Drone EO/IR Gimbals for Surveillance, Security & Defense

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Overview Drone EO/IR Gimbals for Surveillance, Security & Defense
By Technology Editor Last updated: August 8th, 2024

EO/IR Gimbal for UAVs & Drones

EO IR Sensors by AVT

EO IR Sensors by AVT

Electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) thermal imaging is utilised within drone and unmanned systems targeting and tracking systems, often developed for surveillance, security and defense applications.

EO/IR gimbal payloads are manufactured for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), drones and unmanned vehicles (including USVs and UGVs) as well as fixed-site installations.

Applications for EO/IR gimbals fitted to unmanned systems include; counter-drone measures, unmanned aerial and ground vehicle observation, surveillance and targeting, coastal and border patrol, and security.

EO/IR Sensors for UAVs

EO IR Camera Gimbal by UAVOS

EO IR Camera Gimbal by UAVOS

EO/IR sensors and camera systems are suited to a broad spectrum of unmanned aerial platforms, including VTOL multirotor UAVs, fixed-wing and hybrid UAVs, as well as tethered drones, aerostats and balloons. In addition they can be fitted to fixed site installations, unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and unmanned surface vehicles USV).

Miniature EO/IR Gimbals

Developed for short, medium and long-range aerial missions, EO/IR gimbal payloads for UAVs are designed to meet a variety of SWAP (Size Weight and Power) requirements. Often miniature EO/IR gimbals are engineered for specific mission types and conditions, for example daytime, night-time and tactical operations. Lightweight and easy to mount, they can be efficiently swapped out depending on drone and/or mission requirements.

EO IR Gimbal by Collins Aerospace

EO IR Gimbal by Collins Aerospace

EO/IR Gimbal Camera Systems

EO/IR gimbal camera systems can contain a variety of cameras and sensors, such as single and double Field of View (FOV) cameras, daytime and night-time sensors, thermal imaging cameras, CCD sensors, and various strength optical zoom cameras.

Complete EO/IR gimbal camera systems can also house high-definition video tracking, target tracking and image enhancement and processing capabilities. Multi sensor gimbal payload systems enable users to select a range of cameras and sensors unique to individual mission requirements and can be deployed onboard a broad selection of fixed-wing UAVs, unmanned helicopters, UGVs and USVs.

Gyro-Stabilised EO/IR Gimbals

Depending on the type and maximum payload capacity of the UAV or unmanned system, gyro-stabilized EO/IR gimbals can have 2, 3 or 4 axis:

  • 2-axis gimbals – stabilize pitch and roll
  • 3-axis payloads – stabilize yaw, pitch and roll
  • 4-axis systems – stabilize yaw, pitch and roll, plus up and down motion

Gyro-stabilized EO gimbals can be fitted, alongside a variety of LWIR (longwave infrared), MWIR (medium wave infrared), SWIR (shortwave infrared) and NIR (Near infrared) thermal cameras.

EO IR Gimbal Camera Systems by AVT

EO IR Gimbal Camera Systems by AVT

Applications

Used for detection, recognition and identification of aerial, land-based and maritime targets, gyro stabilized EO/IR gimbals form a critical part of unmanned surveillance systems. Capable of real-time, short, medium and long-range detection, they are used for ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance), as well as counter-UAS and anti-drone defenses, and search and rescue operations.

EO/IR gimbal payloads, cameras and sensors are also used onboard industrial inspection drones, UAVs used for mapping, survey, aerial inspection and environmental monitoring.

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TrakkaCam TC-300

Lightweight EO/IR aerial imaging system for fixed-wing and helicopter UAVs

Lightweight EO/IR aerial imaging system for fixed-wing and helicopter UAVs
The TrakkaCam TC-300 is a high-performance long-range multispectral imaging system designed to deliv...
TrakkaBeam TLXc

Combined high-intensity searchlight & EO/IR camera system

Combined high-intensity searchlight & EO/IR camera system
The TrakkaBeam TL-Xc is a powerful UAV searchlight that incorporates LWIR and EO cameras to provide ...
TrakkaCam TC-375

Longest-range aerial surveillance solution with Full HD multispectral imaging

Longest-range aerial surveillance solution with Full HD multispectral imaging
The TrakkaCam TC-375 is a high-performance long-range multispectral imaging system that features Ful...
TrakkaCam TC-300-SWIR

Multispectral drone camera gimbal with HD & SWIR capabilities

Multispectral drone camera gimbal with HD & SWIR capabilities
The TrakkaCam TC-300-SWIR is a high-performance multispectral imaging system with a shortwave infrar...
HD25 Drone Camera Gimbal

