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Testing a small thermal imaging camera (Version 2) for UAVs

Originally posted on DIYDrones on October 24, 2014 at 3:20pm

This is some footage shot with the second version of the thermal imaging camera which I tested earlier on.

The second version of the camera features a better resolution, an OSD to adjust parameters such as brightness & gain, and the possibility to show the picture in false color.

The camera is very light and small – ideal for UAV applications.
I am planning to shoot some in-flight footage (mounted on my copter) during the next week.

Shot with the 15mm lens:

Sensor Technical Details

  • Type: (ULIS) Un-cooled FPA micro-bolometer A-Si
  • Array Size (resolution): 640×480
  • Spectral Range: 8~14um
  • NETD: ≤80mk@25℃
  • Full Frame Rate: 50Hz (PAL)
  • Power consumption: @12V 200mA
  • Dimensions without lens: 62mm x 48mm x 48mm (LxWxH)
  • Weight: 180g