DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, announced a collaboration with FLIR Systems to develop thermal-imaging technology for aerial applications.

Combining DJI’s leadership in aerial platforms and FLIR’s first-class thermal-imaging technology expands the uses of aerial systems to provide different types of sensory data essential for firefighting, agriculture, inspection and several other industrial-use cases.

“Almost every week we see new applications of our aerial technology,” said DJI Founder and CEO Frank Wang. “Adding thermal imaging as an additional sensor options for aerial platforms will open up new AND innovative uses for our users, whether it’s gaining strategic insight into how their crops are growing or more efficiently understanding the spread of fires."

The first result from DJI and FLIR’s collaboration will be the release of the Zenmuse XT -- the world’s most-powerful aerial thermal-imaging camera -- in the first quarter of 2016.

The Zenmuse XT will seamlessly integrate a top-quality FLIR thermal-imager with DJI’s signature gimbal stabilization and Lightbridge video-transmission technology. Using the same gimbal mount as DJI’s Zenmuse X3, X5 and X5R cameras for filmmaking, the Zenmuse XT will be fully compatible with the DJI Inspire 1 and Matrice M100 aerial platforms.

FLIR’s market-leading thermal camera can generate images up to a resolution of 640x512.

“By creating a strategic collaboration that combines DJI’s world-leading drone technology and FLIR’s heritage in thermal imagers, we’re accelerating our growth potential in the commercial drone market,” said Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR. “It’s truly a better together opportunity, and we’re excited to help celebrate the launch of the Zenmuse XT today, the first of many products to come under the collaboration.”

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Any info on Pricing?

its going to be at least 4k.   I have a 5 Flir Quark2 it they cost 12k each.   But they are also a lot better than the one DJI will be using with the dji inspire and phantom III.  It also depends on which version you want, there is a 30hz, 60hz and I believe 9hz.   If you want a 60hz, people outside of the USA has to go through export procedure due to ITAR.   I had to do that for all 12 cameras we purchased since they are all 60z and 640.   Pain in the neck but was a little easier for me since I am a US citizen and have had DOD clearance.

flaviomjr@vtolx Posted at 2015-12-14 09:41
its going to be at least 4k.   I have a 5 Flir Quark2 it they cost 12k each.   But they are also a l ...

12K?!?! SO MUCH FOR THAT DREAM...

microcyb Posted at 2015-12-16 14:12
12K?!?! SO MUCH FOR THAT DREAM...

microcyb, he's talking about a Flir Quark. That not what DJI is offering. DJI will likely be a Tau variant.
Don't know pricing but likely 3000 and up