Yes, the USB port on the Video / Power / Communications (VPC) accessory provides power, and nominally draws 180mA, 500mA at startup. A standard USB charging device can also be used to power the Tau2 and Quark2 cameras with a USB-A to USB-mini B cable. The USB port also enables camera communication via the Camera Control GUI, but the camera will operate autonomously without requiring a PC or remote camera control. The MCX coaxial connector on the VPC provides the analog video signal in either NTSC or PAL format. USB and video cables are provided with the VPC accessory. The VPC can be ordered online here.