Category Archives: Thermal Imaging
FLIR to Exhibit at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
See the newest FLIR thermal and night vision products for hunters, tactical professionals and enthusiasts WILSONVILLE, OR (April 24, 2018) – FLIR Systems, Inc. will be exhibiting at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, May … Continue reading
ThermoSight Pro and Breach Available Now
Newest FLIR thermal monocular and riflescopes on sale now at established FLIR dealers WILSONVILLE, OR (March 26, 2018) – FLIR Systems debuted its newest line of thermal imaging products for the law enforcement and sporting markets at the 2018 Shooting, … Continue reading
Tested & Recommended: Pulsar Helion XP50
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Elite reviewers from the National Tactical Officers Association membership evaluation program have announced their findings on the Pulsar Helion XP50 thermal monocular. “This is a high performance device. It’s strong, reliable and easy to use. I find … Continue reading
Pulsar Thermal and Digital Technology on Display at NRA 2018
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – The 147th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits will take place in Dallas, TX at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, May 3-6 and Pulsar is proud to announce attendance! Pulsar’s current award-winning lineup of digital night vision … Continue reading
Pulsar’s New Digisight Ultra N355
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Continuing an unwavering commitment to quality night vision technology, Pulsar introduces the latest innovative scope in the Digisight series; the Digisight Ultra N355 (PL76370Q). Ideal for night or daytime predator, hog and varmint hunting, this digital night … Continue reading
FLIR Introduces Compact Tactical Thermal Imaging Monocular and Multiple Night Vision Products
New Offerings Broaden Selection of Thermal and Night Vision Products for Tactical Professionals and Hunters WILSONVILLE, OR (January 16, 2018) – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the FLIR Breach™ multifunctional thermal imaging monocular and three new night vision … Continue reading
Pulsar Ready To Heat Things Up at SHOT Show 2018!
(MANSFIELD, TX) – Pulsar, the global leader in thermal imaging and digital night vision, turns up the heat at SHOT Show 2018 with several new thermal and night vision devices, as well as enhancements to flagship optics you can’t want … Continue reading
Pulsar Steps Helion XP28 and XP50 to 2.5X With Add-On Lenses!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar continues to listen to loyal users deliver on its promise of image quality with premium quick-change Helion Monocular lenses. Designed specifically for Helion XP series thermal monoculars, Pulsar’s new F28 (PL79053), F38 (PL79054) and F50 (PL79055) … Continue reading
New Pulsar Locking QD Mount
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Improving on their already stellar night vision and thermal optics, Pulsar is proud to release a new Locking QD mount (PL34000), sure to be welcomed by shooting and hunting enthusiasts. Better suited for mounting Pulsar scopes on … Continue reading
FLIR Introduces FLIR ThermoSight® Pro Series Thermal Weapon Sights
FLIR Boson Camera Core Powers New Thermal Line with Advanced Image Processing WILSONVILLE, Ore., (August 2, 2017) – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced three rifle-mounted thermal imaging sights as part of the new FLIR ThermoSight Pro Series. Powered … Continue reading
Go Dark with Professional-Grade Clip-On Thermal-Imaging Capability
When an entire operation could depend on a single trigger pull, professionals choose Armasight by FLIR Apollo Pro thermal clip-on weapon sights WILSONVILLE, OR (June 13, 2017) – The stakes can be life or death whenever a soldier, law enforcement … Continue reading
FLIR Systems Announces Appointment of James J. Cannon as President and CEO
WILSONVILLE, Ore., – May 23, 2017 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced that James J. (“Jim”) Cannon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2017. Mr. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after … Continue reading
New Pulsar Core Thermals
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – The most versatile thermal optic line on the market, Pulsar welcomes three new exciting models to the existing Core series. The Core FXQ38 (PL76453) and Core FXQ50 (PL76459) are 2-in-1 thermal units, designed to be used … Continue reading
Thermal Imaging on the Beat From FLIR
An affordable sixth-sense on the thin blue line WILSONVILLE, Ore. (March 31, 2017) – It’s safe to say that every cop knows about thermal-imaging devices, more commonly known as Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR). It’s a magical technology that … Continue reading
Pulsar Takes Aim at 2017 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar is happy to announce participation at the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia on April 27-30, 2017. Pulsar’s award-winning thermal and night vision optics will be on showcase, as well as their … Continue reading
Practical Thermal Imaging for Hunters: Part Two
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (March 14, 2017) – Thermal-imaging technology is no longer just for the military and law enforcement communities. These rapidly evolving electronics are becoming smaller, lighter, less expensive and, therefore, more accessible and valuable to hunters than ever before. … Continue reading
Pulsar Now The Official Thermal/Night Vision of Lone Star Outdoor Show!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar is proud to be announced as the official thermal/night vision of Dallas Safari Club’s Lone Star Outdoor Show. Building on Pulsar’s world-class reputation in the field of thermal imaging and night vision, this sponsorship helps bring … Continue reading
The New T15 Mini-Thermal Imager Offers Optical Zoom from 3 to 8x
San Diego, CA – January 2017: Utilizing a FLIR core, Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. has developed a unique optical zoom imager from 3x to 8x in a tiny package. Small enough to be held in the palm of your hand … Continue reading
THOR-HD HAS A NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE
Here are a few improvements included in the newest firmware update: Neutral pixel correction Automatic pixel correction improvement Image quality improvement DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
Pulsar Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular: NTOA Tested and Recommended!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar is proud to announce the Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular has been reviewed and tested by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), and is now recommended by the organization’s membership. NTOA is a premier training resource and … Continue reading
MIL SISTEMIKA Integrates Thermoteknix’s TiCAM 1000 LRF Target Locator With Its PERSONAL EYE SYSTEM (PES)
The TiCAM 1000 LRF Target Locator from Thermoteknix is a versatile target acquisition and observation sensor for day and night-time use. The device has a direct-view optical channel for daytime use, a MicroCAM high resolution uncooled thermal imager, laser range … Continue reading
FLIR Systems Acquires Armasight, Inc. for $41 Million
Acquisition Enhances FLIR’s Recreational and Tactical Scopes and Sights Business to Better Serve Outdoor Sporting, Law Enforcement, and Military Markets WILSONVILLE, OR — (Marketwired) — 06/28/16 — FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has acquired Armasight, Inc., … Continue reading
ATN’s BinoX-THD Smart Thermal Binoculars in Action.
