Image Sensor 1540p FPV Low-light for VOXL® 2 (Starvis 2 IMX664 w/ micro-coax & M12-style Lens) (MSU-M0186)
M0186 IMX664 Low-Light FPV Image Sensor Module
Product Description
Assembled in the USA by ModalAI for VOXL 2, the M0186 is a low-light FPV camera module based on the Sony Starvis 2 IMX664 sensor. It records at up to 2704x1540 (4.08 MP) at 120 fps, and its large 1/1.8" sensor gives it the low-light sensitivity that makes it our default EO camera for FPV.
The module uses micro-coax for mounting flexibility and requires an adapter to reach VOXL 2 — M0173 or M0155, purchased separately. It can be paired with a Boson+ 640 for EO/IR FPV. M0186 is the standard EO sensor in the MVX VTX Air Unit and in Stinger Vision FPV. NDAA compliant.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony Starvis 2 IMX664-AAQR1-C — diagonal 9.02 mm (Type 1/1.8) CMOS active pixel, 4.16 M effective pixels, RGB primary color mosaic filter |
| Shutter | Rolling, electronic with variable charge-integration time |
| Max Resolution | 2704 (H) x 1540 (V), 4.08 MP |
| Typical Resolutions | 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Frame Rate | 15-120 fps |
| Field of View | 150° x 130° x 75° (DxHxV, approximate) |
| Lens Mount | M12, removable and swappable |
| IR Filter | No |
| Weight | 10.1 g with lens and 80 mm cable |
| Interface | Micro-coax (MCBL-00084), 26-pin S-H26-HR-DS-412 module connector |
| Software Requirement | VOXL SDK 1.3.0 or later |
| Compliance | NDAA compliant, assembled in the USA |
Lens Options
| MPN | Lens | Focal Length | IR Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSU-M0186-1-09 | M12 (M10000960) | 1.6 mm | No IR-cut |
| MSU-M0186-1-00 | No lens | — | — |
The lens is removable and swappable — there may be a small touch of glue holding focus, which can be broken to replace the lens.
Note: without an IR-cut filter, outdoor colors are distorted by ambient IR. Vegetation in particular reflects IR and will not appear green. See the datasheet for sample images and an IMX412/IMX664 comparison.
Software Features
- Supported by standard camera configurations 46, 47 and 48, plus custom configurations
- Managed by voxl-camera-server and published over Modal Pipe Architecture (MPA)
- Video streaming via voxl-streamer and viewable in VOXL Portal
- MVX FPV streaming is typically 720p
Technical Details
User Guide (voxl-camera-server)
What's Included
| MPN | Description |
|---|---|
| MSU-M0186-1-09 | IMX664 module with M12 lens (M10000960), no IR-cut filter |
| MSU-M0186-1-00 | IMX664 module, no lens |
Each module ships with an 80 mm micro-coax cable, integrated and tested with a VOXL prior to shipment.
Additional Items Not Included
- Adapter board — M0173, M0155, M0188, M0195, M0172, M0181 or M0194
- VOXL 2 or VOXL 2 Mini compute board
- Boson+ 640 thermal camera, for EO/IR configurations
Compatible Products
| Product | Compatible? |
|---|---|
| VOXL 2 | ✅ with M0173 or M0155 adapter |
| VOXL 2 Mini | ✅ with M0188, M0194 or M0195 adapter |
| MVX VTX Air Unit | ✅ standard EO sensor (MCCA-M0186) |
| Stinger Vision FPV | ✅ C33 camera configuration |
| Boson+ 640 thermal camera | ✅ EO/IR FPV pairing |
| MCBL-00084 micro-coax cable | ✅ required interconnect |
| VOXL | ❌ |
| VOXL Flight | ❌ |
| Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G | ❌ |
Export Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code | 8542.31.0000 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Radio Frequencies Used | None |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |