MS185DA-Q Two-Axis Four-Frame Dual-Light Pod

The MS185DA-Q is a two-axis, four-frame, dual-light electro-optical pod consisting of a visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, an internal inertial navigation system, a two-axis four-frame servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module that supports autonomous target recognition and tracking. It features automatic target recognition, ultra-high stabilization accuracy, and high-precision target positioning. The pod is suitable for deployment on small to medium-sized UAVs as well as high-speed UAVs for reconnaissance, positioning, and surveillance missions over target areas.

Using its visible light camera, the electro-optical pod detects, identifies, and tracks ground targets, delivering real-time visible light video for mission personnel to view.

The pod has been adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, enabling seamless integration with flight control systems. It can also interface with our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, assisting system integrators in rapidly completing UAV system development.

This electro-optical pod is primarily applied in reconnaissance, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, forest fire prevention, and target positioning missions.

I. Photos of the actual product

Figure 1 Product Image

II. Product Functions

a) Capable of automatically identifying and tracking typical targets.
b) Equipped with self-testing and fault reporting functions.
c) Features 20× optical zoom for visible light.
d) Supports two-degree-of-freedom movement (azimuth and pitch).
e) Offers multiple operating modes: automatic search, manual search, follow-up, automatic tracking, and favorites.
f) Possesses carrier disturbance isolation and line-of-sight stabilization capabilities.
g) Enables target locking/unlocking; after locking, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
h) Provides automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
i) Includes memory tracking, allowing quick target re-acquisition after brief loss.
j) Supports adjustable gate size.
k) Allows tracking point switching.
l) Delivers high-precision target positioning.
m) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via serial port / 100 Mbps Ethernet (UDP); can output system working status, camera working status, and optical axis position.
n) Adopts a two-axis, four-frame structure.
o) Features multi-target detection capability.
p) Includes photo and video recording functions.

III. Platform

Airborne platforms such as drones.

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	S185DA-Q
Visible light camera
resolution	1920 1080
Response band	0.4 m to 0.9 m
Pixel size	4 m
Optical zoom	20 times
Electron Magnification	2 times
focal length	10mm 200mm
Field of view	42 24.4 2.2 1.2
Optical axis consistency	2 pixels
Focusing method	Autofocus, manual focus
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	8km (under conditions of visibility 15km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1 5Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-110 to +10 (positive for upward)
Angular accuracy	1mrad
Stable accuracy	20urad(1 , 1 /2Hz, 2 /1Hz sinusoidal oscillation)
Tracking accuracy	0.2mrad(1 )
Maximum tracking angular velocity	10 /s
Memory tracking time	3s
Maximum angular velocity	Azimuth 60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum angular acceleration	Azimuth 10 /s2, Pitch 10 /s2
System Indicators
Image tracking	Automatically track selected target
AI recognition	Automatic detection and identification of typical targets
Target positioning accuracy	20m (2km distance)
Rated operating voltage	24VDC
Power supply voltage range	20V 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 60W (excluding load)
weight	2.5Kg (excluding load)
volume	185mm 170.5mm 273.5mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422
Video interface	100M network
Storage interface	128G memory card (Mini SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-40 65
Storage temperature	-50 70
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