MS220TA Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS220TA electro-optical pod integrates an uncooled dual-field-of-view infrared thermal imager, a 30x continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing component featuring autonomous identification and tracking capabilities. Designed with high precision and a long operational range, the pod is well-suited for deployment on medium and small-sized UAVs to conduct round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

Equipped with an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the pod enables day-and-night detection, identification, and tracking of ground targets. It simultaneously outputs real-time infrared and visible light video streams for mission personnel to monitor.

The pod has been adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, allowing for seamless integration with flight control systems. It can also be connected to our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, helping the overall system integrator accelerate the development of the UAV system.

This electro-optical pod is primarily used in scenarios such as reconnaissance, border patrol, search and rescue operations, 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) Features both infrared and visible light detection, with the ability to output images from both bands.
e) Visible light camera supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light operation.
f) Infrared sensor supports dual field-of-view switching.
g) Integrated with laser ranging functionality.
h) Provides two-degree-of-freedom motion in azimuth and pitch.
i) Offers multiple operating modes: automatic search, manual search, follow-up, 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) Automatic target tracking function with resilience against natural interference.
n) Memory tracking function allows quick target re-acquisition after brief loss.
o) Adjustable gate size.
p) Supports switching of tracking points.
q) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data, pod azimuth/elevation angles, and UAV attitude information.
r) Bidirectional communication with the control station via 100 Mbps Ethernet/RS422, outputting infrared/visible images, system and camera status, and optical axis position.
s) Equipped with HD-SDI and 100 Mbps Ethernet multi-channel video output interfaces.
t) Supports photo and video recording.

III. Mounting Platform

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

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	S220TA
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/88mm dual field of view
Field of view	17.5 14 /5 4 (error 5%)
Pseudo-color	6 types
Numbers multiplied	1 4X
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 40mK
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 5Hz
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 )
Angular position accuracy	1mrad (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: 60W
weight	6.7Kg
volume	220mm 233mm 291mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422/100Mbps Ethernet
Video interface	HD-SDI/100Mbps Ethernet
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