MTZ083FA Tri-Axis Four-Light Pod

The TZ083FA three-axis four-light pod consists of an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a fixed-focus visible light camera, a 50x continuous zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a three-axis servo stabilization platform, and an image processing component (autonomous recognition and tracking) . It features lightweight construction, high stability and accuracy, high integration, automatic target recognition, and automatic tracking, and can be applied to small and medium-sized 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 the function of automatic identification and tracking of typical targets;

b) It has self-testing and fault reporting functions;

c) It has a 50x optical zoom function for visible light ;

d) It has the capability to detect long-wave uncooled infrared and visible light bands and can output infrared and visible light images;

e) Equipped with laser ranging capability;

f) Visible light has optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, fog penetration and low-light functions;

g) The infrared sensor has electronic amplification and pseudo-color switching functions;

h) Possesses the ability to perform three degrees of freedom of motion: azimuth, pitch, and roll;

i) It has multiple working modes such as heading lock /manual search/follow-up/attitude stabilization/tracking;

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

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

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

m) It has a memory tracking function, which can recapture the target in a short time after it is briefly lost;

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

o) Features tracking point switching functionality;

p) It can calculate target coordinates based on laser ranging, UAV position and attitude information;

q) It can communicate bidirectionally with the control station via serial port /100Mbps Ethernet (UDP) and can output information such as system working status, camera working status, and optical axis position;

r) Equipped with a 100Mbps Ethernet video interface ( RTSP protocol);

s) It has 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	TZ083FA
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Uncooled focal plane detector
Operating band	8 m 14 m
Detector resolution	1280 1024
Pixel size	12 m
Lens focal length	35mm
Field of view	24.8 19.9㣨 5%
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 50mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 500mK
Zoom Visible Light Camera
resolution	3840 2160
Response band	0.4 m to 0.9 m
Pixel size	2.0 m
Optical zoom	50 times
focal length	6mm to 300mm
Field of view	65.2 39.6 1.4 0.8
Focusing method	Autofocus, manual focus
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux
Wide-angle visible light camera
resolution	4056 3040 (12MP fixed-focus lens)
Pixel size	1.55 m
focal length	3.35mm
Field of view	83 x 53
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	3km (visibility 5km, vehicle target 3m 6m)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1 to 5 Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-110 to +45 (positive for upward)
Roll angle	-45 +45
Stable accuracy	0.1mrad (1 )
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth  60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth  50 /s2, Pitch 50 /s2
System Indicators
Image tracking	Automatically track selected target
AI recognition	Automatic detection and identification of typical targets
Rated operating voltage	24VDC
Power supply voltage range	12V to 32VDC
power	Stable power consumption:  40W (peak current 5A when powered on at 24VDC)
weight	1.9 kg
volume	146.4mm 224.8mm 225.1mm
interface
Control Interface	RS232/TTL/RS422/100Mbps Ethernet (optional)
Video interface	100M network
Storage interface	128G 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 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 Interface Diagram

Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram