The Falcon-1335CRA is a 13MP Color Rolling Shutter USB 3.2 Gen1 Camera built on the Onsemi AR1335 sensor. It is designed for robotics, AGV navigation, UAV and drone imaging, traffic monitoring, security and video surveillance, medical imaging and industrial inspection. It delivers a 13MP autofocus USB camera with a native 9-axis IMU full 1080p resolution and driver supported compatibility with Windows Linux and macOS in a compact S-Mount form factor.

FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging a provider of embedded vision camera products, today announces the launch of its Falcon-1335CRA 13MP Autofocus USB Camera which is built on the Onsemi AR1335 sensor and part of Vadzo's USB camera portfolio. The Falcon-1335CRA delivers true 13MP color imaging with onboard autofocus and a native 9-axis IMU at full resolution with support for 1080p, 720p and VGA output modes. With this launch, Vadzo delivers a high-performance USB camera that combines the AR1335 sensor's color resolution with autofocus precision and inertial measurement data in a single compact module. This enables deployment across robotics, UAV, drone, AGV, medical imaging and intelligent traffic monitoring with direct plug and play USB 3.2 Gen1 host integration.

Sensor and Camera Overview

The Falcon-1335CRA is a 13MP color rolling shutter USB 3.2 Gen1 camera built on the Onsemi AR1335 sensor and coupled with a high-performance ISP. The AR1335 is a 13MP (4208 x 3120) color rolling shutter CMOS sensor with a 1/3.2-inch optical format and 1.1 µm pixel size. The AR1335 sensor delivers full resolution 13MP color imaging with high sensitivity and accurate color reproduction across a wide range of lighting conditions. The AR1335 color sensor incorporates a Bayer pattern filter array and delivers native RGB color output. This combination of high resolution color output and autofocus capability makes the AR1335 USB camera well suited for environments requiring detailed image capture and accurate color reproduction.

The Falcon-1335CRA is a compact USB 3.2 Gen1 camera solution. The camera module houses the Onsemi AR1335 sensor, ISP, autofocus lens assembly and a native 9-axis IMU that delivers accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer data synchronized with image frames. This integrated IMU capability makes the Falcon-1335CRA uniquely suited for robotics camera and UAV camera applications requiring sensor fusion between visual and inertial data streams. The S-Mount (M12) lens mount supports interchangeable optics and the camera ships with an autofocus lens at 78 degree DFOV. Output modes include full 13MP, 1080p, 720p and VGA. The camera supports Windows, Linux and macOS natively and has been validated on standard USB 3.2 Gen1 host platforms.

Key specs: 13MP (4208x3120) | Onsemi AR1335 1/3.2 inch 1.1 µm pixel | Color Rolling Shutter | Autofocus | 9-Axis IMU | High Performance ISP | USB 3.2 Gen1 | 13MP / 1080p / 720p / VGA | S-Mount (M12) 78° DFOV | Windows / Linux / macOS

Key Capabilities of the Onsemi AR1335 13MP Color Autofocus USB 3.2 Gen1 Camera

13MP High Resolution Color Imaging: Standard USB Camera operating at 2MP or 5MP introduce resolution constraints that limit defect detection accuracy, facial recognition performance and aerial mapping precision. The AR1335 USB Camera captures a full 13MP (4208 x 3120) color frame through its rolling shutter architecture, delivering a level of spatial detail that lower resolution USB camera products cannot match. This resolution advantage directly benefits robotics camera deployments performing fine part inspection, traffic monitoring camera systems capturing license plate text at distance, and UAV USB camera payloads requiring high fidelity ground coverage per frame. The AR1335 color sensor's Bayer RGB filter array produces native color output across the full 13MP resolution without binning or interpolation artefacts at the sensor level.

Onboard Autofocus for Variable Working Distance Applications: Autofocus USB Camera products require precise working distance calibration during installation and cannot adapt to subjects at varying distances within a scene. The Falcon-1335CRA AR1335 autofocus USB camera integrates a motorized autofocus lens assembly that continuously adjusts focus based on scene content. This autofocus capability is critical for kiosk USB camera deployments serving users at different approach distances, for medical USB camera systems requiring sharp imaging across instrument depths, and for robotics USB camera installations where parts arrive at varying heights on conveyor systems. The autofocus USB 3.2 Gen1 interface delivers focus adjusted frames to the host without requiring additional lens control hardware or software on the host side.

