Setting it up with an AI assistant? Read our AI setup guide first. It shows you how to point ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini at the official manual for this product, so the answers come from the real pinout and parameter names instead of guesses.
Overview
The MTF-02P is the micro sensor that works outdoors: a high-performance ToF rangefinder gives it 6 m of range even in 70 klux direct sunlight and a tight 2° beam, while the whole module stays at 1.5 grams — GPS-free position hold for tiny whoops, 2–3 inch micros and any weight-critical build. 50 Hz UART output; ArduPilot, PX4, INAV and FMT supported.
Before you fly: the airframe comes first
An optical flow sensor corrects the flight controller's estimate — it cannot rescue a vibrating airframe. Balance props and check vibration first: the setup guide shows the exact checks for each firmware.
Specifications
Range: 0.02–6 m @ 90% reflectivity — rated even at 70 klux, outdoor-capable
Range accuracy: 2 cm (0.02–2 m) · 1.5% (>2 m) — 940 nm ToF, 2° FOV
Optical flow: 42° FOV, max 7 m/s @ 1 m height, needs >60 lux and ground texture
Power: 5 V · Size: 21.6 × 16 × 6.5 mm · Weight: 1.5 g · Operating temp: −20 to +85 °C
Rated range is measured against a 90%-reflectivity lab target — over grass or dark asphalt any rangefinder reads shorter. Details in the manual.
Firmware & protocol — automatic
Current-production units auto-detect your flight controller's firmware on power-up — wire it, power it, done. Manual override is available two ways: solder pads on the back of the board (highest priority — see the pad guide), or the free MicoAssistant tool.
MTF-01 / MTF-01P: 100 Hz data and 8–12 m range for 3–5"+ builds
Package list
MTF-02P module × 1
20 cm SH1.0 4PIN–4PIN cable × 1
20 cm SH1.0–MX1.25-6P cable × 1 (for Pixhawk 2.4.8)
20 cm SH1.0–GH1.25-6P cable × 1 (for Pixhawk 4/5/6)
Technical Support
Questions before or after your build? Email support@robofusion.net — we respond within 24 hours on business days (excluding public holidays). First-line answers live at docs.robofusion.net.
