Jul 5, 2016 | Infrared Technology, Military, Passive, Understanding IR Technology
While IR.Tools specializes in building primarily PASSIVE no-power infrared identification patches, we do not ignore the demand for ACTIVE-powered IR markers. Both technologies are similiar because they safeguard you from friendly fire. However, there are several...
Feb 18, 2016 | Military, Police
Hard to believe 10 years has passed! In 2006, we began as Infrared Tools and like other businesses … we saw a problem and came up with the solution. The problem? Soldiers were dying from friendly fire. The US military and its’ allies need to see each...
Dec 16, 2015 | IR patches, Military, Patriot Stories
A Rally Cry for Freedom from the King What’s the story behind the popular “Dont Tread on Me”, Navy Jack IR patch? The origin of the “Navy Jack” patch traces back to the days leading up to the American Revolution. The symbolism of the rattlesnake began in 1754...
Sep 11, 2015 | IR flag patch, Police, Understanding IR Technology
IR.Tools™ builds Fusion patches. A merging together of 2 of our infrared films into one unique protective patch. The majority of our fusion patches are built with a covert infrared Field film with a photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) film. These patches give you the...
Aug 14, 2015 | Passive, Police, Thermal Film, Vehicle ID
We wanted to test the Vehicle Markers to see if a marked vehicle could be found in a crowded mall parking lot. A white truck was parked at the mall with a white 3″X12″ Vehicle Marker on its roof. The helicopter flew to the mall and the TFO...
Jul 16, 2015 | Police, Vehicle ID
To ensure you have a successful flight; knowing your equipment and how it works best is critcal. The emergency call comes in… Your airborne unit takes to flight… The challenge of identifying and tracking your resources on the ground begins… So pause...
Jul 13, 2015 | Police, Vehicle ID
Vehicle Markers use infrared science* to help Airborne Law Enforcement clearly identify vehicles through its thermal imager. -40℃ and -40℉ are the same temperature… COLD! The higher we go up in the sky, the lower the temperature becomes....
May 18, 2015 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military
Do you ever question how often friendly fire accidents occur? In any given conflict, statistics show there is up to a 20% casualty rate due to friendly fire. History reminds us of the infamous friendly fire death of Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. The recent Iraq...
May 1, 2015 | IR flag patch, Understanding IR Technology
We are often asked, “How far away can I see a thermal ID marker ?” While this is actually a complicated question, let me breakdown it for you to help you understand. First, keep in mind that thermal imagers DO NOT amplify energy while...