South San Francisco, Calif. (May 2016) – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), announced the release of its latest video, ATN BinoX-THD Smart Thermal Binoculars, now available on YouTube. The video, which you can watch below, highlights many of the key … Continue reading
ATN Launches New Video Submission Contest
Contestants can submit videos directly to ATN’s Smart HD Channel, where the best three videos will each win a Shot Trak-X HD. South San Francisco, Calif. (February 2016) –ATN, innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD … Continue reading
FLIR ANNOUCES THE NEW FLIR SCOUT TK and FLIR TG130 THERMAL CAMERAS
Wilsonville, OR – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced two compact thermal camera products that will be showcased at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week: the FLIR Scout TK thermal vision monocular and the FLIR TG130 spot thermal camera. … Continue reading
Steiner Acquires STS AND DIFFRACTION LTD
Steiner officially announces that it has acquired two U.S. companies, the Sensor Systems Division of The O’Gara Group. The group is comprised of Sensor Technology Systems (STS) and Diffraction LTD. For more than 25 years, STS and Diffraction have provided … Continue reading
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Adds New ThOR Thermal Sight Models
South San Francisco, Calif. (September 2015) – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, adds four new models into its ThOR … Continue reading
Raytheon PhantomIRxr® 17 μm Binoculars
This is not your grandpa’s binoculars he brought back from Europe at the end of World War II. The folks at Raytheon have come up with a light weight (3.6 lbs.) uncooled thermal binocular that will detect a man sized … Continue reading
U.S. Army Links Family of Weapon Sights-Individual To The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Wirelessly.
Military.com ran an interesting story on the Army’s efforts to integrate its Family of Weapon Sights-Individual (FWS-I) with the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG). In this system, the operator is able to transmit his thermal weapon sight’s image, with a … Continue reading
The U.S. ARMY IS LOOKING FOR A CLIP-ON THERMAL SIGHT FOR SNIPERS
The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued a solicitation dated 17 March 2015 seeking what it designates as the Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper or FWS. The new thermal sight will work across all sniper system platforms including the M24, … Continue reading
SELEX ES HORIZON HD/SD THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
Thermal imagine technologies keep getting better and smaller. At this year’s IDEX 2015, Selex ES introduced a new medium wave thermal imager sold as the Horizon Medium Wave Infra-Red (MWIR). The Horizon is sold in either Standard Definition or High … Continue reading
HARRIS TO ACQUIRE EXELIS FOR $4.75B
Over a year ago, I alerted our readers to the upcoming consolidation in sectors of the Defense Industry, resulting from Sequester. A prognosis that is unfolding even as I write this. Harris communications has just wrapped up a deal to … Continue reading
DARPA Is Looking For Next Generation Night Vision Goggles
Citing soldier health concerns and the growing availability of commercial I 2 night vision optics, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) wants industry to develop lighter, more compact and more advanced night vision goggles for the military. U.S. Special … Continue reading
Thermal Imaging For Your Android Device
In July, we reported on FLIR’s launch of a thermal imaging device for your iPhone 5. Android owners were pretty well left out in the cold. We are happy to report that the capability is now available for select android … Continue reading
FLIR One Thermal Imagers For The iPhone 5 and 5s Are Now Available.
If you think you may have an application for a thermal imager this is an excellent opportunity for you to do some creative pictography, check your home or cabin for heat leaks, or personal security using the iPhone 5 or … Continue reading
FLIR Accepting Pre-Orders For FLIR One iPhone Thermal Imaging Camera
FLIR One is a thermal camera for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. It operates at the 10 micron spectrum and supports the full palette of colors including white hot / black hot. The image is matrixed consisting of a … Continue reading
FLIR’s Commercial Grade SCOUT Thermal Imagers
Thermal imaging is a technology where informed buyers make better decisions so this article is intended to provide you with a basic foundation of thermal imaging and introduce you to 2 variants of FLIR’s outstanding commercial imagers, the PS24 and … Continue reading
French Sniper Platform a la FÉLIN
French FRF2 sniper rifle with SWORD sniper optic that incorporates high magnification, laser range finding functionality and uncooled thermal imaging.
BAE’s Q-Warrior Closer To Primetime.
As battlefield objectives become more specific, the need for precision increases correspondingly. The successful kinetic operation needs a greater level of accuracy if we are to avoid collateral damage, fratricide and maintain the good will of indigenous people. So, … Continue reading
EOTech X320 Thermal Imager
Going back a few years, I remember being at the Burroughs Range, Ft. Benning GA, hanging out with the NCOIC while they setup FLIR for a night shoot. It was around 01:00 and bone chilling cold so it took a … Continue reading
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