MS260TD Uncooled Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS260TD electro-optical pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 30x continuously zoomable visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing component featuring autonomous identification and tracking. With high precision and long operational range, it is well-suited for small to medium-sized UAVs to carry out round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

The pod utilizes its uncooled infrared thermal imager and visible light camera to detect, identify, and track ground targets day and night, while simultaneously outputting real-time infrared and visible light video for mission personnel to view.

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

The MS260TD electro-optical pod is primarily used in applications such as 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) Enables automatic identification and tracking of typical targets.
b) Includes self-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Provides 30× optical zoom for visible light.
d) Supports long-wave infrared and visible light detection, and outputs both infrared and visible light images.
e) Visible light channel features optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light functionality.
f) Infrared sensor offers 5× continuous zoom and six color palette switching options.
g) Equipped with laser ranging capability.
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 and execute pod operations.
k) Capable of isolating carrier disturbances and stabilizing the line of sight.
l) Supports target locking/unlocking; when a target is locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Provides automatic target tracking function, with resistance to natural interference.
n) Features memory tracking, allowing rapid reacquisition of a target after brief loss.
o) Includes adjustable gate size function.
p) Supports tracking point switching.
q) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data, pod azimuth and pitch angles, and UAV attitude information.
r) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via 100 Mbps Ethernet/RS422, and outputs infrared images, visible light images, system working status, camera working status, and optical axis position.
s) Equipped with HD-SDI and 100 Mbps Ethernet multi-channel 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	S260TD
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	22mm 115mm continuous zoom
Field of view	19.8o 15.9o 3.8o 3.1o
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 +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	11Kg
volume	260mm 260mm 373mm
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