MTZ070TA Tri-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MTZ070TA miniature optoelectronic pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, long- and short-focal-length visible light cameras (with 7x hybrid zoom), a three-axis servo-stabilized platform, and image processing modules (featuring autonomous recognition and tracking). With its ultra-compact size, ultra-lightweight design, high precision, and low latency, it is ideally suited for deployment on small and micro UAVs to perform round-the-clock reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

This pod has been adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, enabling seamless integration with existing flight control systems. It can also be connected to our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, assisting the overall unit in rapidly completing UAV system development.

Equipped with an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the optoelectronic pod can detect, identify, and track ground targets day and night, while outputting real-time infrared and visible light video for mission personnel to view.

The optical pod is primarily used in applications 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) Self-testing and fault reporting capabilities;

b) Capable of detecting both long-wave infrared and visible light bands, and outputting corresponding infrared and visible light images;

c) Supports 7x optical hybrid zoom in the visible light spectrum;

d) Enables free three-axis movement (azimuth, pitch, and roll);

e) Can receive commands from a control station and execute pod operations accordingly;

f) Features carrier disturbance isolation and line-of-sight stabilization;

g) Supports target locking/unlocking, and outputs images with a tracking frame once the target is locked;

h) Provides automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference;

i) Includes memory tracking function, allowing rapid target recapture after brief loss;

j) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size;

k) Supports switching of tracking points;

l) Enables bidirectional communication with the control station via RS422/100Mbps network, outputting information such as infrared/visible light images, system and camera working status, and optical axis position;

m) Equipped with photo and video recording functions;

n) Capable of detecting typical targets (e.g., people, vehicles).

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