Thermal vehicle-mounted cameras increase driver safety and are used in public-safety, search & rescue, security, and farming. One of our upfit video accessory suppliers is NightRide, an ISO 9001 NY manufacturer with a line of rugged thermal cameras. Their cameras can be roof, fender, spotlight, or grill mounted and provide a web browser based live view over Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity.
Trailblazer (aka Ranger)
The Trailblazer was renamed about a year ago. It is compact with a hood mount, compatible with GoPro mounts, and can be portable with a 10,000 mAh USB-C power bank.
Visibility is up to 480 yards with 384x288 resolution or 660 yards with the 640x512 version. It can be installed on any car, truck, ATV, or motorcycle in 5 minutes. For more info, check out this Trailblazer overview video.
NightRide 360 Magnetic Mount
The 360 features remote control pan & tilt, magnetic mount, and cable with 12V DC accessory plug. An optional hard deployment case and suction cup mount for aluminum vehicles are available. High resolution models can detect people, animals, and hazards up to a mile away but will not be the best choice for objects less than 150 feet away. Link to overview video of the 360 models.
Pro-SL for Spotlights
The Pro-SL is designed for mounting to Unity SO4 patrol vehicle spotlights shown in their overview video. These provide mechanical pan & tilt when controlling the spotlight direction.
The cableless version includes a replacement handle and uses the wiring from the S04/S14 spotlights. An installation video shows the step-by-step instructions.
Sentinel Permanent Mount
The Sentinel is for permanent installations for the roof, fender, or lightbar for public-safety, security, remote surveillance. It provides 360 degree panning powered by a hardwired remote control.
There are 2 versions - standard for distances up to 480 yards and high resolution up to 660 yards.
NightRide Quick Reference Guide
Link to more info info about NightRide camera products.
NightRide Thermal Camera Choices