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HM30 User Manual v1.3 HM30 FULL HD TRANSMISSION SYSTEM USER MANUAL V1.3 January 2024 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Thank you for purchasing SIYI product. HM30 is an integrated transmission system with a communication distance of up to 30 kilometers developed by SIYI Technology based on its fully self-developed low- latency wireless high-definition image transmission technology. It supports dual- channel high-definition digital image transmission.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 SIYI User Group - Facebook SIYI Official Website (https://siyi.biz/en/) SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz) SIYI Official AliExpress Store (https://siyi.aliexpress.com) SIYI YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/SIYITech) 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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User Manual Update Log Version Date Updates 1. Necessary update for product introduction. 2. Necessary update for SIYI FPV app. 3. User manual update log. 4. Main firmware update log. 5. SIYI FPV app update log. 6. Necessary update for technical specification.
2.1.2 Charging ............................25 2.1.3 Charging Indicator ........................... 26 2.2 Important Instructions on Promotion to HM30 Communication Range and Video Fluency ..... 27 2.2.1 General Precautions ........................27 2.2.2 General Antenna Options and Wireless Mode Configuration for Different Range ..... 28 2.2.3 How to Place the Standard Omni Antennas on Ground Unit ............
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.1 GENERAL ............................... 38 3.1.1 Air Unit Number ..........................39 3.1.2 Bind ..............................40 3.1.3 RC Signal Input ..........................40 3.1.4 Datalink Mode ..........................42 3.1.5 Datalink Baud Rate .......................... 45 3.1.6 AAT (Antenna Tracker) Baud Rate ....................46 3.1.7 Failsafe .............................
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6.1 Enable AI Recognition & Tracking through SIYI AI Tracking Module Using SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) and SIYI Link ......................... 107 6.2 Control SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) in SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC App through SIYI link 110 6.2.1 Preparation ............................. 110 6.2.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation ....................
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 6.7 Connect Dual Video Stream to SIYI Link .................... 125 6.7.1 Dual SIYI Cameras or Dual SIYI Air Unit HDMI Input Converters..........125 6.7.2 Dual Third-Party Ethernet Cameras ..................... 125 6.7.3 SIYI HDMI Converter and Third-Party Ethernet Camera ............125 6.8 Common IP Addresses ........................
Minors must have professionals present to supervise and guide minors when using this product. SIYI Technology's products are designed for commercial use, and it is prohibited to use SIYI products for military purposes. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify this product without SIYI Technology's permission.
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It is prohibited to use SIYI products to control aircraft, vehicles, or models when you are tired, drunk, or unwell. It is not wise to use SIYI products to control aircraft, vehicles, or models in rainy days, at night or against strong wind.
GPS module should be longer than 20 cm. Battery HM30 ground unit is compatible NP-F550 / F570 / F950 series high capacity chargeable li-ion battery which are commonly used for photography devices. Please do read the precautions below before using.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 Storage / Carrying / Recycling When the SIYI product you own is idle, or you want to take the SIYI product out for work, or the product has reached the end of its service life, please pay special...
*With standard omni antennas, the transmission range is up to 15 kilometers. *With directional antennas, the transmission range is up to 30 kilometers. *To experience the lowest latency, it is suggested to use MK32 with SIYI FPV app (choosing SI YI camera protocol) or SIYI QGC app (integrated SIYI camera protocol).
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Ordinary combos are not equipped with this function. Remote Control Relay, Remote Delivery Targeting the field of drone logistics, relying on wireless high-definition image transmission technology, SIYI has endowed the HM30 link with the feature of remote-control relay. The "remote-control relay" function is developed for ultra-long-distance flight missions.
