An increasingly higher temperature is required with the rapid development of airborne remote sensors, giving rise to an urgent demand for a technology or device which can ensure both the uniform temperature and a high heat exchange capacity. This paper, based on the human circulatory system, proposes a thermal control device with a fluid circulation. The device is introduced in detail and an experiment is made to verify its thermal control effects. It is shown that the device has better temperature uniformity and a better heat transfer capability compared to the traditional heating films. •A thermal control device suitable for airborne remote sensors was introduced.•The device used the human circulatory system as a reference.•Experiment proved its better temperature uniformity.