DX3 Dual-4K EO/IR Pod | Wide Narrow Views, 280 g, 1.2 km Laser
DX3 packages dual 4K visible sensors, 640×512 thermal video and 1,200 m laser ranging into a 280 g three-axis gimbal. Visible output is 3840×2160/30 fps with dual fields of view (3.2 mm wide and 16 mm narrow); the thermal stream runs at 30 fps. Target tracking and 0.1 mrad stabilization support observation, while RS232/TTL, SBUS, Ethernet RTSP and H.264/H.265 video provide options for UAV system integration.
- Dual visible, IR and laser range finder
- Dual 4K image sensors
- 83 deg x 53 deg (3.2mm)
- 20 deg x 11 deg (16mm)
- Dual field of view (3.2 mm wide / 16 mm narrow)
- <=0.3 deg
- 0.1 mrad (1 deg/2Hz, 1 sigma)
- ≥60°/s
- 3840x2160 CMOS sensor
- 640x512@30fps
- 22.9 deg x 18.4 deg
- 0.1mrad @1 deg/2Hz
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Technical data
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product - Product name | DX3 |
| Product - Product type | Three-axis micro-pod |
| Product - Weight | 280g |
| Sensor - Sensor combination | Dual visible, IR and laser range finder |
| Sensor - Image sensors | Dual 4K image sensors |
| EO - Resolution and frame rate | 3840x2160@30fps |
| EO - Field of view (wide) | 83 deg x 53 deg (3.2mm) |
| EO - Field of view (tele) | 20 deg x 11 deg (16mm) |
| EO - Optical zoom | Dual field of view (3.2 mm wide / 16 mm narrow) |
| EO - Angular position accuracy | <=0.3 deg |
| EO - Stability accuracy | 0.1 mrad (1 deg/2Hz, 1 sigma) |
| Maximum angular velocity | ≥60°/s |
| EO - CMOS sensor | 3840x2160 CMOS sensor |
| IR - Resolution frame rate | 640x512@30fps |
| IR - Field of view | 22.9 deg x 18.4 deg |
| IR - Focus length | 19mm |
| IR - Stability accuracy | 0.1mrad @1 deg/2Hz |
| IR - Control interface | TTL/RS232/SBUS (optional) |
| Laser range finder - Measuring distance | 1200m |
| Laser range finder - Measuring distance accuracy | +/-1m |
| Display - Picture in Picture | Supported |
| Display - Rich OSD | Camera information / Target information / Robot information |
| Tracking - Object Identification and Tracking | Vehicle tracking / Human tracking |
| Housing - CNC | Integrated metal housing, electronic components encapsulated inside |
| Housing - System external interfaces | Control: RS-232 (TTL), SBUS; Video output: Network |
| Gimbal - Yaw Axis | +/-140 deg Rotation |
| Gimbal - Pitch Axis | -90 deg to +30 deg Rotation |
| Gimbal - Roll Axis | +/-45 deg Rotation |
| Gimbal - Maximum angular velocity | >=60 deg/s |
| Gimbal - Stabilization accuracy | 0.1 mrad (1 deg/2Hz, 1 sigma) |
| Gimbal - Angular position accuracy | <=0.3 deg |
| Video output - Ethernet, RTSP | Supported |
| Video output - Encoding format | H264/H265 |
| Video output - Video storage format | MP4 |
| Control method - UART | TTL 3.3V, RS232 protocol |
| Control method - SBUS | Optional |
| Control method - Default | TTL |
| Power - Power connector | 12~24V DC |
| Power - Power consumption | Average <=15W |
| Environmental conditions - Operating temperature | -20 deg C~+60 deg C |
| Environmental conditions - Storage Temperature | -20 deg C~+60 deg C |
| Dimension - Drawing labels | R32, 52.43, 92.94, 3.12, 63, 59.32, 78.43, diameter 52, 4 x diameter 2.60 |
1. Features & applications
DX3 4K EO IR Thermal Laser Rangefinder 3-Axis UAV Gimbal with Target Tracking is a 280g three-axis micro-pod designed for day-and-night surveillance, UAV gimbal stabilization, target recognition, target tracking and laser ranging. The payload integrates dual 4K EO camera sensors, IR thermal imaging, a 1200m laser rangefinder, network video output and UART control in a compact CNC metal housing for vehicle and human tracking applications.
2. Product Features
- Three-Axis Micro-Pod:Compact stabilized gimbal structure supports yaw, pitch and roll movement for steady airborne or mobile imaging.
- Dual 4K EO Imaging:Dual visible-light image sensors provide 3840x2160@30fps output with wide and tele field-of-view options.
- IR Thermal Imaging:640x512@30fps thermal imaging supports day-and-night observation with a 22.9 deg x 18.4 deg field of view.
- Laser Ranging:The integrated laser range finder supports 1200m measuring distance with +/-1m measuring distance accuracy.
- Target Tracking:Built-in object identification and tracking supports vehicle tracking and human tracking workflows.
- Rich Video Output:Picture in Picture, Rich OSD, Ethernet RTSP output, H264/H265 encoding and MP4 storage are supported.
- Integrated Housing:CNC integrated metal housing and internal electronic encapsulation improve structure protection and EMC design.
3. Application Scenarios
- Public Security:Supports mobile surveillance, object identification and target tracking for public security operations.
- Environmental Projects:Provides EO camera and IR thermal imaging data for environmental monitoring missions.
- Forest Fire Monitoring:Uses day-and-night imaging to assist forest patrol and fire-risk observation.
- Law Enforcement:Helps law enforcement teams capture stabilized video and track vehicles or people from UAV or robotic platforms.
- Day-and-Night Surveillance:Combines 4K EO imaging, IR thermal imaging and laser ranging for continuous observation.
- Vehicle and Human Tracking:Built-in tracking functions support recognition and tracking of vehicle and human targets.