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Ordinary combos are not equipped with this function. OLED Display & Configuration HM30 ground unit is equipped with an OLED display, which can display the link tr ansmission status in real time and support quick parameter setting, making field fli ght missions more efficient and convenient.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 HM30 ground unit also supports external power battery power supply, ensuring long-time operation. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 1.2 Parts 1.2.1 Overview 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Ground Unit Interface & Pinouts 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Air Unit Interface & Pinouts Mark Welcome to contact SIYI to get the SIYI Air Unit 3D Model for pre-installation. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 1.2.2 Channels HM30 supports up to 16 communication channels in total. Channel 10 to 14 are mapped to PWM channels 1 to 5 in default. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Ground Unit Monitor Display 0.96-inch OLED Display NP-F550 / F750 / F950 quick release battery Compatible Battery Type (HM30 Fly More Combo comes with an NP-F750 battery) Fast Charging Protocol PD 30W Standard Omni Antenna: 5 dBi Antenna Gain Standard Long-Range Antenna: 11 dBi Lollipop Antenna: 5 dBi (optional) S.Bus / PPM RC Signal Input: RC (GH1.25 4-pin)
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16.8 ~ 75.6 V HM30 Air Unit: Average: 2.8 W Summit: 12 W Power Consumption HM30 Air Unit + 4S to 18S Power Module: Average: 3.2 W Summit: 12 W Dimensions 70 x 55 x 16 mm (fan included) (Antenna Excluded)
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 R1M Recording FPV Camera Video Output Ethernet Image Sensor 1/2.9 Inch, 2 MP Diagonal: 90° Horizontal: 80° Working Voltage 12 V Power Consumption 2.5 W Video Recording 1080p (1920*1080) @ 30 fps 720p (1280*720) @ 30 fps...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Supported File System FAT32 Video Recording Format H265 Supported TF / SD Card MicroSD Class10 Less than 32GB Type Dimensions 42 x 41 x 11 mm Weight 26 g Working Temperature -10 ~ 50℃ Ethernet to HDMI Converter...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 1.4 Packing List Normal Edition Standard Combo Fly More Combo 1 x HM30 Ground Unit 2 x Standard Omni Antenna 2 x Long Range Antenna 1 x HM30 Air Unit 2 x Standard Omni Antenna 1 x R1M Recording FPV Camera...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Dual & Repeater Edition Repeater Combo 2 x HM30 Fly More Combo (Dual & Repeater Edition) Mark The major difference between dual & repeater edition and normal edition are: Dual & repeater edition comes with “Dual Operator”, “Remote Control Relay”, and “Wireless Repeater”...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 1.5 Indicator Definition The status indicators on ground unit and air unit use different colors and different blinking frequencies to indicate the system’s working or abnormal status. 1.5.1 Ground Unit Indicator Solid Red: No communication between ground unit and air unit.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 quality is. Slow Blue Blinks (1 Hz): Receiving 95% to 99% data package. Blue Blinks (every 3/5 second): Receiving 50% to 75% data package. Blue Blinks (every 3/10 second): Receiving 25% to 50% data package. Blue Blinks (every 1/25 second): Receiving less than 25% data package.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Slow Green Blinks (1 Hz): 95% to 99% data package received. Green Blinks (every 3/5 second): 50% to 75% data package received. Green Blinks (every 3/10 second): 25% to 50% data package received. Green Blinks (every 1/25 second): less than 25% data package received.
2.1.2 Charging When HM30 ground unit is mounted with the external NP-F550 / 750 / 950 series chargeable battery and the ground unit is power off, the battery can be charged through the Type-C port using the SIYI original PD fast charger.
3. The charging indicator lights on green, charging is finished. CAUTION Normal 5V charger adapter cannot charge the ground unit, please do use SIYI original PD fast charger. The ground unit cannot be charged when it is working. Please do power off the ground unit before charging.
3. It is first recommended to establish a wired connection with the target device through the HM30 ground-side network port to ensure link stability and video fluency. If the target device is far away from the HM30 ground terminal, it is 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
GHz frequency band high-power external WiFi module. 4. When the battery level of the mobile device communicating with the HM30 ground unit is too low or it is too hot, the decoding performance may decrease, resulting in unsmooth video, high latency, etc.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Two standard long-range antennas or higher gain patch antennas on ground unit. Wireless mode: 24 km GCS. Mission control suggested in GCS! 4. 24 to 40 Kilometers GCS Flight THIS MODE IS FOR PROFESSIONAL PILOTS ONLY!!! We do not encourage everyone to try this mode.
7. Only the standard omni antennas are suggested for the air unit. If your aircraft is too small to mount the omni antennas, or you worry about the weak signal of the top part, then you can consider using SIYI lollipop antennas. Lollipop antennas performs shorter range than the standard omni antennas.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3. When you are using SIYI standard long-range antennas, please make its short side be parallel with horizon and its long side be vertical of the control panel to get the best signal quality. 2.2.5 How to Place Air Unit Antennas 1.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 connectors. Do not drag them or bend them in case of any damage. To adjust the position of the antenna, please always try to bend the middle part of the antenna feeder wires. CAUTION As shown in the picture below, for small and medium-sized multi-rotor drones, the air unit antenna should be placed downward perpendicular to the arm to keep the flat surface of the antenna facing the direction of the remote controller.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 As shown in the figure below, for large multi-rotor drones, the air unit antenna should be placed vertically downwards from the motor base to keep the flat surface of the antenna facing the direction of the remote control.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 As shown in the figure below, for fixed-wing aircraft, the air unit antenna can be placed vertically to the wings or vertical tail upwards and try to keep the flat surface of the antenna facing the direction of the remote controller.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 2.2.6 The Communication Range Is Not as Expected and You Need Factory Support, Here Are the Necessary Information We Need 1. The obvious things that make you think about range is not good. ⚫ Signal Loss: Image disappears, and ground unit status indicator is red.
