Trouble Zeroing Your Sight? So your Universal zeroing target is not working? If you have trouble seeing the point of aim (POA) pasters on your Universal target, here are some quick tips to solve the issue. First, check the user manual for your sight. Eliminate...
Unwrapping your thermal color palette Whoa! Are you shocked at the number of palette settings on your thermal device? How do you confidently select the correct palette to prevent missed opportunities and injury? Depending on the camera brand you own (FLIR,...
A few years back, I was approached by local law enforcement. He told me the use of thermal imagers in helicopters and drones was growing at lightning speed. He explained, “While we have experienced many benefits from the thermal imagers, we can’t tell the...
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...
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...
View FLIR Energy with only a Thermal Device When you hear the term infrared, what do you think of? NIR? SWIR? FLIR? Infrared or IR is all of these. First of all, infrared energy is invisible. The naked eye is blind to it therefore you need an infrared device. Infrared...
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 could save a life. Friend or Foe IR patches: IR...
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...
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...
