example from a FLIR TAU2 640 thermal imaging video camera taking 8.3 frames per second and fitted with a 25mm focal length (field of view = 25° x 20°) lens – from the FLIR_tau2_Family_Brochure.pdf.
| Parameter | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum person detection range | Maximum person recognition range | Maximum person identification range |
| 820m | 210m | 104m |
| For 25mm focal length lens | For 25mm focal length lens | The UAV typically flies at 120m AGL |
Inspection of the state of a roof of a farm building, showing weak spots in the roof.
Image of a high voltage electrical power line taken using a thermal imaging camera on a UAV. One can detect high temperature points on the line, which are indicative of high resistance points (e.g. joints).
Vehicle movement in a border area can be detected using thermal imaging cameras on a UAV.
- Monitor railway lines for encroachment of vegetation, wear of overhead power lines
- Detect people and vehicles in an oil pipeline Right of Way