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6. If all above trouble shooting still didn’t help find the cause to unexpected range, please provide a screenshot of SIYI FPV app with all OSD turned on when the drone is flying closely to the range limit that you have experienced, or provide a screen recorded video of the running SIYI FPV app during the whole flight.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3 SETTINGS Users can configure HM30 ground unit in the built-in OLED screen. Mark This chapter was edited according to HM30 ground unit firmware version 0.2.3. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
RC Mode (RC): Display the current radio control signal input mode of the ground unit’s RC port. Datalink Mode (Datalink): Display the current datalink communication port of the HM30 system. BAUD: The baud rate for the HM30 link. AAT. BAUD: The baud rate for the communication between HM30 ground unit datalink 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 port and the antenna tracker. FailsafeSet (Failsafe): Set failsafe function in the HM30 system together with the radio controller. RSSI CH: Assign an RC channel for RSSI data. Wireless Mode (Wireless): Set a wireless mode for the HM30 system.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.1.2 Bind Please follow the steps below to bind HM30 ground unit and HM30 air unit. 1. Press the “Up” button and the “Down” button to move the cursor to the “Bind” button and press the “Select” button.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Steps 1. Press the “Up” button and the “Down” button to move the cursor to the current RC signal input port and press the “Select” button. 2. The OLED screen will alert “Do not configure (this function) in flight in case of losing control!”...
Do not attempt this function during flight, otherwise the link will lose control. 3.1.4 Datalink Mode HM30 ground unit supports multiple ways to establish datalink connection to the GCS. They are Bluetooth, Type-C, UART, and UDP (through LAN / WiFi).
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UDP: Establish datalink connection with the GCS through HM30 ground unit’s LAN port or the internal WiFi module in UDP protocol. Mark Due to a supply chain issue, HM30 ground unit’s internal WiFi module may be discontinued in the future. Steps 1.
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Mark When the datalink mode is Bluetooth, UDP, or Type-C, there is only datalink download through the HM30 ground unit’s UART port which can be used for antenna tracker. DANGER Do not attempt this function during flight, otherwise the link will lose control.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.1.5 Datalink Baud Rate HM30 system can establish datalink connection between the flight controller and the GCS in different baud rates. The available baud rates are 9600, 38400, 57600, 115200, and 230400. Steps 1. Press the “Up” button and the “Down” button to move the cursor to the current datalink baud rate and press the “Select”...
Do not attempt this function during flight, otherwise the link will lose control. 3.1.6 AAT (Antenna Tracker) Baud Rate HM30 ground unit can output data to an antenna tracker in two different baud rates, which are 57600 and 115200. Steps 1.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.1.7 Failsafe HM30 ground unit supports configuring failsafe function together with a radio controller when there is RC signal input. CAUTION Please be sure to set up the fail-safe function in either the radio controller & the ground unit or in the flight controller &...
2. The OLED screen will alert “Configure (this function) in communication with the air unit!” and “Need to connect (HM30 ground unit) with the radio controller!”. 3. Press the “Select” button again, HM30 ground unit will read the RC signal input value and set it as the failsafe channel value.
RSSI channel value and press the “Select” button to switch channels (from the 5th communication channel to the 16th which HM30 system supports). 3.1.9 Wireless Mode HM30 system can be compatible with different antennas in types and gains to have the best communication performance and the longest range by switching wireless modes.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 About Wireless Mode 5KM. FPV. LowLatency: 5-kilometer low latency mode for FPV flight. 8KM. FPV. LowLatency: 8-kilometer low latency mode for FPV flight. 15KM. GCS: 15-kilometer range mode for GCS controlled missions. 24KM. GCS: 24-kilometer range mode for GCS controlled missions.
