Note: VA-980 does not have the locking/unlocking features anymore since 2019. We have to remove the friction locking feature due to high percentage of damages since this feature is not obvious to many users. If you want to buy a VA-980 with locking/unlocking features, please contact us first. The product listed here does not have locking / unlocking mechanism. 


Vividia Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Rigid Digital Inspection Camera Borescope has long semi-rigid cable, which can be molded with hand to different shape and keep it. VA-980 has bright LED lights, 8.5mm cable camera and it can be used to look into dark places. VA-980 can be connected to PC, Mac, Android devices directly through USB. VA-980 can be connected wirelessly to iPhone and iPad through a wifi conversion box (sold separately).  With semi-rigid insertion tube, VA-980 is suitable for many applications, such as looking into engine cylinders, inside airplane wings, behind instrumental panel, inside brake systems. 

Vividia VA-980 was featured on EAA Sport Aviation Magazine, 2018 April issue 67(4), Page 110. Article by Brian and Carol Carpenter. titled "Technology in Toolbox". 
Vividia Ablescope VA-980 is the semi-rigid model of a family of Vividia Ablescope USB articulating borescopes. The insertion tube of VA-980 is around 0.8 meter long (2.6 ft). The tube is gooseneck-like metal tube with plastic coating. You can change the shape and hold it.  
​Features

·    Articulation bendable angle: 0° to 180° continuously adjustable and can be locked at any angle with friction locker
·    Very easy operation: just push down the release button with the thumb to adjust the articulation angle
·    Small bending radius: 30mm
·    Illumination: 6 white bright LED lights built-in
·    Focal Distance: 3cm – 40cm, fixed focus
·    Can be used on PC, Mac, and Android devices through USB; iPhone and iPad can be connected wirelessly through wifi conversion box AirBox (sold separately).
·    Power supply: by USB port of PC, or Android smart phones via OTG cable

Technical Details

·    Sensor: high-quality CMOS sensor
·    Resolution: 640x480 pixels
·    Optical lens view angle: 60°
·    Probe diameter: 8.5mm
·    Flexible cable length: 80cm (31.5”/2.6 ft)
·    Working temperature: 10° to 50°C
·    USB cable length: 200cm

Product Details

·    Dimension: 8.5mm in probe diameter and 80cm (31.5”) in semi-rigid cable length
·    Weight: 12oz net
·    Compatibility: Windows 10/8/7/ with our free software, Mac (PhotoBooth software), or Android OS with USB host function (note: this borescope cannot work on iPhone/iPad)
·    Package Includes: VA-980 Semi-Rigid Borescope, 5 pcs Rubber Sleeve, Aluminum Sleeve-Changing Tool, OTG cable, User Manual, Plastic Toolbox.
·    Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year

Product Description

Connecting this borescope to your computer via USB port allows you to perform detailed visual inspection in hard-to-reach areas. With the use of OTG cable (included in the package), this USB borescope can also be connected to an Android Smart Phones (such as Samsung). "OTG View" is a special APP to users who want to connect the USB Microscope and USB Borescope to the Android Smart Phones without rooting. 180 degree articulating 8.5mm diameter probe offers a panoramic view of the area being inspected. With 0.3M pixels CMOS sensor, and six built-in LEDs for illumination, this product allows you to view images, take standard photos, and record videos. This borescope is designed for the inspection of the carbon residue inside of cylinder especially the surface of the intake valve. It is perfect for 'looking backside' after the scope goes into a narrow space.