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.
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:
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SupIR 50-1350mm f/5.5
Continuous zoom MWIR lens for long-range detection
SupIR 28-850mm f/5.5
High-resolution thermal imaging lens
FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4
MWIR drone imaging lens with compact folded optics
LightIR 15-75mm f/1.2
Compact continuous zoom LWIR lens
LightIR 10-135mm f/3.6
Small form factor MWIR thermal imaging lens
LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6
MWIR Folded zoom lens for aerial thermal imaging
LightIR 18-225mm f/3.6
Low-SWaP MWIR lens with 15km detection range
LightIR 18-225mm f/4
Lightweight motorized continuous zoom lens for UAV payloads
LightIR 20-275mm f/5.5
High-performance MWIR drone thermal camera lens
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.
More information: IR Thermal Imaging Lenses For C-UAS Systems
SupIR 50-1350mm f/5.5
Continuous zoom MWIR lens for long-range detection
SupIR 80-1200mm f/5.5
Long-range thermal imaging lens with >26km detection capability
SupIR 60-1200mm f/4
HD-format MWIR continuous zoom lens
SupIR 28-850mm f/5.5
High-resolution thermal imaging lens for C-UAS systems
SupIR 50-700mm f/5.5
Rugged MWIR lens for counter-drone detection
SupIR 30-385mm f/5.5
Thermal imaging lens for long-range surveillance
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.
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.
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