“Important Instructions on Promotion to Communication Range and Video Fluency”. 3.1.10 Video Output HM30 ground unit supports multiple ways to output video stream. They are the internal WiFi module, USB WiFi through Type-C Port, and LAN port. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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Type-C WiFi: Output video through an external USB WiFi module connected to the Type- C port on HM30 ground unit. Mark Due to a supply chain issue, HM30 ground unit’s internal WiFi module may be discontinued in the future. Steps 1.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 3. Press the “Select” button to go into the page of “Video Output”. 4. Move the cursor to the video output mode needed and select. Mark For more detail on video output, please refer to the Chapter 6 “Image Transmission”.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.2 VIDEO Real-time working status of the HM30 image transmission link. About VIDEO CH: The communication frequency channel under the current working frequency of the image transmission link. Signal: Signal strength of the image transmission link (in percentage, from 0 to 100).
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.3 DATALINK Real-time working status of the HM30 datalink. About DATALINK Frequency: The current working frequency of datalink. Valid Pack: Valid package amount of datalink. Valid Pack Rate: Valid package rate (in percentage) of datalink. Data Up: Uploading data amount of datalink.
Ground Unit Firmware: Firmware version of HM30 ground unit. Air Unit Firmware: Firmware version of HM30 air unit. Ground Unit FPV Firmware: FPV firmware version of HM30 ground unit. Air Unit FPV Firmware: FPV firmware version of HM30 air unit.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.6 Multiple Links The Multiple Links feature only comes with the dual & repeater edition, including “Dual Operator”, “Remote Control Relay”, and “Wireless Repeater”. About Multiple Links Function Type: Switch the function between “Dual Operator” and “Remote Control Relay”, and between “TX-A”...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 2. Go to “Multiple Links – Function Type”, assign the two ground units as “Dual RC TX-A” and “Dual RC TX-B”. 3. Bind “TX-A” and “TX-B” to the same air unit in turns. 4. In “Control Switch” page, assign a switch / a button / a dial for switching control to the air unit between “TX-A”...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.6.2 Remote Control Relay The "remote-control relay" function is developed for ultra-long-distance flight missions. It supports two ground units to relay control the same air unit to reach a maximum transmission distance twice that of a single standard transmission system.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5. Remote control relay feature is configured. 3.6.3 Wireless Repeater The "wireless repeater" function is developed for scenarios that cannot be fully covered by the traditional end-to-end paired transmission system. It supports one ground unit to relay transmission to the air unit through another ground unit, achieving up to twice the standard transmission of a single system.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 3. Wireless repeater function is configured after successful binding. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3.7 Air Unit PWM Channels Assign communication channels for the five pins in air unit’s PWM port and for the two pins in Ethernet port. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 4 DATALINK Datalink is one of the core features in most SIYI links. HM30 system supports communication with different ground control software through various hardware interface. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
4.1 Communication with GCS via Bluetooth 4.1.1 QGroundControl 1. On HM30 ground unit, go to “Settings” and set “Bluetooth” for “Datalink Mode”, and configure the correct baud rate. 2. On your mobile device or your laptop, turn on Bluetooth and search the Bluetooth device starting with the ID “SIYI-6A********”), and pair.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 5. Select the Bluetooth device starting with the ID “SIYI-6A********”, then “OK” to go back to the “Comm Links” page. 6. Confirm and start to “Connect”. The top progress bar in QGC starts to move, which means the remote controller is communicate with QGC automatically.
4.1.2 Mission Planner 1. On HM30 ground unit, go to “Settings” and set “Bluetooth” for “Datalink Mode”, and configure the correct baud rate. 2. On your mobile device or your laptop, turn on Bluetooth and search the Bluetooth device starting with the ID “SIYI-6A********”), and pair.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 4. Please wait until the datalink connection is established. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
4.2 Communication with GCS under UDP Protocol through the Ground Unit LAN Port 4.2.1 QGroundControl 1. On HM30 ground unit, go to “Settings” and set “UDP” for “Datalink Mode”, and configure the correct baud rate. 2. Make the LAN connection between HM30 ground unit and the Windows device by using the original RJ45 cable.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 5. Set the connection “Type” as “UDP”, “Port” as “19856”, “Server Addresses” as “192.168.144.12” and “Add Server”. 6. Confirm and start to “Connect”. The top progress bar in QGC starts to move, which means the remote controller is communicate with QGC automatically.
