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FLIR Rolls out New Thermal Imaging Cameras for UAS

Posted by Betsy Lillian on January 04, 2017

FLIR Systems Inc. has launched five new thermal imaging cameras, including two dual-sensor cameras specifically for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The FLIR Duo, priced at $999.99, is a multi-sensor drone camera that features FLIR’s Lepton thermal microcamera core, a high-definition [Read More]

Sky Eye Releases FLIR Camera Control Software for its UAVs

Posted by Betsy Lillian on September 20, 2016

Stockholm, Sweden-based Sky Eye Innovations has released a new camera control software, SENSE COLLECT, which enables the unique remote control of FLIR sensors for the company’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) packages. The software was developed on the latest FLIR software [Read More]

Texas Sheriff’s Office Touts New Infrared-Equipped UAV

Posted by Betsy Lillian on September 02, 2016

The Navarro County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) recently received an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to assist in crime-fighting and rescue operations. According to the department, the aircraft is a DJI Inspire 1 Pro, equipped with a FLIR thermal camera for [Read More]

3DR Brings Infrared-Camera Integration to Solo Drone

Posted by Betsy Lillian on July 12, 2016

3D Robotics says the new FLIR-compatible gimbals will bring forth opportunities in businesses such as construction, utilities and agriculture.

FLIR’s Newest Thermal Drone Camera Offers Radiometric Imaging

Posted by Betsy Lillian on May 09, 2016

FLIR Systems Inc. has announced the FLIR Vue Pro R, the latest member of the company’s Vue thermal imaging camera series for commercial drones. According to FLIR, the new camera retains all the capabilities of the standard Vue Pro model [Read More]

FLIR Now Offering DJI Drone Thermal Imaging Kits for Firefighters

Posted by Betsy Lillian on April 21, 2016

FLIR Systems Inc. has announced a range of new thermal imaging solutions for firefighters, including two aerial first responder kits featuring the DJI Zenmuse XT thermal camera powered by FLIR. Combining the camera with the DJI Inspire 1 drone, the [Read More]

Fla. Company Becomes Launch Partner for New DJI/FLIR Thermal Camera

Posted by Betsy Lillian on February 29, 2016

As a launch partner for the new FLIR/DJI Zenmuse XT thermal imaging solution, Planet Inhouse Inc., based in Melbourne, Fla., says it will become one of the first federally approved commercial drone operators to use the new solution. In December, [Read More]

Endurance UAS Offers Survey, Imaging or First-Response Payload Packages

Posted by Betsy Lillian on February 29, 2016

San Diego-based Straight Up Imaging has launched the Endurance unmanned aircraft system (UAS), a multi-rotor drone designed specifically for aerial imaging. The drone, which was tested in NASA’s wind tunnels, offers a flight time of 25 minutes with each of [Read More]

DJI Drones Meet FLIR Thermal Imaging

Posted by Betsy Lillian on December 10, 2015

The first product resulting from the new partnership will be available in the first quarter of 2016 – the Zenmuse XT stabilized camera.

FLIR’s New Thermal Camera: A Boon for a Range of Drone Operators

Betsy Lillian
Written by Betsy Lillian on September 17, 2015

From solar panel to utility to infrastructure inspections, the FLIR Vue Pro provides a simple way to add thermal imaging to a myriad of small unmanned aircraft system applications.