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DEFIANCE
VEHICLE-MOUNTED THERMAL CAMERA
The Dark 30 Defiance is an innovative PTZ vehicle-mounted thermal camera for mobile scouting. Eliminate the need for handheld observation and overcome the limitations of thermal-blocking windshield and window glass with this roof-mounted camera, providing a full 360° scan from an elevated vantage point. Mounted atop your vehicle, the Defiance offers a broader, clearer view compared to handheld or gun-mounted scanning. Its versatile mounting options—magnets, suction cups, or direct screws—ensure compatibility with any vehicle, with all hardware included. The 360-degree rotation and integrated directional indicator make it effortless to track and pinpoint targets.
Border and Perimeter Defense
Dark30’s vehicle-mounted thermal systems allow agencies to lock down large stretches of terrain with constant visual coverage. Mounted optics maintain situational awareness across ravines, brush, farms, and industrial lots where traditional headlights and visible-light cameras fail. Officers can track heat movement long before a subject reaches a fence line or crossing point, giving teams the lead time they need to intercept with control instead of reaction.
Suspect Apprehension
During foot pursuits or vehicle stops that escalate, thermal cameras give officers a real advantage. A Dark30 system can follow a fleeing suspect’s heat trail even when they slip behind structures, into tree lines, or through low-light alleys. This helps responding units maintain constant contact, coordinate flanking positions, and limit the suspect’s opportunities to ambush, hide, or double back on officers.
Highway and Rural Patrol
Long-distance patrol work demands reliable imaging that doesn’t depend on ambient light. Dark30 thermal cameras allow officers to scan for stalled vehicles, stranded civilians, animals on the roadway, and unusual heat signatures far beyond headlight reach. On unlit highways, farm roads, and forest corridors, this improves response times and reduces the risk of collisions during high-speed operations.
Coordinated Team Movements
Vehicle crews rely on Dark30 thermal systems to keep track of dismounted officers as they move around the perimeter of a scene. Thermal visibility ensures every team member remains accounted for, even in smoke, darkness, or cluttered environments. Real-time awareness helps command maintain spacing, prevent crossfire risks, and execute synchronized maneuvers around structures or wooded terrain.
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Dark30 mounted thermals give agencies the ability to observe activity from a distance without broadcasting their presence. Continuous thermal video reveals vehicle movement, foot traffic patterns, and concealed behavior that would otherwise slip past a patrol unit. Whether monitoring a rural property tied to narcotics activity or watching a warehouse district after hours, Dark30 systems deliver quiet, persistent surveillance without exposing the team.