4.2.2 Mission Planner 1. On HM30 ground unit, go to “Settings” and set “UDP” for “Datalink Mode”, and configure the correct baud rate. 2. Make the LAN connection between HM30 ground unit and the Windows device by using the original RJ45 cable.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 4. Please wait until the datalink connection is established. Mark To use UDP datalink connection in Mission Planner, the ground unit FPV firmware should be v0.2.6 and above. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Changing the baud rate will change the UART port’s baud rate as well. 2. Please refer to the pin map of HM30 ground unit. Wire the “TX” pin from the UART port to the “RX” pin from the antenna tracker and wire the “RX” pin from the UART port to the “TX”...
4.4 Communication with Windows GCS through Type-C 4.4.1 QGroundControl 1. On HM30 ground unit, go to “Settings” and set “Type-C” for “Datalink Mode”, and configure the correct baud rate. 2. Make the Type-C connection between HM30 ground unit and the Windows device.
“Automatically Connect on Start”. It can be checked later when you confirm that the datalink is established successfully. 4.4.2 Mission Planner 1. On HM30 ground unit, go to “Settings” and set “Type-C” for “Datalink Mode”, and configure the correct baud rate. 2. Make the Type-C connection between HM30 ground unit and the Windows device.
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4. Please wait until the datalink connection is established. Mark If the HM30 ground unit cannot be recognized as a COM device by your Windows device, please open “Computer – Manage – Device Manager” and check if there were any abnormal drivers.
⚫ If the TX and RX pins in the flight controller and air unit telemetry port are swapped? 3. On HM30 ground unit, go to the “Datalink” page and check communication status. When the communication is good, “data download” is not 0. If it is “0”, please go back to check step 1 and 2.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 If you have done trouble shooting by following all steps above, but there are still no clues, please contact your reseller or SIYI after-sale service. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 4.6 SIYI Datalink SDK SIYI links can be integrated to customers’ own network or ground station by acquiring SDK communication protocol. 4.8.1 Format Field Index Bytes Description 0x5566: starting mark CTRL 0: need_ack (if the current package need “ack”) 1: ack_pack (if the package is an “ack”...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Request System Settings CMD_ID:0x16 ------ Request Remote Controller System Settings Send data format (10 Hz) Data Type Data Name Data Description ACK data format Bind: 0: Start Uint8_t match 1, 2: Binding 3: Finished Telemetry Baud Rate:...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Joystick Type: 0: Mode 1 Uint8_t Joy_type 1: Mode 2 2: Mode 3 3: Custom Uint8_t reserved ACK Data Format 1: ok int8_t Negative number means error Request Channel Data CMD_ID:0x42 ------ Request Channel Data Send data format...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 55 66 00 20 00 99 00 42 DC 05 DC 00 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 DC 05 1A 04 DC 05 DC 05 1A 04 1A 04 FF 88...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 CMD_ID:0x49 ------ Request A Specific Channel Mapping Send data format Data Type Data Name Data Description RC Channel (1 to 16) uint8_t rc_ch ACK Data Format RC Channel (1 to 16) uint8_t rc_ch Physical Channel Type...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 3-Stage Switch Button Virtual Channel No physical channel is NULL mapped Send Channel Mapping to Ground Unit CMD_ID:0x4A ------ Send Channel Mapping to Ground Unit Send data format Data Type Data Name Data Description RC Channel (1 to 16)
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Reverse Channel 2 int8_t CH2_rever 1: Normal -1: Reversed Reverse Channel 3 int8_t CH3_rever 1: Normal -1: Reversed Reverse Channel 4 int8_t CH4_rever 1: Normal -1: Reversed Reverse Channel 5 int8_t CH5_rever 1: Normal -1: Reversed ..
