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<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>12 June 2024</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">Teledyne FLIR</a></strong></span>, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today released its next generation of high-performance<a href="https://www.flir.com/hadron640" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8">&nbsp;<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Hadron 640</strong></span></a>&nbsp;dual radiometric thermal and visible camera modules. The ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ provide industry-leading thermal sensitivity. All models are size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimized for integration into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms, and emerging AI applications utilizing Teledyne FLIR<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/prism-ai/?vertical=ai&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="9"> Prism </a></strong></span>software.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;The Hadron 640 series gives integrators the opportunity to deploy AI-ready, high-performance dual-camera modules into small unmanned systems where SWaP, performance, run time, and battery life are mission critical,&rdquo; said Michael Walters, Vice President Product Management, Teledyne FLIR. &ldquo;With Teledyne FLIR&rsquo;s new<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/prism-ai/?vertical=ai&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">&nbsp;Prism AI</a></strong></span>&nbsp;detection, tracking, and classification models and<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/prism-isp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="11">&nbsp;Prism ISP</a></strong></span>&nbsp;libraries offering super-resolution, turbulence mitigation, contrast enhancement, and more, Hadron 640 also enables effective AI-based applications.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The new Hadron 640 modules include a 640 x 512 resolution<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/bosonplus" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="12">&nbsp;Boson+</a></strong></span>&nbsp;longwave infrared (LWIR) camera module with industry-leading thermal sensitivity of 20 millikelvin (mK) or better. It sees through total darkness, smoke, most fog, and glare allowing operational awareness day and night. The Hadron 640R+ provides temperature measurements for every pixel in the scene. The addition of a 64MP visible camera enables the Hadron 640 series to provide both thermal and visible imagery within a single camera module.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Continued collaboration with Teledyne FLIR enables rapid payload and performance innovation for Teal drones, accelerates time to market, and equips warfighters with the best possible technology for operational success,&rdquo; said George Matus, CTO of Red Cat. &ldquo;The Hadron 640 series features enhanced thermal sensitivity and HD visible cameras to provide superior performance within a compact package for the support of our NATO allies and the U.S. Army&rsquo;s<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/01/23/2814045/0/en/Red-Cat-Integrates-Advanced-AI-Capabilities-into-Next-Generation-Drone-System-for-the-U-S-Army-s-Short-Range-Reconnaissance-Program.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="13">&nbsp;Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2</a></strong></span>&nbsp;program of record.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>To reduce development costs and time-to-market for integrators and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product developers, the Hadron 640 series offers a complete system through a single supplier. This includes drivers for market-leading processors from NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and more, plus industry-leading integration support and service from a Teledyne FLIR support team of experts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Hadron 640 series products are all dual use and classified under US Department of Commerce jurisdiction. It is available for purchase globally from Teledyne FLIR and its authorized dealers.</p>
<p>For an exclusive in-person first look at the Hadron 640R+ running Prism AI, please visit hall 5A, stand #5A-127 at EuroSatory, June 17-21, 2024, in Paris, France. &nbsp;<strong> </strong>&nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Learn More</strong></span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>About Teledyne FLIR </strong>&nbsp;</span></h5>
<p>Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods.&nbsp;</p>
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Teledyne FLIR Expands Next-Generation Hadron 640 Series

Thermal Imaging

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>08 January 2024</em></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Teledyne FLIR</strong></span></a>, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced that <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Eye on Cloud <a href="https://www.eoctech.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(</a><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.eoctech.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EOC) Tech</a></strong></span>, a Korea-based video security and thermal imaging IP camera company, will leverage the <a href="https://www.flir.com/products/lepton/?vertical=microcam&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Teledyne FLIR Lepton</strong></span></a> radiometric thermal camera module in its early fire detection (EFD) series of IP cameras.</p>
<p>EOC is introducing the series of EFD cameras as part of its <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/oem/thermal-by-flir/https://www.flir.com/oem/thermal-by-flir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thermal by FLIR</a></strong></span>&nbsp;collaboration.</p>
<p>The HI1612-OH and HI1612-MW series cameras offer multiple resolution options for continuous monitoring of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and other critical infrastructure, security, and facility applications. With non-contact temperature measuring, the FLIR Lepton can identify elevated heat before ignition, which then triggers an alarm system. EOC&rsquo;s ONVIF-compliant EFD cameras help improve safety while enabling fire personnel to attack a potential fire more quickly than when relying on traditional smoke alarms.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We developed the Thermal by FLIR&nbsp;program to support customer innovations for new and developing applications,&rdquo; said <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Mike Walters</strong></span>, vice president, product development, Teledyne FLIR. &ldquo;EOC Tech and its work with early fire detection for EV charging stations and other built environments is a natural collaboration for the FLIR Lepton and Thermal by FLIR program.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The Thermal by FLIR&nbsp;program is a cooperative product development and marketing program that supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to integrate Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into products, along with go-to-market support for ensuing product innovations.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Substation, building, and EV parking facility managers, including shopping centers and office buildings, need solutions that will help them better detect fires that can threaten life and property,&rdquo; said <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Dong Gyun Shin</strong></span>, CEO, EOC Tech. &ldquo;Our line of EFD dual thermal-visible camera systems developed as part of the Thermal by FLIR program provide a relatively low cost yet effective method to identity potential fires before they ignite.&rdquo;</p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>About Teledyne FLIR</strong></span></p>
<p>Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods.&nbsp;</p>