Native 9-Axis IMU for Sensor Fusion: Many robotics and UAV vision systems require spatial awareness data combined with image data to perform reliable navigation, stabilization and scene interpretation. Integrating separate IMU modules with camera systems introduces synchronization challenges and increases board complexity. The Falcon-1335CRA embeds a native 9-axis IMU delivering accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer readings synchronized with each image frame through the USB 3.2 Gen1 data stream. This native integration eliminates the external synchronization overhead and simplifies the sensor fusion pipeline for AGV camera systems performing simultaneous localization and mapping, for drone USB camera payloads performing image stabilization and for robotics camera systems requiring pose estimation during manipulation tasks.

Multi Resolution Output: The Falcon-1335CRA Onsemi AR1335 USB camera supports selectable output resolutions. Full 13MP mode delivers maximum spatial detail for high resolution inspection and aerial mapping. The 1080p USB camera mode offers a practical balance of resolution and USB bandwidth for real time video applications. The 720p USB camera mode supports higher frame rate operation for motion analysis pipelines. VGA USB camera mode is suited for lightweight edge inference workloads and bandwidth constrained deployments. This resolution flexibility allows a single camera module to serve inspection, video analytics, navigation and edge AI tiers without requiring platform changes.

USB 3.2 Gen1 Plug and Play Integration: The AR1335 USB 3.2 Gen1 camera connects directly to any USB 3.2 Gen1 host port on Windows, Linux and macOS platforms without requiring additional interface boards. USB class driver support on all major operating systems means the Falcon-1335CRA is operational immediately on connection. This plug and play integration reduces development time for robotics camera product teams, for traffic monitoring camera system integrators and for industrial USB camera deployments where rapid field installation is a priority. Explore the USB camera portfolio for additional USB camera options across different sensor configurations.

Compact S-Mount Form Factor: The Falcon-1335CRA ships in a compact module footprint with a S-Mount (M12) lens holder that accepts any standard M12 threaded optic. This allows system integrators to select from wide angle lenses for UAV USB camera aerial survey coverage to narrow field optics for precision measurement and inspection. The compact form factor enables integration into space constrained platforms including drone USB camera payloads, robotics camera head assemblies, kiosk enclosures and wearable medical USB camera devices. Standard M12 threading ensures lens interchangeability across the Vadzo Imaging product portfolio.

"The AR1335 sensor has delivered strong results in mobile imaging for years, but its adoption in industrial and robotics USB camera products has been limited by the absence of integrated inertial data. The Falcon-1335CRA addresses that gap directly. By combining the AR1335's 13MP color resolution and autofocus capability with a native 9-axis IMU in a single USB 3.2 Gen1 module we are giving robotics and UAV engineering teams a camera that delivers both visual detail and spatial context through a single USB connection. That combination reduces system complexity and accelerates the path from prototype to production deployment." - Alwin Vincent, Product Manager, Vadzo Imaging.

Applications

Robotics and Autonomous Systems: For pick and place operations, visual servoing and robotic guidance, the Falcon-1335CRA delivers 13MP color imaging with autofocus and native 9-axis IMU data through a single USB 3.2 Gen1 connection. The AR1335 color camera sensor provides high resolution part identification across varying depths without fixed focus constraints. The integrated IMU data stream supports pose estimation and motion compensation for robotics camera and AGV camera systems operating in dynamic factory environments where visual and inertial data must be processed together for reliable navigation.

UAV and Drone Imaging: Aerial platforms require cameras that deliver high resolution color imaging with onboard inertial data for stabilization and georeferencing. The Falcon-1335CRA UAV USB camera and drone USB camera combines 13MP AR1335 color imaging with native 9-axis IMU output to support aerial mapping, inspection and surveillance applications. The autofocus capability ensures sharp imagery across varying flight altitudes. The compact S-Mount form factor keeps payload weight low and the USB 3.2 Gen1 interface connects directly to onboard processing platforms without additional interface hardware.

Traffic Monitoring and Security Surveillance: Traffic monitoring camera products and video surveillance camera and security camera products require high resolution color imaging to capture license plates, vehicle details and pedestrian features in large field scenes. The Falcon-1335CRA 13MP AR1335 USB camera delivers the spatial resolution needed to extract fine detail from wide field traffic scenes without requiring multiple lower resolution cameras. The autofocus USB camera capability ensures sharp capture of subjects at varying distances from the installation point. Native color output from the AR1335 Camera supports color based vehicle classification and object identification for security USB camera and traffic monitoring USB camera systems.

