OBSBOT Tail Air – 4K PTZ Streaming Camera with AI and NDI Licence Included

Obsbot Tail Air NDI 4K PTZ Streaming Camera with AI

The Obsbot Tail Air is a compact PTZ streaming camera that records and streams 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps. Its 1/1.8" CMOS sensor with 2 µm pixels and an f/1.8 lens with eight elements helps in low light, and a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor speeds up focusing. A 2-axis gimbal pans ±150° and tilts from -65° to +32° at up to 120°/s.

The integrated AI chip tracks people, animals and objects, and also drives Gesture Control 2.0 (zoom, start/stop recording, target lock) and the AI Director Grids view, which splits the image into auto-framing and preset grids. This version comes with the NDI licence activated: NDI|HX3 works over Wi-Fi or over Ethernet, using the dedicated USB-C to Ethernet adapter (sold separately), which also allows PoE power.

Video can also be sent over micro HDMI (up to 4K30 / 1080p60) or USB-C, where the Tail Air works as a webcam, and recorded to a microSD card. The camera is controlled from the Obsbot Start and Obsbot Live apps, from OBSBOT Center or with the optional Tail Air Smart Remote Controller, and Obsbot Live manages up to three Tail Air cameras for multicam streaming.

Key features

• 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps
• 1/1.8" CMOS sensor, 2 µm pixels, f/1.8 lens with 8 elements
• TOF-assisted autofocus
• AI tracking of people, animals and objects
• Gesture Control 2.0 and AI Director Grids
• NDI|HX3 activated, over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• Micro HDMI and USB-C (UVC webcam) outputs
• PoE with the optional USB-C to Ethernet adapter
• Built-in 1500 mAh battery and microSD recording
• Control via Obsbot Start, Obsbot Live, OBSBOT Center or Smart Remote Controller

Notes

• Wired Ethernet and PoE require the dedicated OBSBOT USB-C to Ethernet adapter (not included)

In the box

• 1 x OBSBOT Tail Air (NDI activated)
• 1 x USB-C cable
• 1 x OBSBOT Tail Air storage box
• 1 x USB-C male to dual USB-C female splitter
• 1 x USB-C to USB-A adapter

Specifications

• Sensor: 1/1.8" CMOS, 8.4 MP effective (3856 x 2176), 2.0 μm pixels
• Lens: 8 optical elements, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent
• Zoom: 4x digital
• Field of view: D 85°, H 77.3°
• Focus: auto / manual
• ISO: 100-6400; exposure ±3 EV; white balance 2000-10000 K
• Video resolution: 4K at 30/29.97/25/24 fps, 1080p and 720p at 60/59.94/50/48/30/29.97/25/24 fps
• Video format: MJPEG, H.264 (max 100 Mbps), H.265 (max 80 Mbps)
• Gimbal: 2-axis, non-removable; controllable range pan ±150°, tilt -65° to 32°; max speed 120°/s; angle jitter ±0.02°
• Audio: two built-in MEMS microphones, 3.5 mm TRS input (mic in / line in); AAC/PCM
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4/5.8 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
• USB: 2.0
• Battery: Li-po 1500 mAh, 11.4 Wh, 7.6 V; about 154 min at 1080p30; charging time 90 min; input 5 V 2 A
• Storage: microSD up to 512 GB (exFAT recommended, U3 card recommended)
• Operating temperature: -10 to 40 °C
• Dimensions: 69.65 x 73.25 x 132.5 mm (working), 69.65 x 73.25 x 135.5 mm (off)
• Weight: 344.5 g