Thermal cameras
for investigations

Progressive infrared technology expands the options of crime police investigation work:

  • Very obvious range performance advantages against tube-based night vision
  • Usable under any light conditions
  • Completely passive technology

Details about this application

The quick and proof positive track to the alleged criminal

In these days crime police investigations require more intricate and evidential tools than ever. State-of-the-art observational technology is a must to fulfill the complex judicial and tactical tasks required in nowaydays. Thermal cameras like VarioVIEW™ provide very useful infrared image data even under pitch black observing conditions.

The tactical scenarios cover:

  • Finding and tracing of suspects
  • Identification of persons and vehicles
  • Search for crime victims


By utilizing a long range performance and high detector resolution both open and covered investigation is possible via extended distances. Local light sources do not create obstacles or glare – another advantage against conventional night vision.

VarioVIEW™ is more than just a binocular thermal sight. Image data may be observed via the ergonomic OLED viewfinder, but can be relayed via its video interface, SD slot or FireWire interface. In combination with the InfraTec IRBIS ® 3 remote software package a complete remote operation of all device functions is possible – another VarioVIEW™ advantage for deployed observations.

With the InfraTec mobileIR M8 simple observation tasks can be achieved which require a small and inconspicuous infrared device. The camcorder-style design of the handheld VarioCAM ® hr inspect cameras is very useful for covered investigation work, their exchangeable-lens system creates a variety of different field-of-views and spatial resolutions, this will match any tactical situation. The VarioCAM ® hr head is the right choice for those who only intend to operate via deployed 24/7 operations – this is supported by the very compact camera body and a choice of lenses offered and electronical interfaces.The extremely compact PIR uc 25 and PIR uc 180 are perfectly suited for covered indoor surveillance, their low weight also allows mounting them on UAVs.

Thermal cameras for this application