EOC Innovates Through Strategic "Thermal by FLIR" Collaboration

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>24 October 2023</em></span></p>
<p>USA-based <span style="color: #ba372a;"><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.skydio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Skydio</strong></a></span> introduced its<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.skydio.com/x10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;X10 drone</a></strong></span>&nbsp;featuring a customized <span style="color: #ba372a;"><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Teledyne FLIR</strong></a></span><a href="https://www.flir.com/products/boson-plus/">&nbsp;</a><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/boson-plus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boson+</a></strong></span> thermal camera module at the <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Ascend Conference,</strong></span> September 20. Thanks to the <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/oem/thermal-by-flir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thermal by FLIR</a></strong></span>&nbsp;collaboration, professional public safety and critical infrastructure inspection pilots can now access the most advanced uncooled thermal imaging technology on the market.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing program. It supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), such as Skydio, to integrate Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into products, along with go-to-market support for ensuing product innovations. The Skydio X10 includes a first-of-its-kind thermal imaging payload using a customized radiometric Boson+ thermal camera module, providing unmatched thermal performance and improvements in size, weight, and power (SWaP), critical for inspections, situational awareness, and search and rescue missions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;The Thermal by FLIR program is designed to help our customers innovate and create applications and capabilities that don&rsquo;t yet exist,&rdquo; said <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Dan Walker</strong></span>, vice president, product development, Teledyne FLIR. &ldquo;For the Boson+ collaboration with Skydio, we&rsquo;re proud of what we&rsquo;ve accomplished together. Skydio customers will soon have access to the most effective uncrewed thermal imaging capabilities ever created for a drone of this size and mission.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>"</strong>Skydio customers represent the critical industries that our core civilization runs on, such as public safety, energy utilities, and defense, who need highly accurate data to make timely decisions that benefit us all. This requires high-definition thermal imagery in a SWaP-optimized package,&rdquo; said <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Abe Bachrach</strong></span>, chief technology officer, Skydio. &ldquo;That is why we chose to integrate the Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal camera module within the Skydio X10 platform, as it provides the right mix of performance and features required for pilots to complete the mission.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<h5><strong><span style="color: #ba372a;">Thermal Performance and SWaP Enhancements&nbsp;</span></strong></h5>
<p>The USA-manufactured Boson+ not only provides four times the thermal resolution at 640 x 512 pixels versus the predecessor thermal camera on the Skydio X2, but it also doubles the thermal sensitivity of competitive payloads at 30 millikelvin (mK) or better.&nbsp; It is the most sensitive commercially available uncooled longwave infrared (LWIR) camera module for drones. The increased sensitivity and resolution provide sharper scene detail, improving detection, specifically in outdoor, low-contrast scenes&mdash;a critical need for thermal inspectors and first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and search and rescue personnel.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Teledyne FLIR team also worked closely with Skydio to develop custom optics to reduce the weight of a standard Boson+ camera optics by 48%. The weight reduction helps maximize flight time while also decreasing the volume of the thermal camera module by 43% for an improved payload form factor.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Skydio X10 boasts customized thermal image signal processing that leverages Teledyne FLIR&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.flir.com/products/prism-isp/">&nbsp;</a><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/prism-isp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prism ISP</a></strong></span>, further improving imaging quality. The resulting thermal imagery is available as radiometric JPEGs (R-JPEG), meaning that each image captured includes temperature data of every pixel in the scene for granular, quantitative insights needed for solar panel, machinery, and utility inspection.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That R-JPEG data captured from the X10 can then be combined with the R-JPEG data captured from handheld Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging cameras to create comprehensive inspection reports from the air to the ground. Skydio X10 users can also utilize<a href="https://www.flir.com/products/flir-thermal-studio-suite/?vertical=condition+monitoring&amp;segment=solutions">&nbsp;</a><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/flir-thermal-studio-suite/?vertical=condition+monitoring&amp;segment=solutions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FLIR Thermal Studio</a></strong></span>&nbsp;software with advanced thermal imaging processing and analysis for creating custom, sharable PDF reports with colleagues, partners, and clients.&nbsp;</p>

