
FLIR EO/IR for UAV, UAS, and drones.
The M7 Falcon Long Range PTZ FLIR Thermal Camera
The M7 Falcon is a high-performance, long-range, thermal imaging FLIR PTZ camera. It packs advanced multi EO/IR sensors for exceptional day and night vision capabilities. Multiple fixed and continuous telephoto zoom long-range Germanium lenses are available to satisfy long-range detection, recognition, and identification of targets of interest.
Demonstration Video for the M7 Long Range PTZ FLIR Camera
Example of our M7 Long Range PTZ FLIR camera being used in an aviation surveillance setting.
Advanced Features, Configurations, Performance Specs, and Application Flexibility
Comprehensive Overview of the M7 Ultra Long Range Thermal Imaging System
- High performance, long-range thermal imaging FLIR PTZ camera.
- Equipped with advanced multi EO/IR sensors.
- Various fixed and continuous telephoto zoom long-range Germanium lenses.
- Exceptional day and night vision capabilities.
- Features a multitude of useful EO/IR ISR DRI features controlled by the user
- All-metal construction for ultimate ruggedness and durability.
- All-weather design capable of withstanding harsh environments.
- Reliable platform ensures years of maintenance-free operation.
- Zero backlash and protection from intense energy sources and sun damage.
- User-friendly system, easy to install, learn, and operate.
- Includes enhancement features like Gamma, Polarity, Calibration, Detail Enhancement, Brightness, Contrast, Auto Or Manual Focus, Ranging, Sensor Protection, Crosshair Selection, and more.
- Supports H.265/H.264 video compression and protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, and more.
- Ideal for fixed, marine, mast pole, and mobile mounted applications.
- Reliable 24/7 security solution for surveillance of borders, coastlines, shorelines, and high-value/critical perimeter environments.
- Resolution: 640×512 with a field of view that zooms 17° wide to 1.8° narrow.
- Full PTZ controls with 360-degree continuous rotation.
- Hardened/coated anti-glare optics and an auto-focus algorithm.
- Operates in temperatures between -25° ~60°, can withstand up to 90% humidity, and resist seismic shocks.
- Built-in surge protection interface circuit.
- Resilient against salt spray with IP66 protection level.

United Kingdom Armed Forces, USA Military and Canadian Armed Forces
Military and Defense
Advanced Thermal Imaging Solutions
For surveillance, target tracking and detection, range finding, and stealth operations using the HD low-light VIS+NIR 500x zoom BSI CMOS EO camera and LED dazzler.
Military and Defense
Defense

US-Mexico, South Korea-North Korea, and US-Canada Border Security
Border Security
Range of Solutions For Border Security Around The World
In border patrol applications, the M7 Falcon’s long-range imaging capabilities are pivotal in detection and identification of illegal activities, even in complete darkness or harsh weather conditions.
Border Security
Ensuring Safe Borders
The M7 Falcon supports various industrial monitoring tasks like pipeline surveillance, plant safety, and equipment troubleshooting, thanks to its thermal imaging technology that detects temperature anomalies.
Industrial Monitoring
With Optical Gas Imaging
Deployed on naval vessels or port facilities, the M7 Falcon enables maritime surveillance, detecting potential threats, aiding navigation and performing search and rescue operations in all weather conditions.
Maritime Solutions
Rugged 24/7 Salt-Proof Thermal Solutions
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Additional Technical Specifications in Table Format
Category | Sub-category | Specifications |
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Thermal Imaging Camera | Type | Maintenance free uncooled VOX Microbolometer FPA Focal Plane Array |
Resolution | 640 x 512 | |
Field of View | Zoom 17° Wide to 1.8° Narrow (optical) Degrees FOV | |
Wavelength | Long Wave Infrared LWIR | |
Spectral Range | 7 – 14 Microns | |
NETD | High sensitivity 40mK | |
Detection | Vehicle 12 Miles / Human 4.5 Miles / UAV 1.25 Miles / Fire (6.5×6.5 ft area) 4.5 Miles | |
Identification | Vehicle 3.3 Miles / Human / UAV 0.75 Mile | |
Operational Altitude | 7.5 Miles | |
Shock | 1500 g @ 0.4 msec | |
Solar Protection | Yes | |
NUC | Auto/Manual Silent, Instant | |
Imaging | Detail/Contrast enhancement. Full auto imaging AGC contrast & brightness | |
Polarity | Black hot / White Hot | |
Color | 16 Styles | |
Electronic Zoom | 1-10x Electronic Zoom | |
Alarm/Alert | 16 region target selection | |
Range Finder | OSD ranging with Human and Vehicle target symbology | |
Daytime/Lowlight Camera | Resolution | 50Hz: 25FPS (1920×1080) 60Hz: 30fps (1920×1080) 50Hz: 25FPS (1280×960); 60Hz: 30fps (1280×960) 50Hz: 25FPS (1280×720) 60Hz: 30fps (1280×720) |
Color | 0.05Lux @ (f1.8, AGC on) black and white: 0.01LUX @ (f1.8, AGC on) | |
SNR | >52dB | |
Lens | Focal length 8-310mm, 40x optical zoom | |
Aperture Value | F1.8-f6.0 | |
Horizontal Field of View Angle | 41.3o – 2.0o (wide angle – telescope) close range 10 mm – 1500 mm (wide angle – telescope) | |
