Size: 2.26” x 1.75”
Weight: 132g
Spectral band: 7.5 – 13.5 µm
Thermal Imager: Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Image Resolution: 640x512 pixels
Focal Length: 19mm
Full Frame Rate: 30Hz (NTSC)
Measurement Accuracy: +/-5ºC or 5% of reading
Power: External 4.8-6.0 VDC
sUAS Integration: Custom
The FLIR Vue Pro R is FLIR’s latest thermal only sensor that is purpose-built for UAS. Building upon the FLIR Tau 2, the Vue Pro R is the same sensor, but with added functionality and convenience for the UAS use-case. These functions include direct media storage to a micro SD card, Bluetooth connectivity via a mobile app to change sensor settings, and MAVlink integration alongside PWM controls for integration to flight controllers like Pixhawk. This specific variant of the sensor has a radiometric capability, as denoted by the “R” in the name, which means there is temperature information for every pixel. Variants without this capability only glean temperature values for the center pixels. Other variants of this sensor can differ in the focal length, frame rate, and resolution.
This same thermal imager is found in the DJI XT https://www.dji.com/zenmuse-xt/