MS280TB Dual-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MS280TB electro-optical pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 15× continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module featuring autonomous target identification and tracking. Designed for high precision and extended operational range, the pod is well-suited for deployment on small to medium-sized UAVs to perform round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

The optoelectronic pod enables day-and-night detection, identification, and tracking of ground targets using its uncooled infrared thermal imager and visible light camera. It simultaneously outputs real-time infrared and visible light video streams for mission personnel to monitor.

The pod has been successfully adapted to multiple 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 the overall system integrator accelerate UAV system development.

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) Capable of automatically identifying and tracking typical targets.
b) Equipped with self-testing and fault reporting functions.
c) Visible light channel supports 15× optical zoom.
d) Provides both infrared and visible light detection, and can output images from both bands.
e) Visible light features optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light operation.
f) Infrared channel supports switching among six color palettes.
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, automatic tracking, and preset/favorites.
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; once locked, outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
n) Includes memory tracking, allowing rapid target reacquisition after brief loss.
o) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size.
p) Supports switching of tracking points.
q) Bidirectional communication with control station via RS422/100 Mbps Ethernet, outputting infrared/visible images, system and camera status, and optical axis position.
r) Provides HD-SDI and 100 Mbps Ethernet video output interfaces.
s) Capable of photo and video recording.
t) Includes target geolocation (positioning) function.

III. Mounting Platform

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

IV. Main Technical Parameters

V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interfaces

Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram