Eurosatory 2018: Shilat Optronics to Introduce Thermal Payload for Drones, CMOS Imager
The Hawk Eye night vision thermal payload for drones observes distances up to 5 km. The Night Vision Goggles is a low-light-level camera system based on complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology
Eyal Boguslavsky
| 07/06/2018
Photos: Shilat Optronics
Shilat Optronics, an Israeli electro-optics company that offers proprietary technologies for defense and homeland security applications, will launch two innovative night vision products at Eurosatory 2018.
The company's night cooled thermal camera and day payload, called Hawk Eye, is an advanced observation system that can be mounted on a conventional drone. The system has been specifically designed for use in stand-off situations and where wide-coverage air observation is required. Based on patented electro-optic technology, the payload provides quick access to security-related information, with high-quality aerial optic capabilities. The system weighs 1.2 kg, provides human target recognition at a distance of up to 5 kilometers, has a 30°-60° wide field of view, a 2° narrow field of view, 360° azimuth range, and 110° elevation range, including continues optical zoom.
“We have developed a very small camera that can deliver excellent performance at long range," says Miki Bouskila, VP Marketing of Shilat Optronics. “This enhanced capability makes it ideally suited to use in drones, for a wide range of scenarios and tasks. Since the payload can achieve a line of sight of up to 5 kilometers, without having to actually be above the event it is photographing, it can be in the air for less time – a huge advantage where the amount of airtime is limited from the outset.”
Shilat’s Night Vision Goggles, Low-Light-Level (LLL) cameras are based on a unique complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor, specially designed for night vision, homeland security and surveillance applications. They provide the user with night vision capabilities that are very similar to those of conventional IIT-based NVGs. The LLL cameras also have a built-in recording capability and optional integrated laser pointer.
The camera comes in different formats for various applications: helmet-mounted night vision goggles; weapon sight; and for drones. Specifications include a frame rate of 30 FPS; rechargeable Li-lon battery; up to 10 hours of operation time; and magnification 1x1 (higher magnification available on request).
“Our low light level camera system is unique in that, unlike others on the market which are based on very expensive technology, it is based on CMOS technology; a standard, modern technology that is readily available and relatively inexpensive," adds CEO Avishay Guetta.
The Hawk Eye night vision thermal payload for drones observes distances up to 5 km. The Night Vision Goggles is a low-light-level camera system based on complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology
Photos: Shilat Optronics
Shilat Optronics, an Israeli electro-optics company that offers proprietary technologies for defense and homeland security applications, will launch two innovative night vision products at Eurosatory 2018.
The company's night cooled thermal camera and day payload, called Hawk Eye, is an advanced observation system that can be mounted on a conventional drone. The system has been specifically designed for use in stand-off situations and where wide-coverage air observation is required. Based on patented electro-optic technology, the payload provides quick access to security-related information, with high-quality aerial optic capabilities. The system weighs 1.2 kg, provides human target recognition at a distance of up to 5 kilometers, has a 30°-60° wide field of view, a 2° narrow field of view, 360° azimuth range, and 110° elevation range, including continues optical zoom.
“We have developed a very small camera that can deliver excellent performance at long range," says Miki Bouskila, VP Marketing of Shilat Optronics. “This enhanced capability makes it ideally suited to use in drones, for a wide range of scenarios and tasks. Since the payload can achieve a line of sight of up to 5 kilometers, without having to actually be above the event it is photographing, it can be in the air for less time – a huge advantage where the amount of airtime is limited from the outset.”
Shilat’s Night Vision Goggles, Low-Light-Level (LLL) cameras are based on a unique complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor, specially designed for night vision, homeland security and surveillance applications. They provide the user with night vision capabilities that are very similar to those of conventional IIT-based NVGs. The LLL cameras also have a built-in recording capability and optional integrated laser pointer.
The camera comes in different formats for various applications: helmet-mounted night vision goggles; weapon sight; and for drones. Specifications include a frame rate of 30 FPS; rechargeable Li-lon battery; up to 10 hours of operation time; and magnification 1x1 (higher magnification available on request).
“Our low light level camera system is unique in that, unlike others on the market which are based on very expensive technology, it is based on CMOS technology; a standard, modern technology that is readily available and relatively inexpensive," adds CEO Avishay Guetta.
