MTZ096FA Tri-Axis Four-Light Pod

I. Product Introduction

The MTZ096FA three-axis four-axis optoelectronic pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 48-megapixel wide-angle visible light camera, a 48-megapixel optical zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a three-axis servo stabilization platform, and image processing modules (supporting autonomous recognition and tracking). It features a lightweight design, high stability and accuracy, high level of integration, automatic target recognition, and autonomous tracking capabilities. The pod is suitable for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) performing day-and-night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.

This pod has been adapted to multiple 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 system integrator rapidly complete the development of the UAV system.

Equipped with an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, the pod enables all-weather detection, identification, and tracking of ground targets, while outputting real-time infrared and visible light video for mission personnel.

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

I. Product Images

Figure 1 Product Image

II. Product Functions

a) Capable of automatically identifying and tracking typical targets.
b) Equipped with self-diagnostic and fault reporting functions.
c) Features an 11x visible light hybrid zoom.
d) Supports long-wave uncooled infrared and visible light detection, with the ability to 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 enhancement.
g) Infrared sensor features electronic magnification and pseudo-color switching.
h) Capable of three-degrees-of-freedom motion: azimuth, pitch, and roll.
i) Offers multiple operating modes, including heading lock, manual search, follow-up, attitude stabilization, and tracking.
j) Possesses carrier disturbance isolation capability to stabilize the line of sight.
k) Supports target locking/unlocking; once locked, the pod outputs images with a tracking frame.
l) Provides reliable target tracking with resistance to natural interference.
m) Includes memory tracking functionality, enabling rapid target reacquisition after brief loss.
n) Allows adjustment of the tracking gate size.
o) Supports tracking point switching.
p) Capable of calculating target coordinates based on laser ranging, UAV position, and attitude data.
q) Supports bidirectional communication with the control station via serial port or 100 Mbps Ethernet (UDP), and can output system status, camera status, and optical axis position.
r) Equipped with a 100 Mbps Ethernet video interface (RTSP protocol).
s) Provides photo and video recording functions.

III. Mounting Platform

Small rotary-wing drones, etc.

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	TZ096FA
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Uncooled focal plane detector
Operating band	8 m 14 m
Detector resolution	640 512
Super-resolution	1280 1024
Pixel size	12 m
Lens focal length	19mm
Field of view	22.8 18.4㣨 5%
Temperature measurement mode	Point temperature measurement, area temperature measurement
Temperature measurement range	-20+150 / 2 or 2% (high sensitivity)0+500 / 3 or 3% (low sensitivity)
Over-temperature alarm	have
Palette	10 types
Numbers multiplied	8X
photo	1280 1024 JPG
video	1280 1024 MP4
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 50mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 500mK
Zoom Visible Light Camera
Sensor size	1/2 CMOS
Effective pixels	4800W
Lens focal length	15mm 50mm
Field of view	29 23.5 9 7
magnification	11X
photo	8000 6000 JPG
video	4k@30,1080p@60 MP4
Wide-angle visible light camera
Sensor size	1/2 CMOS
Effective pixels	4800W
Lens focal length	4.49mm
Field of view	83.5
photo	8000 6000 JPG
video	4k@30,1080p@60 MP4
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	905nm
Maximum ranging distance	1.2km (for large targets (buildings) under visibility conditions 5km)
Minimum ranging distance	5m
Distance measurement accuracy	1m
Ranging frequency	1Hz
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-130 to +90 (positive for upward)
Roll angle	-60 +60
Stable accuracy	0.003㣨1ң
Maximum turning speed	Azimuth 60 /s, Pitch 60 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	Azimuth 50 /s2, Pitch 50 /s2
Image processing components
Automatic recognition	Capable of automatically recognizing people and vehicles with a target count of 32.
Target tracking	Target size 16 16
Tracking frame rate	50Hz
Image output	RTSP/UDP/RTMP are selectable, and the bitrate can be set from 200kbps to 6Mbps.
System Indicators
Rated operating voltage	12V
Power supply voltage range	10V 26VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 20W (peak current 5A when powered on at 24VDC)
weight	380g
volume	90mm 105mm 124mm
interface
Control Interface	UART/100Mbps Ethernet (optional)
Video interface	100M network
Storage interface	512G memory card (Micro SD card)
Image format	JPG format
Video format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-20 55
Storage temperature	-40 to +60