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jjfink ohh but then I can also set lower exposure time from the depthai pipeline, how will the output differ then for both IMX477 and IMX462 sensors? which will provide better clarity for QR codes and barcodes.

jjfink yes the IMX462 is good but now the thing is we are planning to add a LED to tackle to low light issue which would enable us to use a higher resolution sensor.

Will it work the same for the IMX477 Pan Tilt Zoom(PTZ) camera because we actually were the trying to use that camera with the 3P and 4P boards rather than the MIPI CSI interface.

Any additional insights on optimizing these cameras for indoor drone applications—such as specific DepthAI nodes for real-time navigation, post-processing for image clarity, or configuration tips for Jetson integration—would be greatly appreciated.

Hey there,
Thank you for your response and the camera recommendations. The OAK-D W (IMX378) and OAK-1 W (IMX378) seem like strong candidates based on the specifications provided. Actually we have tested the OAK D camera which had the same sensor and OAK D lite. The camera quality was good as well as the auto focus and SpatialAI functionality, But the rgb image output lacked clarity and fov requirement for the barcode use case. Same for the OAK-1 although we haven't tested the OAK-D W and OAK-1 W. 

I’ve attached a Camera Requirement document detailing our project requirements and a summary of our testing results with other cameras, including specific feedback on image quality, FOV, and performance in barcode reading.

We are looking for a camera for an indoor drone project requiring a high-resolution camera with a diagonal field of view (FOV) exceeding 90 degrees, high pixel density for detailed imaging, and a good balance between exposure and high shutter speed to capture fast-moving scenes. Based on your expertise in camera modules and lenses, we would greatly appreciate your recommendations for a suitable camera and lens combination that meets our specifications.

FOV Requirement:

• Diagonal FOV: >90 degrees

• Horizontal FOV: Preferably >80 degrees for wide coverage

• Application: Indoor drone navigation and obstacle avoidance, requiring wide-angle vision for confined spaces and real-time environmental mapping

• Performance Requirements:

  • High pixel density to capture fine details such as Batch and SKU IDs.

  • High shutter speed to minimize motion blur during rapid drone movements

  • Balanced exposure for consistent performance in varied indoor lighting (e.g., fluorescent, LED, or low-light conditions).

  • Excellent image clarity with minimal distortion to ensure we can read barcodes/QRcode from a 1 meter distance or more.

    We know there will be some pros and cons of each camera we use in drones. While maintaining high resolution, clarity, and minimal distortion for indoor drone use. We need a camera which can provide good Balance between the camera's FOV and performance characteristics (e.g., distortion, sharpness, light transmission).

We are encountering an issue while trying to use the Arducam 12MP IMX477 Pan Tilt Zoom(PTZ) IR-Cut Switchable Camera with the OAK-FFC-3P board.

We followed the standard procedure by cloning the depthai-python main repository and installing the necessary requirements using python utilities/install_requirements.py. However, when we execute python3 utilities/cam_test.py to test the camera connection, the script consistently reports that the camera is not detected.

Here is the output we receive

We are unsure why the camera is not being recognized by the OAK-FFC-3P board. Is it a compatibility issue?