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Q-OBSERVER

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Q-OBSERVER CAMERAS

Providing advanced optical and thermal imaging capabilities for enhanced situational awareness, target identification, and mission effectiveness – day or night.

Maintaining a clear understanding of the surrounding environment is crucial for successful USV operations. FLANQ-supplied USVs can be equipped with advanced optical (visible light) and thermal (infrared) imaging from leading manufacturers, including Teledyne FLIR. Q-OBSERVER payloads enhance situational awareness, enables effective target identification, and supports a wide range of maritime missions.

HIGH-RESOLUTION OPTICAL

FLIR cameras offer exceptional optical performance, providing high-resolution imagery for detailed visual observation and target identification during daylight and low-light conditions. This is essential for tasks such as navigation, object detection, and asset protection duties. Integrated motion stabilisation technology compensates for dynamic USV movement caused by waves, wakes and other surface disturbances, ensuring stable and clear imagery even in rough sea conditions.

HIGH-RESOLUTION OPTICAL, THERMAL IMAGING, MOTION STABILISATION, SIMPLE OWNERSHIP

STANDARD FACTORY FIT

FLIR cameras are designed for relatively straightforward integration onto various platforms and in most cases are supplied as standard from our factory on T8, T12, T24 and T38 USVs. FLANQ’s Q-KONNECT system further simplifies this integration by providing standardised interfaces and power connections. This modular approach minimises reduces the time needed to swap out a camera in case of damage during a mission.

SEE, CLASSIFY AND MONITOR THREATS

The integration of FLIR cameras with FLANQ USVs, facilitated by Q-KONNECT and managed by Q-MIND, provides a comprehensive solution for enhanced maritime operations. This combination enables persistent surveillance, improved target identification, and enhanced situational awareness for various applications, including waterside asset protection, border patrol, search and rescue, and remote monitoring of shadow fleet vessel activity.

FLANQ USVs with Q-OBSERVER sensing payloads provide enhanced situational awareness for improved maritime mission effectiveness.

FEATURES

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LONG-RANGE DETECTION

FLIR cameras boast impressive long-range optical and thermal imaging capabilities. This allows USVs to detect and identify potential threats, like small vessels or submerged objects, from extended distances.

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PERFORMANCE IN POOR VISIBILITY

Many FLIR cameras, like the SeaFLIR 230-CX, excel in low-light conditions, fog, and smoke. This ensures 24/7 operational effectiveness for USVs in European where conditions are unpredictable.

3

ADVANCED IMAGE STABILISATION

FLIR’s image stabilisation technology compensates for platform vibrations and movements caused by wind and waves. This allows for reliable target tracking, and classification.

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INTEGRATED WITH COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

FLIR systems are designed for seamless integration with various C2 ecosystems. This enables information sharing between USVs and onshore headquarters, facilitating coordinated responses

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to some common questions about this product. Our support team is here to help with any specific questions you may have.

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We understand FLANQ's Q-MIND platform emphasises multi-sensor data fusion. How are FLIR camera feeds integrated with data from other sensors, such as radar or sonar, to create a more complete situational awareness picture?

How does FLANQ's Q-KONNECT system simplify the integration and exchange of different FLIR camera models on your USVs, allowing for rapid mission reconfiguration?

How do FLIR's thermal imaging capabilities enhance covert surveillance and detection of targets in low-visibility or nighttime conditions, which are relevant for many European security operations?

Integrating advanced sensors like FLIR cameras can sometimes impact a USV's overall weight, power consumption, and mission endurance. How does FLANQ address these considerations when integrating FLIR cameras onto its platforms?

FLANQ transforms state-of-the-art maritime technology into the intelligent marine defence solutions Europe needs, now and in the future.

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