SIYI Technology R1, R1M HD Recording FPV Camera User Manual

The R1 / R1M HD Recording FPV Camera is a high-tech camera
designed for capturing high-definition footage during flights. It
offers various features for seamless recording and transmission of
video and images.

2. How to Configure Camera

To configure the camera, follow these steps:

Check IP: Refer to section 2.1 in the manual for
instructions.
Change IP: Detailed steps for changing the IP address can be
found in section 2.2.

3. Video Recording

The camera allows for easy video recording. Ensure you follow
the guidelines provided in section 3 of the user manual for optimal
results.

4. Image Transmission and Display

Learn how to transmit and display images effectively by
referring to section 4 of the user manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What age group is recommended for using the R1 / R1M HD
Recording FPV Camera?

A: Users under 14 years old should be supervised by an
experienced trainer when using the camera.

Q: Are there any specific storage recommendations for the
camera?

A: Always keep the camera in a safe place away from extreme
temperatures, direct sunlight, dust, moisture, and unstable
surfaces to prevent damage.

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R1 / R1M
HD RECORDING FPV CAMERA USER MANUAL
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Manual Version Update Record
Version Number Update Date

Update Content

1.0

2022.09

Initial version

1.1

2025.04 Update video encoding format and partial content

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CONTENT
READ TIPS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Icons ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Storage/Carrying/Recycling ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
1 INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 1.1 Ports and Definitions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 1.2 Technical Specification ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
2 HOW TO CONFIGURE CAMERA …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 2.1 Check IP …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 2.2 Change IP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
3 VIDEO RECORDING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 4 IMAGE TRANSMISSION AND DISPLAY ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
4.1 Connect to HM30 HD Image Transmission System ……………………………………………………………………………..13 4.2 Connect to MK15 Mini Handheld Smart Controller ……………………………………………………………………………. 13 4.3 Connect to Third-Party Image Transmission Systems …………………………………………………………………………..14 4.4 Solutions to No Image from R1 / R1M Recording Camera ……………………………………………………………………15
4.4.1 Video Output to An Android Device …………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 4.4.2 Video Output to A Windows Device …………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 4.5 Common IP Addresses ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 5 SIYI FPV APP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 5.1 Settings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 5.2 Link Status …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 5.3 Gimbal Camera ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 5.4 About SIYI FPV …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 6 Firmware Upgrade and Configuration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 8 After-sale Service …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28
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READ TIPS
Icons
Please pay more attention to content indicated with the following marks:

DANGER Dangerous manipulation probably leads to human injuries. WARNING Warnings on manipulation possibly leads to human injuries. CAUTION Cautions on what manipulation may lead to property loss.

Prohibited

Mandatory

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Safety
Irregular or irresponsible manipulations to the device may cause damage, property loss, or human injuries. Users under 14 years’ old should follow an experienced trainer’s guide. Disassembling or modification to the system is prohibited without permission from its manufacturer, SIYI Technology.

Storage/Carrying/Recycling
When your SIYI products are stand idle, or you are bringing it outdoors, or the system reached service life, then please do read the precautions below.
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CAUTION
Always place your SIYI products at places where babies or kids do not reach.
DANGER
SIYI products should be placed in places with below conditions: Not too hot (above 60) or too cold (under -20). Not under direct sunshine or too dusty or too wet. Not on an unstable holder which lacks solid supports or may cause vibration. Not nearby steam or other heat sources.
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Ports and Definitions
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1.2 Technical Specification
Video Output Port Working Voltage Power Consumption Working Temperature Waterproof Level
Dimension Weight
Image Sensor FOV
Video Recording Resolution
Video Storage Bitrate File Storage Format
Video Format Supported TF Card Type

Overall
Ethernet 12 V 3W
-10 ~ 50 IP4X
42 x 42 x 25 mm 39 g
Camera
1/2.9-inch Diagonal: 90°, Horizontal: 80° 1080p (1920 x 1080) @ 30 fps 720p (1280 x 720) @ 30 fps
12 Mbps FAT32 H.265 MicroSD Class10, Max 32 GB