Miniature EO or EO/IR gimbal with geopointing capabilities

Miniature EO or EO/IR gimbal with geopointing capabilities
The HD25 is a lightweight and compact drone gimbal housed in a machined magnesium enclosure with...
HD40 Drone Camera Gimbal

Drone camera gimbal with powerful zoom and integrated laser pointer

Drone camera gimbal with powerful zoom and integrated laser pointer
The HD40 is a lightweight and compact drone gimbal housed in a machined magnesium enclosure with...
HD45 Drone Camera Gimbal

Robust gimbal with optical zoom-capable EO and IR cameras

Robust gimbal with optical zoom-capable EO and IR cameras
The HD45 is a lightweight and compact EO/IR drone gimbal housed in a machined magnesium enclosure...
HD55 Drone Camera Gimbal

High-performance stabilized gimbal with multiple configurations

High-performance stabilized gimbal with multiple configurations
The HD55 is a lightweight and compact EO/IR drone gimbal housed in a robust enclosure with...
HD80 Drone Camera Gimbal

Powerful UAV gimbal payload with LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging options

Powerful UAV gimbal payload with LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging options
The HD80 is a powerful drone gimbal with best-in-class stability and a robust housing with...
HD95 Drone Camera Gimbal

Tactical UAS EO/IR gimbal purpose-built for US Army

Tactical UAS EO/IR gimbal purpose-built for US Army
The HD95 is a SWaP (size, weight, and power)-optimized EO/IR gimbal originally designed to meet the...
SPECTRUM 300

Ultra-light-weight 2-sensor EO/IR payload for miniature UAVs

Ultra-light-weight 2-sensor EO/IR payload for miniature UAVs
The SPECTRUM 300 is a lightweight, dual-sensor gimbal payload designed for high-performance aerial...
PTS-80AD EO/IR Payload

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 20x optical zoom & 60km laser rangefinder

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 20x optical zoom & 60km laser rangefinder
The PTS-80AD is a UAV EO/IR gimbal incorporating a 20x optical zoom visible sensor and NIR, SWIR and...
INYYO Q355 EO/IR Payload

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 30x optical zoom & AI-powered target tracking

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 30x optical zoom & AI-powered target tracking
The INYYO Q355 is an advanced UAV gimbal incorporating a Sony Starlight telephoto camera, a thermal...
Vio EO/IR Payload

Lightweight visible & thermal imaging payload with laser rangefinder

Lightweight visible & thermal imaging payload with laser rangefinder
The Gremsy Vio is a visible and thermal imaging payload weighing just 854 grams and providing plug-a...
Ventus Compact MK2

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

19-275mm MWIR camera designed for integration into space-constrained UAV/UAS
Ventus Compact is a cooled mid-wave infrared camera that combines the functionality and quality of o...
Velox EOIR Payload

Miniature gyro-stabilized EO/IR payload for visible and thermal imaging & aerial surveillance

Miniature gyro-stabilized EO/IR payload for visible and thermal imaging & aerial surveillance
Velox is a two-axis gyro-stabilized EO/IR payload designed to meet a wide range of commercial, indus...
SPECTRUM 800

Lightest 4-sensor EO/IR payload for small UAVs

Lightest 4-sensor EO/IR payload for small UAVs
The SPECTRUM 800 is a lightweight, 4-sensor gimbal designed specifically for small UAVs, offering...
SPECTRUM 1650G2

Light-weight 3-sensor Gimbal ISR system with Full HD 30x optical zooming

Light-weight 3-sensor Gimbal ISR system with Full HD 30x optical zooming
The SPECTRUM 1650G2 is a robust 3-sensor gimbal payload designed for advanced operational needs....
SPECTRUM 3500

Unique 4-sensor gimbal payload with 45x optical zooming

Unique 4-sensor gimbal payload with 45x optical zooming
The SPECTRUM 3500 is a high-performance 4-sensor gimbal payload built for demanding missions....
SPECTRUM 5500

Unique 4-sensor gimbal payload with 45x optical zooming

Unique 4-sensor gimbal payload with 45x optical zooming
The SPECTRUM 5500 is a cutting-edge 4-sensor gimbal payload designed for sophisticated mission...
Ventus HD6-2.4

Powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in mind

Powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in mind
Discover the Ventus HD6-2.4, a compact yet powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in m...
Ventus HD6-0.6

MWIR thermal camera for unmanned long-range surveillance

MWIR thermal camera for unmanned long-range surveillance
The Ventus HD6-0.6 represents a pivotal advancement in terrestrial surveillance technology for appli...
CT03 30X Tri-Sensor Pod

Tri-sensor EO/IR UAV gimbal with laser rangefinder

Tri-sensor EO/IR UAV gimbal with laser rangefinder
The CT03 is a triple-sensor UAV gimbal that incorporates EO (electro-optical) and IR (infrared)...
CF01 30X/10X Quad-Sensor Pod