Skydio and Teledyne FLIR Deliver Advanced Thermal Imaging

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>02 June 2023</em></span></p>
<p>At <a href="https://www.xponential.org/xponential2023/public/MainHall.aspx?ID=4038&amp;sortMenu=100000" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Xponential 2023</strong></span></a> in Denver, <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>The Droning Company</strong></span> got a chance to speak with product management executive <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Kelly Brodbeck</strong></span> at <a href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Teledyne FLIR</strong></span></a>. Kelly provided a rundown of the key thermal camera systems on offer for unmanned systems along with its <a href="http://www.teledyneflir.com/siras" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>SIRAS</strong></span></a> drone platform created primarily for public safety and industrial inspection applications.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>FLIR Boson+ with Factory-Integrated Continuous Zoom</strong></span></h5>
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<p>Chief among the thermal camera modules Teledyne FLIR offers is the FLIR Boson+. Made in the USA, this compact, high-performance-yet-low-power thermal camera module can be integrated in a wide range of end-user applications including commercial and industrial unmanned aerial vehicles, robots, handheld devices, surveillance systems, light armored vehicle situational awareness and targeting, and soldier sighting systems.&nbsp; For current FLIR Boson customers, the Boson+ versions can serve as a drop-in upgrade for existing systems, providing greater thermal imaging capability within the same design footprint.</p>
<p>Performance is engrained as the Boson+ offers up to 640x512 resolution, which allows for detailed imaging from a great distance in part thanks to the proprietary FLIR image processing capabilities that provide enhanced image quality and detail in comparison to other thermal cameras with similar resolution. This is achieved thanks to its 12-micron pixel pitch detector with an industry-leading noise equivalent differential temperature (NEDT) or "thermal sensitivity&rdquo; of 20 millikelvin or less. The super-thermal sensitivity of the Boson+ camera significantly enhances detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) performance. It also features improved video latency that boosts tracking, seeker performance, and decision support.</p>
<p>Announced at Xponential, the Boson+ can also be purchased with a factory-integrated 5x continuous-zoom lens, providing optimal performance and a single-system warranty only achievable from a single source. The system also lowers development and manufacturing risk and improves time-to-market for customers embedding the <span style="color: #ba372a;"><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://youtu.be/N_vHxg8pc14" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boson+</strong> <strong>CZ 14-75</strong></a><strong> </strong></span>into a wide variety of systems.</p>
<p>By completing the factory alignment at Teledyne FLIR, integrators receive a thermal zoom solution calibrated for maximum performance that eliminates boresight wander and other image artifacts while zooming. Critical to dynamic missions, Teledyne FLIR&rsquo;s advanced lens control electronics provide thermal gradient compensation to maintain focus across the full operational temperature range while object range compensation maintains focus through zoom, even for near targets. Built-in tests (BIT) run at startup, continuously, or are commanded to provide real-time notification of issues and maximize operational reliability.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>A Remote ID Compliant Drone Built Cyber Secure</strong></span></h5>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><img src="https://media.thedroningcompany.com/images/tincy/TKr4GpYH6QYK5ae7FNsOLifXpsFs2Z2L990Uhao6.png" alt="" width="624" height="417" /></strong></span></p>
<p>Also at Xponential, Teledyne FLIR displayed its SIRAS sUAS platform that sells for $9,695&mdash;a powerful tool that has proven useful in both public safety and industrial inspection settings. The SIRAS is built with cybersecurity at the forefront&mdash;it does not require an online profile or log-in to fly, as it is not connected to any cloud platforms or the internet. Nor is the SIRAS built with any electronic components from countries of concern, providing peace of mind that the data captured and the drone itself are secure. The platform is not subject to geofencing. Instead, the FLIR SIRAS places full control in the hands of the pilot, where it belongs. Yet, SIRAS maintains compliance with all US rules and regulations, including Remote ID. &nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Watch the Interview</strong></span></h5>
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<p><strong><em>The Droning Company's Chris Fravel interviewed Kelly Brodbeck of Teledyne FLIR at Xponential 2023 in Denver. During the interview, Kelly shares information about Teledyne FLIR, and some of the UAV platforms that support its imaging payloads and sensors, including the SIRAS UAS. </em></strong></p>
<p>One of the key benefits of the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS drone is its ability to provide real-time aerial surveillance. With its advanced camera system, the drone can capture high-quality images and video from above, giving users a bird's eye view of their surroundings. This is particularly useful in public safety applications, where the drone can be used to monitor large crowds or events, identify potential threats, and provide critical intelligence to law enforcement officials. Meanwhile, firefighters also use SIRAS to gain a better understanding of a complex fire, whether that&rsquo;s a structure fire or wildfire, to better allocate resources and to protect lives and property without needing to secure a waiver or approval from a third-party entity.</p>
<p>Another application for which the SIRAS UAS drone has proven useful is in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The drone's advanced camera system and thermal sensors allow it to quickly locate individuals who may be lost or injured in remote or hard-to-reach areas. This can be particularly helpful in situations where time is of the essence, such as in natural disasters or locating those lost in remote, harsh environments.</p>
<p>In addition to its surveillance and SAR capabilities, SIRAS is also an excellent tool for industrial inspection. The drone's advanced dual thermal-visible camera system and powerful processing capabilities allow it to capture data quickly and accurately about machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. This data can then be used to identify potential issues before they become major problems, saving companies time and money in the long run.</p>
<p>Portability is another key advantage of SIRAS. The drone is compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport to different locations, as needed, carried in a soft backpack case for easy maneuverability. This makes it an ideal tool for first responders who need to pack light and quickly deploy equipment in emergencies and industrial inspectors who need to travel between different sites.</p>
<p>Overall, the SIRAS UAS drone is an incredibly powerful tool that has proven useful in a wide range of applications. Its advanced dual thermal-visible camera system, powerful processing capabilities, and portability make it an ideal solution for both public safety and industrial inspection settings.</p>
<p>Whether an organization is looking to improve safety at a large event, inspect industrial facilities, or conduct search and rescue operations, SIRAS is an excellent choice that can provide operators with valuable insights to help achieve a respective organization&rsquo;s goals more efficiently and effectively.</p>
<p>The Teledyne FLIR SIRAS is available for purchase today from authorized suppliers and dealers in the US only. SIRAS is dual use and classified under the US Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/best-thermal-drone" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>READ about our 2022 Droning Award for SIRAS.</strong></span></a></p>
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Teledyne FLIR's Kelly Brodbeck on SIRAS, Boson+, and More

