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FLIR Machine Vision Cameras Capture High-Definition Footage of NASA’s Perseverance Rover Landing on Mars
On February 18th, NASA successfully landed the Perseverance Rover on Mars. This isn’t the first Mars mission, but it was the first time that the entry, descent, and landing of a spacecraft was filmed and broadcasted live for the public to watch and virtually participate in. 6 FLIR machine vision cameras captured the event from multiple angles, documenting all stages of the thrilling touchdown. While only a few minutes long, the footage has already helped engineers evaluate how well their work performed in space, and inspired millions of viewers around the world. Watch the official video released by NASA of the descent and touchdown: The Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL)…
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FLIR Systems Launches Radiometric Version of Boson Thermal Imaging Camera Module
The Boson® camera core represents the best in FLIR high-performance uncooled thermal imaging technology within a small, lightweight, and low-power package, and now FLIR partners and customers will have the option to purchase radiometric versions that can capture the temperature data of every pixel in the scene. The new Boson radiometric camera core comes in two versions, 640 x 512 or 320 x 256 resolutions with multiple lens configurations and the ability to capture temperature data for quantitative assessment. The camera core is meant for use in systems across a variety of applications including firefighting, surveillance, security, unmanned systems, industrial inspection, and fixed-asset monitoring. Assessing Temperature Accuracy with FLIR “Spot…
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New FLIR T865 Joins T-Series Family with Improved Accuracy for Condition Monitoring and Science Applications
FLIR Systems today announced the latest T-Series high-performance thermal camera, the FLIR T865. Built for electrical condition and mechanical equipment inspection, and for use in research and development applications, the T865 provides ±1 °C (±1.6 °F) or ±1% temperature measurement accuracy, a wider temperature range between –40 °C to 120 °C (-40 °F to 248 °F), and more on-camera tools for improved analysis. A free 3-month subscription to FLIR Thermal Studio Pro and FLIR Route Creator, and a 1-month subscription to FLIR Research Studio is included with purchase. With ±1 °C (±1.6 °F) or ±1% temperature measurement accuracy, professionals can more confidently inspect and assess equipment health regardless of the…
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FLIR Vue TZ20 Dual Thermal Camera Drone Payload Available Now
The FLIR Vue® TZ20, the first high resolution, dual thermal sensor gimbal purpose-built for the DJI®Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes is now available in United Kingdome . Featuring both a narrow-field-ofview and a wide-field-of-view 640×512 resolution FLIR Boson®thermal camera module, the Vue TZ20 offers greater situational awareness with a 20-times digital thermal zoom capability to complete public safety and industrial inspection missions both near and far. “With the FLIR Vue TZ20, customers now have a FLIR dual thermal gimbaled payload option for the DJI Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes,” said Paul Clayton, General Manager, Components Business at FLIR Systems. “Now public safety drone pilots from police,…
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Keeping the Lights On and Preventing Failures with the FLIR Si124
SPI Inspections provides their customers with top-notch utility system and infrastructure inspections, relying on their extensive experience in the field and advanced inspection technology. The team uses UAVs, FLIR thermal cameras, and other high-tech equipment to deliver qualified inspection services and independent verification of construction standards and monitoring of power systems. Recently, the team at SPI Inspections test-ran the new FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging camera. Built with 124 microphones, the Si124 produces a precise acoustic image that visually displays ultrasonic information in real time on top of a digital camera picture. This allows the user to visually pinpoint the source of the sound. The founders of SPI Inspections have more…
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The Key to a Smart City Lies within Intelligent Transport Systems (Michael Deruytter, Director of Product, Solutions Business, FLIR Systems)
Smart cities are essentially an ecosystem of technologies driven by data and analytics to manage assets and resources efficiently. The idea of what a smart city is, and the technology that will be used to create it, is constantly changing. Smart city solutions are becoming more of a reality, with localities being empowered to rapidly shape and customise user-specific applications that enhance public safety. Innovations across the transport and energy sectors are expected to fuel the largest spend in smart city development over thInnovations across the transport and energy sectors are expected to fuel the largest spend in smart city development over the coming decade, with global expenditure reaching nearly…
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FLIR Opens New Service Center in Dubai
. FLIR recently celebrated the grand opening of FLIR Systems Middle East (FSME), a newly combined service and support center based in Dubai. Conveniently located next to Al Maktoum International Airport, the new 33,000+ square foot (3,110 square meter) facility will house state-of-the-art service and repair capabilities. The building features two service labs designed to meet the unique needs of the company’s Industrial and Defense Technologies businesses and products. It will be the new home to FLIR employees working in the United Arab Emirates – a group comprising skilled technicians, engineers, marketing and business development staff, and more. “During my recent travels to the UAE, I visited our facilities and…
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Biomedical Imaging: Guide to Choosing Machine Vision Camera Specifications and How to Calculate Them
Research and diagnostic biomedical applications typically require imagers with high spatial resolution, accurate color reproduction, greater sensitivity in low light conditions, and in many cases some combination of all three factors to improve reliability of data. Having the appropriate microscopy camera, histology camera, cytology/cytogenetics camera, epifluorescence camera, etc. is critical to providing a proper diagnosis in a clinical application or reliable data for research purposes. So how do you know what machine vision camera is best for your bioscience application? In the following sections, we cover several aspects to consider when choosing a machine vision camera for your biomedical and life science applications. Application Specific Factors to Consider Resolution and…
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Florida Department of Transportation Certifies Traffic Detection Solutions from FLIR Systems
When companies introduce new products aimed at improving the efficiency of traffic and safety of all road users, a critical step in the process often includes testing those products by state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). This testing and certification by DOTs ensures that new technologies are viable and acceptable solutions to be placed on each state’s respective approved products list (APL), which then allows adoption across city, county, and state applications. In many states, securing a place on the APL is required before state-wide or local municipality implementation. Widely recognized as one of the most, if not the most, stringent APL certification processes in the United States, securing a place…
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FLIR Systems Expands Quasar Visible Security Camera Offering With Premium Mini-Dome and Bullet Series
FLIR Systems today announced the availability of two premium visible-camera options as part of its full lineup of Quasar™ security cameras. Designed for use in demanding indoor and outdoor environments, the new FLIR Quasar Premium Mini-Dome and Quasar Premium Bullet deliver the forensic image quality, tight integration, and advanced cybersecurity features required for critical infrastructure sites, remote facilities, or large areas requiring close monitoring. The new Quasar Premium lineup offers the highest quality video surveillance in the product family, delivering optimal performance for forensic review. The FLIR Quasar Premium Mini-Dome is available with 5MP HD or 4K Ultra-HD resolutions and the FLIR Quasar Premium Bullet series is available with 4MP…
