OPTICAL FLOW & LIDAR SENSOR MTF-01P Compatible with Ardupilot/PX4/INAV

Description

MTF-01P is an optical flow ranging integrated sensor developed by MicoAir Technology. It uses uart to output data and is compatible with mainstream open source flight controllers such as Ardupilot, PX4 and INAV. It can be used directly after simple configuration without complicated development process.

MTF-01P features an integrated PMW3901 optical flow sensor and a high-performance Laser TOF sensor, which can be used normally in outdoor sunlight environments.

Specification

• Product weight: 8g
• Product size: 33.2 * 20.8 * 16.8mm
• Output mode: UART
• Output frequency: 100Hz
• TOF Range: 0.02-12m（@90% Reflectivity）
• Anging dead zone: 2cm
• Range accuracy: 4cm (0.02-2m@90% Reflectivity）
•                             2%(>2m @90% Reflectivity）
• Wavelength: 808nm
• Light source: Laser
• Resistance to ambient light: 70K Lux illumination
• Distance FOV: 1.5 °
• Optical flow FOV: 42 °
• Ambient light demand of optical flow:>60Lux
• Optical flow working distance:>80mm
• Power consumption: 500mW
• Operating voltage: 4.0- 5.5V
• Operating temperature: - 10 ° C-60 °C

USER MANUAL & Configurator

MTF-01P

(Download MicoAssistant from here)

GitHub - micoair/MTF-01_USER_MANUAL

 or

MicoAssistant_v0.9.15

Tutorial

Setup Optic Flow&Lidar(MTF-01/MTF-01P) For Ardupilot&PX4 To Make Drones Hover And Fly Indoors Better (youtube.com)

Setup Optic Flow&Lidar(MTF-01/MTF-01P) For INAV6 To Make Drones Hover And Fly Indoors Better (youtube.com)

Setup Optic Flow&Lidar(MTF-01MTF-01/MTF-01P) For Ardupilot&PX4 To Make Drones Hover And Fly Indoors Better (youtube.com)

Q & A

Q: What are the similarities and differences between the MTF-01, MTF-01P, and MTF-02 sensors?

A: All three sensors integrate TOF (Time of Flight) and optical flow functions, and they all use the same optical flow module—PMW3901. However, their TOF sensors differ:

• MTF-01 and MTF-01P use more powerful TOF sensors, providing a longer range. The MTF-01P also utilizes a laser light source, extending the maximum range to 12 meters, and includes an injection-molded casing.
• MTF-02 uses a lower-power TOF sensor, making it ideal for smaller drones where weight and size are critical factors.

Q: How do I choose the right sensor?

A: When selecting a sensor, you can follow these guidelines:

• MTF-02: Best suited for small drones of 3 inches or less, as it is compact and lightweight, reducing the burden on your drone.
• MTF-01: Ideal for drones between 3-5 inches or larger, offering the best cost-performance ratio.
• MTF-01P: Perfect for drones that require longer range and need to operate in more complex environments, such as low-reflectivity surfaces (e.g., black carpets) or bright light conditions.

The hardware interfaces, protocol settings, and setup methods for different flight controllers are the same for all three sensors, so the setup tutorials on YouTube apply to all of them.

Q: What if I'm still unsure which sensor to choose?

A: If you still have questions about choosing the right sensor, feel free to contact us at info@robofusion.net

PACKAGE LIST

• MTF-01P module *1
• 15cm SH1.0 4PIN-SH1.0 4PIN cable * 1 (for Micoair 405/743 Flight controller)
• 20cm SH1.0-MX1.25-6P cable * 1 (for pixhawk2.4.8）
• 20cm SH1.0-GH1.25-6P cable * 1 (for pixhawk4/5/6)

Technical Support

If you encounter any usage issues or require technical support after receiving your product, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us via email at info@robofusion.net

Our technical support team will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours. We promise to provide you with professional solutions to ensure you make the most out of our products.

We also welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have regarding our products. Your input is invaluable to us and will help us continually improve and enhance our products and services.