New Long-Range HD Thermal Camera Released

Sierra-Olympia introduces the Ventus HD6-2.4 and Ventus HD6-0.6 with features including a 27k hour long-life camera core, long-range optical zoom and 6-micron pixel pitch By Joe Macey / 03 Aug 2023

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Sierra-Olympia Technologies has introduced the Ventus HD6-2.4 and Ventus HD6-0.6, new long-range, long-life HD thermal cameras.

Two complete camera systems to leverage their HD (1280×960) focal plane with a proprietary long-life cooler for higher acuity and FOV with lower total cost of ownership.

The Ventus HD6-2.4, a compact yet powerful HD MWIR camera designed for Low-SWaP applications. With a small footprint that enables easy integration into imaging gimbals, dismount units, sighting systems, and more, it provides 10x long range optical zoom in an impressive 1280 x 960 array format.

Shot with the Ventus HD6-2.4.

The Ventus HD6-0.6 is a powerful HD MWIR camera designed for long-range precision and long life reliability. With a 14x optical zoom on a 1280 x 960 array format, this camera can detect, recognize and identify at extremely long distances.

Shot with the Ventus HD6-0.6.

Chris Johnston, Sierra-Olympia Technologies CEO, said: “Every camera in the Ventus HD6 family comes stacked with image enhancement tools or processes that can be added upon or fine-tuned for your specific thermal system.”

Key features and benefits

  • 27k hour long-life camera core, Hexablu by Leonardo DRS
  • Long Range Optical zoom in 1280 x 960 array format
  • 6-micron pixel pitch
  • Scene object tracking, DRI capabilities, KLV meta data and other options available.

To learn more about the Ventus HD6 family and explore its capabilities, visit the HD6-2.4 and HD6-0.6 product pages.

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Unmanned Systems Technology. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on emerging technologies in unmanned systems, with particular expertise in Counter-UAS, communication systems, and camera technologies. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience not only sharpens his reporting but also enhances his ability to conduct in-depth interviews, enabling him to deliver authoritative insights on the latest industry trends. Connect
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