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2 HOW TO CONFIGURE CAMERA
If it is the first time that you are going to configure the camera, please do flash the camera firmware once through SD card, so you can see the files for camera configuration in the SD card.
Mark Please refer to the chapter 6 of this manual for camera firmware update steps. After flashing camera firmware by SD card, we will see two “.txt” files in the root category of the SD card.
“curip.txt” for checking the current IP addresses. “setip.txt” for customers to change IP addresses.
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2.1 Check IP
Open the “curip.txt” file, you will see the current IP addresses of the camera.
“192.168.144.25” is the factory default camera IP addresses.
2.2 Change IP
Open the “setip.txt” file, input the IP addresses you need after “IP = “.
Then insert the SD card to the camera and restart the camera. After waiting for three to five minutes, the IP addresses will be flashed into the camera. Then we restart the camera again to finish changing IP addresses.
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Mark When you are using R1/R1M recording camera with SIYI MK15 or HM30, please do configure its IP addresses within “192.168.144.X” and avoid conflicting with existing IP addresses in the link. For detail, please refer to the “Common IP Addresses” chapter in MK15 and HM30 user manual.
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3 VIDEO RECORDING
When the SIYI FPV app is running, tap the “Record” button on the touchscreen can start video recording, and the “Record” button will change to “Recording” button. Tap the “Recording” button will stop video recording.
Mark SD / TF card should be inserted to R1 / R1M recording camera before using recording function. Please use v393 and above version of SIYI FPV app to experience video recording function.
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4 IMAGE TRANSMISSION AND DISPLAY
R1 / R1M recording camera is an Ethernet camera, it can connect to SIYI image transmission systems and third-party image transmission systems.
4.1 Connect to HM30 HD Image Transmission System
Connect the camera to HM30 air unit’s video input port, then use mobile device to connect HM30 ground unit and run SIYI FPV app. In camera settings of SIYI FPV app, choose “SIYI Camera 1” or the default RTSP addresses. After powering on HM30 ground unit and air unit and binding them, we will see image from the camera in SIYI FPV app.
Mark HM30 HD Image Transmission System support multiple ways of displaying and outputting video stream. Please refer to the Chapter 6 of HM30 user manual for details.
4.2 Connect to MK15 Mini Handheld Smart Controller
Connect the camera to MK15 air unit’s video input port, then turn on MK15 remote controller and run SIYI FPV app. In camera settings of SIYI FPV app, choose “SIYI Camera 1” or the default RTSP addresses. After powering on MK15 air unit and
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binding it to the remote controller, we will see image from the camera in SIYI FPV app.
4.3 Connect to Third-Party Image Transmission Systems
R1 / R1M recording camera can output video stream to any third-party image transmission systems which provide Ethernet port and are compatible with RTSP video stream.
Before using the camera in this way, it is necessary to prepare the video cable for connection between R1 / R1M recording camera and the image transmission system.
CAUTION
R1 / R1M video output port’s “RX-” pinout should connect to the image transmission system video port’s “RX-” pinout, and “RX+” pinout to “RX+” pinout. Do not cross the pinouts, otherwise it will cause damage to the device. R1 / R1M recording camera’s working voltage is from 12 V DC, please make sure that the power voltage input is normal before wiring.
Steps
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1. Power the air unit of the image transmission system and bind it with the ground unit.
2. Use the video cable to connect ZR10 gimbal camera’s video output port and the image transmission system’s video input port.
3. Open video display software and input the camera’s RTSP addresses (rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264), if the video displays normally, connection is successful.
4.4 Solutions to No Image from R1 / R1M Recording Camera
If R1 / R1M recording camera failed to output video or the video stream cannot be displayed properly, please follow the steps below to investigate possible reasons.
1. Confirm if the image transmission system ground unit is bound with the air unit and confirm if the camera is connected to the air unit.
2. Open “SIYI FPV” app and check if the Camera IP is “SIYI Camera 1” (when camera IP addresses are 192.168.144.25) or “SIYI Camera 2” (when camera IP addresses are 192.168.144.26).
3. Check if the current IP addresses of R1 / R1M recording camera is “192.168.144.25” or “192.168.144.26”. If not, please re-configure the IP addresses.
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Mark In SIYI FPV App’s Camera IP menu, customers can also input the full RTSP addresses of R1 / R1M recording camera to display video stream. If the video stream still does not display, please follow the steps below and make a deep investigation according to the video output mode and the video display device you use.
4.4.1 Video Output to An Android Device 1. Input the camera’s default IP addresses “192.168.144.25” in the “Ping Tools”
app and check if the network communication is successful. If there is a response, then check if the RTSP address in the SIYI FPV app is correct.
Successful Network Communication
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Network Communication Failed 2. If the network communication is failed, then please check if the communication
between the image transmission system’s ground unit and the air unit is successful. If it is, then please check if the video cable between the camera and the image transmission system’s air unit is good, and if the voltage input is in normal range.
4.4.2 Video Output to A Windows Device 1. Use the “Win + R” key combo to wake up the “Run” program and input the
command “cmd”.
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Successful Network Communication
Network Communication Failed 2. Input the camera’s default IP addresses “192.168.144.25” and press the “Enter”
key to check if communication is successful. If it is successful, please check if the RTSP addresses in the RTSP player is correct or try to switch to other video players.
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3. If the network communication is failed, then please check if the communication between the image transmission system’s ground unit and the air unit is successful. If it is, then please check if the video cable between the camera and the image transmission system’s air unit is good, and if the voltage input is in normal range.
Mark If you have done investigation by following all steps above, but the reason is still not located, please contact your dealer or contact SIYI Support immediately.
4.5 Common IP Addresses
R1 / R1M Recording Camera’s Default IP Addresses: 192.168.144.25 R1 / R1M Recording Camera’s Default RTSP Addresses: rtsp://192.168.144.25:8554/main.264 SIYI FPV App’s “SIYI Camera 1” IP Addresses: 192.168.144.25
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SIYI FPV App’s “SIYI Camera 2” IP Addresses: 192.168.144.26
5 SIYI FPV APP
SIYI FPV is an Android application developed by SIYI to configure multiple SIYI devices for image transmission settings, camera settings, video stream display, and link status monitor.
Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2.5.404. SIYI FPV App can be download from the SIYI official links.
SIYI FPV App compatible SIYI devices. MK15 / MK15E Mini HD Handheld Smart Controller HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System R1 / R1M HD Recording FPV Camera ZR10 2K QHD 30X Hybrid Zoom Gimbal Camera
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5.1 Settings
In the “Settings” page, you can configure camera IP Addresses, configure application interface, switch decoding type.
About Settings Camera IP: Select SIYI Camera 1 and SIYI Camera 2, or input camera RTSP addresses manually, or disable image. The “Rotate” buttons can rotate the image in 180 degrees. Cross Sight: Display a cross sight in the center of the image. Map: Display the flight map at the left-bottom corner of the app. OSD Color: Adjust the color of all OSD information. Decoding Type: Switch between “Hardware Decoding” and “Software Decoding”. Please
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refer to your video input device to choose the decoding type with the best performance.
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. Longitude and Latitude: Enable / disable information.
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5.3 Gimbal Camera
Configure the basic functions for SIYI gimbal cameras and cameras.
About Gimbal Camera Auto Record: Turn on / off automatically video recording by TF card on gimbal camera start. Color Mode: Switch gimbal camera’s color mode between Daylight and Night Vision. Resolution: Switch camera real-time video streaming resolution between HD (720p) and Full HD (1080p). Motion Mode: Switch gimbal motion mode between Lock Mode, Follow Mode, and FPV Mode. Under Lock Mode, when the aircraft is rotating around yaw axis, gimbal won’t follow to rotate until reaching to its limit position. Under Follow Mode, gimbal will follow
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the aircraft’s rotation around yaw axis. Under FPV Mode, when the aircraft is rotating around yaw axis, gimbal won’t follow to rotate until reaching to its limit position, and if the aircraft can rotate around roll axis, gimbal will follow. Camera Firmware Version: Display the current camera firmware version. Gimbal Firmware Version: Display the current gimbal firmware version. Zoom Firmware Version: Display the current gimbal firmware version.
Mark After switching camera resolution, the gimbal camera should be restarted to implement the change.
5.4 About SIYI FPV
Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology.
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6 Firmware Upgrade and Configuration
R1 / R1M camera can use SD / TF card for camera firmware update. Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare the tools, software, and firmware below.

