MTZ098EA Tri-axis Five-light pod

I. Product Introduction

The MTZ098EA three-axis, five-sensor optronic pod integrates a high-resolution 1280×1024 uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 48MP wide-angle visible-light camera, a 48MP 38x optical zoom visible-light camera, a laser rangefinder, a near-infrared supplementary illuminator, a three-axis servo-stabilized platform, and image processing modules (capable of autonomous target recognition and tracking). Featuring a lightweight design, high stability and accuracy, high integration, automatic target recognition, and automatic tracking, the pod is well-suited for deployment on small unmanned aerial vehicles (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 UAV flight control systems. It can also be connected to ViewControlStudio, our organization’s display and control software platform, helping the overall system integrator accelerate the development of UAV systems.

Using its uncooled infrared thermal imager and visible-light cameras, the electro-optical pod can detect, identify, and track ground targets around the clock, and it outputs real-time infrared and visible-light video for mission personnel to view.

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

II. Product Images

Figure 1 Product Image

III. Product Functions

a) Capable of automatically identifying and tracking typical targets.
b) Equipped with self-test and fault reporting functions.
c) Features 38× optical zoom for visible light and 300× hybrid zoom.
d) Integrated laser ranging: up to 5 km for targets with large reflective surfaces, and 3 km for vehicles.
e) Includes near-infrared supplementary lighting, enabling clear visible light observation at night up to 100 meters.
f) Visible light supports optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, and fog penetration.
g) Infrared sensor provides 8× electronic magnification and more than 6 pseudo-color switching modes.
h) Capable of three-degree-of-freedom motion (azimuth, pitch, and roll).
i) Supports target locking/unlocking; when locked, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame, target distance, and target geolocation information.
j) Offers target tracking capabilities with resistance to natural interference.
k) Features memory tracking, allowing rapid recapture of a target after brief loss.
l) Supports tracking point switching.
m) Bidirectional communication with the control station via serial port / 100 Mbps Ethernet (UDP), outputting system status, camera operating status, and optical axis position.
n) Equipped with a 100 Mbps Ethernet video interface (RTSP protocol).
o) Provides photo and video recording functions.

IV. Mounting Platform

Rotary-wing drones, etc.

V. Main Technical Parameters

model	TZ098EA
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	24.7 20㣨 5%
Palette	6 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	7.1mm to 172mm
Field of view	48.5 28.5 to 2.1 1.2 ( 5%)
magnification	24X
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	1535nm
Maximum ranging distance	3km (for vehicles with a visibility of 15km and a size of 2.3m x 2.3m) 5km (for buildings under visibility conditions 15km)
Minimum ranging distance	20m
Distance measurement accuracy	2m
Ranging frequency	1Hz to 10Hz
Near-infrared supplemental light
wavelength	850nm
Field of view	8
Fill light distance	100 meters
Servo Platform
Orientation angle	360 n (360 continuous rotation)
Pitch angle	-1 30 +90 (positive for upward)
Roll angle	-40 + 40
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	24V
Power supply voltage range	20V 28VDC
power	Stable power consumption: 25W ( peak current at 24VDC power-on 5A)
weight	1.3kg
volume	154mm 170mm 188mm
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 60