MTZ070TA Tri-Axis Tri-Light Pod
The MTZ070TA miniature optoelectronic pod consists of an uncooled infrared thermal imager, long and short focal length visible light cameras (7x hybrid zoom), a three-axis servo stabilization platform, and image processing components (autonomous recognition and tracking). It features ultra-small size, ultra-light weight, high precision, and low latency, and can be applied to small and micro 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 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.
The optoelectronic pod uses an uncooled infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera to detect, identify, and track ground targets around the clock, and outputs infrared and visible light video in real time for mission personnel to view.
Optical pods are 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 self-testing and fault reporting functions;
b) It has the ability to detect long-wave infrared and visible light bands and can output infrared and visible light images;
c) It features 7x optical hybrid zoom in visible light;
d) Possesses the ability to move freely along three axes: azimuth, pitch, and roll;
e) It has the function of receiving commands from the control station and completing pod operations;
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, 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 the function of switching tracking points;
l) 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;
m) Equipped with photo and video recording functions;
n) Possesses typical target (person, vehicle) detection capabilities;
III. Mounting Platform
Loitering drones, miniature rotorcraft, etc.
IV. Main Technical Parameters
| model | TZ070TA |
| Infrared thermal imager | |
| Detector type | Uncooled focal plane detector |
| Operating band | 8μm～14μm |
| Detector resolution | 640×512 |
| Pixel size | 12μm |
| Lens focal length | 25mm |
| Field of view | 17.5°×13.1° |
| Wide-angle visible light camera | |
| resolution | 2560×1440 |
| focal length | 4.45mm |
| Field of view | 79.7°×50.3° |
| Video resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Long-range visible light camera | |
| resolution | 2560×1440 |
| focal length | 16mm |
| Field of view | 26.1° x 14.9° |
| Video resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Servo Platform | |
| Orientation angle | -90° to +90° |
| Pitch angle | -90° to +30° (positive for upward) |
| Roll angle | -40° +40° |
| Frame corner accuracy | ≤0.3° |
| Stable accuracy | ≤0.1mrad (1σ1°/2Hz, 2°1Hz) |
| Maximum turning speed | Azimuth ≥ 50°/s, Pitch ≥ 50°/s |
| Maximum turning acceleration | Azimuth ≥ 20°/s², Pitch ≥ 20°/s² |
| System Indicators | |
| Image tracking | Automatically track selected target |
| Rated operating voltage | 24VDC |
| Power supply voltage range | 12V to 32VDC |
| power | Stable power consumption: ≤12W Peak power consumption: ≤20W |
| weight | ≤300g |
| volume | ≤71.5mm×89.3mm×97.9mm |
| interface | |
| Control Interface | RS422 |
| Video interface | 100M network |
| Storage interface | ≥32GB memory card (Mini SD card) |
| Image format | JPG format |
| Video format | AVI format |
| Arm type | straight arm |
| Environmental adaptability | |
| Operating temperature | -20℃～+55℃ (-40℃ optional) |
| Storage temperature | -40℃ to +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 rain |
V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interfaces
Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram
