MS280TB Dual-Axis Tri-Light Pod
The MS280TB electro-optical pod consists of an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a 15x continuously zoom visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image processing component (autonomous identification and tracking) . It features high precision and long operating range, and can be applied to medium and small-sized UAVs to perform day and night reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.
The optoelectronic pod uses an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera to detect, identify, and track ground targets around the clock, while simultaneously outputting infrared and 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, and forest fire prevention.
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) Self-testing and fault reporting functions;
c) It has a 15x optical zoom function for visible light ;
d) Possesses infrared and visible light band detection capabilities, and can output infrared and visible light images;
e) Visible light has optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus and low light functions;
f) The infrared function has six color palette switching capabilities;
g) Equipped with laser ranging function;
h) Possesses the ability to move with two degrees of freedom: azimuth and pitch;
i) It has multiple working modes such as automatic search , manual search, follow-up, automatic tracking, and favorites;
j) In manual search mode, it has the function of receiving commands from the control station and completing pod operations;
k) Possesses the ability to isolate carrier disturbances and stabilize the line of sight;
l) It has the function of locking /unlocking targets, and after locking the target, the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame;
m) It has an automatic target tracking function, which can automatically track targets and is resistant to natural interference;
n) It has a memory tracking function, which allows the target to be recaptured in a short time after being briefly lost;
o) It has the function of adjusting the gate size;
p) It has a tracking point switching function;
q) It can communicate bidirectionally with the control station via RS422/100Mbps network and output information such as infrared images, visible light images, system working status, camera working status, and optical axis position;
r) Equipped with HD-SDI/100Mbps Ethernet video output interface;
s) It has photo and video recording functions;
t) It has target positioning function .
III. Mounting Platform
Vertical take-off fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, tethered drones, etc.
IV. Main Technical Parameters
| model | S280TB |
| Infrared thermal imager | |
| Detector type | Uncooled focal plane detector |
| Operating band | 8μm～14μm |
| Detector resolution | 640×512 |
| Pixel size | 12μm |
| Lens focal length | 20mm to 100mm |
| Field of view | 21.7° x 17.5° to 4.4° x 3.5° |
| Noise equivalent temperature difference | NETD≤50mK |
| Minimum distinguishable temperature difference | MRTD≤500mK |
| Visible light camera | |
| resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Response band | 0.4μm to 0.9μm |
| Pixel size | 2.8μm |
| Optical zoom | 15 times |
| Electron Magnification | 2 times |
| focal length | 12mm to 185mm |
| Field of view | 25° x 14° to 2° x 1° |
| Focusing method | Autofocus, manual focus |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.01 Lux |
| Laser measurement integrated machine | |
| wavelength | 1064nm |
| Maximum ranging distance | ≥4km (under conditions of visibility ≥15km) |
| Minimum ranging distance | ≤20m |
| Distance measurement accuracy | ≤2m |
| Ranging frequency | 1～5Hz |
| Laser irradiation | 80mJ |
| Servo Platform | |
| Orientation angle | 360°×n (360° continuous rotation) |
| Pitch angle | -110° to +20° (positive for upward) |
| Frame corner accuracy | ≤1mrad (1σ) |
| Stable accuracy | ≤0.1mrad (1σ) |
| Angular position accuracy | ≤1mrad (1σ) |
| Maximum turning speed | Azimuth ≥ 90°/s, Pitch ≥ 90°/s |
| Maximum turning acceleration | Azimuth ≥ 90°/s², Pitch ≥ 90°/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 | 20V to 32VDC |
| power | Stable power consumption: ≤100W; Peak power consumption: ≤300W |
| weight | ≤19 kg |
| volume | ≤280mm×280mm×485mm |
| interface | |
| Control Interface | RS422/100Mbps Ethernet |
| Video interface | HD-SDI/100Mbps Ethernet |
| Storage interface | ≤128G memory card (Mini SD card) |
| Image format | JPG format |
| Video format | AVI format |
| Environmental adaptability | |
| Operating temperature | -40℃～＋60℃ |
| 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 to moderate rain |
V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interfaces
Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram