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55 66 02 10 00 02 00 47 00 03 05 68 07 02 05 69 02 02 00 56 02 02 00 56 6d 21 4.8.3 Communication Interface SIYI datalink SDK supports four interfaces, which can be switched in SIYI TX app. 1) UART Serial Port...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 2) USB COM (USB to Serial) (Baud rate is the same with datalink baud rate) 3) Bluetooth 4) MK15 RC Upgrade Port / MK32 RC Type-C Port (Virtual serial port based on USB port) 4.8.4 SDK CRC16 Check Code const uint16_t crc16_tab[256];...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5 SIYI FPV APP SIYI FPV is an Android application developed by SIYI to configure many SIYI products for video display, camera stream settings, and communication link status monitoring. Mark This chapter is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2.5.15.691.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 SIYI FPV App OSD Information Definition SIYI FPV Camera Function Icon Definition 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
IP addresses, custom app interface, and switch video decoding type. About Settings Camera IP: Select among SIYI AI Camera, SIYI Camera 1 and SIYI Camera 2, between main stream and sub stream, select or input video stream RTSP addresses, disable image, or rotate the relevant image in 180 degrees.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5.2 Link Status Display the link status directly over the FPV image. About Link Status OSD: Enable / disable standard OSD information. Mavlink OSD: Enable / disable Mavlink OSD information. Speed Unit: Switch speed unit between meter per seconds and kilometer per hour.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5.3 Gimbal Camera Configure the abundant functions of SIYI optical pod and gimbal camera. About Gimbal Camera Boot Record: Enable / disable automatic video recording by SD card as soon as the camera is powered. File Manager: Preview stored images in TF card. Format the TF card.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 match the accurate laser rangefinder orientation. (Only available for ZT30) Full Image Thermometric: Enable / disable the full image temperature measurement feature in the thermal imaging camera. Synchronize Zoom: Enable / disable simultaneous zooming of the thermal camera and the zoom camera.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Gimbal Working Mode: Switch gimbal working mode among Lock Mode, Follow Mode, and FPV Mode. ⚫ Lock Mode: Horizontally, gimbal does not follow when aircraft rotates. ⚫ Follow Mode: Horizontally, gimbal follows when aircraft rotates. ⚫ FPV Mode: Gimbal rotates simultaneously as aircraft rolls to get FPV view, and output images with enhanced stability.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5.4 About SIYI FPV Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
3. New (A8 mini): Enable OSD watermark on recording images. 4. New: Both video streams can turn on / off recording. 5. New (SIYI AI Tracking Module): A switch for flight tracking. Updates 6. New (Thermal): A switch for thermal gain.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 controller location and device location. 4. New: Status indication for missing TF card. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5.6 SIYI FPV SDK Guide SIYI provides the SIYI FPV SDK to help professional Android application developers to integrate the unique features in SIYI FPV app to their own GCS. 5.6.1 Access Method a) Add “fpvlib” into Your Project Copy the “fpvlib.aar”...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 c) Add FPV Display Function into Code Add JNI Library Like the example below, add JNI library file into the “main” directory, then the “so” library file can be copied from “demo” to your project directory.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 mSurfaceView.getHolder().addCallback(new SurfaceHolder.Callback() { @Override public void surfaceCreated(SurfaceHolder holder) { Logcat.d(TAG, "onSurfaceCreated..."); mConnectionManager.notifySurfaceCreate(holder.getSurface()); @Override public void surfaceChanged(SurfaceHolder holder, int format, int width , int height) { @Override public void surfaceDestroyed(SurfaceHolder holder) { mConnectionManager.notifySurfaceDestroy(holder.getSurface()); ⚫ Dual-Channel FPV Display: Dual-channel FPV display supports Ethernet connection only.
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A2 mini FPV gimbal at this moment. It works only when the video stream addresses “RtspConstants.DEFAULT_TCP_VI DEO_URL” setRectify(Context context, boolean “SUB_TCP_VIDEO_URL”. rectify) Attention: If distortion correction is activated, when you switch from SIYI camera addresses “RtspConstants.DEFAULT_TCP_VI DEO_URL” “SUB_TCP_VIDEO_URL” to RTSP 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 addresses, new surface objects should be imported. One way to do this is to remove “SurfaceView” and add a new “SurfaceView” through “addView”, then import the “Surface” object again “SurfaceHolder.Callback”. Request camera control objects. getCameraManager() SYSDKCameraManager...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 5.7 SIYI FPV SDK Update Log Version 2.5.15 1. Fix the issue that RTSP stream may blurr. 2. Add camera control interface. 3. Fix some other known issues. Updates Mark: It is necessary to update the “so” and “aar” file, which can be updated frm the “aar_so”...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 6 IMAGE TRANSMISSION SIYI MK32 / HM30 / MK15 links support up to 1080p resolution, 60 fps, and real- time image transmission with a latency as low as 150 milliseconds. It is suitable for SIYI optical pods and gimbal cameras and supports connecting to third-party optical pods and gimbal cameras.
6.1 Enable AI Recognition & Tracking through SIYI AI Tracking Module Using SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) and SIYI Link SIYI optical pod (gimbal camera) can connect to SIYI link through SIYI AI tracking module and enable AI recognition and tracking feature through SIYI FPV app or SIYI QGC app while the air unit is communicating with the ground unit.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Steps 1. Please refer to the above picture to connect SIYI AI tracking module with SIYI gimbal and SIYI link. 2. Confirm if gimbal camera’s firmware has been upgraded to be compatible with SIYI AI tracking module.
