MicoAir MTF-01 Optical Flow & LIDAR for Ardupilot/PX4/INAV

The MicoAir MTF-01 is an integrated optical flow and LiDAR ranging sensor designed to give autonomous drones precise hovering and altitude-hold capabilities. By combining optical flow for X/Y position tracking with a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor for Z-axis altitude data, it delivers reliable ground-tracking indoors or in environments where a GPS lock is unavailable.

Key features

• Combines optical flow and ToF LiDAR for complete three-axis position holding.

• Measures altitude distances up to 8 metres for reliable low-level flight tracking.

• Outputs data over a standard UART connection, requiring just one spare TX/RX pad on your flight controller.

• Natively supported by leading autonomous flight stacks using MAVLink or MSP protocols.

Specifications

• Input voltage: 5 V

• Working current: 100 mA

• LiDAR range: 0.02 to 8 m (90% reflectance, 600 lux; about 5 m in bright sunlight)

• Output rate: 100 Hz

• Optical flow field of view: 42 degrees

• Interface: UART (115200 baud)

• Protocols: MicoLink, MAVLink, MSP (selectable)

• Supported firmware: ArduPilot, PX4, INAV

• Mounting holes: 24.3 x 12 mm

• Dimensions: 29.3 x 17 x 14.5 mm

• Weight: 4.5 g

This compact 4.5-gram sensor is ideal for indoor commercial multirotors, mapping rigs, and automated cinewhoops requiring rock-solid stability without relying on satellite navigation.