Is FLIR an American company?

Wilsonville, Oregon, U.S. [1]

“Often, the first question that people interested in buying a thermal imaging camera ask is “How far can I see?” This is a very reasonable question to ask, but it defies any simple answer. All FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras are able to see the sun which is more than 146 million kilometers away from Earth.6 Oct 2015 [2]

A: The FLIR ONE and FLIR ONE Pro LT can be used in temperatures from 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) and can detect temperatures from -4°F to 248°F (-20°C to 120°C). The FLIR ONE Pro operates at 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) and can detect temperatures from -4°F to 752°F (-20°C to 400°C). [3]

FLIR will now be included in Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and operate under the name Teledyne FLIR.14 May 2021 [4]

Not only do thermal imaging cameras from FLIR provide unparalleled nighttime vision, but they also prove incredibly useful during the day. [5]

Although thermal imaging cameras can see in total darkness, through light fog, light rain, and snow, the distance they can see is affected by these atmospheric conditions.30 Dec 2020 [6]

In each case, pilot vision improves, but clouds and fog remain a problem. Water droplets are usually smaller than 100 microns, which is small, but still much larger than the span of an infrared or visible-light wave, so neither infrared light nor visible light can pass easily through clouds.30 Oct 2019 [7]

Another principal issue that makes the thermal cameras so expensive than the visible light cameras involves the price of material used for lenses. Glass is not crystal-clear in the range of wavelength used by the infrared sensors of thermal imaging. Hence, a unique and distinct material is needed for lenses. [8]

Infrared Solutions from InfraTec. The term FLIR stands for the abbreviation Forward Looking InfraRed. The abbreviation FLIR originated in the course of the further development of the infrared camera at the beginning of the 1960s. [9]

The M500 (about $175,000) cools its sensor to cryogenic temperatures to remove thermally induced noise and bolster the camera’s spectral-filtering capabilities. This extra capability and componentry requires government approval (currently pending) before the M500 can be sold commercially.25 July 2017 [10]

Be aware that using the zoom function on your thermal camera only enlarges the pixels: it does NOT enhance your ability to measure small targets. If the target is particularly small, you may be able to get closer to make sure you have at least 3 × 3 pixels to measure.8 May 2020 [11]

The spot size ratio is 19.62:15000. This number is the measurable size of one single pixel (1 x 1). To put it in more simple terms, this calculation tells you that your camera can measure a 19.62 mm spot from 15 metres away. This single-pixel measurement is called theoretical spot size ratio.3 Apr 2019 [12]

A: The FLIR One & FLIR ONE Pro battery lasts about 45 minutes when being used continuously. [13]