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>27 April 2023</em></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.teledyneflir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Teledyne FLIR</strong></span></a>, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced continued momentum within its <a href="http://www.flir.com/thermalbyflir" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Thermal by FLIR</strong></span></a> program for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), highlighted by the integration of its <strong><span style="color: #ba372a;">Hadron 640R</span>&nbsp;</strong>dual visible-thermal&nbsp;payload&nbsp;within the&nbsp;recently announced&nbsp;<a href="https://tealcom.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Teal 2</strong></span></a> drone and the <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Lepton 3.5&nbsp;</strong></span>thermal micro camera&nbsp;within the <a href="https://brincdrones.com/lemur-2/?utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=Core+AdWords&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=2318143194&amp;hsa_cam=12634203799&amp;hsa_grp=141512493340&amp;hsa_ad=619519761731&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=dsa-2009186373983&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwuqiiBhBtEiwATgvixFDm7A-CoFUbgY_gIQiSzuysmPU_RuaB2TC09y-mSK_kf_1kMvvq5RoChzAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>BRINC&nbsp;LEMUR&nbsp;2</strong></span></a>. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><em><strong>Teal 2</strong></em></p>
<p>&ldquo;Teledyne FLIR brings decades of thermal camera development experience to the sUAS market, with a strict focus on reducing the size, weight, and power&nbsp;while&nbsp;expanding&nbsp;the&nbsp;technical&nbsp;capabilities today&rsquo;s&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;personnel, law enforcement, and&nbsp;warfighters&nbsp;require,&rdquo;&nbsp;said <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Mike Walters</strong></span>, vice president, product management, Teledyne FLIR. &ldquo;The integration of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into&nbsp;the&nbsp;cutting-edge LEMUR&nbsp;2 and the Teal 2&nbsp;demonstrates our continued commitment to innovation and streamlined platform integration.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Plug-and-Play Dual Thermal-Visible Imaging Integration&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</span></h5>
<p>Made in the USA, Hadron 640R pairs a performance-leading 640x512 resolution radiometric Boson thermal camera with a 64MP visible camera in a single easy-to-integrate module. With a size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimized design, it is an ideal dual-sensor payload for integration into&nbsp;sUAS, unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms, and AI-ready applications where battery life and run-time are mission-critical. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><em><strong>Hadron 640R</strong></em></p>
<p>&ldquo;Teledyne FLIR maintains an impressive track record of innovation&nbsp;by developing industry-leading thermal imaging sensors&nbsp;and supporting integrators through the development and launch cycle,&rdquo;&nbsp;said <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>George&nbsp;Matus</strong></span>,&nbsp;founder and&nbsp;CEO of Teal. &ldquo;The Hadron 640R&nbsp;provides&nbsp;the&nbsp;military-grade Teal 2&nbsp;with the situational awareness&nbsp;front-line personnel&nbsp;require&nbsp;to dominate the night in support of defense&nbsp;and&nbsp;public safety&nbsp;operations in a variety of environments.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Thermal Imaging for Indoor sUAS&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</span></h5>
<p>One of seven advanced sensors integrated into the LEMUR&nbsp;2, the Lepton micro thermal camera is small enough to rest on the tip of a finger, providing 160x120 thermal resolution for capturing accurate, calibrated, and noncontact temperature data&nbsp;within&nbsp;a lightweight&nbsp;and low-power package. It helps provide law enforcement and emergency services with greater situational awareness in total darkness&nbsp;or&nbsp;smoke&nbsp;without placing personnel in&nbsp;danger.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="color: #34495e;"><strong><em>Lepton 3.5&nbsp;thermal micro camera.</em></strong></span></p>
<p>&ldquo;Each&nbsp;BRINC&nbsp;LEMUR&nbsp;2&nbsp;deployed&nbsp;in an emergency&nbsp;situation is one less individual in harm's way, and a potential life saved, thanks in part to the Lepton micro thermal camera embedded within the airframe,&rdquo; said&nbsp;<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Blake Resnick</strong></span>, founder and CEO of BRINC&nbsp;Drones.&nbsp;&ldquo;In combination with other sensing modalities and the BRINC&nbsp;Autonomy Engine, the Lepton provides critical, real-time&nbsp;data for law enforcement and emergency response personnel to improve safety and outcomes.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Full Support for Thermal Innovation</strong>&nbsp;</span></h5>
<p>Thermal by FLIR program collaborators access more than 40 years of industry experience and receive support ranging from product development to marketing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To&nbsp;see the&nbsp;Teal 2&nbsp;in person, visit&nbsp;Teal&nbsp;booth&nbsp;#2138&nbsp;at the Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit,&nbsp;April 26-28, at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and&nbsp;Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.&nbsp;Catch the Lemur 2 at&nbsp;AUVSI&nbsp;Xponential, May 9-11, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"> <strong>About Teledyne FLIR </strong>&nbsp;</span></h5>
<p>Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods.</p>

