What HDZero does

HDZero, operated by Divimath, Inc. (USA, founded 2013), is a vertically integrated digital FPV (First Person View) video transmission company serving drone racing, freestyle, and long-range pilots. Its core technology centers on proprietary IC chips (DM5680/DM6300) and a Joint Source-Channel Coding (JSCC) architecture that transmits near-zero-latency 720p HD video at 5.8GHz without conventional compression, eliminating the typical analog-versus-digital trade-off and avoiding the cliff-effect signal loss of compressed digital links. Measured performance includes 3ms pixel latency and 14ms glass-to-glass latency on the Nano 90 V2 camera, 7km line-of-sight range at 93 MPH, and support for up to 8 simultaneous pilots on standard 5.8GHz channels.

Name

HDZero

Legal name

Divimath, Inc.

Website

https://hd-zero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HDZero (Divimath, Inc.), founded 2013 and based in the USA, designs proprietary DM5680/DM6300 IC chips and a Joint Source-Channel Coding digital video transmission system that delivers near-zero-latency HD FPV video to drone racing, freestyle, and long-range pilots worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital FPV Video Transmission Hardware

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC) (MPAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Digital FPV transmission
• Drone video transmitters
• FPV goggles
• Drone flight controllers
• Video receivers

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware product sales: HDZero generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary hardware including video transmitters (VTX), video receivers (VRX/ goggles, BoxPro, Monitor), HD cameras, and flight controller/ESC stacks (AIO5, AIO15, Halo, Gamma). Products are sold as one-time purchases through the official online store and authorized dealers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HDZero designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary digital FPV (First Person View) video transmission system for drones, comprising video transmitters (VTX), video receivers (VRX including goggles, monitor, Event VRX, and BoxPro), HD FPV cameras, and integrated flight controller/ESC stacks. The system delivers near-zero latency 720p HD video at 5.8GHz without conventional video compression, powered by proprietary DM5680/DM6300 IC chips and Joint Source-Channel Coding (JSCC). It is sold to FPV pilots for racing, freestyle, and long-range drone applications, and to event organizers running MultiGP Championship-style competitions.

Product overview

HDZero is a digital FPV (First Person View) technology company specializing in near-zero latency 720p digital video transmission at 5.8GHz, powered by proprietary DM5680/DM6300 IC chips. The product ecosystem comprises three interconnected pillars: VTX (video transmitters) in Whoop, Race, Freestyle, and ECO classes for drone aircraft; VRX (video receivers) including HDZero Goggles (90Hz OLED), Monitor (portable field display), Event VRX (multi-channel race receiver), and BoxPro (ground station); and integrated AIO boards (AIO5, AIO15, Gamma) combining flight controllers, digital VTX, ExpressLRS receivers, and 4-in-1 ESCs. Supporting accessories include Nano90 V2, Micro V3, Nano V3, ECO, and Lux cameras, plus the HDZero Programmer for firmware management. This vertical integration creates a complete digital FPV ecosystem spanning from camera to display.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HDZero VTX (Video Transmitter) Digital FPV video transmitters for drones transmitting near-zero-latency 720p digital video at 5.8GHz, available in Whoop, Race, Freestyle, and ECO form factors and power levels, built on proprietary DM5680/DM6300 IC chips. Target users: FPV drone racing, freestyle, and long-range pilots.
• HDZero Goggles FPV pilot goggles featuring 90Hz 1080p OLED displays with sub-3ms glass-to-glass latency, supporting HDZero digital, analog, and HDMI video inputs with built-in DVR recording and ExpressLRS backpack integration. Target users: FPV pilots.
• HDZero Monitor Portable 4.3-inch 800-nit FPV monitor that auto-switches between HDZero digital and analog video with HDMI output and built-in DVR, designed for field use. Target users: FPV pilots, spotter/coach roles.
• HDZero Event VRX Professional 4-channel video receiver for racing events with automatic HDZero/analog switching, supporting simultaneous HDMI and CVBS output for live streaming and DVR integration. Target users: drone race event organizers, MultiGP coordinators, broadcasters.
• HDZero BoxPro Ground station box goggles with 100Hz 1800-nit LCD, integrated dual 7dBi patch antennas, supporting digital, analog, and HDMI video inputs with under-4ms latency. Target users: FPV ground station operators, race spectators, coaches.
• HDZero Nano90 V2 Camera 90fps HD FPV camera optimized for racing, delivering 3ms pixel latency and 14ms glass-to-glass latency with the RC18D lens upgrade. Target users: competitive FPV racing pilots.
• HDZero Micro V3 Camera 16:9-optimized FPV camera supporting native 1080p30 or oversampled 720p60 output, with improved low-light performance and reduced fisheye distortion. Target users: micro/whoop FPV pilots needing cinematic framing.
• HDZero Nano V3 Camera Compact lightweight FPV camera for whoops and micro drones, featuring 94° VFOV, sharper optics, and approximately twice the field of view of the Nano V2. Target users: whoop and micro drone pilots.
• HDZero ECO Camera Low-cost lightweight FPV camera with stable color reproduction and 720p progressive scan, designed as an analog alternative for ultra-lightweight drones. Target users: sub-25g whoop drone pilots.
• HDZero Lux Camera Compact FPV camera with 1/2-inch CMOS sensor, wide dynamic range, and oversampling (1080p to 720p) output via HD composite video for reduced size and improved durability. Target users: cinematic and freestyle FPV pilots.
• HDZero AIO15 All-in-one digital video flight controller board for 80mm whoop drones under 33.4g, integrating G4-based flight controller, 5.8GHz HDZero digital VTX, 2.4GHz ExpressLRS receiver, 4-in-1 15A ESC, and 5V/1A BEC. Co-developed with Happymodel. Target users: whoop drone pilots seeking a fully integrated digital FPV stack.
• HDZero AIO5 All-in-one digital video flight controller board for 65mm whoop drones under 19.5g, integrating F4 flight controller, 5.8GHz HDZero digital VTX, SPI 2.4GHz ELRS receiver, 4-in-1 ESC, and 5V/1A BEC. Co-developed with Happymodel. Target users: 65mm whoop drone pilots.
• HDZero Halo Flight Controller Compact flight controller with H743 MCU, integrated Gemini ExpressLRS receiver, and switchable 9V/3A BEC for VTX, optimized for pairing with the HDZero Race v3 VTX. Target users: racing FPV pilots building custom stacks.
• HDZero Halo 4in1 70A ESC High-reliability 4-in-1 ESC with separate MCU/drive board and HV power board, 24 MOSFETs, and 8-layer PCB, rated for 70A continuous and 100A burst per motor. Target users: high-performance racing and freestyle drone builders.
• HDZero Gamma AIO Compact all-in-one flight controller board with G473 MCU, integrated 2.4GHz ExpressLRS receiver, dual BEC outputs (8V/3A for VTX and 5V/3A for LEDs), and 4-in-1 ESC rated 45A continuous and 60A burst per motor. Target users: sub-250g freestyle FPV pilots.
• HDZero Programmer Windows desktop application for firmware updates and configuration of HDZero VTX and AIO products. Target users: HDZero VTX and AIO owners performing firmware management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7km range at 93 MPH with maintained image quality in LOS conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HappymodelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDZero and Happymodel are co-development partners on the AIO5 and AIO15 all-in-one digital FPV flight controller stacks. The AIO5 and AIO15 are explicitly described as excellent cooperative products (优秀合作产品) between HDZero and Happymodel, combining HDZero's digital FPV technology with Happymodel's flight controller expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DJI: DJI's FPV system (DJI FPV, Avata, Goggles) is the dominant consumer digital FPV ecosystem and the primary competitive force HDZero positions against. Both deliver digital HD video to FPV pilots, though DJI uses compressed H.264/H.265 transmission versus HDZero's compression-free JSCC approach.

