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High Performance Infrared Zoom Lenses for UAVs and Drones: Low-SWaP, Extended-Range, Ruggedized Lenses Israel
High Performance Infrared Zoom Lenses for UAVs and Drones: Low-SWaP, Extended-Range, Ruggedized Lenses
Ophir Optronics Solutions LTD., an MKS Company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of low-SWaP, ruggedized, high-performance MWIR, LWIR and SWIR lens assemblies for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and drones. Our low-SWaP (size, weight and power) Infrared zoom lenses are ideal for UAV/UAS thermal imaging payloads and forward-looking IR (FLIR) cameras, and also meet the needs of a wide variety of demanding applications in defense, HLS, security & surveillance and other emerging markets.
Our infrared optical assemblies and components have been utilized in advanced electro-optics programs developed by leading global defense OEMs, and have been field-proven in the most challenging aerospace and defense deployments.
Military-Grade UAV Lenses for Infrared Cameras
Ruggedized lenses for thermal imaging cameras and sensors
We provide a range of lightweight, military-grade IR camera lenses designed to meet the needs of challenging aerial defense applications. With focal lengths from 1.8mm to 1350mm and MTF close to the diffraction limit, these ruggedized lenses feature accurate line-of-sight (LOS) performance and provide detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) ranges up to 28km.
Ophir sites are AS9100 Rev. D and ISO 9001-2015 certified, delivering military-grade IR camera lenses in compliance with the following standards:
This webinar discusses the use of long range and lightweight thermal imaging zoom lenses that enable high-resolution vision capabilities and identification, in complete darkness over long distances, as well as high-precision IR components for next generation defense and security applications.
Ophir provides a variety of high-performance continuous zoom IR lenses that are ideal for incorporation into counter-UAS systems. With proven field deployments, the long-range lenses facilitate detection, identification and tracking of multiple drone threats.
Delivering crisp clean imagery over the full zoom range, the precision lenses allow counter-drone systems integrators to take full advantage of early radar detection, minimizing false positives even with small, fast-moving targets.
LWIR Solutions
Aperture f/1.5
Pixel pitch 12μ
Focal length ranges 25-225, 40-300mm
Drone detection ranges 1.8 – 9.7 km (dependent on target size)
Drone identification ranges 0.3 – 2.2 km (dependent on target size)
Infrared imaging technology is critical for a wide range of UAV security and surveillance use cases, and the creation of high-performance IR zoom lenses for DRI (detection, recognition, and identification) comes with numerous challenges. MKS Ophir’s innovative SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR solutions have been expertly designed to solve these issues.
Technological Improvements – New sensors are constantly being developed with smaller pixels and increased resolution. IR imaging developers must strive to avoid “optics-limitation” – a condition where system performance is primarily constrained by the optics, rather than by the sensor.
Ophir’s comprehensive suite of capabilities allows us to address even the most demanding resolution and optical performance requirements for DRI lenses. We can use virtually any desired surface shape or type to ensure that our products achieve high MTF targets, minimize chromatic aberrations, and maintain superior performance throughout the entire zoom range. Our high-precision fabrication techniques also ensure that we maintain excellent levels of quality and reproducibility in production.
SWaP-C Optimization – Size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) optimization has become particularly important as the use of UAVs and drones has increased. By utilizing a variety of advanced IR materials, we can minimize total part counts and use a single zoom lens instead of multiple, single-focal length lenses to reduce overall system footprint while still maintaining high performance.
Environmental Durability – By using advanced materials and hard carbon (HC/DLC) and high-durability (HD) coatings, we can create lenses that can withstand the harsh environmental conditions experienced during many security and surveillance operations. Our products are ruggedized against a wide range of factors, including extreme temperatures, rain, fog, dust, saltwater spray, shock and vibration.
Multispectral Operation – Imaging systems for security and surveillance often require operation over multiple spectral bands simultaneously, as no one band provides optimal results under every single set of conditions. SWIR is the best range for very long-range daytime observation, while MWIR is suitable for very long-range observation both during the day and at night. Both MWIR and SWIR perform well under harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, dust, heavy haze and high humidity. In addition, LWIR is the preferred spectral range for observing burning targets and against sun glints. Ophir provides solutions to address any combination of these requirements.