SD / TF card Mark

Customers should prepare the above tools.
R1 / R1M camera firmware
Mark Above software and firmware can be downloaded from the R1 / R1M product page in SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz), or from the R1 / R1M Google Drive Link, or got from your dealer. R1 / R1M Recording Camera Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/169FRyJPVFci6Ojg7KgH23l6kyMi70ghG?usp=sha ring Firmware Upgrade Steps 1. Save the camera firmware’s “.bin” file to the SD / TF card’s root directory and do
not change the file name.
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2. Restart the camera and wait for three to five minutes, camera firmware will be flashed automatically.
3. Run SIYI FPV app to check if the camera firmware is updated or check from the “curip.txt” file in the SD card just used.
8 After-sale Service
Please visit the SIYI Technology support page at Service and Support – SIYI Technology | Empowering and Building an Intelligent Robot Ecology for the latest after-sales and warranty information.
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Documents / Resources

SIYI Technology R1, R1M HD Recording FPV Camera [pdf] User Manual
R1, R1M, R1 R1M HD Recording FPV Camera, R1 R1M, HD Recording FPV Camera, Recording FPV Camera, FPV Camera, Camera

References

User Manual

SIYI Technology R1, R1M HD Recording FPV Camera User Manual

R1, R1M HD Recording FPV Camera

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Introduction