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6. Touch the button again to disable the function. Mark Using SIYI AI tracking module with multiple-sensor optical pods, in SIYI FPV app, the main stream of the optical pod should be configured as zoom camera. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
SIYI QGC App through SIYI link SIYI optical pod (gimbal camera) can connect to SIYI link directly to control gimbal rotation, gimbal functions, and video display in SIYI FPV app or SIYI QGC app when the air unit is communicating with the ground unit.
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SIYI FPV App Steps 1. Power the air unit and bind it with the ground unit. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port to the gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
SIYI QGC App Steps 1. Power the air unit and bind it with the ground unit. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port to the gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 3. Run SIYI QGC app, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream”...
Farther that you hold it from the center of the screen, faster the gimbal rotates. 6.2.3 Zoom and Focus While SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC app is running, Touching “Zoom in” or “Zoom out” icon on can control the zoom camera.
6.3 Control SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) in SIYI QGC (Windows) Software through SIYI Link SIYI optical pod (gimbal camera) can connect to SIYI link directly to control gimbal rotation, gimbal functions, and video display in SIYI QGC Windows software when the air unit is communicating with the ground unit.
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Above software can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI official website. Steps 1. Power the air unit and bind it with the ground unit. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal’s Ethernet port. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 3. Then connect the ground unit of the SIYI link to the Windows computer. 4. Modify the computer’s Ethernet settings to have the same gateway with SIYI link and avoid IP addresses conflict. For example, let’s assign “192.168.144.30” for the computer IP addresses.
Farther you hold it from the center of the screen, faster the gimbal rotates. 6.3.3 Zoom and Focus While SIYI QGC Windows software is running, Clicking “Zoom in” or “Zoom out” icon on can control the zoom camera. Click on screen, optical zoom camera will focus automatically.
6.4 Control SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) by S.Bus Signal and Forward S.Bus Signal to Flight Controller through SIYI Link SIYI optical pod (gimbal camera) can be connected to the air unit of SIYI link and the flight controller simultaneously for attitude control through joysticks, dials, switches, and buttons on a remote controller or on an SIYI handheld ground station.
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⚫ SIYI Optical Pod (Gimbal Camera) Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable ⚫ 3 in 1 Control Cable (For ZT30, ZT6, ZR30, and A8 mini) ⚫...
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2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with gimbal’s Ethernet port. 3. Wire the 3 in 1 Control Cable with the MK15 / HM30 Air Unit S.Bus Y Cable. 4. Then use the combined cable to connect the air unit’s RC port and the gimbal’s control signal port.
⚫ Channel 8 = Right Dial ⚫ Channel 12 = Any Button In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Yaw” function to channel 7 and “Pitch” to channel 8, “Center” to channel 12. Then, if you operate the left dial, gimbal will rotate on yaw axis. If you operate the right dial, gimbal will rotate on pitch axis.
⚫ Channel 9 = Button A ⚫ Channel 10 = Button B In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Photo” function to channel 9 and “Record” to channel Then, if you press button A, camera will take a picture. If you press button B, camera will start or stop video recording.
Mark The “X” should not be “11”, “12”, or “20”, otherwise it won’t work. The three addresses have been occupied by the ground unit, the air unit, and Android system of SIYI handheld ground station. Let’s take QGroundControl as an example.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 6.6 Connect HDMI Cameras to SIYI Link Cameras which support HDMI output only must go through the SIYI air unit HDMI input converter to connect to SIYI air unit. Please refer to the steps below. Let’s take QGroundControl as an example.
6.7.2 Dual Third-Party Ethernet Cameras Make sure that the two Ethernet cameras use different IP addresses and connect them to the FPV Hub. Then open SIYI FPV app, input their RTSP addresses, and you will see two video streams. 6.7.3 SIYI HDMI Converter and Third-Party Ethernet Camera Make sure that the IP camera use a different IP address from the HDMI converter and connect them to the FPV Hub.
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Mark Dual video stream does not work when the two streams use the same IP addresses. For more details about the IP addresses of SIYI links and cameras, please refer to the chapter 6.8 in this manual. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
SIYI Handheld Ground Station Android System IP Address: 192.168.144.20 SIYI AI Camera IP Address: 192.168.144.60 SIYI Optical Pod / Gimbal Camera’s Default IP Addresses: 192.168.144.25 (NEW) SIYI Optical Pod / Gimbal Camera’s Default RTSP Addresses: ⚫ SIYI AI Camera: rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/video0 ⚫...
