Teledyne FLIR confirms new partnership with Sentera

Teledyne FLIR has reported that Sentera Sensors and Drones has joined the Thermal by FLIR programme.

The US-based manufacturer is integrating FLIR Boson thermal camera modules into its 6X Thermal Series drone payload.

The integration provides the Sentera platform with radiometric thermal imaging, alongside existing multispectral and RGB sensors.

The updated system supports data collection for a range of uses including fire detection, agriculture and industrial inspections.

According to Teledyne FLIR, the addition of Boson modules enhances mapping accuracy by providing radiometric temperature data at the pixel level.

Capabilities of the new 6X Thermal Series payload

The Sentera 6X Thermal Series includes the 6X Thermal and 6X Thermal Pro models.

Both models feature either the FLIR Boson 640R or 320R thermal imagers.

Each payload is also equipped with four synchronised 3.2MP monochrome imagers and a 20MP RGB sensor.

The system is NDAA-compliant and designed to integrate with various drone platforms used in outdoor and industrial settings.

Use cases highlighted by the manufacturer include water stress monitoring, evaporation analysis and infrastructure inspections.

Integration improves thermal data processing

Sentera said the integration improves the quality and usability of thermal data.

Eric Taipale, chief technology officer at Sentera, said: “Precision thermal mapping has long been a challenge due to alignment and stitching issues.

“By combining FLIR’s trusted thermal technology with Sentera’s automated multispectral-assisted processing, we’re making it easier for users to capture, process, and analyze high-quality thermal data with confidence.”

The payload combines thermal, multispectral and visible imaging technologies into a single unit.

Teledyne FLIR stated that this approach supports a range of practical applications, including agriculture and public safety.

Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR programme explained

The Thermal by FLIR programme is a development and marketing initiative for product integrators using Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules.

The company said the programme is intended to reduce development costs and risk for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and speed up product launch.

Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management at Teledyne FLIR OEM, said: “Sentera’s innovative approach to combining thermal, multispectral, and visible imaging in a unified sensor package represents a market-changing innovation the Thermal by FLIR program was designed to support.”

The 6X Thermal Series joins a range of Thermal by FLIR products in use across several industries, including automotive, defence and wearables.

Sentera and Teledyne FLIR expand thermal drone applications with new payload: Summary

Teledyne FLIR has announced that Sentera has joined its Thermal by FLIR programme.

Sentera has integrated the FLIR Boson thermal camera module into its 6X Thermal Series drone payloads.

The updated system includes either the Boson 640R or 320R thermal imager, four 3.2MP monochrome sensors, and a 20MP RGB camera.

Sentera stated the integration allows for improved thermal data mapping and analysis.

Teledyne FLIR said the payload delivers radiometric temperature data at the pixel level.

The 6X Thermal Series supports agriculture, industrial, and public safety applications.

The payload is compatible with a range of drone platforms and is compliant with US National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA) requirements.

The Thermal by FLIR programme supports OEMs in developing and marketing products using FLIR thermal modules.

Other programme members produce integrated thermal systems for sectors including automotive and defence.