RANGE
How far a thermal camera detects a person
Published DRI figures from six payloads – and why the same 640×512 core spans 379 m to 1,042 m.
UAV PAYLOAD INTELLIGENCE
UAV Thermal CamerasDrone Camera Gimbals& FPV Payload Solutions
Thermal drone cameras, stabilized gimbal payloads and FPV-compatible UAV vision systems — from 69 g visible-light micro gimbals to multi-sensor EO/IR payloads. Thermal resolution, zoom and laser ranging vary by model — choose the configuration for your inspection, search and rescue or industrial mission.
Precision Sensing
Stabilized Imaging
Thermal Intelligence
Integration Ready
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EO/IR PAYLOADS
Long-Range Thermal, Zoom and Ranging
OP-125A combines 120x hybrid zoom, 640x512 thermal imaging, a 2000 m laser range finder and AI target tracking in one stabilized UAV payload.
- 120x hybrid zoomLong-range visible-light observation and target confirmation.
- 640x512 thermal imaging25 mm thermal channel for heat-source detection and analysis.
- 2000 m laser rangingDistance measurement for positioning and mission awareness.
- AI target trackingPeople and vehicle detection for surveillance and response workflows.
Inspection-ready visual intelligence
Built for industrial assets, solar fields and low-visibility operations.
GIMBAL SYSTEMS
Precision Stabilization for Every Mission
Compact 1, 2 and 3-axis non-orthogonal stabilization with up to ±0.01° pointing accuracy, engineered for airborne imaging and integration with modern UAV platforms.
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AX-20T Basic
Compact three-axis gimbal direction for lightweight FPV and integration builds.
AX-40D
Horizontal two-axis gimbal architecture for stabilized airborne imaging payloads.
AX-200T
Three-axis gimbal payload direction for stabilized thermal and visual awareness.
GIMBAL CAMERAS
Imaging Payloads Built for Integration
Visible-light, thermal and intelligent imaging capabilities organized into flexible payload directions for UAV deployment.
MV Series3 / 5
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MV-1M
Lightest entry point: 69 g of stabilized 4K imaging with AI tracking for sub-250 g builds.
4K Visible
69 g
AI Tracking
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MV-1P
Micro night specialist: black-light full-color night vision from a starlight sensor at 100 g.
Black Light
100 g
AI Tracking
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MV-2M
Dual-sensor micro EO/IR gimbal: 4K visible plus 256x192 thermal imaging at just 110 g.
4K Visible
256x192 Thermal
110 g
MV-2P
Full 640x512 thermal detail in a 130 g micro payload, where every gram counts.
640x512 Thermal
130 g
AI Tracking
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MV-4X
Quad-sensor micro flagship: starlight cameras, 640x512 thermal, NIR and laser illumination.
Quad-Sensor
640x512 Thermal
NIR Laser
OP Series4 / 5
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OP-80U
Long-range day/night observer: 80x hybrid zoom, 4K imaging, full-color night vision.
80x Zoom
4K Imaging
Night Vision
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OP-80N
Built for the dark: 40x ultra-starlight zoom plus NIR laser for zero-light operations.
40x Zoom
NIR Laser
Night Vision
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OP-80P
Integration workhorse: 8.29 MP 40x zoom, 4K video, ONVIF and auto target tracking.
4K Imaging
40x Zoom
ONVIF
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OP-80A
Dual-view spherical payload: wide-angle plus 30x zoom, 850 nm laser, AI tracking.
Dual-View
30x Zoom
AI Tracking
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OP-90A
Full EO/IR below flagship weight: 30x zoom, 640x512 thermal, 1200 m laser ranging.
640x512 Thermal
1.2 km LRF
AI Tracking
LX Series5 / 5
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LX-6C
Extreme-reach specialist: 20.35 MP starlight sensor with up to 1500x hybrid zoom.
20.35 MP
1500x Zoom
Starlight
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LX-6U
Ultra-long-range 4K observer: 240x hybrid zoom with full-color night vision.
4K Imaging
240x Zoom
AI Tracking
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LX-8RB
Range-finding night observer: 360x zoom, laser night vision, 1800 m laser ranging.
360x Zoom
1.8 km LRF
Laser NV
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LX-8RC
Maximum reach with position data: 4K imaging, 1500x zoom, 1800 m laser ranging.
4K Imaging
1500x Zoom
1.8 km LRF
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LX-9B
Flagship square EO/IR: 120x zoom, 640x512 thermal, 2000 m ranging, AI tracking.
120x Zoom
640x512 Thermal
2 km LRF
APPLICATIONS
Built for Critical UAV Operations
Thermal imaging and stabilized payload systems support inspection, search and emergency workflows in demanding environments.
Power Grid Inspection
Inspect lines, towers and high-voltage assets with stabilized visual and thermal awareness.
Solar & Industrial Inspection
Identify thermal anomalies across photovoltaic arrays and industrial assets.
Search & Rescue
Support search teams with stabilized imaging in low-light and low-visibility conditions.
Firefighting & Emergency Response
Reveal heat sources and improve situational awareness around dangerous areas.
FIELD NOTES
Guides from people who integrate these payloads
Specification questions answered with published figures rather than marketing claims. Every detection distance names the standard it was measured against.
STANDARDS
DRI ranges explained
Detection, recognition and identification are three different distances. Quoting one without the standard makes it meaningless.
SENSORS
Is 640×512 worth it?
Resolution is not the number that sets detection range. Where the extra pixels do and do not pay for themselves.
BUYING
What drives the price of a UAV thermal payload
Which line items actually move the quote, and which specifications you are paying for but will never use.
BUYING
How to read a spec sheet
Where the padding hides in payload specifications, and the figures worth checking before you shortlist.
FIELD
Seven thermal imaging mistakes
The errors that keep costing operators flights, from emissivity assumptions to reading reflections as hotspots.
All field notes → Technology reference →
Common questions
What does UAVThermal make?
UAV thermal cameras, stabilized drone gimbal systems and EO/IR payload cameras for inspection, public safety, search and rescue, security and industrial missions.
Do I need a gimbal or a payload camera?
A gimbal stabilizes a camera you already own. A payload camera is a sealed unit with the imaging already integrated and its own published specifications. If you have the camera, take the gimbal.
Will these work with my flight controller?
The range supports UART/MAVLink, S.BUS, CRSF, PWM and Ethernet depending on model. Every product page lists its control port, so confirm the match before ordering.
Where do I get datasheets and pricing?
Each model page publishes its full specification table and links a downloadable datasheet and user manual. For pricing, send your platform and mission through Request a Quote and an engineer replies within one business day.
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