MS430FA Electro-optical Pod

The MS430FA electro-optical pod is a two-axis, four-channel system featuring a cooled infrared thermal imager, a 17× continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser illuminator, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an advanced image processing module with autonomous identification and tracking capabilities. Engineered for high precision and extended operational range, the pod is ideally suited for medium and small-sized UAVs, enabling round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance over target areas.

With its combination of a cooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the pod delivers all-weather detection, identification, and tracking of ground targets. Real-time infrared and visible light video streams are output simultaneously, providing mission personnel with comprehensive situational awareness.

The MS430FA has been integrated with multiple mainstream flight control platforms in China, ensuring smooth compatibility with various UAV flight control systems. It can also seamlessly connect to our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, helping system integrators accelerate the development of complete UAV solutions.

Typical applications include reconnaissance, border patrol, search and rescue operations, and forest fire prevention.

I. Product Images

Figure 1 Product Image

II. Product Functions

a) Capable of automatic target identification and tracking for typical target types.
b) Built-in self-test and fault reporting functionality.
c) 17× optical zoom for the visible light channel.
d) Dual-band detection (infrared and visible light) with simultaneous image output from both bands.
e) Visible light channel supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light operation.
f) Infrared sensor features electric focusing and electronic magnification.
g) Integrated laser ranging capability.
h) Two-degree-of-freedom movement in azimuth and pitch.
i) Multiple operating modes: automatic search, manual search, follow-up, and tracking.
j) Capable of receiving command instructions from a control station for pod operation.
k) Carrier disturbance isolation and line-of-sight stabilization.
l) Target lock/unlock function; when locked, outputs image with a tracking frame overlay.
m) Automatic target tracking with resilience against natural interference.
n) Memory tracking for rapid target reacquisition after brief loss.
o) Adjustable tracking gate size.
p) Switchable tracking points.
q) Target coordinate calculation using laser ranging data, pod azimuth/elevation angles, and UAV attitude information.
r) Bidirectional communication with control station via Gigabit Ethernet/RS422, outputting infrared and visible images, system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
s) Gigabit Ethernet video output interface.
t) 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	S430FA
Cooled Infrared
Detector type	Cooling detector
Operating band	3 m 5 m
Detector resolution	640*512
Pixel size	15um
Lens focal length	15 300mm
Field of view	35.5 28.7 1.8 1.5
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	3.75 m
Optical zoom	17 times
focal length	12 200mm
Field of view	30.9 17.7 1.9 1.1
zoom mode	Autofocus, manual focus
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux (Black and White)
Laser irradiation
Laser irradiation	80mJ
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	10000m (under weather conditions with visibility 15km)
Minimum ranging distance	100m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1 5Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-120 +90
Stable accuracy	0.3mrad (1 ) ( 5 /0.5Hz oscillation);
Angular accuracy	1.5mrad 1ң
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 60 /s2, Pitch 60 /s2
System Indicators
Power supply voltage	DC 24V 32V
power	Stable power consumption: 100W;
weight	65Kg
volume	430mm 430mm 598mm
Continuous working time	12h
Image recording time	12h
Storage capacity	128G
Image frame rate	25Hz
interface
Control Interface	RS-422
Video interface	Gigabit Ethernet ( H.264)
Storage interface	Memory card ( Mini SD card)
Storage format	.avi format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-40 60
Storage temperature	-50 70
Protection level	Protect from light rain