The HDZero Camera Switcher allows you to run two HDZero MIPI cameras on a single VTX and switch between them instantly in flight. Setup is simple: plug in your MIPI cables and assign Camera Control 1 to a switch in Betaflight, iNav, or ArduPilot. No soldering is required in the default configuration.

This unlocks powerful use cases such as day vs night vision (IR-cut vs IR-cut-removed cameras), forward vs downward views, rear-view cameras on RC cars, or wide vs zoom lenses. Switching is nearly instantaneous when using two cameras of the same generation. For advanced builders, the board also supports VTX-only control, manual GPIO control, and daisy-chaining to run more than two cameras.

The HDZero Camera Switcher was created by HDZero enthusiasts AviPhysics and HereComesWhitey, who identified the need for reliable multi-camera switching and engineered a robust solution from the ground up. GeoffSim developed the VTX control software that enables fast switching and easy integration with FC firmware. HDZero manufactures and distributes the switcher as a formal product, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to collaborating with the community and bringing the best ideas directly into the HDZero ecosystem.

Features

• Instant switching between two HDZero cameras
• Plug-and-play: no soldering in Standard Mode
• Works with Betaflight, iNav, and ArduPilot via Camera Control 1
• Powered directly from the VTX (no extra wiring)
• Independent camera settings when controlled through the FC
• Advanced jumper options for manual control and multi-board setups
• Lightweight 20×20 mm board that fits directly into your stack

Specifications

• Dimensions: 26 × 26 × 2.6 mm
• Mount Pattern: 20 × 20 mm
• Weight: 2.7 g
• Connectors: 3× HDZero MIPI ports (Cam 1, Cam 2, VTX)
• Control Input: 0–3.3 V GPIO when in manual mode

A compact, flexible way to add multi-camera capability to any HDZero build – from FPV drones to RC cars to robotics.

PACKAGE Contents

• 1 x Camera Switcher