Thermal cameras detect heat rather than light, enabling surveillance in total darkness and light fog. They highlight individuals regardless of camouflage or background, making them suitable for high-security applications in fog-prone areas.

However, thermal cameras lack image detail, experience performance degradation in heavy rain, fog, or snow, and come with a much higher cost, especially for long-range models.

Jatagan’s standard AI-enhanced visible-light cameras often provide better protection for your money, but thermal cameras shine in specialized scenarios requiring heat-based detection.

The video to the right is taken from our thermal camera with a 640×480 resolution, 100 mm focal length, 17 µm, and NETD < 40mk (@25°C, f/1.0) at a distance of about 250 feet.

Hybrid (bispectral) thermal cameras combine a visible-light sensor with a thermal sensor, offering side-by-side, picture-in-picture, or fused imaging for enhanced context. These cameras are ideal when both detection and identification are critical, such as identifying suspects or detecting fires at short range.

While long-range hybrid models are costly, short-range options are more affordable and valuable for applications like fire detection or security protection. Jatagan integrates hybrid cameras with our main units to deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions.

The thermal imager of our bispectral camera used in the video to the left has a 256×192 resolution, 3.5 mm focal length, 12 µm, and NETD < 50mk (@27°C, f/1.0) at a distance of about 25 feet.