Step by Step Tutorial for OpenIPC AI Dual Camera with Object Detection and Thermal Camera

Опубликовано: 13 Июль 2026
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This guide shows how to add on a lightweight 3.5” FPV drone a daylight camera, a thermal camera, and onboard AI object detection using only free and open-source software. Designed for advanced DIY FPV pilots, it covers hardware selection and software installation. By the end, you’ll have a compact dual-vision drone capable of real-time object detection and thermal imaging, built with customizable, community-supported tools while following safe and responsible operating practices.

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Download the files: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CvpB...

Link to buy the EMAX Wyvern Link 2 VRX: Coming soon. Watch the intro:    • Introducing OpenIPC EMAX Wyvern Link 2 VRX  
Link to buy the Eachine Sphere Link VRX: https://ban.ggood.vip/1mT6p
Coupon code: BG68d621
Link to buy the EMAX Wyvern Link 1 VRX: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EG1...
Link to buy RunCam WifiLink VRX
from Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4L...
from Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vK3...
Link for the Radiomaster TX16S MK3: https://ban.ggood.vip/1mLR3
2nd link: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EHt...

Link to buy the EMAX Wyvern Link 200mW camera: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3E...
Link to buy the RunCam WifiLink 2 camera: https://ban.ggood.vip/15CW6
Link to buy the RunCam WifiLink 2 camera from AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ezg...
Link to buy the Eachine Sphere Link VRX: https://ban.ggood.vip/1mT6p (Coupon code: BG68d621)

Links for the parts of 3.5” drone that appears in this video:
FlyfishRC Volador II VX3 Carbon Fiber Frame -- https://ban.ggood.vip/1m3BJ
Happymodel Super F405HD ELRS AIO 3in1 Flight Controller -- https://ban.ggood.vip/1m3BK
Coupon code: BG897d7e
MEPSKING motors (upgraded version of the motors I used): https://www.mepsking.shop/sz2104-fpv-... Black Grey
HGLRC M100 MINI GPS -- https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3v...
HQProp T3.5x2.5x3 3525 3.5 Inch Propeller -- https://ban.ggood.vip/1m3BM

Links for the latest VRX firmwares. Choose the correct one for your VRX. The Eachine VRX firmware is the same as the RunCam WiFiLink VRX:
https://github.com/OpenIPC/sbc-ground...
Link for the video tutorial on how to flash your VRX:    • The All in One OpenIPC VRX Tutorial - APFP...  
Link for the Raspberry Pi Thermal Cam tutorial:    • OpenIPC RunCam WifiLink Dual cam Thermal D...  
Test Flight with this drone:    • OpenIPC AI Object Detection with Dual Ther...  

The “glass to glass” latency is around ~35ms with HDZERO goggles and 720p 120fps mode.
I am flying with Fatshark Dominator HDO and 1080p 60fps mode and because of that I have around ~50ms glass to glass latency.

OpenIPC is one of the cheapest and most versatile digital FPV system in the world!
Read more here: https://openipc.org/

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