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  • 4 Ways Thermal Streamlines Security for Airport PIDS

    Airports are transportation hubs often located within close proximity to hotels, eateries, retail stores and sports venues. For this reason, large airports can have thousands of people approach their perimeter each day. With such a high throughput of people, security technology that detects and deters external threats is essential. 

  • Choosing the Right Thermal Imager for Your Integrated Project

    Adding thermal imaging sensors to your next project can give your customers the ability to see the unseen and expand their senses into the unknown. If you’re considering adding thermal sensors to your next design, there are a few things you should consider to ensure you’re getting the capability you need..

  • A Closer Look: How FLIR Cameras Help Stop Railway Trespassers in Their Tracks

    In 2018, Infrabel reported 768 railway trespasser incidents, leading to 139,650 minutes of delays, which amounts to an average of more than 6 hours per day. In this interview series we take a look at the innovative steps that rail infrastructure company, Infrabel, took to ensure the efficiency and safety of the rail routes in and out of Brussels, Belgium.

  • FLIR Fido X4 Receives ASTM E2520-15 Performance Certification

    The FLIR Fido® X4 premium handheld explosives trace detector (ETD) has been certified by Signature Science, LLC in accordance with the ASTM International method for Standard Practice for Measuring and Scoring Performance of Trace Explosive Chemical Detectors (ASTM E2520-15). The Fido X4 demonstrated performance that meets or exceeds the criteria for “standard of minimum performance.” The intended users of this standard are ETD developers, test laboratories, and agencies responsible for deploying effective deterrents of terrorism.

  • Study: Fused Thermal and Radar Automatic Pedestrian Detection and Braking

    FLIR Systems Inc. contracted VSI Labs to develop a proof-of-concept AEB system that fused perception data from a FLIR ADK’s ethernet-based Boson® thermal camera and a Delphi ESR 2.5 radar. The radar provided range data and the thermal camera provided object detection and classification. VSI recently conducted initial performance tests based on Euro NCAP requirements at the American Center for Mobility (ACM).

  • UK Energy Supplier Lends FLIR ONE Cameras to Customers to Help Cut Costs

    UK electricity and gas supplier Octopus Energy specializes in energy efficiency and saving customers money. In fact, they’re so serious about helping their customers be more energy efficient that they loan out FLIR ONE Pro thermal cameras completely free of charge.

  • 6-Year-Old Rescued Thanks to Thermal Drone Operator

    On October 15th, 2019, 6-year-old Ethan Haus ran off after school to play with the family dog and went missing for over 10 hours in the woods of central Minnesota. More than 700 local volunteers came out to help search for the lost boy - among them pilot, photographer, and thermal drone operator Steve Fines.

  • Webinar: Mapping Extensive Areas with Thermal Drones

    This video walks you through key considerations when conducting mapping missions with thermal drones. Learn how to recognize factors that may inhibit your mission or present challenges that can be overcome with the right approach.

  • 3 Distinguishing Features of Superior Thermal Cameras

    Several decades ago, thermal imaging sensors were primarily deployed in the government and defense sector. FLIR has been the industry leader in developing new thermal solutions designed for broader markets such as security. Today, FLIR thermal cameras have become the standard for 24-hour monitoring for critical infrastructure perimeter security and beyond.

  • Top Perimeter Security Trends for Critical Infrastructure

    Airports, power plants, and data centers house mission-critical assets essential to everyday life. Without adequate physical security, these operations are at risk of intrusion and sabotage. The shutdown of any one of these critical infrastructure facilities would affect hundreds of thousands of people. Securing these entities from a physical breach starts by protecting the perimeter. While critical infrastructure sites pose their challenges for perimeter intrusion detection systems, new technologies, and solution integrations are addressing these pain points and enabling better detection, deterrence, and real-time response, in the case of a threat. Here are six trending technologies amplifying perimeter security for critical infrastructure.

  • Maximizing Substation Resiliency Through Predictive Maintenance

    Security leaders across the country are discussing groundbreaking technologies that can better protect the nation’s critical assets. One of the innovative technology developments in the security space is the use of FLIR radiometric thermal cameras with temperature analysis software from Embedded Logix for condition monitoring to prevent asset failure at critical infrastructure sites.

  • How To Detect A Water Leak with Thermal Imaging

    Water leaks and moisture infiltration can cause serious damage to a house or building, and can be difficult to detect until it’s already too late. Using a thermal imaging camera and under the right circumstances, it’s possible to find hidden water and moisture issues without resorting to destructive testing. There are many sources of building moisture, including humidity (during any season), condensation, pipe leaks, rain and snow, and even people and animals breathing. Usually a low level of moisture is fine, but leaks or heavy condensation can cause serious problems. A thermal imaging camera cannot “see” moisture in walls, but it can detect subtle temperature differences and patterns that reveal the existence of water.