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FLIR Launches Second Generation Thermal Camera for Self-Driving Cars
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – January 7, 2018 — FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced its next-generation thermal vision Automotive Development Kit (ADK™) for the development of self-driving cars. FLIR also unveiled a thermal-enhanced self-driving test vehicle that demonstrates how thermal cameras improve the safety of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and fill performance gaps in the autonomous vehicles (AV) of tomorrow. The new automotive camera and FLIR thermal test vehicle will be demonstrated this week at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall Three, booth #31166.
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FLIR and World Wildlife Fund Announce Effort to Combat Rhino Poaching in Kenya
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – January 8, 2019 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the Kifaru Rising Project, a multi-year effort in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to deploy FLIR thermal imaging technology to help improve wildlife ranger safety and contribute to their mission to stop illegal wildlife poaching of rhinos across 10 parks and game reserves in Kenya. Kifaru Rising includes a pledge by FLIR of more than $3 million in thermal imaging technology, engineering assistance, and training with the goal of eliminating rhino poaching in Kenya by 2021.
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The Kifaru Rising Project: Ending Rhino Poaching in Kenya
Earlier today, I had the honor of joining World Wildlife Fund (WWF) CEO Carter Roberts at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to announce the Kifaru Rising Project, a collaboration between our organizations to end the poaching of rhinos in 10 parks and game reserves in Kenya using FLIR thermal technology. Our collaboration with WWF in the Kifaru Rising project signifies the broadest scale deployment of FLIR technology for wildlife protection and represents a vital step to help save these endangered animals. We’re confident in the project’s purpose based on dramatic results we’ve experienced in several years of smaller scale testing with WWF and rangers in Kenya.
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Boeing-Leonardo Team Selects FLIR Systems EO/IR Surveillance Sensors for US Strategic Command UH-1N Replacement Contract
WILSONVILLE, Ore., December 19, 2018 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today it has been selected by Boeing Co to provide the FLIR Star SAFIRE 380-HDc EO/IR surveillance sensor for the USAF UH-1N replacement contract. The replacement program will replace the current fleet of USAF UH-1N helicopters, which support the service’s nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile bases in Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota. The aircraft will also be used for training, test and operational support airlift missions. The initial contract award to FLIR is for the first four helicopters, with the total contract up to 84 MH-139 helicopters and valued at more than $40 million to FLIR.
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5 Reasons Why Raymarine Element Helps You Win on the Water
Whether you fish competitively or for fun, the new ElementTM CHIRP Sonar/GPS series from Raymarine is a powerful new tool to help you find and catch more fish. Easy to own and simple to use, Raymarine Element helps you win on the water. Here are five reasons why:
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FLIR Systems Acquires Altavian, Inc.
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Altavian, Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for defense and public safety customers. Altavian’s airframes integrate multiple sensors, including FLIR thermal technology, to provide users with decision support and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability.
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Can an Integrated MWIR Camera and Continuous Zoom Lens Save Time and Money?
Midwave infrared (MWIR) cameras and continuous zoom optics are the preferred solution for providing clear thermal image detail over a range of distances. MWIR systems are common in military, law enforcement, and other long-range surveillance applications. Recent advancements in high operating temperature (HOT) MWIR sensors have enabled size, weight and power (SWaP) reductions at the camera and system level.
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FLIR Systems Releases Occupancy Management Solution for Brickstream 3D Gen2 People Counting System
FLIR announced availability of the FLIR Occupancy Management Solution for FLIR Brickstream 3D Gen2 to automate occupancy counting within high-traffic and capacity-limited areas. To support social distancing guidelines during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupancy Management Solution provides organizations with an easy-to-use, real-time capacity counting and display tool for multiple entries and exits.
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FLIR Systems Introduces TruWITNESS Mobile Sensor Platform for Smarter, Safer Cities
WILSONVILLE Ore. – November 13, 2018 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced FLIR TruWITNESS®, an industry-first wearable sensor platform designed for city-level security and public safety operations. TruWITNESS combines video, audio, location data, Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, and cloud and management software in one solution, allowing organizations to reach a new level of situational awareness.
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Introducing FLIR DELTA - Season 2: The Podcast Series
Season 1 of FLIR DELTA was filled with an educational videos series and free downloads with tips, tricks and guides for using thermal drones. We are now launching Season 2 as a podcast series.
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See the Latest from FLIR and Raymarine in the Yachting Capital of the World
Boaters from around the world are coming together in sunny Florida for the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Wednesday, October 31 through Sunday, November 4. Be sure to make plans to visit FLIR Maritime and Raymarine electronics in the Bahia Mar Electronics Tent. The array of cutting-edge navigation technologies is not-to-be missed.
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Swedish National Police Use FLIR in Key Fight Against Recent Swedish Wildfire
Sweden experienced a large number of wildfires during their recent, unusually warm and dry summer. On August 5, 2018, the island of Björkö experienced a fire that rapidly grew out of control. The Swedish National Police, with their Bell 429 helicopters equipped with the FLIR Star SAFIRE 380-HDc multi-spectral imaging sensor were quickly called to assist.