Medical and Life Sciences Imaging: Diagnostic instrumentation, endoscopic imaging and laboratory automation require high resolution color imaging with accurate tissue rendering. The Falcon-1335CRA delivers 13MP color output with autofocus capability to maintain sharp imaging across varying instrument distances in surgical and clinical environments. USB 3.2 Gen1 connectivity simplifies integration with medical workstation platforms without requiring specialized interface hardware. The compact S-Mount form factor supports integration into miniaturized medical device enclosures and handheld imaging instruments.

Kiosks and Interactive Displays: Self service kiosk deployments in retail, banking and public spaces require cameras that deliver consistent high-resolution imaging across users at varying approach distances. The Falcon-1335CRA uses the AR1335 autofocus capability to maintain sharp face and document capture regardless of user position. The 13MP resolution supports simultaneous wide field user detection and high-quality face crop extraction at 1080p without requiring dual camera setups. USB 3.2 Gen1 connectivity enables direct integration with kiosk host computers across all major operating systems.

Industrial Inspection and Edge AI: PCB inspection, surface defect detection and inline color quality control benefit from the 13MP resolution of the AR1335 sensor for capturing fine surface detail that lower resolution industrial USB camera products miss. The autofocus USB 3.2 Gen1 camera capability supports inspection of parts arriving at varying heights without manual refocus. Real time AI inference pipelines can use the camera's 1080p USB camera and 720p USB camera and VGA USB camera modes to balance image detail against processing throughput.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What platform does the Falcon-1335CRA AR1335 USB camera support?

A: The Falcon-1335CRA has been validated on Windows, Linux and macOS via standard USB 3.2 Gen1 class drivers. No proprietary driver installation is required on supported operating systems.

Q: How does the native 9-axis IMU integrate with image data?

A: The Falcon-1335CRA embeds a 9-axis IMU delivering accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer data synchronized with image frames through the USB 3.2 Gen1 data stream. IMU readings are time stamped to match corresponding image frames, enabling sensor fusion pipelines to correlate visual and inertial data without external synchronization hardware. This design simplifies robotics camera and UAV camera architectures that previously required separate IMU modules and synchronization circuits.

Q: What is the autofocus range of the Falcon-1335CRA AR1335 autofocus camera?

A: The Falcon-1335CRA ships with an autofocus lens assembly covering typical working distances from close range inspection to standard surveillance and monitoring distances. Specific autofocus range parameters depend on the selected lens configuration. Contact the Vadzo support team with your working distance requirements for lens selection guidance specific to your application.

Q: What is the difference between the AR1335 USB camera and a MIPI CSI-2 camera?

A: The AR1335 USB 3.2 Gen1 camera connects directly to any USB host port across Windows, Linux and macOS without requiring MIPI CSI-2 carrier boards or platform specific interface hardware. This makes the Falcon-1335CRA the correct choice for rapid deployment on standard computing platforms. For applications requiring direct SoC CSI-2 integration with embedded platforms

Q: What lens comes with the camera?

A: The Falcon-1335CRA ships with a default autofocus S-Mount (M12) lens at 78-degree DFOV. The M12 lens holder supports any standard S-Mount lens of your choice. You will need to consider sensor format and FOV compatibility. Some lenses may require additional LSC or vignetting corrections. Contact the Vadzo support team for optical requirements specific to your application.

Q: Is the Falcon-1335CRA available for evaluation?

A: Yes. The Falcon-1335CRA13MP Autofocus USB 3.2 Gen1 Camera is available now for evaluation with no minimum order requirement. Evaluation kits include the camera module, S-Mount autofocus lens assembly, USB 3.2 Gen1 cable and platform driver documentation.

Availability

The Falcon-1335CRA 13MP Autofocus USB 3.2 Gen1 Camera built on the Onsemi AR1335 Camera is now available for evaluation and production orders. Evaluation kits include the camera module, S-Mount autofocus lens assembly, USB 3.2 Gen1 cable and platform driver documentation with no minimum order requirement. Browse the full Vadzo USB camera portfolio or contact Vadzo at support@vadzoimaging.com or +1 817 678 2139 to request an evaluation kit or discuss OEM integration requirements for the AR1335 Autofocus USB camera.

About Vadzo Imaging

Vadzo Imaging is a global provider of embedded vision solutions and delivers high performance camera technologies and imaging platforms for applications in robotics, industrial automation, UAVs, edge AI and medical systems. Its products are designed for seamless integration with leading embedded platforms. Vadzo supports customers through hardware customization, firmware development and module level drivers, enabling faster development and deployment of vision-based systems.

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