MTZ083FA Tri-Axis Four-Light Pod

The TZ083FA three-axis four-sensor optoelectronic pod integrates 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 module (capable of autonomous recognition and tracking). Designed to be lightweight, highly stable, precise, and highly integrated, the pod supports automatic target recognition and tracking. It is ideally suited for small to medium-sized UAVs performing round-the-clock 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 our organization’s ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, helping the overall unit rapidly complete UAV system development.

Using the uncooled infrared thermal imager and visible light camera, the pod detects, identifies, and tracks ground targets day and night, outputting real-time infrared and visible light video for mission personnel to view.

Optoelectronic pods of this type are primarily used in reconnaissance, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, and forest fire prevention scenarios.

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) Provides 50× optical zoom for visible light.
d) Supports long-wave uncooled infrared and visible light detection, and can output both infrared and visible light images.
e) Integrated with laser ranging capability.
f) Visible light channel supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, fog penetration, and low-light operation.
g) Infrared channel features electronic magnification and pseudo-color switching.
h) Enables three-degrees-of-freedom motion (azimuth, pitch, and roll).
i) Offers multiple operating modes: heading lock, manual search, follow-up, attitude stabilization, and tracking.
j) Capable of isolating carrier disturbances and stabilizing the line of sight.
k) Supports target locking/unlocking; once locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame.
l) Features automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
m) Includes memory tracking, allowing short-term recapture after brief target loss.
n) Allows adjustment of the gate size.
o) Supports tracking point switching.
p) Able to calculate target coordinates using laser ranging, UAV position, and attitude data.
q) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via serial port and 100 Mbps Ethernet (UDP), and can output system working status, camera status, and optical axis position.
r) Provides a 100 Mbps Ethernet video interface (RTSP protocol).
s) Equipped with 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