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FLIR Announces Vue Pro R Radiometric Thermal Camera for Commercial Drones
Fully calibrated thermal camera moduleprovides accurate remote temperature measurements
WILSONVILLE, OR – MAY 2, 2016 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the FLIR Vue™ Pro R, the latest member of FLIR Vuethermal imaging camera series for commercial drones. Thenew Vue Pro R adds radiometric functionality to the popular Vue Pro camera, giving drone operators the ability to save the pictures for post-flight image analysis andaccurately measure the temperatures of individual image pixels.
The Vue Pro R retains all of the capabilities in the standard Vue Pro model but adds calibrated radiometric imaging that allows it to capturethe temperature dataof every pixel in an image. When saved inRadiometric JPEG format, still images can be imported into FLIR Tools software for detailed analysis and reporting. FLIR Tools, a free download on FLIR.com, lets drone operators adjust settings including object emissivity, background temperature, target distance, relative humidity, thermal sensitivity as well as assigning various color palettes for each image.
The Vue Pro R records digital thermal video, along withradiometric thermal still images, to an on-board micro-SD card. For applications such as electrical inspection, infrastructure assessment, and precision mapping, thison-board recording allows operators to capturehigh-quality thermal data forpost processing and analysis.
“Without a doubt, radiometry is the most popular feature drone operators have requested, and we’re delivering that with Vue Pro R,” said Jeff Frank, FLIR’s Senior Vice President for Product Strategy. “FLIR has pioneered thermographic cameras for more than 50 years and our expansion of high-performance capabilities like radiometry to drone operators is another example of our ability to provide state-of-the-art thermal technology to people that need it.”
An updated mobile Appwith advanced radiometric functions uses the camera’s Bluetooth interfaceto connect to iOS and Android devices, making camera set-up and configuration easy. Through the app, operators can configure functions to ensure the best imagery possible for their conditions without having to connect the camera to a computer.
The Vue Pro Rwill be available to purchasein May2016through FLIR’s global network of drone camera dealers. The FLIR Vue Pro R starts at$2,999. To learn more about the Vue Pro R, please visit
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR's advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) threat detection. For more information, visit FLIR’s web site at