MS120FA Two-Axis Four-Light Pod

The MS120FA electro-optical pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, long and short focal length visible light cameras (with 12.5x hybrid zoom), a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module capable of autonomous recognition and tracking. With its ultra-compact size, extremely light weight, high precision, and low latency, the pod is ideally suited for small and micro UAVs conducting round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

The pod leverages the uncooled infrared thermal imager and visible light camera to detect, identify, and track ground targets day and night, while simultaneously outputting real-time infrared and visible light video for mission personnel to monitor.

It has been adapted to several mainstream domestic flight control platforms, enabling seamless integration with UAV flight control systems. Additionally, it can connect to our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, helping the overall system unit rapidly complete UAV system development.

The MS120FA electro-optical pod is primarily used in scenarios such as reconnaissance, targeting guidance, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, and forest fire prevention.

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Figure 1 Product Image

I. Product Functions

a) Equipped with self-testing and fault reporting functions.

b) Capable of detecting both long-wave infrared and visible light bands, and outputting corresponding infrared and visible light images.

c) Supports 12.5x visible light hybrid zoom.

d) Includes laser ranging capability.

e) Visible light channel features optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light functionality.

f) Infrared sensor provides 1–4x electronic magnification and 6 switchable color palettes.

g) Enables free movement along azimuth and pitch axes.

h) Offers multiple working modes: automatic search, manual search, follow-up, attitude stabilization, and tracking.

i) In manual search mode, can receive commands from the control station and execute pod operations.

j) Capable of isolating carrier disturbances and stabilizing the line of sight.

k) Supports target locking/unlocking; when a target is locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.

l) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.

m) Includes memory tracking function, allowing rapid target recapture after brief loss.

n) Allows adjustment of the gate size.

o) Supports tracking point switching.

p) Can calculate target coordinates based on laser ranging data and UAV attitude information.

q) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via RS422/100 Mbps network, and outputs infrared images, visible light images, system status, camera working status, and optical axis position.

r) Provides photo and video recording functions.

II. Mounting Platform

Vertical take-off fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, tethered drones, etc.

III. Main Technical Parameters

model	S120FA
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Uncooled focal plane detector
Operating band	8 m 14 m
Detector resolution	640 512
Pixel size	12 m
Lens focal length	25mm
Field of view	17.5 14.0
Pseudo-color	10 types
Numbers multiplied	1.0 4.0X
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 50mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 500mK
Wide-angle visible light camera
resolution	1920 1080
focal length	8mm
Field of view	38 22
Long-range visible light camera
resolution	1920 1080
focal length	50mm
Field of view	6.4 3.6
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	2km (under conditions of visibility 15km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	-110 +110
Pitch angle	-90 to +30 (positive for upward)
Angular position accuracy	0.05
Stable accuracy	0.1mrad (1 1 /2Hz, 2 1Hz)
Maximum angular velocity	Azimuth 90 /s, Pitch 90 /s
Maximum tracking angular velocity	Azimuth 20 /s, Pitch 20 /s
System Indicators
Image tracking	Automatically track selected target
AI recognition	Automatic detection and identification of typical targets
Rated operating voltage	24VDC
Power supply voltage range	12V to 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 15W (peak power-on current 5A)
weight	600g
volume	105mm 91.4mm 148.4mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422/100Mbps Ethernet
Video interface	HD-SDI/Synchronous 422/100Mbps Ethernet/HDMI
Storage interface	128G memory card (Mini SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-40 to +60
Storage temperature	-45 65
Vibration conditions	The acceleration is 2g; 30 minutes each in the vertical, horizontal and longitudinal directions.
Impact conditions	Peak acceleration 20g, duration 11ms
Protection level	Protect from light rain