MTZ090VA Tri-Axis Single-Light Pod
The MTZ090VA optoelectronic pod consists of a 10x continuous zoom visible light camera, a three-axis servo stabilization platform, and an image processing component (autonomous recognition and tracking). It features lightweight construction, high stability and precision, high integration, automatic target recognition, and automatic tracking, and can be applied to medium and small-sized UAVs to perform reconnaissance and surveillance missions over target areas.
The electro-optical pod uses a visible light camera to detect ground targets and outputs visible light video in real time for mission personnel to view.
This miniature 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 our ViewControlStudio display and control software platform to assist the overall unit in quickly completing the development of the UAV system.
This optoelectronic pod is mainly used in scenarios such as reconnaissance, guidance, 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 automatic tracking of typical targets;
b) It has self-testing and fault reporting functions;
c) Features 10x optical zoom in visible light;
d) It has the function of real-time output of visible light images;
e) Visible light has optical zoom, autofocus, manual focus, fog penetration and low-light functions;
f) Possesses the ability to move freely along three axes: azimuth, pitch, and roll;
g) It has multiple working modes such as heading lock/manual search/follow-up/attitude stabilization/tracking;
h) It has the ability to isolate carrier disturbances and stabilize the line of sight;
i) It has the function of locking/unlocking targets, and the pod outputs an image with a tracking frame after locking the target;
j) It has an automatic target tracking function, can automatically track targets, and has the ability to resist natural interference;
k) It has a memory tracking function, which allows the target to be recaptured in a short time after being briefly lost;
l) It has the function of adjusting the gate size;
m) It has the function of switching tracking points;
n) 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;
o) Equipped with a 100Mbps Ethernet video interface (RTSP protocol);
p) It has photo and video recording functions;
III. Mounting Platform
Vertical take-off fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, tethered drones, etc.
IV. Main Technical Parameters
| model | TZ090VA |
| Visible light camera | |
| resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Response band | 0.4μm to 0.9μm |
| Optical zoom | 10 times |
| focal length | 4.8mm to 48mm |
| Field of view | 60.2°×33.9°～6.6°×3.7° |
| zoom mode | Autofocus, manual focus |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.01 Lux (Black and White) |
| Servo Platform | |
| Orientation angle | 360°×n (360° continuous rotation) |
| Pitch angle | -115° to +90° (positive for upward) |
| Frame corner accuracy | ≤0.1° (1σ) |
| Stable accuracy | ≤0.1mrad (1σ) |
| Maximum turning speed | Azimuth ≥ 60°/s, Pitch ≥ 60°/s |
| Maximum turning acceleration | Azimuth ≥ 60°/s², Pitch ≥ 60°/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 | 12V to 32VDC |
| power | Stable power consumption: ≤30 (peak current ≤5A when powered on at 24VDC) |
| weight | ≤400g |
| volume | 88mm×109mm×131mm |
| interface | |
| Control Interface | RS232/TTL/RS422/100Mbps Ethernet (optional) |
| Video interface | 100M network |
| Storage interface | ≤128G memory card (Mini SD card) |
| Image format | JPG format |
| Video format | AVI format |
| quick-release type | Without quick release |
| Environmental adaptability | |
| Operating temperature | -20℃～＋55℃ |
| Storage temperature | -40℃ to +60℃ |
| Vibration conditions | The random vibration acceleration was 6g; 5 minutes each in the vertical, horizontal, and longitudinal directions. |
| Impact conditions | Peak acceleration (half-sine wave) 20g, duration 11ms |
| Protection level | Can fly in light rain |
V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interface Diagram
Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram
