Sep 21, 2020 | Police, Thermal Film, Thermal Targets, Vehicle ID
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...
Jul 23, 2020 | Passive, Targets, Thermal Targets
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 patches, IR reflective film
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 | Passive, Thermal Film, Thermal Targets, Vehicle ID
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...
Mar 31, 2020 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film, Thermal Film
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...
Mar 13, 2020 | Infrared Technology, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military, Photo-luminescent film
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 | Infrared Technology, IR patches, IR reflective film, Thermal Film, Understanding IR 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 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film, Thermal Film, Understanding IR Technology
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...
Apr 19, 2018 | Police, Thermal Film, Vehicle ID
Have you heard? A new sheriff is in town. And he isn’t riding a horse. He is your “eyes in the sky” and is most often called a drone. A recent 2017 study by Bard College, showed that owning a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) or drone is no longer a novelty....
