Category Archives: Thermal Imaging

The National Sheriffs Association Will Host Pulsar at the 2019 Winter Conference

Posted on Wednesday, 28 November, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(MANSFIELD, TX) – Pulsar is set to attend the National Sheriffs Association 2019 Winter Legislative and Technology Conference at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. The show and exhibits are scheduled for February 9 – 12. Visit with Pulsar at … Continue reading →

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Pulsar Trail LRFs are shipping and the Moment You’ve all Been Waiting for is Here!

Posted on Monday, 5 November, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

  (MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Thermal fans, the time has arrived, Pulsar Trail LRFs are shipping! Trail LRFs are available in four different models: XQ38 LRF (PL76516), XQ50 LRF (PL76517), XP38 LRF (PL76518) and XP50 LRF (PL76519). Trail LRFs boast all … Continue reading →

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Thermal Imaging–Eurosatory 2018 (Continued)

Posted on Tuesday, 3 July, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

While at Eurosatory, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Harry Schlemmer, Hensoldt, and Dr. Peter Bossdorf of Mittler Report Verlang GmbH at a meeting arranged by Carina Siegmund, Hensoldt, Communications Manager. The presentation, arranged by executives of Hensoldt marketing, … Continue reading →

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24/7 IMAGING FROM PHOTONIS–EUROSATORY 2018 (Continued)

Posted on Thursday, 28 June, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Netherland based PHOTONIS introduced the CNOD digital imaging Night Observation Device; developed in conjunction with Rochester Precision Optics. The CNOD can be handheld or weapon mounted to provide seamless day to night all digital (no imaging intensifier tube) imaging. CNOD … Continue reading →

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Pulsar Partners With Brian “Pigman” Quaca, host of Pigman

Posted on Tuesday, 5 June, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

  (MANSFIELD, TX) – Pulsar is proud to announce a new partnership with Pigman. Groesbeck, Texas native and show host, Brian “Pigman” Quaca, host of Pigman: The Series on Sportsman Channel, assumes his role on Pulsar’s elite pro staff, effective … Continue reading →

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More is Better When it Comes to Your Thermal Imager

Posted on Wednesday, 16 May, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

Multiple color palettes provide distinct advantages in diverse environments WILSONVILLE, OR (May 14, 2018) – Thermal imagers detect and amplify minute temperature differences between objects in the user’s environment and convert them into recognizable images, much like a digital photographic … Continue reading →

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Newest Armasight by FLIR Night Vision Devices on Sale Now at Established FLIR Dealers

Posted on Wednesday, 2 May, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

  WILSONVILLE, OR (May 1, 2018) – Armasight by FLIR rolled out an impressive new line of night vision devices (NVDs) for the law enforcement, tactical and sporting markets at the 2018 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in … Continue reading →

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FLIR to Exhibit at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Posted on Thursday, 26 April, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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ThermoSight Pro and Breach Available Now

Posted on Tuesday, 27 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Tested & Recommended: Pulsar Helion XP50

Posted on Wednesday, 21 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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Pulsar Thermal and Digital Technology on Display at NRA 2018

Posted on Tuesday, 13 March, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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Pulsar’s New Digisight Ultra N355

Posted on Friday, 2 February, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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FLIR Introduces Compact Tactical Thermal Imaging Monocular and Multiple Night Vision Products

Posted on Wednesday, 17 January, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Pulsar Ready To Heat Things Up at SHOT Show 2018!

Posted on Thursday, 11 January, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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Pulsar Steps Helion XP28 and XP50 to 2.5X With Add-On Lenses!

Posted on Tuesday, 19 December, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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New Pulsar Locking QD Mount

Posted on Monday, 16 October, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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FLIR Introduces FLIR ThermoSight® Pro Series Thermal Weapon Sights

Posted on Thursday, 3 August, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Go Dark with Professional-Grade Clip-On Thermal-Imaging Capability

Posted on Wednesday, 14 June, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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FLIR Systems Announces Appointment of James J. Cannon as President and CEO

Posted on Wednesday, 24 May, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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New Pulsar Core Thermals

Posted on Monday, 10 April, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

  (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 →

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Thermal Imaging on the Beat From FLIR

Posted on Wednesday, 5 April, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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 →

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Pulsar Takes Aim at 2017 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits

Posted on Tuesday, 4 April, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

  (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 →

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Practical Thermal Imaging for Hunters: Part Two

Posted on Tuesday, 14 March, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Pulsar Now The Official Thermal/Night Vision of Lone Star Outdoor Show!

Posted on Tuesday, 7 March, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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The New T15 Mini-Thermal Imager Offers Optical Zoom from 3 to 8x

Posted on Thursday, 12 January, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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THOR-HD HAS A NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE

Posted on Tuesday, 13 December, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Here are a few improvements included in the newest firmware update: Neutral pixel correction Automatic pixel correction improvement Image quality improvement DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE

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Pulsar Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular: NTOA Tested and Recommended!

Posted on Friday, 23 September, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

(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 →

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MIL SISTEMIKA Integrates Thermoteknix’s TiCAM 1000 LRF Target Locator With Its PERSONAL EYE SYSTEM (PES)

Posted on Wednesday, 21 September, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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FLIR Systems Acquires Armasight, Inc. for $41 Million

Posted on Friday, 1 July, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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ATN’s BinoX-THD Smart Thermal Binoculars in Action.

Posted on Friday, 13 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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ATN Launches New Video Submission Contest

Posted on Friday, 19 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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FLIR ANNOUCES THE NEW FLIR SCOUT TK and FLIR TG130 THERMAL CAMERAS

Posted on Thursday, 7 January, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Steiner Acquires STS AND DIFFRACTION LTD

Posted on Thursday, 7 January, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Adds New ThOR Thermal Sight Models

Posted on Friday, 11 September, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  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 →

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Raytheon PhantomIRxr® 17 μm Binoculars

Posted on Tuesday, 11 August, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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U.S. Army Links Family of Weapon Sights-Individual To The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Wirelessly.

Posted on Friday, 24 July, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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The U.S. ARMY IS LOOKING FOR A CLIP-ON THERMAL SIGHT FOR SNIPERS

Posted on Monday, 30 March, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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SELEX ES HORIZON HD/SD THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

Posted on Wednesday, 25 February, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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HARRIS TO ACQUIRE EXELIS FOR $4.75B

Posted on Friday, 6 February, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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DARPA Is Looking For Next Generation Night Vision Goggles

Posted on Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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