MS260TC Cooling Dual-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS260TC electro-optical pod integrates a cooled 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. Designed for high precision and extended operational range, the pod is ideally suited for small to medium-sized UAVs performing day-and-night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

Equipped with a cooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the optoelectronic pod enables round-the-clock detection, identification, and tracking of ground targets. It simultaneously outputs real-time infrared and visible light video feeds for mission personnel to monitor.

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

Typical applications of this electro-optical pod include 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) Enables automatic identification and tracking of typical targets.
b) Features self-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Provides 30× optical zoom for visible light.
d) Supports both mid-wave infrared and visible light detection, and outputs infrared and visible light images.
e) Visible light channel supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low‑light operation.
f) Infrared sensor supports 15× continuous zoom.
g) Equipped with laser ranging function.
h) Capable of two‑degree‑of‑freedom movement 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 and complete pod operations accordingly.
k) Ability to isolate carrier platform disturbances and stabilize the line of sight.
l) Supports target lock/unlock; when locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Features automatic target tracking that resists natural interference.
n) Includes memory tracking, allowing rapid target re‑acquisition after brief loss.
o) Allows adjustment of the gate size.
p) Supports tracking point switching.
q) Calculates target coordinates using laser ranging data, pod azimuth and pitch angles, and UAV attitude information.
r) Bidirectional communication with the control station via 100 Mbps Ethernet/RS422, outputting infrared images, visible light images, system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
s) Equipped with HD‑SDI / 100 Mbps Ethernet multi‑channel video output interfaces.
t) Provides 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	S260TC
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Cooled focal plane detector
Operating band	3 m 5 m
Detector resolution	640 512
Pixel size	15 m
Lens focal length	18mm to 275mm continuous zoom
Field of view	29.9o 24.1o 2o 1.6o
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 20mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 180mK
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 +20 (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 to 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 100W; Peak power consumption: 200W
weight	10Kg
volume	260mm 260mm 355mm
Continuous working time	8h
Image recording time	8 hours (simultaneous recording of two video streams)
Image frame rate	25Hz
interface
Control Interface	RS422
Video interface	HD-SDI/100Mbps Ethernet (H.264)
Storage interface	128G memory card (Mini SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-40 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	Can fly in light to moderate rain