So FLIR just launched the Boson+ and Hadron 640R+, and these things can actually measure temperatures at every pixel in real-time. That’s a pretty big jump from standard thermal cameras that just show heat differences. Apparently, this could be a game-changer for search and rescue, power grid inspections, and even defense applications. Anyone else keeping an eye on this? Seems like a big deal, especially with all the talk about moving away from Chinese drone tech.
Wait… so these cameras don’t just show hot and cold spots? They actually give exact temperature readings?
Zev said:
Wait… so these cameras don’t just show hot and cold spots? They actually give exact temperature readings?
Yeah, exactly! Radiometric thermal cameras record precise temps at every pixel. So instead of just ‘this area is hot,’ you get ‘this area is 120°F.’
Zev said:
Wait… so these cameras don’t just show hot and cold spots? They actually give exact temperature readings?
That’s wild. Makes sense for stuff like electrical inspections—catching overheating parts before they fail.
How small are these cameras? Wondering if they’d fit on a smaller drone without killing flight time.
Rowan said:
How small are these cameras? Wondering if they’d fit on a smaller drone without killing flight time.
Hadron 640R+ is only 56 grams, so it’s super lightweight. Shouldn’t impact flight time much at all.
Rowan said:
How small are these cameras? Wondering if they’d fit on a smaller drone without killing flight time.
That’s like… the weight of a large egg. Not bad at all.
Kinda interesting that these are being made in the U.S. right when everyone’s looking for non-Chinese drone tech. Coincidence?
Cade said:
Kinda interesting that these are being made in the U.S. right when everyone’s looking for non-Chinese drone tech. Coincidence?
Right? FLIR is based in Oregon, and they’re making NDAA-compliant cameras, which a lot of companies want now.
Cade said:
Kinda interesting that these are being made in the U.S. right when everyone’s looking for non-Chinese drone tech. Coincidence?
Especially with all the talk about banning Chinese drones. This timing isn’t random lol.
Are these cameras AI-compatible? Like, can drones actually analyze the thermal data in real-time?
SkyPilot said:
Are these cameras AI-compatible? Like, can drones actually analyze the thermal data in real-time?
Yep! They integrate with FLIR’s Prism AI system, so drones can detect, track, and classify objects automatically.
SkyPilot said:
Are these cameras AI-compatible? Like, can drones actually analyze the thermal data in real-time?
That’s huge for autonomous operations. AI + thermal tracking is next level.
This seems crazy useful for search and rescue. Like, finding missing people based on body heat?
Merritt said:
This seems crazy useful for search and rescue. Like, finding missing people based on body heat?
Exactly! Instead of just flying around hoping to see something, the drone can actually detect and track people based on their heat signature.
Merritt said:
This seems crazy useful for search and rescue. Like, finding missing people based on body heat?
That’s a major step up from traditional thermal cameras. The accuracy must be way better.