnormal target recognition + continuous tracking Counter-Tracking: Infrared small target detection, night drone capture Live Transmission: Narrowband HD video, low-latency video transmission + tracking overlay

Used in FPV drones and other fields, it enables detection and tracking of targets such as people, vehicles, boats, and drones (other targets require algorithm customization), without significantly increasing the drone's endurance burden.

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Sienovo also provides customization services.