MT064TA Airborne Reconnaissance and Strike Pod

The MT064TA airborne reconnaissance and strike 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 module featuring autonomous target identification and tracking. With high precision and extended operational range, the pod is well-suited for medium and small-sized UAVs, enabling day-and-night reconnaissance and surveillance over target areas.

Equipped with an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the pod is capable of detecting, identifying, and tracking ground targets around the clock. It delivers real-time infrared and visible light video feeds to mission personnel for continuous monitoring.

The pod has been successfully adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, allowing seamless integration with flight control systems. Additionally, it can 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 the airborne reconnaissance and strike pod include reconnaissance missions, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, 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-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Visible light channel supports 30x 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) Includes laser ranging capability.
g) Provides azimuth and pitch stabilization.
h) Supports multiple operating modes: automatic search, manual search, follow-up, and tracking.
i) Able to receive control station commands and execute pod operations accordingly.
j) Capable of isolating carrier platform disturbances and stabilizing the line of sight.
k) Supports target locking/unlocking; when locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame around the target.
l) Features automatic target tracking, with the ability to resist natural interference.
m) Includes memory tracking, allowing rapid re-acquisition of a target after brief loss.
n) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size.
o) Supports tracking point switching.
p) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data and UAV attitude information.
q) Bidirectional communication with the control station via RS422 / 100 Mbps Ethernet, reporting system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
r) Equipped with HD-SDI and 100 Mbps Ethernet video output interfaces.
s) Supports photo and video recording.

III. Mounting Platform

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

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	T064TA Airborne Reconnaissance and Strike Pod
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	63mm
Field of view	6.98 5.58
Pseudo-color	6 types
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	3km (under conditions of visibility 8km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1 5Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-110 to +10 (positive for upward)
Frame corner accuracy	0.1 (1 )
Stable accuracy	0.1mrad (1 )
Angular position accuracy	1mrad (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
Rated operating voltage	24VDC
Power supply voltage range	20V 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 60W
weight	6Kg
volume	448mm 366mm 240mm
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	Protect from light rain