New Long-Range Airborne Imaging System for Reconnaissance & SAR Missions

The UltraFORCE 380-HDc imaging system, unveiled at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, delivers superior high-definition multi-spectral imaging in a compact, low-profile package By Joe Macey / 30 Jul 2024

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New Long-Range Airborne Imaging System for Reconnaissance & SAR Missions
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Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled its UltraFORCE® 380-HDc imaging system at the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show. 

The new long-range airborne surveillance solution is not subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), easing shipment and freedom of movement to customers outside the United States.

The UltraFORCE 380-HDc delivers superior high-definition multi-spectral imaging in a compact, low-profile package. Full 1080p resolution across its visual, thermal, low-light, and shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras makes the 380-HDc an optimal solution for airborne reconnaissance, patrol, and search and rescue (SAR) missions.

UltraFORCE 380-HDc also features an advanced laser rangefinder and pointer, allowing users to covertly ‘light up’ targets or points of interest and to coordinate operations with observers wearing night vision goggles or similar devices. Intelligent, automated operation optimizes tracking and continuously indicates size, location, speed and distance of multiple targets.

With its low 14.6” height profile and weighing only 30kg (65lbs), the UltraFORCE 380-HDc gimbal is designed to maximize ground clearance in rotary aircraft without sacrificing capability and performance. The system provides two- to four-times greater magnification than other products in its class.

Kety Frachey, senior director for airborne systems-Europe at Teledyne FLIR Defense, said; “The new UltraFORCE 380-HDc is a powerful long-range imaging system in a small package. With 380-HDc, we’ve brought together the most vital capabilities military and law enforcement users worldwide require to execute their missions in a smaller SWaP-C form.”

UltraFORCE 380-HDc is expected to be available globally starting in the fourth quarter. The system can be fully supported by Teledyne FLIR’s Surveillance Service Centre in West Malling, Kent, meeting UK and EU localized content requirements. UltraFORCE will also be configurable with the company’s 380X upgraded imaging capabilities, including multi-tile video management, touchscreen, and de-scintillation filter that removes atmospheric effects such as fog and smoke, among other features.

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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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