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FLIR Marine has introduced its new flagship multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560, featuring integrated artificial intelligence and three-axis gyro stabilization.
The M460 and M560 are designed for professional marine applications, including first responders, commercial vessels, and superyachts. They go beyond conventional thermal cameras by combining a high-performance thermal sensor with a 4K low-light visible camera, an ITAR-free laser rangefinder (available as an option), and a long-range LED laser spotlight.
A key feature is the advanced FLIR AI Target Tracking. The systems use an onboard neural network developed specifically for maritime environments to automatically identify and classify common marine objects such as vessels, buoys, and people. Once a target is selected, the camera’s dynamic pan and tilt control tracks the object with precision, even in rough seas, crowded waterways, or during high-speed maneuvers.
To ensure reliable performance in all sea conditions, the cameras incorporate what is thought to be the industry’s first three-axis gyro stabilization system. This technology compensates for pitch, roll, and yaw, delivering smooth, stable imagery and exceptional long-range image quality. It also improves the accuracy of AI-powered target acquisition in challenging sea states.
Grégoire Outters, General Manager of FLIR Marine commented, “With the launch of the FLIR M460 and M560, we’re setting a new standard for maritime situational awareness. By developing our own AI neural network specifically for the maritime environment and integrating it into these cameras, we’ve transformed the M460 and M560 into essential tools for tracking targets, reducing operator workload, and enabling smarter decision-making when it matters most. With advanced three-axis gyro stabilisation and multiple payload options, these cameras give mariners the confidence to navigate any situation on the water.”
Technical Camera Specifications
The M460 is equipped with a high-sensitivity, long-wave infrared (IR) thermal sensor that provides exceptional image quality, improved contrast, spatial filtering, and image sharpening. Its thermal sensor features a 5x optical zoom lens for early detection of distant targets.
The M560 enhances detection capabilities with a high-sensitivity, mid-wave IR thermal sensor and a 14x optical zoom lens for superior long-range performance and image quality.
Both models feature Colour Thermal Vision (CTV), which combines color visual elements from the visible camera to provide context to the thermal scene. This allows navigation marks to appear in their natural red and green, while vessels and shoreline features are easier to identify with color overlays.
The cameras also include an integrated tight-beam laser spotlight capable of illuminating objects up to 1 km away, enhancing the performance of the 4K camera. When equipped with the ITAR-free laser rangefinder, the models offer an effective range of up to 6.5 nautical miles (12 km) for accurate distance measurement in low-visibility conditions.
The M460 and M560 cameras are available through FLIR’s network of authorized dealers and distributors.