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Network Diagnosis Tool: Ping Tools Mark SIYI cameras released after ZT30 (including ZT30 and ZT6) start to use the new addresses. SIYI cameras released before ZT30 (including ZR30, A2 mini, A8 mini, ZR10, and R1M) are stilling using the old addresses.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 6.9 Solutions to No Image If the video stream cannot be displayed properly through SIYI link, please follow the steps below to investigate possible reasons. 1. Check connection. ⚫ If the ground unit is bound with the air unit (by checking the status indicators) ⚫...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 6.10 Output Video Stream from Ground Unit There are multiple ways to output video stream from the ground unit. 6.10.1 Through LAN Port Let’s take an example of outputting video stream to a Windows laptop, running Easyplayer.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 4. Run Easyplayer on Windows. 5. Input the complete RTSP addresses of the connected camera or gimbal in Easyplayer to display the video stream. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Steps 1. Power both the HM30 link and the LAN to HDMI converter. 2. Then refer to the above diagram and make connection of the HM30 system, the HDMI converter, and the HDMI monitor. 3. Connection is successful if video shows up.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 7 SIYI Assistant SIYI PC Assistant is a Windows software developed by SIYI to configure many SIYI products for configuration, firmware update, and calibration. Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI PC Assistant v1.3.9. SIYI PC Assistant and the relevant firmware pack can be downloaded from SIYI official website: https://siyi.biz/en/index.php?id=downloads1&asd=192...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 7.1 Firmware Update SIYI remote controller and air unit can be connected to Windows computer and be upgraded through SIYI Assistant. Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare the tools, software, and firmware below. ⚫ SIYI PC Assistant (v1.3.9 or latest version) ⚫...
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2. Use the upgrade cable to connect the remote controller’s upgrade port to the Windows computer’s USB port. 3. Run “SIYI Assistant” and switch to the “Upload” page to check the current firmware version of the remote controller and the air unit.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 5. Disconnect the ground unit from the Windows device. Connect the air unit’s Type-C port to your Windows device’s USB port. Then repeat the above steps to upgrade air unit firmware. Mark Please choose the correct firmware according to the initial number in the boot loader number version.
1. Improve: Default bandwidth for the repeater unit under repeater function. 2. New: Support HM30 repeater edition. 3. New: Be compatible with a new Bluetooth module. Updates 4. New: SIYI datalink SDK supports UDP protocol (HD-Ground must be 0.2.6 version and above).
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 HD-Air 0.2.2 1. New: HM30 air unit and MK15 air unit firmware have been merged. Updates Date 2022-2-24 Ground Unit 0.1.9 Firmware 1. New: OSD type has been switched to MSP. Updates Date 2022-1-10 Ground Unit 0.1.8...
HM30 User Manual v1.3 7.3 SIYI Assistant Update Log Date 2024-01-06 Version 1.4.0 1. New: Support AI follow function and adjusting follow speed. Updates Date 2023-12-18 Version 1.3.9 1. New (ZT30, ZT6): An activation process for thermal imaging function. Updates...
8 After-sale Service If there were any questions or problems using SIYI Technology’s product, you can always try to send an email to SIYI Official A/S Center (support@siyi.biz) or consult your sales representative or dealer for answers or solutions. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
⚫ Product Defect ⚫ Product Damage SIYI products under the two situations can be sent back to SIYI for repairing. Defect products with valid warranty can be repaired for free. Defect products without valid warranty or damaged products should be charged of repair fees after repairing.
It is requested beyond seven (7) calendar days of receiving a product. A product sent to SIYI for Return & Refund Service does not include all original accessories, attachments or packaging, or any item is not in new or like-new condition, i.e., with cracks, dents, or scratches.
Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors, including fire, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven (7) calendar days after Return & Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI.
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Damage is caused by uncontrollable external factors, including fires, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. Received product has not been sent back to SIYI seven (7) calendar days after replacement confirmation from SIYI. 2024 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Charges may apply for services not covered by this Limited Warranty. Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location. Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Damage caused by improper installation, in correct use, or operation not in accordance with official instructions or manuals. Damage caused by non-authorized service provider. Damage caused by unauthorized modification of circuits and mismatch or misuse of the battery and charger.
HM30 User Manual v1.3 9 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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HM30 User Manual v1.3 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and Air Unit. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Air Unit is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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