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Infrared (IR) Thermal Imaging Camera Modules for Drones, UAV & Robotics United States of America
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Sierra-Olympia Technologies

Infrared (IR) Thermal Imaging Camera Modules for Drones, UAV & Robotics

Sierra-Olympia is a leading developer of infrared thermal imaging camera modules for drones, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), and unmanned systems.

Our high definition thermal cameras are engineered with SWaP (size, weight and power) efficiency foremost in mind, and can be seamlessly integrated into a wide variety of platforms, allowing them to see in complete darkness or through smoke, fog and haze.

infrared camera for drone

Our infrared cameras for drones and robotics feature advanced onboard stabilizing software for the utmost in image clarity, as well as a range of powerful built-in video processing functions including scene tracking, target and vehicle tracking, and moving target indication.

LWIR Thermal Cameras

Long-wave infrared cameras for drones, UAV & robotics

Our LWIR (long-wave infrared) imaging solutions cover a wide spectrum of imaging application requirements, and include the world’s first full HD 1920 X 1200 uncooled microbolometer array through to ultra-miniature infrared cameras for small UAVs.

VayuHD Drone Thermal Imaging CameraVayu HD

Highest-resolution uncooled LWIR camera available
1920×1200
25, 50 or 87 mm lens options

Tamarisk IR CameraTamarisk

Low-SWaP
640×480 or 320×240
17 micron pixel pitch

UAV IR CameraTenum 640

Smallest pixel pitch LWIR core available
640×512
10 micron pixel pitch

VGA LWIR camera coreViento 10

USB or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
640×512
10 micron pixel pitch

LWIR thermal imager with continuous zoomVinden LRB

Continuous zoom 75 or 300 mm lens
640×512
12 micron pixel pitch

Uncooled LWIR cameraVinden Core Series

Multiple continuous zoom lens options
640×480
17 micron pixel pitch

Thermal Camera for UAVViento 1280

12.8, 25 or 35mm lens
1280×1024
10 micron pixel pitch

Viento HD10 High-resolution LWIR cameraViento HD10

Flexible interface options
1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1312 x 1056
10 micron pixel pitch

Vinden 75T LWIR CameraVinden 75T

5x continuous zoom
640 x 512
10 micron pixel pitch

MWIR Thermal Cameras

Mid-wave infrared camera modules for unmanned applications

Our MWIR (mid-wave infrared) cameras are ideal for applications where sensitivity, quality and clarity are of the essence. We specialize in HD cooled MWIR cores that are suitable for a variety of use cases, including long-range security and aerial surveillance, as well as optical gas imaging.

drone camera moduleVentus OGI

State-of-the-art optical gas imaging camera
640×512
15 micron pixel pitch

UAV Thermal Imaging cameraVentus Hot

Continuous zoom 300, 690 or 900mm lens
640×512
15 micron pixel pitch

cooled MWIR cameraVentus Compact

Low-SWaP for UAS
640×512
15 micron pixel pitch

long-range MWIR thermal imaging camerasVista

Rugged IP67 housing
640×512 or 1280×1024
300, 550, 785, or HD 785mm lens

aerial camera droneHexaBlu

High operating temperature Mercury Cadmium Telluride array
1280×960
6 micron pixel pitch

SWIR Thermal Cameras

Short-wave infrared camera modules for drones

We provide SWIR (short-wave infrared) camera cores for specialized imaging applications requiring detection of reflected radiation, including counter-UAS, mapping and precision agriculture.

HD SWIR cameraSenS 1280

High sensitivity and low noise
1280×1024
10 micron pixel pitch

VGA SWIR camera coreWiDySenS

Linear and logarithmic response modes
640×512
15 micron pixel pitch

Applications

UAV thermal imaging cameras

UAVs & Drones
Our ultra-lightweight UAV thermal imaging camera modules allow you to get more work done in fewer flights. The ITAR-free cameras can be fitted to fixed-wing and multirotor drone platforms, and provide long-range detection, identification and classification for critical situational awareness.

infrared cameras for mobile ground vehicles

UGVs & Mobile Ground Vehicles
Our IR camera cores are ideal for integration into both military and civilian UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and ground robotics, and can be easily attached to enclosures, pan-tilt positioners, and other structures.

Drone Surveillance Cameras

Security & Surveillance
Our MWIR and LWIR thermal imaging solutions enable the detection, recognizing and identification of potential threats with unprecedented levels of accuracy, providing protection for critical facilities and infrastructure such as ports, power stations, industrial sites, and military installations.

Optical Gas Imaging

Optical Gas Imaging
We develop specialized thermal imaging cameras for optical gas imaging that can be fitted to UAVs and unmanned systems, providing a robust method of hazardous leak detection that saves time and money while keeping workers safe. Detectable gases include ethane, methane, propane, butane, octane and more.

Turnkey thermal imaging solutions

Turnkey Solutions
In addition to HD drone camera modules for OEMs, we also provide turnkey thermal imaging solutions that can be customized for your specific application requirements. Seamless out-of-the-box connectivity can be provided via USB, Camera Link, SDI or Ethernet.

