MS220TC Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS220TC 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. Designed for high precision and long operational range, the pod is suitable for medium and small-sized UAVs performing day-and-night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

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

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

Typical applications of this electro-optical pod include reconnaissance, 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 30× optical zoom.
d) Provides both infrared and visible light detection, and can output corresponding images.
e) Visible light features optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light capability.
f) Infrared sensor supports dual field-of-view switching.
g) Integrated with laser ranging function.
h) Supports two-degree-of-freedom movement (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, outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
n) Includes memory tracking function to quickly recapture a target after brief loss.
o) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size.
p) Supports tracking point switching.
q) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data, pod azimuth/elevation, and UAV attitude information.
r) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via 100 Mbps Ethernet/RS422, outputting infrared/visible images, system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
s) Provides HD-SDI and 100 Mbps Ethernet multi-channel video output interfaces.
t) Equipped with 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	S220TC
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
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 5Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-115 to +90 (positive for upward)
Frame corner accuracy	1mrad㣨1ң
Stable accuracy	40urad 1ң
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	5Kg
volume	220mm 237mm 295mm
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