Direct peers

• BetaFPV: BetaFPV manufactures ready-to-fly FPV drones, flight controllers, and accessories across whoop, cinewhoop, and freestyle categories. Competes with HDZero for the FPV pilot wallet and increasingly bundles its own video transmission choices versus HDZero.
• Team BlackSheep (TBS): TBS makes Crossfire (long-range RC link) and historically produced analog FPV video transmitters and the OSD/agent platforms used by FPV pilots. Comparable as an FPV hardware ecosystem with overlapping pilot base, though focused on RC links rather than video.
• Orqa FPV: Orqa makes FPV goggles (FPV.One) and pilot display hardware that compete with HDZero Goggles, BoxPro, and Monitor. Both serve racing and freestyle pilots with digital and analog reception goggles in overlapping price tiers.
• ImmersionRC: ImmersionRC is a long-standing FPV video transmitter and receiver manufacturer (RapidFIRE, Tramp HV) for analog and digital systems. Competes with HDZero in VTX/VRX hardware for racing and freestyle pilots, particularly in the analog segment that HDZero's Event VRX bridges to.
• Foxeer: Foxeer manufactures FPV cameras (including digital HD options), VTX, and flight controllers used by racing and freestyle pilots. Overlaps with HDZero's camera and AIO product lines as a complementary or competing component supplier.
• Walksnail (Avatar): Walksnail's Avatar HD system is the closest direct competitor to HDZero in digital FPV, offering goggles, VTX, and cameras for racing and freestyle pilots. Both compete on latency, image quality, and ecosystem integration in the digital FPV racing market.
• Fat Shark (Shark Byte): Fat Shark, now owned by DJI but historically a standalone FPV goggle leader, pioneered the Shark Byte digital FPV system which HDZero cites as predecessor technology. Both target racing and freestyle pilots with digital FPV goggles and ground station solutions.

Others

• Insta360: Insta360 makes action cameras (Go, X4) commonly mounted on FPV drones for cinematic footage. While not a direct FPV transmission competitor, it serves the same FPV pilot/cinematographer customer base and competes for onboard camera wallet share.

Emerging players

• Happymodel: Happymodel is HDZero's co-development partner on AIO5 and AIO15 all-in-one boards but is also a competitor in the micro whoop and flight controller market. Both serve the same FPV whoop pilot base with overlapping drone hardware offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/hd-zero
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/hdzero
• Xx.com/HDZeroFPV

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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