Advanced EO/IR Payload Combines Radiometric Thermal Imaging, AI Detection, and Precision Zoom for Industrial and Public Safety Missions
by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab
California-based Teledyne FLIR recently announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR OEM program. According to the press release, Gremsy integrates the Boson radiometric thermal camera module as part of its gimbaled National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant Vio F1 drone payload. Assembled in the USA, the Vio F1 is an advanced, lightweight electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload for asset and infrastructure inspection, disaster relief, firefighting, search and rescue (SAR), and public safety missions.
Featuring a Sony 4K Block Zoom EO sensor with up to 240x zoom and a 640 x 512 radiometric NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free Boson thermal camera with up to 8x zoom, the Vio F1 also integrates a 2,400-meter laser range finder, making it an ideal option for industrial inspections and applications. Various viewing modes allow users to unlock the full power of the advanced sensor package, including via individual and combined visible-thermal modes.
“Working with the global leader in thermal imaging through the Thermal by FLIR program empowered Gremsy to drive innovation and get Vio swiftly to market,” said Vinh Tran, CEO at Gremsy. “Our goal was to create a payload that is compatible with multiple platforms, including Pixhawk, CubePilot, and Skynode, and to offer an easy-to-integrate solution for any drone maker, including BLUE UAS providers.”
AI detection offers accurate and automated identification of key objects, including humans, vehicles, and boats and includes automatically controlled zoom during flight.
“Gremsy is a known innovator in advancing aerial imaging technology, making it an ideal candidate for the Thermal by FLIR program,” said Dan Walker, vice president, product development, Teledyne FLIR. “The Vio offers precision and accuracy, plus the upcoming implementation of our radiometric JPG file format will soon enable pilots to leverage the FLIR Thermal Studio Suite analysis and reporting software.”
According to the press release, Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing program created to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The program enables streamlined integration of Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into products and provides go-to-market support for resulting innovations.
More information on Teledyne Flir is available here. More information on the Boson camera is available here. More information on Gremsy and the Vio F1 is available here.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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