Vislink DragonFly V Unveiled – Mini Wireless 5G HEVC Video Transmitter

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by Heath McKnight6 days ago

A 5G version of the Vislink DragonFly V miniature wireless video transmitter has been announced. It captures real-time, high quality HEVC video with support of HDR and 1080p60/50. It joins the previously announced CODFM version. Let’s take a closer look!

Based in Colchester, Essex, England, Vislink is a leading developer of live video communication solutions. Their products support all types of production, including live sports, news, and other events, plus defense and public safety.

Vislink DragonFly V – features

The 5G version of the Vislink DragonFly V HEVC wireless transmitter joins the CODFM, originally announced at NAB 2024. It supports HDR, 1080p60/50, and 720p video transmission in real time.

The Vislink DragonFly V truly is quite small and lightweight, about 1/3 the size of a deck of cards. Its compact size makes it easy to use with POV cameras, drones, action cameras, body cams, and more.

It would work well with UAVs and also POV cameras for immersive live sports action. Sporting events around the world tend to push the boundaries with broadcasts. Having the DragonFly V wirelessly transmit the point-of-view of a football game would put the audience in the middle of the action.

Meanwhile, a true action camera, the kind that is meant to be destroyed during an explosive scene or wild car chase, would also benefit from the DragonFly V. As an example, it would transmit high-quality video before the camera is destroyed in a fiery multi-car stunt.

The full feature list of the DragonFly V includes:

• Wirelessly captures high-quality, real-time video, with support up to 1080p60/50, along with 720p.
• Encodes video at HEVC HDR 4:2:2 10-bit, H.264, audio at 48 KHz MPEG 1 (Layer II).
• Compact design: 2.25″ x 1.55″ x .87″ (57 x 39 x 21.75 mm) and a weight of 2.57 oz (73 grams).
• Extended battery life thanks to low power consumption.
• Very low latency, aiding with real-time HD video transmission.
• Available in 5G or CODFM (maximum output power of 50mW).
• HD/SDI and HDMI input options.
• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz ISM Band.
• Licensable 450MHz camera control receiver, which works well with the Vislink FocalPoint camera control system.

There are wireless video transmitter options available from manufacturers like DJI, Accsoon, Hollyland, and others. However, not many are as small and lightweight as the DragonFly V.

Price and availability

The Vislink DragonFly V is available now and comes in a CODFM or 5G version. While the cost hasn’t been made public just yet, you can learn more and inquire about pricing at the Vislink DragonFly page ( link to the 5G version).

What do you think of the Vislink DragonFly V miniature wireless HEVC video transmitter? Have you used any of Vislink’s other wireless video camera systems? Let us know in the comments below!