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 and LWIR 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:

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Extended Range Cooled MWIR Infrared Camera Lenses for UAVs

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Low-SWaP MWIR & LWIR Infrared Camera Lenses for Drones

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Counter-UAS Systems

IR thermal imaging lenses for CUAS

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)

MWIR Solutions for SXGA/HD cameras

• Aperture f/4
• Pixel pitch 10μ
• Focal length ranges 21-420mm, 35/110/450mm, 30-600mm, 35-690mm, 45-900mm, 60-1200mm
• Drone detection ranges 3.5 – 23.8 km (dependent on target size)
• Drone identification ranges 0.6 – 8.4 km (dependent on target size)

MWIR Solutions for VGA cameras

• Aperture f/5.5
• Pixel pitch 15μ
• Focal length ranges 30-385, 50-700, 28-850, 80-1200, 50-1350mm
• Drone detection ranges 2.7 – 22.7 km (dependent on target size)
• Drone identification ranges 0.4 – 8.0 km (dependent on target size)

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Extended Range Cooled MWIR Infrared Camera Lenses for C-UAS

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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.