Caddx Walksnail Ascent HD Lite+ VTX Kit

The Walksnail Ascent HD Lite+ is an ultralight digital camera and VTX kit for whoops, micro quads and lightweight freestyle builds. It streams 1080p video at up to 120 fps with an average 35 ms latency, and its built-in microphone sends live motor and ambient sound along with the picture.

Key features

• Up to 500 mW output (FCC) with automatic frequency hopping to reduce interference; rated for HD video at up to 8 km

• Built-in microphone transmits live audio alongside the video feed

• 147° wide-angle 16:9 view from a 1/2.8" sensor, streaming 1080p or 720p at 60, 100 or 120 fps

• VTX board weighs 2.75 g without its metal cover; 10.5 g for the camera and VTX together

• Head tracking with Ascent goggles and the GM1 V2 or GM3 V2 gimbal (the GM3 V2 needs the Ascent Lite+ adapter)

• Works with Betaflight, INAV, FETtec, KISS and ArduPilot; pair it with the Ascent VRX for HDMI output to goggles, monitors or TVs

Specifications

• Frequency: 5.730–5.815 GHz, 3 channels

• Transmit power (EIRP): up to 27 dBm FCC/SRRC, under 14 dBm CE

• Input voltage: 3–12.6 V (1S–3S)

• Max bitrate: 25 Mbps

• Channel bandwidth: 5 / 10 / 20 MHz / Auto

• Latency: 35 ms average, end to end

• OSD: Canvas mode

• Image sensor: 1/2.8"

• Video modes: 1080p and 720p at 120/100/60 fps, 16:9

• Antenna: 1 × IPEX-1 (U.FL)

• Interfaces: JST 1.0 power lead, HSG 0.85 USB

• Mounting: 20 × 20 mm, M2

• Dimensions: camera 12 × 14 × 15.8 mm; VTX 23.5 × 23.5 × 8 mm

• Weight: 10.5 g

The kit needs Ascent-compatible ground equipment such as Ascent goggles or the Ascent VRX, so confirm your goggles support it before buying. With three channels available, agree frequencies in advance when flying alongside other Ascent pilots.