Suppliers: EO/IR Gimbals

Austars Model

Advanced VTOL & Fixed-Wing UAVs | State-Of-The-Art Technologies for Unmanned & Autonomous Aircraft

Trakka Systems

Multi-Sensor Imaging Gimbals, Searchlights and VMS Software for Air, Land & Maritime Platforms

Trillium Engineering

UAV Gimbal Payloads - EO & EO/IR Drone Camera Gimbals for Tactical UAS

UXV Technologies

Pioneering Ground Control Stations (GCS), Gimbals & Tactical Solutions for Unmanned Systems & Defense Robotics

Redwire

Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs | UAV Payload Camera Systems | Power Systems

CACI International

Software-Enabled Gyro-Stabilized Gimbal Systems for UAVs, Unmanned Systems, & Counter-Drone Applications

Velox by Nanomotion

Miniature Two-Axis Gyro-Stabilized EO/IR Payloads for Commercial & Defense Applications

Blitz Technology

UAV Gimbal Payloads & Video Processing Solutions – Multi-Sensor EO/IR Drone Camera Solutions

ZIYAN Tech

Electric Unmanned Helicopters & Supporting Unmanned Aircraft Equipment

Gremsy

Stabilizing Gimbals & Stabilized Camera Mounts for Drones & UAVs

UAVOS Inc.

VTOL and Fixed Wing UAVs, Autopilots, GCS, Components and Payloads for UAS

Leonardo DRS

Cutting-Edge Electro-Optical & Infrared Imaging Gimbals for Advanced UAV ISR & Targeting

Overwatch Imaging

Advanced Imaging & Sensor Autonomy for Time-Critical Airborne Intelligence Missions

Aerora Technology

Innovative NDAA-Compliant Drone Hardware Solutions & Engineering Services

Chess Dynamics

Electro-Optical Surveillance and Video Processing for Unmanned Systems & Counter-Drone Applications

UAV Propulsion Tech

Gyro-Stabilized Imaging Gimbal Systems for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

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HD59

Multi-sensor imaging gimbal for sUAS & launched effects

Multi-sensor imaging gimbal for sUAS & launched effects
The HD59 from Trillium Engineering is a compact 5.8-inch EO/IR gimbal developed for sUAS, mid-sized...
HD25

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 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

Robust gimbal with optical zoom-capable EO & IR cameras

Robust gimbal with optical zoom-capable EO & IR cameras
The HD45 is a lightweight and compact EO/IR drone gimbal housed in a machined magnesium enclosure...
Optroxa GMB-450

Ultra-light EO/IR gimbal with built-in LRF, LWIR & RGB camera

Ultra-light EO/IR gimbal with built-in LRF, LWIR & RGB camera
The Optroxa GMB-450 from UXV Technologies is a lightweight, multi-sensor imaging gimbal engineered...
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...
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...
Octopus E180 / E180MG

EO/IR payload for long-range ISR & targeting operations

EO/IR payload for long-range ISR & targeting operations
The Octopus E180 / E180MG is a stabilized EO/IR payload combining a 4K color EO camera with a cooled...
Octopus E140MWIR

EO/IR payload with cooled MWIR imaging for low-visibility environments

EO/IR payload with cooled MWIR imaging for low-visibility environments
The Octopus E140MWIR is a stabilized EO/IR payload combining a full HD color EO sensor with a cooled...
Octopus E140Z G2

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 E140LC

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...
CM41

Lightweight & cost-effective EO imaging payload for sUAS

Lightweight & cost-effective EO imaging payload for sUAS
CACI International's CM41 is a compact and cost-effective EO imaging system that is designed for int...
CM262

Multi-mission imaging system for UGVs & counter-UAS platforms

Multi-mission imaging system for UGVs & counter-UAS platforms
CACI International's CM262 is an advanced gyro-stabilized four-sensor imaging system for ground-base...
CM102 MR

Long-range EO & LWIR gimbal payload for USVs & UGVs

Long-range EO & LWIR gimbal payload for USVs & UGVs
CACI International's CM102-MR gimbal has been specially designed to suit the requirements of marine...
CM102