Products

Viento LWIR OGI

LWIR Camera for Gas Detection & Industrial Monitoring

Vinden 75T

SWaP-optimized LWIR camera with 5x continuous zoom lens

Viento HD10

High-resolution LWIR camera with flexible interface options

EVIDIR® Alpha LWIR Camera Module

Low-swap infrared camera package with thermographic ability

Ventus Compact MK2

19-275mm MWIR camera designed for integration into space-constrained UAV/UAS

Ventus HD6-Fixed

Compact fixed focal length HD MWIR cameras - Unparalleled HD capabilities in low-SWaP packages

Ventus HD6-2.4

Powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in mind

Ventus HD6-0.6

MWIR thermal camera for unmanned long-range surveillance

Tenum 1280

1280 HD compatible with Tamarisk® Products

Vayu HD-Industrial

Weatherproof, high definition infrared camera

Ventus OGI

State-of-the-art MWIR optical gas imaging camera

Tamarisk

Lightweight and low-power LWIR camera

Tenum 640

Smallest pixel pitch LWIR camera core

Viento 10

VGA LWIR camera core with USB, Gigabit Ethernet and SDI

Vinden LRB

Low-SWaP LWIR thermal imager with continuous zoom lenses

Ventus Hot

MWIR thermal imager with high operating temperature detector

SenS 1280

High-definition SWIR camera with high sensitivity

WiDySenS

Dual-response VGA-resolution SWIR camera

Vinden Core Series

Uncooled LWIR camera with continuous zoom optics

Vista

Long-range MWIR thermal imager with rugged IP67 housing

HexaBlu

High operating temperature MWIR camera core for long-life applications

Vayu HD

Highest-resolution uncooled LWIR camera on the market

Articles

Latest
Sierra-Olympia Launches Long-Wave Infrared OGI Camera for Continuous Gas Monitoring

Sierra-Olympia Technologies unveils the Viento LWIR OGI, a cost-effective infrared camera designed for continuous, reliable gas leak detection in industrial environments

Apr 24, 2025
MIPI Interface Released for Infrared Drone Cameras

Sierra-Olympia Technologies is introducing the MIPI interface for its Viento HD10 and Viento 10 infrared drone cameras, offering enhanced video data transport for various platforms

Jan 27, 2025
Ventus OGI Cameras Meet Updated EPA Detection Standards

Sierra-Olympia Technologies confirms that its cameras comply with OOOOa, OOOOb, OOOOc, and Appendix K regulation standards, establishing the minimum detection and visualization capabilities for optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras

Oct 14, 2024
Vinden 75T Infrared Camera for UAV Surveillance Unveiled

The Vinden 75T by Sierra-Olympia Technologies offers a cutting-edge 10-micron LWIR sensor with 5X continuous zoom, specifically designed for UAVs and small gimbals

Sep 18, 2024
Sierra-Olympia Introduces New High-Definition Infrared Camera

Sierra-Olympia's Viento HD10 features an 1280 x 1024 SXGA Array Format, a variety of lens and interface options, and onboard image processing

Aug 19, 2024
Open Framed, Low-SWaP, IR Camera Systems

Inspired by Sony’s block camera with an infrared system, Sierra-Olympia looks at infrared camera optics, sensors, and electronics and addresses the question ‘why are our cameras open framed’

Apr 16, 2024
Sierra-Olympia Partners with Jenoptik for Distribution of Thermal Imaging Camera

Sierra-Olympia will help distribute Evidir produced by Jenoptik, a radiometric long-wave infrared camera suited for security and surveillance, drone integration, and transportation safety

Jan 24, 2024
Sierra-Olympia Launches Next-Gen Infrared Camera

The Ventus Compact MK2 is designed specifically for space-constrained integrations in airborne, handheld, and other low-SWaP applications

Nov 17, 2023
Thermal Cameras Deployed During Tunnel 5 Fire

Sierra-Olympia has released a case study discussing the deployment of its thermal cameras, Ventus HD6 0.6, VayuHD-I, and Vinden 225,...

Aug 08, 2023
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

Aug 03, 2023
Thermal Imaging Camera Modules for Drones & Robotics

Sierra-Olympia's SWIR, MWIR and LWIR imaging solutions can be integrated into a wide variety of platforms

Feb 22, 2023
New Mid-Wave Infrared Camera Core Released

Sierra-Olympia has launched the HexaBluâ„¢ camera core with cryogenically cooled sensors and impressive run-life, ideal for long-range imaging applications such UAVs, ground robotics and gimbals

Oct 18, 2022
New LWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Released

The SWaP optimized Viento 1280 by Sierra-Olympia features the DRS cutting-edge 1280x1024, 10-micron sensor

Apr 26, 2022
New LWIR Cameras with VGA Resolution Unveiled

Sierra-Olympia has released two new long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras based around a VGA resolution 10µm pixel pitch microbolometer. The low-SWaP cameras features either a USB or Gigabit Ethernet interface and are designed to be integrated into UAVs and robotic systems. 7.7 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm lens options are currently available for both cameras, with a range of additional models currently in development.

Aug 13, 2021
Smallest Pixel Pitch LWIR Camera Core Announced

New uncooled long-wave infrared camera core, with an industry-leading 10 micron pixel pitch uncooled VOx microbolometer sensor, delivers high sensitivity at 640 x 512 VGA resolution.

May 12, 2021
Smallest MWIR Camera Introduced for UAVs

An innovative new micro camera system has been developed by Sierra-Olympia Technologies for low-SWaP applications. The Ventus Micro is now...

Mar 01, 2021
USB Integration Board Released for LWIR Cameras

A new custom USB integration board has been developed by Sierra-Olympia Technologies, designed to bring near-universal, out-of-the-box compatibility to the...

Feb 22, 2021
High Operating Temperature MWIR Cameras Unveiled

Sierra-Olympia Technologies has unveiled a new line of long-range, continuous zoom thermal cameras based around a state-of-the-art high operating temperature...

Feb 15, 2021
HD LWIR Thermal Camera for Unmanned Systems Launched

Sierra-Olympia Technologies has released its new Vayu Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) HD thermal camera, featuring the world’s first Full HD...

May 05, 2020

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