MS190TA Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS190TA electro-optical pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 30x continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module featuring autonomous identification and tracking. With high precision and low latency, it is ideally suited for small to medium-sized UAVs performing day-and-night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

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

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

The MS190TA electro-optical pod is primarily used in applications such as reconnaissance, guidance, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, and forest fire prevention.

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-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Visible light channel supports 30x optical zoom.
d) Provides both long-wave infrared and visible light detection, with the ability to output infrared and visible light images.
e) Visible light features include optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light functionality.
f) Infrared channel offers six color palette switching options.
g) Integrated with laser ranging capability.
h) Supports two-degree-of-freedom movement in azimuth and pitch.
i) Offers multiple operating modes: automatic search, manual search, follow-up, attitude stabilization, and tracking.
j) In manual search mode, can receive commands from the control station to complete pod operations.
k) Capable of isolating carrier disturbances and stabilizing the line of sight.
l) Supports target locking/unlocking; when locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
n) Includes memory tracking, allowing rapid target reacquisition after brief loss.
o) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size.
p) Supports switching of the tracking point.
q) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data and UAV attitude information.
r) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via RS422/100 Mbps Ethernet, outputting infrared images, visible light images, system working status, camera working status, and optical axis position.
s) Provides SDI/100 Mbps Ethernet video output interfaces.
t) Includes photo and video recording functions.

III. Mounting Platform

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

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	S190TA
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	75mm
Field of view	5.9 4.7
Pseudo-color	6 types
Numbers multiplied	1 4X
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 50mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 500mK
Visible light camera
resolution	1920 1080
Response band	0.4 m to 0.9 m
Pixel size	2.8 m
Optical zoom	30 times
Mixed Variable Multiplication	60 times
focal length	4.3mm 129mm
Field of view	63.7 35.8 2.3 1.3 ( 5%)
zoom mode	Autofocus, manual focus
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux (Black and White)
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	6km (under conditions of visibility 15km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1 to 5 Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-120 +90 (positive for upward)
Frame corner accuracy	0.06㣨1ң
Stable accuracy	0.05mrad (1 )
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 100 /s2, Pitch 100 /s2
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	20V 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 50W
weight	5.7Kg
volume	190mm 200mm 274mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422/100Mbps Ethernet
Video interface	SDI/100Mbps network
Storage interface	128G memory card (Mini SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-20+60 (-40 optional)
Storage temperature	-40 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	Can fly in light to moderate rain