Zoom Speed | About 3.5 seconds (optical, wide-angle telescope) | |
Day/Night Conversion Mode | ICR filter | |
BSI CMOS CCTV Extended Features | Focus Mode: Auto / manual / primary focus | |
Exposure Mode | Auto exposure / aperture priority / shutter priority / manual exposure | |
Day and Night Mode | Auto / color / black and white electronic shutter 1 / 1 second to 1 / 30000 second | |
White Balance | Auto 1 / Auto 2 / indoor / outdoor / manual / sodium lamp / fluorescent lamp | |
Backlight Compensation | Off / On | |
Gain | 16 level adjustable | |
Bad Point Compensation | Support | |
Wide Dynamic | Off / On, adjustable at 15 levels | |
Digital Noise Reduction | 3D | |
Lens Initialization | Built in | |
Image Quality Adjustment | Brightness, contrast, sharpness and saturation can be adjusted | |
Digital Zoom | 12 network function | |
Video Compression | H.265/H.264 | |
Compressed Output Code Rate | 32kbps-16mbps | |
Audio Compression | G.722.1, G.711-a law, G.711-u law, MP2l2, G.726, AAC, PCM | |
Storage Function | Supports micro SD / micro SDHC / micro SDXC card (up to 256g) | |
Image Setting | Movement function can be adjusted through client or IE browser | |
Intelligent Alarm | motion detection, blocking alarm, memory full, memory error | |
Support Protocol | TCP / IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, PPPoE, SMTP, NTP, UPnP, SNMP, FTP, 802.1x, QoS, HTTPS, IPv6 (SIP, SRTP, optional), gb28181, onvif, psia, CGI, ISAPI three stream support | |
CMOS/BSI Low Light Imager | Pixels | 2MP electrical focus |
HD Infrared Correction | Optical IR correction design, diurnal focus | |
Auto Aperture | Support | |
Night-Day Wide Spectrum | 0.4-0.75um visible broad spectrum window and 0.8-0.95um NIR narrow spectrum window with day-night independent double-pass window to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of imaging light and stray light | |
Preset Position | Precision potentiometer, DC5V, zoom focusing feedback | |
Interface | C/CS | |
Structure | Material | Integral aluminum alloy housing, sealed and waterproof |
Structure | Integration double window design | |
Window Glass | 4mm microcrystalline infrared high-efficiency transparent HLIN optical glass, transmittance > 98% | |
Surface Spraying | PTA three-resistance coating, anti-corrosion (optional) | |
Temperature Control | The whole system adopts thermal balance design + wide temperature electronic and optoelectronic devices, with built-in heating and heat dissipation components, which can work in low temperature and high-temperature environment | |
Weather Proof | IP66, water-proof, dust-proof | |
Connector | Aviation Water-Proof Connector | |
PTZ | Load Duty | 30kg CNC Pan-Tilt |
Pan and Tilt | 0 – 360° continuously, Tilt +45°~-45° | |
Rotation Speed | Pan: 0.0130°/S, Tilt 0.0115°/S, support with lens focus speed adaptive function | |
Preset | 255 preset, support lens zooming and focus preset | |
Accuracy | ±0.1° | |
Cruise Line-Scan | Support 6 cruise line, 1 line scan | |
Watching | Pre-positioning/Automatic Cruise Route/Automatic Scanning Route | |
Power-Off Memory | Support (restoring pre-power-off position, preset point status, cruise status, line-scanning status) | |
Azimuth Information | Support angle query, return and positioning | |
Zero Correction | Support for north-to-zero remote correction function | |
Power Consumption | about 80W | |
Weight | 29 kg | |
IP | Network Interface | RJ45. 10/100 Base-T adaptive (integrated video output and RS485 control) |
Network Protocol | TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4/v6; support HTTP, RTP, RTSP, NFS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, UPNP, PPPoE, DNS, FTP; support PSIA, ONVIF2.0, GB28181 | |
Support Onvif | 2.0 a | |
Pelco Support | Pelco-P, Pelco-D baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (optional) | |
Power Supply | AC/DC24V, Anti-reverse connection protection | |
Interface | Aviation waterproof connector |
Category | Subcategory | Specifications |
---|---|---|
Thermal Imaging Camera | Type | Maintenance free uncooled VOX Microbolometer FPA Focal Plane Array |
Resolution | 640 x 512 | |
Field of View | Zoom 17° Wide to 1.8° Narrow (optical) Degrees FOV (WIDER AND NARROWER FIXED AND ZOOM OPTICS AVAILABLE, PLEASE INQUIRE) | |
Structural | Material | Integral aluminum alloy housing, sealed and waterproof |
Window Glass | 4mm microcrystalline infrared high-efficiency transparent HLIN optical glass, transmittance > 98% | |
Environmental | Working Temperature | – 25° ~60° (- 40° Optional) |
Consumption | ±150W |
Category | Subcategory | Specifications |
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Environmental | Storage Temperature | -45 ~ +70 |
Humidity | <90% | |
Seismic Resistance | 0.2g (in accordance with GB/T15211-2013 5.4 harsh grade 2 | |
Impact Resistance | 15g (in accordance with GB/T15211-2013 5.3 harsh grade 3) | |
Lightning Protection | Built-in surge protection interface circuit, 4000V power supply, 2000V signal |