MT230TA Tri-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MT230TA electro-optical pod integrates a cooled infrared thermal imager, a 30x continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a three-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module featuring autonomous recognition and tracking capabilities. Designed for high precision and extended operational range, the pod is suitable for medium and small-sized UAVs, enabling day-and-night reconnaissance and surveillance over target areas.

Equipped with a cooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the optoelectronic pod can detect, identify, and track ground targets around the clock. It outputs real-time infrared and visible light video for mission personnel to monitor.

The pod has been adapted to several 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 unit accelerate UAV system development.

Typical applications of the 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-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Visible light module supports 30x optical zoom.
d) Features both mid-wave infrared and visible light detection, with the ability to output infrared and visible light images.
e) Visible light supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and low-light operation.
f) Infrared module supports continuous zoom.
g) Integrated with laser ranging function.
h) Provides three-axis stabilization (azimuth, pitch, and roll).
i) Offers multiple operating modes, including automatic search, manual search, follow-up, and tracking.
j) Capable of receiving commands from the control station and performing pod operations accordingly.
k) Possesses carrier disturbance isolation capability to stabilize the line of sight.
l) Supports target locking/unlocking; when locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
m) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
n) Includes memory tracking function to quickly re-acquire a target after brief loss.
o) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size.
p) Supports tracking point switching.
q) Can calculate target coordinates using laser ranging data and UAV attitude information.
r) Bidirectional communication with the control station via RS422 / 100 Mbps Ethernet, transmitting system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
s) Provides HD-SDI / 100 Mbps Ethernet video output interfaces.
t) Supports 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	T230TA
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Cooled focal plane detector
Operating band	3 m 5 m
Detector resolution	640 512
Pixel size	15 m
Lens focal length	20mm to 275mm continuous zoom
Field of view	27 x 21.7 to 2 x 1.6
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	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 +90 (positive for upward)
Roll angle	-30 to 30 (automatic stabilization)
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	11Kg
volume	254mm 294mm 349mm
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