Teledyne’s Thermal by FLIR program Expands with BRINC and Teal 

Enterprise Drones

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>28 January 2023</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>By Mike Walters, Vice President, <span style="color: #ba372a;"><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teledyne FLIR</a></span></strong></span></p>
<p>Integration of new sensing types within UAVs is quickly making drones indispensable for industrial and commercial inspection applications. Going further, the ability to fly with multiple sensor types together, from visible imaging to thermal, is also improving the utility and productivity of operators ranging from UAV pilots to maintenance personnel acting on the inspection data.</p>
<p>However, just as critical to capturing the data in flight is interpreting the data post-mission. Whether the mission is to pinpoint water damage on a large warehouse roof or to assess solar panels within a solar farm, the ability to take that data and turn it into action is where UAV inspection drives true value.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>UAV Inspections Start with the Airframe</strong></span></h5>
<p>Pilots need access to domestic drone makers making airframes and sensors that are secure by design. Since its introduction this fall, the Teledyne FLIR <a href="https://www.flir.com/products/siras/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>SIRAS</strong></span></a> drone has impressed the industry with its mix of features that enable it to perform a variety of commercial and industrial applications quickly, easily, and securely.</p>
<p>The SIRAS does not connect to the internet, local Wi-Fi, or cellular networks. This prevents pathways that too easily enable third parties and hackers to view and steal data and images. All data is stored in high resolution on the aircraft microSD card, and low-resolution data can be stored on the controller microSD card. The drone is also not subject to geo-fencing, so control remains in the hands of the pilot. In other words, SIRAS enables pilots to launch within a minute of powering up, no questions asked, and take responsibility for knowing when it is safe to fly.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Watch!</strong></span></h5>
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<p>The SIRAS drone is also outfitted with a gimbaled dual-camera Vue TV128 payload, including a high-resolution radiometric thermal (<a href="https://www.flir.com/products/boson/?vertical=lwir&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>FLIR Boson</strong></span></a>), a 640x512 infrared thermal camera with 5x digital zoom, and temperature-measuring capabilities. The payload also includes a visible 16MP camera with up to 128x zoom to pinpoint details, all attached to a swappable quick-connect system.</p>
<p>It is the only complete airframe solution with the patented <a href="https://www.flir.com/discover/professional-tools/what-is-msx/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>FLIR MSX</strong></span></a> technology. It adds visible edges and outlines to thermal imagery to provide critical information in real-time and for post-flight analysis. Unlike image fusing (merging visible light imagery and thermal imagery), MSX is additive and does not dilute the thermal image. The affordable SIRAS is well suited for industrial inspections, law enforcement operations, firefighting, search, rescue, and mapping missions.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Thermal cameras see tank levels and FLIR MSX embosses visible light edges on a thermal image. [Photo credit: Lone Star Drones.]</strong></em></p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Effective Data Interpretation and Reporting </strong></span></h5>
<p>With an effective drone and corresponding payloads, the next step is to capture the data required by leveraging the pilot&rsquo;s skill, including flying in the right conditions and the right relationship to the target. Post-flight, processing images correctly and reporting those findings is vital&mdash;every step prior will not matter unless the data can be extracted and interpreted to accomplish the mission. <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/flir-thermal-studio-suite/?vertical=condition+monitoring&amp;segment=solutions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FLIR Thermal Studio software</a></strong></span> is a powerful tool to optimize captured images and video: to make accurate measurements, batch process images, and report findings&mdash;all in a single program.</p>
<p>The before-mentioned SIRAS professional drone provides high-resolution radiometric thermal imagery for industrial and utilities inspection. Pilots can efficiently manage thousands of thermal images and videos with advanced processing features when used in concert with FLIR Thermal Studio Suite. Then they can use that information as part of predictive maintenance or condition monitoring programs of critical components. Pilots can also conduct system troubleshooting to complete missions faster and more accurately than ever before.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Imaging Optimization Through Thermal Tuning</strong></span></h5>
<p>Sometimes, the raw imagery captured during a mission doesn&rsquo;t offer the related details or interpretation needed. Here, the pilot can load the data into Thermal Studio Suite to adjust how the image appears to make the appropriate determinations. Adjusting the image, such as the image color palette, or focusing on a specific area of interest to gauge the captured temperatures of a group of pixels, might be required.</p>
<p>The operator may also need to adjust the image&rsquo;s &ldquo;span&rdquo; manually, the window of temperatures the inspector is looking for in an image, and the &ldquo;Level,&rdquo; which is the mid-point of the span. Think of these definitions in terms of a television set, where span concerns contrast and level represents brightness. The operator can better examine temperature data within a specific range through this process, called thermal tuning. There might be hotter or colder temperatures measured in the scene, but if the operator is only concerned with measuring a specific temperate range, it makes identifying those temperatures significantly easier to save time and improve productivity.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Roof with adjusted span of 49.2&deg;F -66.4&deg;F enhances thermal anomalies that may denote an issue.</em></strong></p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Batch Processing</strong></span></h5>
<p>One of the significant advantages of doing thermal inspections with drones instead of handheld cameras is the ability to inspect expansive areas quickly while capturing many images in the process. Plus, roof and solar inspections usually require capturing large datasets of images for creating orthomosaics and other collective data products. These datasets can be thousands of images.</p>
<p>Thermal Studio&rsquo;s batch processing function is a tremendous time saver for drone pilots. Batch processing empowers the user to select multiple images to process, then apply the same color palette, temperature scale, temperature measurement parameters, and more to the entire dataset in seconds. This can save hours preparing images for reports and entire datasets for stitching.</p>
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<p><br /><em><strong>Batch processing applies parameters and more to multiple images simultaneously.</strong></em></p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Reporting the Data</strong></span></h5>
<p>The final step represents compiling the processed images, videos, and data into a report that summarizes the key findings. Thermal Studio and other third-party software allow users to compile digital reports that can be shared with colleagues, customers, partners, and officials.</p>
<p>In Thermal Studio, once that analysis is complete, the software includes a button to add images to a report. Then, the user selects the appropriate report template, or they may create their own, and the system automatically generates the report. Thermal Studio reports also contain all the measurement data and notes fields for additional required commentary and recommendations. The report can be provided to anyone with Thermal Studio for editing and analysis, or it can be exported as a PDF for anyone to see.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>One Solution, Start to Finish</strong></span></h5>
<p>The SIRAS professional drone and its dual-sensor payload provide critical information for industrial inspection, including for roofs, utilities, solar, and more. Paired with Teledyne FLIR&rsquo;s Thermal Studio, drone operators have the tools they need to complete inspections and publish reports with all the required data to ensure a successful mission.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em><strong>Share PDF reports to efficiently drive maintenance.</strong></em></p>

