RunCam 5 4K Action Camera

The RunCam 5 is a compact 4K FPV action camera built for drone pilots seeking high-resolution video without the bulk. With a 145° field of view and Sony IMX377 12MP sensor, it’s best suited to 5-inch racing and freestyle builds, though it's easily used for cinematic rigs too.

Key features

• 4K at 30fps or 2.7K at 60fps high quality modes for sharp aerial footage; also supports 1080p at 60-120fps and 1440p at 60fps for slow motion or smoother motion capture.

• H.264 codec with High / Medium / Low bitrate options — 60-40Mbps at 4K; up to 60Mbps at 2.7K and 1080p 120fps; other resolutions scale down accordingly.

• EIS (electronic image stabilisation) available on the latest “Orange” version for 4K@30fps and 1080p@60fps; ideal for reducing vibration and drift when mounted on drones.

• Up to 128 GB microSD support (U3 cards recommended for high frame & bitrate modes); higher performance modes need faster cards.

• Powered by a built-in 900mAh battery, with USB power input from 5-15 V — enables external power use or powering via flight controller; max draw ~620mA @5V.

• Compact size and build: 38×38×36 mm cube-shaped, 56 g including battery, polycarbonate housing, Gorilla Glass lens cover — balances durability with weight.

Specifications

• Image Sensor: Sony IMX377, 12 MP

• Max Video Resolution: 4K @ 30fps

• Other Resolutions: 2.7K @ 50-60fps • 1440p @ 60fps • 1080p @ 60-120fps

• Field of View (FOV): 145°

• Video Format: MP4, H.264 codec

• Storage: microSD up to 128 GB, U3 required for 2.7K60 / 1080p120; U1 ok for lower modes; card format FAT32

• Battery: Internal, 900 mAh

• Recording time: about 105 min at 4K, 120 min at 1080p

• Video output: analogue AV, so it can also serve as an FPV camera

• Power Input: 5-15 V via Micro-USB

• Max Power Draw: 620 mA @5 V

• Dimensions: 38 × 38 × 36 mm

• Weight: 56 g (with battery)

• Colour Options: Orange (current version with EIS) and earlier Black version

For drone builders, the RunCam 5 fits well on freestyle or racing drones where weight matters but footage still needs professional sheen. Mount using a 5-inch or smaller top plate with enough space for a 38mm cube. If you fly aggressively, use the Orange version with EIS and make sure to supply steady voltage or disable the internal battery in favour of external power for long flights.