Jan 21, 2021 | Military, Infrared Technology, Thermal Targets, Thermal Film
Unwrapping your thermal color palette Whoa! Are you shocked at the number of palette settings on your thermal device? And you’re left questioning “ how do I confidently select the correct palette to prevent missed opportunities and injuries?” Depending...
Sep 21, 2020 | Thermal Targets, Vehicle ID, Thermal Film, Police
A few years back I was approached about building an infrared thermal film product for aerial surveillances. Up until then, my experience with thermal film was for shooting targets and thermal ID panels. After a strategy session with colleagues, I cut out an A and...
Jul 23, 2020 | Targets, Thermal Targets, Passive
How your passive/powered thermal shooting targets works and why you need one. Contrast is a must for your thermal shooting target. The better the contrast, the better the shooting target. In the end, the better your training. When you look through your optic...
Jun 3, 2020 | IR flag patch, IR reflective film, IR patches
On what was the last leg of the operation, darkness had fallen. We were exhausted from the long, hot, grueling day. The enemy was just beyond the ridge. One final push and we could call home. I lowered my NVG to locate my unit for the final assault. I could not...
Apr 24, 2020 | Thermal Targets, Vehicle ID, Passive, Thermal Film
FLIR Energy Depends on Thermal Camera When you hear the term infrared, what do you think of? NIR? SWIR? FLIR? Infrared or IR is all of these and more. Operations benefiting from infrared technology will fall into one of these 3 categories: NIR, SWIR or FLIR. What you...
Mar 31, 2020 | IR reflective film, Thermal Film, Photo-luminescent film, IR flag patch, IR patches
Deciphering Your Friend or Foe IR Patches Deciphering Your Friend or Foe IR Patches This video breaks down your infrared options so you make the correct choice for a safe and successful operation. Don’t short change yourself. Learning the differences...
Mar 13, 2020 | Infrared Technology, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film, IR patches, Military
Quality laser cut IR patches matter You have a slew of choices on the internet to purchase laser cut IR patches. But keep in mind why you are searching for an IR patch in the first place. Your safety and protection. The reality is, not all IR patches are built with...
Dec 17, 2019 | IR reflective film, Thermal Film, IR patches, Infrared Technology
Both films are called “infrared”, yet each film has distinct features and benefits. Learn the differences and deploy the correct film for your...
Aug 26, 2019 | Thermal Film, IR flag patch, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film, IR patches
Currently, there is a crowded batch of terms used to describe friend or foe (IFF) protection: IR, infrared, subdued IR, reflective, retro-reflective, glow tape, glint tape, near-infrared (NIR), far infrared (FLIR), glow in the dark, and more. “What is the...