How To Use Multispectral Data from UAV Inspection Missions

Thermal

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>18 November 2022</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>By Kelly Brodbeck, product management executive, Teledyne FLIR </strong></span></p>
<p>As drone technology matures, it must improve and continuously deliver clear value to those investing in it. There is no better example than the combined drone and imaging industry, which is currently experiencing a power curve of growth and innovation. Wide-scale drone adoption for commercial and industrial use cases is increasing as features improve, the imagery becomes more powerful, and software gets more intelligent.</p>
<p>For four decades, <a href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Teledyne FLIR</strong></span></a> has been a market leader in thermal cameras with a wide range of solutions that have expanded to drones, which are also being utilized in an array of settings, from industrial to automotive inspections to prosumer/consumer applications. And recently, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.flir.com/products/siras/?vertical=suas&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>SIRAS</strong></span></a> dual thermal-visible payload drone for commercial and industrial use, priced under $10,000. This new drone allows firefighters, utility workers, and even commercial roofers to inspect quickly and ensure a job is done well.</p>
<p>Teledyne FLIR introduced SIRAS in response to the following three significant trends affecting the public safety and utility markets:</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>[1] Geofence-Free Flying</strong></span></h5>
<p>Drone pilots must be able to fly when and where the mission demands, especially public safety and critical infrastructure personnel facing emergencies where time is of the essence. Therefore, pilots need control in their hands to make decisions on where and when they need the drone to fly.</p>
<p>Many drone manufacturers created geo-fencing systems to keep drones from flying in certain places without their approval. Geo-fencing uses the drone&rsquo;s GPS location to determine whether they&rsquo;re located within a geo-fenced area and locks the pilot out from flying if the drone is determined to be in the wrong location. While this is often noted as a safety feature, for certain situations, it can prevent pilots from completing the mission and thus creating more safety issues than it solves. Power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities are often considered critical infrastructure and therefore are typically geo-fenced&mdash;even for the utility operators who need to inspect these components to keep the power grid functioning.</p>
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<p>Recognizing the challenge of making it easier and more viable to inspect utility infrastructure via drone, the SIRAS drone does not use geofencing. This allows FAA Part 107 certificated drone pilots to fly without the added complication of securing approval first via the drone manufacturer, allowing operators to fly when and where the mission demands. It places the responsibility to fly in legal airspace where it belongs &ndash; with the pilot.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>[2] Cybersecurity</strong></span></h5>
<p>Nation-state bad actors have created a frightening reputation for themselves during the past decade, using cyber exploits and hacks to steal, ransom, sometimes publish, or even destroy highly valuable data from various industrial sources throughout the Western World. Therefore, owning the data captured by the drone and knowing where it goes is pertinent to maintaining effective data security. Removing vulnerabilities, such as requiring cloud storage or creating profiles that increase the threat area, is vital. Also, market demand for drones produced outside China has risen, given concerns about data privacy. &nbsp;That is why SIRAS is engineered for data security by purposely omitting Wi-Fi or cellular capability features and is manufactured and assembled in Taiwan and the USA.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>[3] Pixels and Multispectral Imaging</strong></span></h5>
<p>Drone pilots need to see different wavelengths of light, including thermal infrared, especially in public safety and industrial inspection scenarios. The solution is to provide small, lightweight, yet powerful payloads that combine thermal and visible imaging capabilities. In-the-air inspections are more efficient than manual inspections as they can quickly cover a large area. The thermal sensors used on drones can be leveraged for quantitative temperature measurements. But one of the critical factors required to get an accurate qualitative measurement is to have enough pixels on target.</p>
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<p>The number of pixels required can vary depending on the thermal camera model, but at minimum, a 2x2 square of pixels is required to provide an accurate temperature reading. Dedicated thermography cameras have a reticle on the screen that shows you when you&rsquo;ve covered enough pixels to get an accurate measurement of an area.</p>
<p>Previous-generation, drone-based thermal cameras for commercial use don&rsquo;t often tell the operator when they&rsquo;re close enough to get an accurate measurement. One or two pixels may be enough to determine that a temperature difference exists qualitatively, but it is not enough to provide an accurate temperature of an area. Therefore, it has been essential for pilots conducting quantitative inspections to get as close as possible to the target for the greatest accuracy. &nbsp;Inspectors have mainly used thermal drones to find qualitative issues, requiring a crew first to verify and then quantify the severity of the problem with other methods. This significantly reduces the overall efficiency of the drone-based inspection process. SIRAS, built with 40 years of thermographic expertise and a reticle representing multiple pixels, removes that uncertainty.</p>
<p>Additionally, the onboard processing capabilities of the SIRAS enable pilots to use the patented MSX&reg; (multispectral dynamic imaging) to get the clarity and context they need to improve decision support. MSX essentially adds visible light details to thermal images in real-time for greater clarity by embedding edge and outline detail from the visible camera onto the thermal image in real-time. Unlike image fusing (merging of visible light and thermal images), MSX does not dilute the thermal image or decrease thermal transparency. Pilots in flight and post-processing review can enjoy greater clarity and context they need to complete the mission effectively.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>SIRAS Offers Data-Secure Free Flying with Best-in-Class Thermal Imagery</strong></span></h5>
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<p>With the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS, operators no longer need to worry about no-fly zones, online data security, or poor-quality images and temperature measurements that need verification and further inspection. The first payload for SIRAS includes dual sensors. A visible camera provides up to 20MP resolution and zoom to 32x to pinpoint details. The companion 640x512 pixel high-resolution FLIR Boson infrared thermal camera provides clear imagery, 5x digital zoom, and temperature-measuring capabilities. These key technology advancements enable SIRAS to save time and money while improving efficiency and safety on the job.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p>The drone industry has come a long way, and innovation is driving it further. For prospective buyers from a wide range of trades, the numerous benefits of geo-fence-free flying, built-in cybersecurity, and highly accurate temperature measurements make for a complete solution that can be relied upon job after job.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Watch SIRAS</strong></span></h5>
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Innovation Meets Utility: Teledyne FLIR SIRAS