Rugged EO & LWIR imaging system for UAV ISR

Rugged EO & LWIR imaging system for UAV ISR
CACI International's CM102 gimbal combines high-definition EO and LWIR sensors in a compact two-axis...
LYNX

Ultra-compact EO/IR camera payload for UAV intelligence missions

Ultra-compact EO/IR camera payload for UAV intelligence missions
LYNX is an ultra-compact EO/IR payload built for next-generation unmanned platforms. Delivering dual...
Orus L Payload

Rugged EO/IR Camera System with Laser Range Finder for Fixed-Wing and VTOL UAS

Rugged EO/IR Camera System with Laser Range Finder for Fixed-Wing and VTOL UAS
The Orus L Payload is a compact, aerodynamically optimized electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera s...
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...
SPECTRUM 500

Lightweight dual-sensor EO, HD IR payload for small UAVs & tactical Platforms

Lightweight dual-sensor EO, HD IR payload for small UAVs & tactical Platforms
The SPECTRUM 500 from Blitz Technology is a compact, lightweight dual-sensor EO/IR gimbal engineered...
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...
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 1650LR

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....
GOS-155D/T UAV Gimbal

Two-axis EO/IR camera gimbal with high-resolution thermal imaging

Two-axis EO/IR camera gimbal with high-resolution thermal imaging
The GOS-155D/T is a gyro-stabilized two-axis EO/IR gimbal that is ideal for ISR (intelligence,...
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...
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...
STAG-4

Compact ISR & targeting gimbals for small tactical UAS

Compact ISR & targeting gimbals for small tactical UAS
The STAG-4 line of compact stabilized gimbals have been engineered for ISR and targeting missions on...
STAG-8

High-performance tactical gimbals for Group 2-3 UAS

High-performance tactical gimbals for Group 2-3 UAS
Leonardo DRS' STAG-8 tactical gimbal family has been designed to meet the requirements of the U.S....
STAG-5

SWaP-optimized ISR & targeting gimbals for Group 1-3 UAS

SWaP-optimized ISR & targeting gimbals for Group 1-3 UAS
Leonardo DRS' STAG-5 family of two-axis stabilized gimbals is optimized for use on Group 1-3 UAS,...
TK-7

Compact multispectral imaging payload for unmanned detection & mapping

Compact multispectral imaging payload for unmanned detection & mapping
The TK-7 Smart Sensor is a compact multispectral imaging payload used by operators around the world ...
PT-8

Versatile EO/IR smart sensor for wide-area day/night search

Versatile EO/IR smart sensor for wide-area day/night search
The PT-8 Smart Sensor is a versatile day-night imaging system designed for autonomous wide-area sear...
PT-6

Low-SWaP ISR payload with RGB & HD LWIR cameras

Low-SWaP ISR payload with RGB & HD LWIR cameras
The PT-6 Smart Sensor is purpose-built for rapid integration across a wide variety of unmanned aircr...
DR64TR Three-Axis Imaging Gimbal

NDAA-compliant EO/IR camera gimbal with AI-powered processing capabilities

NDAA-compliant EO/IR camera gimbal with AI-powered processing capabilities
The Aerora DR64TR is an NDAA-compliant three-axis drone gimbal that combines a powerful 64MP RGB...
Camera Gimbal Systems

Gyro-stabilized day- and nighttime imaging solutions for UAVs

Gyro-stabilized day- and nighttime imaging solutions for UAVs
Merio, represented by UAV Propulsion Tech, offers a wide range of gyro-stabilized imaging gimbals...

Drone EO/IR Gimbals for Surveillance, Security & Defense

Sarah Simpson

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EO/IR Gimbal for UAVs & Drones

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.

Drone EO/IR Gimbal by Trakka Systems

TrakkaCam TC-375 Drone EO/IR Gimbal by Trakka Systems

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 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

Drone EO/IR Camera by Trillium Engineering

HD45 Drone EO/IR Gimbal by Trillium Engineering

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 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
EO/IR Payload by Austars Model

PTS-80AD EO/IR Payload by Austars Model

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.

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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