Waveshare OV5693 5MP USB Camera Module, M12 Mount, Auto-Focus

The Waveshare OV5693 is a 5-megapixel USB camera module built around the OmniVision OV5693 CMOS sensor, designed for computer-vision applications, companion-computer integration, and autonomous UAVs running ArduPilot or PX4. The module features an M12 lens mount with auto-focus capability and a fixed-focus option, delivering clear imagery for object tracking, SLAM, visual odometry, and payload monitoring on long-range, cinelifter, and survey platforms.

Key features

• OV5693 5MP sensor: 2592 × 1944 resolution, USB 2.0 UVC interface for plug-and-play compatibility with Linux and companion computers like Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and Orange Pi

• M12 lens mount with auto-focus: supports interchangeable M12 lenses and motorised focus adjustment, enabling wide-angle, telephoto, and low-distortion optics for diverse mission profiles

• Fixed-focus fallback: manual focus lock for vibration-heavy or high-speed flight where continuous AF may hunt or lag

• UAV-ready output: delivers MJPEG or YUV video streams over USB, integrates with MAVLink camera protocols and gimbal control pipelines in ArduPilot and PX4

Specifications

• Sensor: OV5693 1/4" CMOS

• Resolution: 2592 × 1944 (5MP)

• Interface: USB 2.0 UVC

• Lens Mount: M12

• Focus: Auto-focus, fixed-focus

Pair this module with a flight controller or companion computer running camera-gimbal firmware for autonomous missions, search-and-rescue payloads, or agricultural survey where a dedicated HD recording camera is not required but machine-readable imagery is.