Trending News

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Danny Jalbout</strong></span> started Atlanta, Georgia's <a href="https://hotwingdrones.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Hot Wing Drones</strong></span></a>&mdash;an aerial mapping company serving the agriculture, real estate, construction, insurance, and other industries&mdash;with a vision that automation technology would be as standard as the cell phone. The company's primary mission is to improve the world by contributing to its future.</p>
<p>During his time as an electro-mechanic, Jalbout saw several industries getting older and a labor market getting smaller. In fact, <a href="https://fortune.com/2022/04/08/online-learning-workforce-training-digital-skills-gap/#:~:text=Further%2C%20an%20estimated%2085%20million,participating%20in%20training%20programs%20today." target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Fortune.com</strong></span></a> reported that studies show we may have 85 million unfilled jobs globally due to skills shortages by 2030.</p>
<p>So, in the same way that companies embrace new policies to attract talent, they also will have to implement new technologies to prevent their employees from being overworked and bogged down on tasks outside of their specialty.</p>
<p>Hot Wing Drones wants to be that relief point with specialized drones and pilots that know how to get the most out of their equipment. Hot Wing Drones takes care of the administrative paperwork and flying (permissions required to pass, maintenance of the aircraft, using software, and evolving laws), so that companies and their employees can focus on the job.</p>
<p>Everything that is built needs to be inspected throughout the life of the infrastructure, and there is no point in wasting valuable resources on these tasks. Drones are faster and more accurate than humans, helping to build a safer and more efficient future.</p>
<p>Part of Hot Wing Drones&rsquo; mission for a better future includes preparing a generation of young adults ready for tomorrow&rsquo;s technology. Hot Wing Drones is committed to providing scholarships to marginalized students going into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and trade fields.</p>
<p>Drone technology is still in its beginning stages, but every day, companies push what is possible. Their uses make companies more efficient and produce data that was once too expensive for everyday use.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>The Future of Thermal Inspections</strong></span></p>
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<p>Drones are reaching new heights every day, and companies are pushing what is possible&mdash;such as with DJI's Matrice 300 drone. As technology in the UAVs sector grows, companies will implement them in everyday cases. One primary use is inspections. Not only can a drone perform a visual inspection, but it can do thermal ones&mdash;often at the same time with live feedback. These inspections can catch things that might be missed because of the ability of a drone to see the structure from angles not possible by humans.</p>
<p>Drones with thermal cameras can achieve radiometric data. This is when each pixel captures temperature data to make it easier to compare the same objects. During post-analysis, a person can click on any part of the image and get instant information on its temperature&mdash;such as comparing transformers in the field to see if there are significant variations.</p>
<p>Aerial thermal images can spot objects on the ground, even if there is vegetation. Farmers and conservations use thermal drones to keep track of livestock, and with the added ability to cover large areas at once.</p>
<p>Drones save time. Solar farms are some of the current users. One study showed that a drone could do a 5MW solar farm&mdash;typically about 30 to 40 acres&mdash;in one hour, while a ground crew would more than 100 hours.</p>
<p>The best part is that many drones, such as the DJI Zenmuse H20T can now take both aerial photos and thermal photos at the same time. This gives people the ability to compare photos&mdash;on a roof you can see if there is a leak or vent&mdash;reducing the rate of false positives, giving the consumer a better picture of their system, and diminishing wasted resources.</p>
<p>Drones help save money by finding problems that the eyes can&rsquo;t see. Thermal roof inspections can see water, energy leaks, and any physical damage to the structure. There are no extra safety precautions needed with drones. For example, there's no reason to send a crew member to inspect a power-line pole, because the drone can capture the same data as someone climbing up a pole. Also, 80 percent of inspections show nothing is wrong with the infrastructure. This is a significant waste of a crew's time when they can be focusing on another task. Instead of sending a tech to each site, send in a drone team to do the groundwork while the experts can stay in a central location and analyze the data with the same information as if they were there. In addition, aerial inspections help workers avoid hazardous environments, and stay away from private property, aggressive dogs, volatile homeowners, and areas that are not well maintained.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>3-D rendering </strong></span></p>
<p>Three-dimensional rendering uses the concept of photogrammetry, which takes aerial images at different angles on a set flight plan. The photos are processed, creating a 3-D or 2-D model. The outputs are highly detailed and are exact reconstructions of the object. The models help with critical assessments such as pre-site planning and stockpile-volume measurement inspections, and more uses are being added every day.</p>
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<p>The measurements can reach sub 5cm accuracy and are compatible with most CAD software. Even when a company doesn't have access to the right software, a detailed report can be made. One person can analyze the data from his or her desk, and get the same results as being on the field.</p>
<p>Experts can use this data to determine post-disaster damage, saving a trip to the site. Teams use models to ensure their project goes according to plan, and these results are shared with the entire team to keep everyone on the same page. The process saves time and is more efficient for the customer. One 40-minute flight captures more data (about 200 acres in one flight) than what took weeks using traditional methods. The process is more accurate than humans, and the same job is repeatable with AI.</p>
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<p>Accessibility is no longer a question, as drones can go into areas that are difficult to reach or hazardous to people. Drones can cover areas with high vegetation or high hills. Three-dimensional rendering is an advantage for any company, as it provides a fast and safe way to give teams a complete picture of what is happening on the field.</p>
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Company Profile: Hot Wing Drones

<p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;">Guest Blog by <a href="https://www.avariaero.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avari Aerospace</a></span></p>
<p id="viewer-15dar" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Power lines are a crucial means for distributing electricity and other forms of energy, but they can also be a safety hazard. Drones offer an innovative way to inspect power lines.</span></p>
<h5><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Why Power-Line Inspection is So Important</strong></span></h5>
<p class="_3qMKZ _1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Power lines are a necessity in modern society. Without them, all of our homes and offices would be without electricity. But considering the high voltage involved, it's important to know when power lines are at risk of failure. Power-line inspections can reveal damage and structural defects that could lead to future problems. When there's a problem with them, getting it fixed quickly is essential. But doing this in some cases requires climbing up high poles or working on towers. This can be dangerous and expensive, because one wrong move could result in serious injury or even death. That's where drones like the Arin SWAP or Echo come in.</span></p>
<p class="_3qMKZ _1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><img src="https://media.thedroningcompany.com/images/tincy/2Usd4iLgzxMIGMFKJodDza2r0L0Cj1n4r8H1q9g6.jpg" alt="" width="573" height="372" /></span></p>
<h5 id="viewer-4or5m" class="_3qMKZ _1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>How to Use Drones in Power-Line Inspection</strong></span></h5>
<p id="viewer-68ffk" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Power-line inspection is a process that companies use to inspect power lines for damage and identify when and where repairs need to be made. The equipment that is used for the inspection is typically carried by workers or mounted on trucks. Inspection can also be done from the ground using binoculars or by using a camera mounted on an airplane. </span></p>
<p id="viewer-1cbku" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Drones are a great solution for power-line inspection. They can fly up to the lines and provide a 3D map of the infrastructure to look for any defects or damage. This is a much cheaper and faster way of inspecting power lines than using various methods with ground crews. There's also less risk to workers compared to other methods.</span></p>
<h5 id="viewer-d90oj" class="_2TrLF _1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth1 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Plan the Mission</strong></span></h5>
<p id="viewer-flbka" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth1 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Power-line inspection is a complicated process and defining the geography of the inspection is essential for a successful mission plan. Inspection coordinates can be uploaded into any flight planning and control software to create the best mission route for the job. The best software options will also geotag and process the images you collect during the mission. </span></p>
<h5 id="viewer-f5bje" class="_2TrLF _1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth1 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Equip your Drone with the Right Tools</strong></span></h5>
<p id="viewer-cn8d6" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth1 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Thermal-imaging cameras are designed to measure the intensity of thermal radiation emitted by an object. This technology is small and drone mountable, so it can be used on power lines that typically have high voltage. It can detect what the human eye cannot see, such as fractures in joints, voids in insulation, and holes in wire coverings. This technology will make it easier to locate defects before they get worse.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-agq9t" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Some drones are used with thermal cameras to detect any heat anomalies that might indicate damage or problems in the power lines. Other drones have 3D scanners mounted on them that collect data about the shape of the poles and surrounding areas. </span><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The <a href="https://www.avariaero.com/aboutarin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Arin SWAP</strong></span></a> enables you to </span>mount multiple cameras or sensors to the vehicle and&nbsp;easily swap out tools and equipment to carry out any mission.</p>
<h5 id="viewer-f9j34" class="_2TrLF _1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;">Check out the Arin SWAP in Action!</span></h5>
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<p><iframe style="width: 715px; height: 402px;" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nztNl-oiPpA" width="715" height="402" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Benefits of using the Echo</strong></span></h5>
<p id="viewer-1r0oc" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Large carbon-fiber drones can be used for power line inspection in places where it would be unsafe for a human to go or where damage to infrastructure creates too much risk for smaller drones. This is a safer option than using helicopters that have the potential for propeller strikes on lines. </span></p>
<p id="viewer-b3a4" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The <a href="https://www.avariaero.com/echo" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Echo</strong></span></a> enables you to </span>lift up to 11.5lbs of equipment and tools, exchange equipment and/or tools for different parts of each mission, and&nbsp;fly up to 25 miles of lines.</p>
<p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><img src="https://media.thedroningcompany.com/images/tincy/etkoL9LnzU8kcSrG87r7QqkCZY1igLiBVSAV9maO.png" alt="" width="597" height="244" /></p>
<h5 class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></h5>
<p id="viewer-bvgs9" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Power-line inspection is a difficult albeit important job. Twenty-six power-line workers are electrocuted every year. Many companies have switched over to drone inspections of power lines in order to avoid this problem. Drones can fly up close and take photos of power lines, eliminating any risk of electrocution, while providing a safe way to inspect power lines that was previously unavailable, and add the agility and flexibility that traditional air vehicles lack. </span></p>
<p id="viewer-96llo" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">It's easy for a malfunctioning power line to do untold damage to people and property, so it's important that it's inspected as often as possible. Drones like the <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="http://www.avariaero.com/aboutarin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-hook="linkViewer"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong><span style="color: #ba372a;">Arin SWAP</span></strong></u></a> and <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" style="color: #ba372a;" href="http://www.avariaero.com/echo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-hook="linkViewer"><u class="_3zM-5">Echo</u></a></strong></span> make the process safer for workers and more efficient.</span></p>
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