MTZ090VA Tri-Axis Single-Light Pod

The MTZ090VA optoelectronic pod integrates a 10x continuous zoom visible light camera, a three-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing module capable of autonomous recognition and tracking. With its lightweight design, high stability and precision, and high level of integration, the pod supports automatic target recognition and tracking, making it suitable for deployment on medium to small UAVs for reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

Using its visible light camera, the electro-optical pod detects ground targets and provides real-time visible light video feeds for mission personnel to monitor.

This miniature pod has been adapted to several mainstream flight control platforms in China, allowing seamless integration with flight control systems. It can also connect to our ViewControlStudio display and control software platform, helping the overall system integrator accelerate UAV system development.

The optoelectronic pod is primarily applied in scenarios such as reconnaissance, targeting support, 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 capabilities;

c) Supports 10x optical zoom in the visible light spectrum;

d) Enables real-time output of visible light images;

e) Visible light channel features optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, fog penetration, and low-light enhancement;

f) Provides free movement along three axes (azimuth, pitch, and roll);

g) Offers multiple operating modes, including heading lock, manual search, follow-up, attitude stabilization, and tracking;

h) Effectively isolates carrier disturbances to ensure line-of-sight stabilization;

i) Supports target locking and unlocking, with the pod outputting an image containing a tracking frame once a target is locked;

j) Delivers automatic target tracking with resistance to natural interference;

k) Includes memory tracking, enabling rapid target recapture after brief loss;

l) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size;

m) Supports switching of tracking points;

n) Enables bidirectional communication with the control station via serial port or 100 Mbps Ethernet (UDP), and outputs system status, camera status, and optical axis position;

o) Provides a 100 Mbps Ethernet video interface (RTSP protocol);

p) Features photo and video recording functions.

III. Mounting Platform

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IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	TZ090VA
Visible light camera
resolution	1920 1080
Response band	0.4 m to 0.9 m
Optical zoom	10 times
focal length	4.8mm to 48mm
Field of view	60.2 33.9 6.6 3.7
zoom mode	Autofocus, manual focus
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux (Black and White)
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-115 to +90 (positive for upward)
Frame corner accuracy	0.1 (1 )
Stable accuracy	0.1mrad (1 )
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 60 /s2, Pitch 60 /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: 30 (peak current 5A when powered on at 24VDC)
weight	400g
volume	88mm 109mm 131mm
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
quick-release type	Without quick release
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-20 55
Storage temperature	-40 to +60
Vibration conditions	The random vibration acceleration was 6g; 5 minutes each in the vertical, horizontal, and longitudinal directions.
Impact conditions	Peak acceleration (half-sine wave) 20g, duration 11ms
Protection level	Can fly in light rain