MS280TA Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS280TA electro-optical pod consists of an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 30x continuously zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing component (autonomous identification and tracking) . It features high precision and long operating range, and can be applied to small and medium-sized UAVs to perform day and night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

The optoelectronic pod uses an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera to detect, identify, and track ground targets around the clock, while simultaneously outputting infrared and visible light video in real time for mission personnel to view.

The pod has been adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, enabling seamless integration with flight control systems; it can also be connected to the ViewControlStudio display and control software platform of our organization, assisting the overall unit in quickly completing the development of the UAV system.

This optoelectronic pod is mainly used in scenarios 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) It has the function of automatic identification and tracking of typical targets;

b) Self-testing and fault reporting functions;

c) It has a 30x optical zoom function for visible light ;

d) Possesses infrared and visible light band detection capabilities, and can output infrared and visible light images;

e) Visible light has optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus and low light functions;

f) The infrared function has six color palette switching capabilities;

g) Equipped with laser ranging function;

h) Possesses the ability to move with two degrees of freedom: azimuth and pitch;

i) It has multiple working modes such as automatic search , manual search, follow-up, automatic tracking, and favorites;

j) In manual search mode, it has the function of receiving commands from the control station and completing pod operations;

k) Possesses the ability to isolate carrier disturbances and stabilize the line of sight;

l) It has the function of locking /unlocking targets, and after locking the target, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame;

m) It has an automatic target tracking function, which can automatically track targets and is resistant to natural interference;

n) It has a memory tracking function, which allows the target to be recaptured in a short time after being briefly lost;

o) It has the function of adjusting the gate size;

p) It has a tracking point switching function;

q) It can communicate bidirectionally with the control station via RS422/100Mbps network and output information such as infrared images, visible light images, system working status, camera working status, and optical axis position;

r) Equipped with HD-SDI/100Mbps Ethernet video output interface;

s) It has photo and video recording functions;

t) It has target positioning function .

III. Mounting Platform

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

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	S280TA
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Uncooled focal plane detector
Operating band	8 m 14 m
Detector resolution	1280 1024
Pixel size	12 m
Lens focal length	30-150mm continuous zoom
Field of view	28.7 x 23.2 to 5.9 x 4.7
Pseudo-color	6 types
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	1535um
Maximum ranging distance	6km (under conditions of visibility 10km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	Adjustable from 1 to 5 Hz;
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-110 to +20 (positive for upward)
Frame corner accuracy	1mrad (1 )
Stable accuracy	0.1mrad (1 )
Angular position accuracy	1mrad (1 )
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 90 /s, Pitch 90 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 90 /s2, Pitch 90 /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: 300W
weight	19 kg
volume	280mm 280mm 456mm
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	-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