Ophir’s US-ITAR-certified European Manufacturing Site in Romania
Strategically located in NATO-member Bucharest, our facility has expanded its manufacturing capacity to meet the surging demand within the defense industry. Specializing in customized optical components, we deliver unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology to provide high-end optical components and IR lens assemblies that meet the strictest demands of defense industries worldwide. From prototyping to serial production, our team ensures precision and quality in every component we produce, empowering our customers’ electro-optical defense systems to thrive in challenging environments. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, Ophir’s European manufacturing site stands ready to be your trusted partner in achieving success in the defense industry.
This 30 min webinar explores breakthroughs that meet the strict requirements of reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) in thermal imaging optics, all while delivering high-resolution vision and long-range detection capabilities in even the harshest environmental conditions and constrained platforms like airborne and handheld systems.
Precision optics are used in a wide variety of commercial and defense applications, and their performance is often improved or enhanced by unique optical design. Watch this webinar to learn what types of optics will work best for your application.
The new low-germanium LWIR zoom lens from MKS-Ophir addresses supply chain volatility while maintaining high-performance thermal imaging for defense and security systems
MKS Ophir examines how smaller pixel pitch MWIR and LWIR detectors are reshaping infrared optics, enabling lighter, more efficient imaging payloads for unmanned and mobile systems
MKS-Ophir introduces the Ophir® FoldIR 25-275mm MWIR zoom lens, delivering compact, long-range imaging capabilities for drone and small gimbal applications
MKS Ophir will present its cutting-edge, combat-ready IR thermal imaging optics at IDEX 2025, Feb 17-21, including continuous zoom lenses, OEM optical components, and more
MKS-Ophir details how its SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR zoom lenses provide advanced imaging solutions that support long-range detection, recognition, and identification (DRI), key for critical security, surveillance, and counter-drone operations
To support the increasing need for Ophir’s lenses and optical components, the company’s manufacturing facility in Romania has relocated and expanded, introducing high-precision technologies
Peter Kunert, Manager of Sales Europe from MKS Ophir IR Optics, will host a webinar exploring the advantages of SWIR lenses and their pivotal role in air, land, and sea imaging
Ophir will release a webinar outlining the basics of multispectral systems, delving into the applications, processes, capabilities, and performance of reflective optics in these systems
In collaboration with Atotech an MKS Brand, at the Delhi production site, the company is now offering local assembly, support, and service capabilities, tailored to support customers in India
Application note: MKS-Ophir believes the SWIR & NIR 25-250mm continuous zoom lens represents a paradigm shift in long-range detection and integration within small airborne systems
MKS has announced the Ophir® FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 compact, folded optics zoom lens for MWIR cameras, a high-performance, long-range lens ideal for optical gimbals and advanced UAS imaging systems
MKS, Ophir Optics, will introduce new extended-range IR thermal imaging zoom lenses for long-range observation systems and C-UAS, along with new low-SWaP IR zoom lenses for UAVs and drones, at the Eurosatory defense expo, Paris
Ophir’s continuous zoom lenses enable longer detection, recognition and identification ranges for advanced thermal imaging applications such as counter UAV systems
Ophir Optronics Solutions LTD., an MKS Company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of low-SWaP, ruggedized, high-performance MWIR, LWIR and SWIR lens assemblies for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and drones. Our low-SWaP (size, weight and power) Infrared zoom lenses are ideal for UAV/UAS thermal imaging payloads and forward-looking IR (FLIR) cameras, and also meet the needs of a wide variety of demanding applications in defense, HLS, security & surveillance and
Ophir Optronics Solutions Headquarters
Israel
Science-based industrial Park, Har Hotzvim P.O Box 45021, Jerusalem 9145001, Israel
+972-2-548 4444 Contact ContactWebsite
Ophir Optronics Solutions Ltd
France
La Chenevarie 42140, Virigneux, France
+339-7-785 3478 ContactWebsite
MKS Instruments Inc.
United States of America
1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606, USA
+1 520 260 9305 ContactWebsite
Ophir Japan Ltd
Japan
Kudan First Place 6F, 4-1-28 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan
+81-33-556-2791 ContactWebsite
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