MicoAir MTF-02P UAV Drone Optical Flow and Distance Sensor

Description:

The MicoAir MTF-02P is an optical flow and distance-sensing module designed for UAVs and multirotor drones. It helps flight controllers estimate ground-relative movement and measure distance to the surface, supporting stable hovering, low-altitude positioning, and improved flight control.

Specifications

• Output Interface: UART/115200/LVTTL
• Protocol: Micolink/Mavlink/MSP
• Output Rate: 50Hz
• Firmware Supported: Ardupilot/PX4/INAV/FMT
• TOF Range: 6m@90% reflectance/1K Lux; 4m@90% reflectance/70K Lux;
• Center Wavelength: 940nm
• Emitting Angle: 2 °
• Dead Zone: 2cm
• Ranging Accuracy: 2cm(<2m@90% reflectance); 1.5%(>2m@90% reflectance)
• Optical Flow FOV: 42 °
• Max Speed Measurement: 7m/s@1m height
• Ambient Light Demand of Optical Flow: >60Lux
• Optical Flow Working Distance: >8cm
• Power Consumption: 200mW (40mA@5V)
• Supply voltage: 5V

Protocol

MTF-02P supports multiple serial protocols such as Micolink/Mavlink/MSP, and is compatible with mainstream open-source flight controllers such as Ardupilot, PX4, INAV, etc.

You can easily switch its protocol by bridging the jumper on the back of the board.

The module protocol can also be switched using MicoAssistant, however, the jumper configuration takes precedence.

Default Orientation

Physical

• Dimensions: 21.6 x 16 x 6.5 mm
• Weight: 1.5g

Connector Definition

Micolink

The micolink is a lightweight protocol customized by MicoAir Tech, prepared for developers who are ready to write their own code to read sensor data.

Decoding Micolink Messages from MTF-01 – MicoAir Tech