Quad-sensor EO/IR UAV gimbal with laser rangefinder

Quad-sensor EO/IR UAV gimbal with laser rangefinder
The CF01 is a quad-sensor UAV gimbal that incorporates 30x and 10x EO cameras as well as an IR...
FD10CX Drone Camera Gimbal

30x stabilized drone camera with laser rangefinder

30x stabilized drone camera with laser rangefinder
The FD10CX is a two-axis stabilized EO/IR payload for UAVs, featuring a 1920x1090 visible camera, a ...
PT-8D

Cost-effective airborne imaging & video payload for daytime operations

Cost-effective airborne imaging & video payload for daytime operations
The PT-8D is a cost-effective payload designed for wide-area search and ISR missions during daylight...
PT-8N

UAV ISR & search payload for low or no-light operations

UAV ISR & search payload for low or no-light operations
The PT-8N is a wide-area search and ISR payload designed for night and crossover day/night operation...
PT-8DN

Versatile EO/IR sensor payload for day and night-time operations

Versatile EO/IR sensor payload for day and night-time operations
The PT-8DN is a versatile search and ISR payload designed for both day and night-time operations, fe...
TK-7

Low-SWaP mapping and ISR payload for low to mid altitudes

Low-SWaP mapping and ISR payload for low to mid altitudes
The TK-7 is a nadir-oriented imaging payload designed for mapping and ISR missions at low to mid alt...
Tamarisk

Lightweight and low-power LWIR camera

Lightweight and low-power LWIR camera
The Tamarisk is specially designed for systems requiring a low SWaP footprint, and is a cost-effecti...
Tenum 640

Smallest pixel pitch LWIR camera core

Smallest pixel pitch LWIR camera core
The Tenum 640 features the smallest pixel pitch of any LWIR camera core on the market at 10 microns....
Ventus OGI

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

State-of-the-art MWIR optical gas imaging camera
The Ventus OGI is a cutting edge MWIR thermal camera core specifically designed for detection of hyd...
Viento 10

VGA LWIR camera core with USB, Gigabit Ethernet and SDI

VGA LWIR camera core with USB, Gigabit Ethernet and SDI
The Viento 10 is a VGA-resolution LWIR camera module built around a state-of-the-art 10-micron pixel...
Vinden LRB

Low-SWaP LWIR thermal imager with continuous zoom lenses

Low-SWaP LWIR thermal imager with continuous zoom lenses
The Vinden LRB is a low-SWaP LWIR thermal imager designed for OEMs and systems integrators, with a r...
Ventus Hot

MWIR thermal imager with high operating temperature detector

MWIR thermal imager with high operating temperature detector
Ventus HOT is an MWIR thermal imaging camera core designed for long-range security and surveillance...
SenS 1280

High-definition SWIR camera with high sensitivity

High-definition SWIR camera with high sensitivity
The SenS 1280 is an advanced SXVGA resolution SWIR camera designed for specialized imaging applicati...
Vinden Core Series

Uncooled LWIR camera with continuous zoom optics

Uncooled LWIR camera with continuous zoom optics
The Vinden Core series of uncooled LWIR thermal imaging cameras features a 640 x 480 detector with 1...
Vista

Long-range MWIR thermal imager with rugged IP67 housing

Long-range MWIR thermal imager with rugged IP67 housing
The Vista series of cooled MWIR cameras is designed for demanding long-range thermal imaging applica...
HexaBlu

High operating temperature MWIR camera core for long-life applications

High operating temperature MWIR camera core for long-life applications
HexaBlu is a high operating temperature (HOT) MWIR camera core based on advanced High Density Vertic...
Vayu HD

Highest-resolution uncooled LWIR camera on the market

Highest-resolution uncooled LWIR camera on the market
The Vayu HD is a low-SWaP LWIR thermal camera featuring the world's first full HD 1920 x 1200 x 12 �...
Octopus ISR E175 multiple application payload camera

UAS EO/IR payload for long-range target detection

UAS EO/IR payload for long-range target detection
The Epsilon 175 is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced...
Octopus ISR E140Z G2 multiple application payload camera

UAS EO/IR payload with leading LWIR performance

UAS EO/IR payload with leading LWIR performance
The Epsilon 140Z G2 is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced...
Octopus ISR E140LC multiple application payload camera

UAV EO/IR gimbal for long-range imaging

UAV EO/IR gimbal for long-range imaging
The Epsilon 140LC is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced...
Octopus ISR E95 multiple application payload camera

UAV camera gimbal with two EO and two LWIR sensors

UAV camera gimbal with two EO and two LWIR sensors
The Epsilon 95 is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced...

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