MS185DA-Q Two-Axis Four-Frame Dual-Light Pod
The MS185DA-Q two-axis, four-frame, dual-light pod mainly consists of a visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, an internal inertial navigation system, a two-axis, four-frame servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing component (autonomous recognition and tracking) . It features automatic target recognition, ultra-high stability accuracy, and high-precision target positioning, and can be applied to medium and small-sized UAVs and high-speed UAVs to perform reconnaissance, positioning, and surveillance tasks of target areas.
The electro-optical pod uses a visible light camera to detect, identify, and track ground targets, and outputs visible light video in real time for mission personnel to view.
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.
This optoelectronic pod is mainly used in scenarios such as reconnaissance, border patrol, personnel search and rescue, forest fire prevention, and target positioning.
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 20x optical zoom function for visible light ;
d) Possesses the ability to move with two degrees of freedom: azimuth and pitch;
e) It has multiple working modes such as automatic search , manual search, follow-up, automatic tracking, and favorites;
f) Possesses the ability to isolate carrier disturbances and stabilize the line of sight;
g) It has the function of locking /unlocking targets, and the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame after locking the target;
h) It has an automatic target tracking function, which can automatically track targets and has the ability to resist natural interference;
i) It has a memory tracking function, which allows the target to be recaptured in a short time after being briefly lost;
j) It has the function of adjusting the gate size;
k) It has a tracking point switching function;
l) Possesses high-precision target positioning capabilities;
m) 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;
n) It has a two-axis, four-frame structure;
o) It has multi-target detection capabilities.
p) It has photo and video recording functions;
III. Platform
Airborne platforms such as drones.
IV. Main Technical Parameters
| model | S185DA-Q |
| Visible light camera | |
| resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Response band | 0.4μm to 0.9μm |
| Pixel size | 4μm |
| Optical zoom | 20 times |
| Electron Magnification | 2 times |
| focal length | 10mm～200mm |
| Field of view | 42°×24.4°～2.2°×1.2° |
| Optical axis consistency | ≤2 pixels |
| Focusing method | Autofocus, manual focus |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.01 Lux |
| Laser rangefinder | |
| wavelength | 1535nm |
| Maximum ranging distance | ≥8km (under conditions of visibility ≥15km) |
| Minimum ranging distance | ≤20m |
| Distance measurement accuracy | ≤2m |
| Ranging frequency | 1～5Hz |
| Servo Platform | |
| Orientation angle | 360°×n (360° continuous rotation) |
| Pitch angle | -110° to +10° (positive for upward) |
| Angular accuracy | ≤1mrad |
| Stable accuracy | ≤20urad(1σ, 1°/2Hz, 2°/1Hz sinusoidal oscillation) |
| Tracking accuracy | ≤0.2mrad(1σ) |
| Maximum tracking angular velocity | ≥10°/s |
| Memory tracking time | ≥3s |
| Maximum angular velocity | Azimuth ≥ 60°/s, Pitch ≥ 60°/s |
| Maximum angular acceleration | Azimuth ≥ 10°/s², Pitch ≥ 10°/s² |
| System Indicators | |
| Image tracking | Automatically track selected target |
| AI recognition | Automatic detection and identification of typical targets |
| Target positioning accuracy | ≤ 20m (2km distance) |
| Rated operating voltage | 24VDC |
| Power supply voltage range | 20V～32VDC |
| power | Stable power consumption: ≤60W (excluding load) |
| weight | ≤2.5Kg (excluding load) |
| volume | ≤185mm×170.5mm×273.5mm |
| interface | |
| Control Interface | RS422 |
| Video interface | 100M network |
| Storage interface | ≤128G memory card (Mini SD card) |
| Image format | JPG format |
| Video format | AVI format |
| Environmental adaptability | |
| Operating temperature | -40℃～＋65℃ |
| Storage temperature | -50℃～＋70℃ |
| 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 | Protect from light rain |
V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interfaces
Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram
