Have you used thermal optics while hunting? Know what is a pain in the behind? Ranging with thermal devices especially in the dark. The problem is laser rangefinders only work if you can see through them and unless you have a night vision one you can’t aim it. [Read More…]
Just before SHOT Show, FLIR announced some rather big news. They are focusing on LE & Military sales. Rather than jump to conclusions I talked to some of the reps at SHOT Show about this change in company policy. While they are ceasing some commercial sales of their [Read More…]
Flir announced recently their latest programs to help and support U.S. Military Veterans. Flir’s HERO Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is determined to double its current amount of veterans employeed at FLIR by the end of 2022. They also have an introductory [Read More…]
A recent article from Forbes.com indicated some concerning issue regarding federal government overreach. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding the names and data of Obsidian 4 App users from Apple and Google (Android). Obsidian 4 is a smartphone app available for [Read More…]
Back in June, we took a look at some FLIR handheld thermal imagers. Afterward, FLIR offered to send out their PTS536 ThermoSight Pro for review. We got a preview of the FLIR ThermoSight Pro weapon sights during SHOT Show range day last January. FLIR PTS536 The [Read More…]
Last November, Rusty S, reviewed the ATN ThOR4. It was a mixed review. Some positives with a healthy dose of negatives. I got a chance to review the ATN ThOR4 640×480 whereas Rusty reviewed the 394×288 version. ATN sent me both to compare. So here is the ThOR4 [Read More…]
Earlier this month I posted about DIY Thermal Fusion. In that article, I mentioned the legitimate methods of true thermal fusion. One way to achieve true thermal fusion is with a COTI or Clip-On Thermal Imager. What is Real Thermal Fusion? As I mentioned in my previous [Read More…]
Technology has advanced exponentially with regards to night vision and thermal. Thermal imagers have improved and become more and more affordable each year. You can get a thermal imaging device for under $3,000. Night vision and thermal can be used to see in the dark, [Read More…]
Sector Optics is a new brand name in thermal imaging and rifle scopes market. It is the division of Torrey Pines Logic, which products include a wide variety of other electro-optical devices. In this article, we’ll take a look at the Sector Optics G1T2 riflescope [Read More…]
There are certain actions in the society that one would think common sense dictates you just do not do those things. Like yelling “fire” in a theater, “bomb” in an airport etc. Unless those things are actually happening. Don’t bring [Read More…]
What is night vision? When we think of night vision we normally visualize images from the iconic green phosphorous image intensifier seen in countless movies and video games. However, we often do not realize that thermal is also an important component of night vision [Read More…]
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the company was expanding its line of thermal imaging optics with additions to its ThermoSight Pro Series. All of these new optics are rifle scopes that can be mounted to a variety of long guns. The new models are: FLIR ThermoSight Pro [Read More…]
Defense Blog has published evidence that Iraqi security forces are using a counter drone gun to aid in the fight against the so-called Islamic State’s many hobby drones that are either acting as forward observers for the terrorist group or weaponized themselves [Read More…]
Flir is making a mini thermal sight. It is a triple threat. It can be used simply as a handheld and since it is so small and light, it is easy to put in a pocket for hiking or outdoor activities. It can be clipped onto an optic or worn on a helmet like a […] [Read More…]
After seeing the article by Adam on the Leupold LTO, I was immediately thinking it would be great on a gun. I have read some people say it is not rated for firearm recoil. On the Press sheet it says “NOT INTENDED FOR MOUNTING ON A FIREARM”. Well, after [Read More…]
They say the night vision disease is just as bad, if not worse, than the suppressor affliction – almost impossible to kick. So as I stand on the ledge contemplating the jump into the infrared world, the guys over at Tactical Night Vision Company [Read More…]
SIG SAUER has a simple online program that allows you to design your own custom reticle for the ECHO1 thermal sight. The ECHO1 is a direct view reflex style sight that offers a range of features including white hot and black hot modes. If you would like to try out the [Read More…]
ATN announced a firmware update for its X-Sight II line of thermal rifle scopes. The update improves some existing features, squashes a few bugs and introduces a number of new features including a new reticle and ballistic calculator. New or Improved Features Smart [Read More…]
The Seek Compact XR is a miniature thermal imager that attaches to a mobile phone. Only a few years ago purchasing a thermal imager was far outside the budget of hobbyist. Today with devices like the Seek, they are easily affordable. By using the screen, processing [Read More…]
American Technologies Network (aka ATN) announced a new line of ThOR thermal imaging rifle scopes. The new thermal imaging rifle scopes are part of the company’s update to its entire Smart HD line that includes new software and hardware. There are eight new or [Read More…]
Introduced at the CES show now wrapping up in Las Vegas (just in time for SHOTShow to move in), FLIR has announced the upcoming release of its Scout TK thermal vision monocular. The new Scout TK is the latest and smallest offering in FLIR’s Scout brand. The new [Read More…]
Armasight introduced a new thermal imaging rifle scope called the Predator. These thermal imaging rifle scopes are designed to be lightweight and compact in addition to being the “most technologically advanced.” At the center of the technology is a FLIR Tau [Read More…]
Bae Systems has a credit card sized thermal mono-sight. This thing is tiny. Here it is with an Aimpoint micro. It is about the same size as a magnifier. It can be yours for a low low price of $11,500, according to this website.
The FLIR ONE is a very nifty new product from FLIR (maker of high-end thermal imaging sensors and scopes). It is a low-cost thermal camera that attaches to an iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. At a cost of just $350 it is perfect for DIY folks and has many uses around the home [Read More…]
FLIR has released value-oriented thermal sight line, called the “R-Series” The sights are compatible with .308 and lower calibers. The R-Series is offered in digital 1x, 1.25-5x, 2.25-9x, 4-16x, 1.1-9x and 2-16x, through fixed 13mm, 19mm, 35mm, and 60mm [Read More…]
EOTech has come out with a thermal viewer. MSRP is $3,499. I suppose that is affordable than others. But compared to the Flir Scout, the X320 is still more expensive. Find out more information over at Tactical-Life
FLIR’s been making thermal sights for as long as people have been using the technology, but historically they have always been for governments, and always exorbitantly priced. The R-series of thermal weapon sights are the latest offering from FLIR Personal Vision [Read More…]
FLIR, the largest manufacturer of thermal technologies, and the original inventor of Forward Looking Infra-Red, surprised everyone at CES this year by announcing a compact and affordable thermal imager that fits on an iPhone. This thermal unit acts as a case for the [Read More…]
US company Liteye Systems had their prototype LZAD unit on display at DSEi. This nifty optical system can overlay a thermal image in front of an EOTech sight. It can also display targeting information from a central computer to direct and assist shooters. In the [Read More…]
Israeli company Meprolight, best known as supplier of optics to the IDF, will be unveiling a range of new thermal and red dot sights at SHOT Show … A new member of the NOA NYX Family, the NOA NYX 3X Un-cooled Thermal Weapon Sight with X 2.7 magnification, sustains [Read More…]