MTZ070TA Tri-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MTZ070TA miniature optoelectronic pod consists of an uncooled infrared thermal imager, long and short focal length visible light cameras (7x hybrid zoom), a three-axis servo stabilization platform, and image processing components (autonomous recognition and tracking). It features ultra-small size, ultra-light weight, high precision, and low latency, and can be applied to small and micro UAVs to perform day and night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

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.

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

Optical pods are 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 self-testing and fault reporting functions;

b) It has the ability to detect long-wave infrared and visible light bands and can output infrared and visible light images;

c) It features 7x optical hybrid zoom in visible light;

d) Possesses the ability to move freely along three axes: azimuth, pitch, and roll;

e) It has the function of receiving commands from the control station and completing pod operations;

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

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

h) It has an automatic target tracking function, can automatically track targets, and has the ability to resist natural interference;

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

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

k) It has the function of switching tracking points;

l) 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;

m) Equipped with photo and video recording functions;

n) Possesses typical target (person, vehicle) detection capabilities;

III. Mounting Platform

Loitering drones, miniature rotorcraft, etc.

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	TZ070TA
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	25mm
Field of view	17.5 13.1
Wide-angle visible light camera
resolution	2560 1440
focal length	4.45mm
Field of view	79.7 50.3
Video resolution	1920 1080
Long-range visible light camera
resolution	2560 1440
focal length	16mm
Field of view	26.1 x 14.9
Video resolution	1920 1080
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	-90 to +90
Pitch angle	-90 to +30 (positive for upward)
Roll angle	-40 +40
Frame corner accuracy	0.3
Stable accuracy	0.1mrad (1 1 /2Hz, 2 1Hz)
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 50 /s, Pitch 50 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 20 /s2, Pitch 20 /s2
System Indicators
Image tracking	Automatically track selected target
Rated operating voltage	24VDC
Power supply voltage range	12V to 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 12W Peak power consumption: 20W
weight	300g
volume	71.5mm 89.3mm 97.9mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422
Video interface	100M network
Storage interface	32GB memory card (Mini SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Arm type	straight arm
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-20+55 (-40 optional)
Storage temperature	-40 to +60
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 rain

V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interfaces

Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram