Multi-Sensor Thermal PTZ Camera for Long-Range Outdoor Surveillance
The JEC-PTZ-Dragonfly Series is a multi-sensor thermal PTZ camera engineered specifically for counter-UAS, drone tracking, and mobile surveillance applications.
Counter-UAS & Drone Tracking – Detects and tracks small, fast-moving aerial targets at long range; laser rangefinder provides precise distance data for threat assessment and interception.
UGV & USV Ready – Direct-drive PTZ delivers instant response and smooth tracking, compensating for platform vibration and motion in mobile operations.
Multi-Sensor Verification – Visible zoom, thermal zoom, and laser ranging work together to detect, track, and positively identify targets in all weather and lighting conditions.
Rapid Deployment – Integrated all-in-one design simplifies installation on fixed anti-drone posts, unmanned ground vehicles, and unmanned surface vessels.
Each channel supports a different decision in the observation workflow. The visible channel provides detailed daytime scene review; the thermal channel supports heat-contrast observation in darkness or low visibility; the laser rangefinder adds distance data; and the direct-drive PTZ platform moves the payload between areas of interest.
How the Sensor Data Supports Field Decisions
| Subsystem | JEC PTZ | Project Value |
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| Visible camera | 1/1.2 inch progressive-scan CMOS; 10-550 mm lens; 55x optical zoom | Supports detailed daylight review and optical confirmation of distant scene features. |
| Thermal module | 640 x 512 VOx; 12 micrometre pixel pitch; 15-100 mm zoom; 28.7 x 23.1 to 4.3 x 3.5 degree field of view | Provides a second observation channel for day/night situational awareness and heat-contrast review. |
| Laser rangefinder | 1535 nm; reference values: >=5,000 m for typical large targets, >=3,000 m for a standard 2.3 m x 4.6 m target, and >=2,000 m for a person | Adds measured distance information for target assessment. Actual results depend on target, weather, alignment and site conditions. |
| Direct-drive PTZ | 360-degree continuous pan; +/-90-degree tilt; pan 0.01-160 degrees/s; tilt 0.01-100 degrees/s | Supports wide-area scanning, responsive repositioning and controlled observation of the selected payload. |
This is a role comparison, not a claim that one sensor replaces another. Define the operator task first: wide-area observation, night-time review, optical verification, distance measurement, or a combination of these tasks. Then confirm the selected visible lens, thermal lens, laser option and command workflow for the site.
Direct-Drive Motion and Power Comparison
The torque-motor direct-drive structure is listed with angular resolution below 0.01 degrees, repeated positioning accuracy below 0.05 degrees, and maximum acceleration of 300 degrees/s squared in pan and 240 degrees/s squared in tilt. Final tracking performance also depends on payload configuration, controller settings and installation conditions.
| Configuration | Published Standby Power | Published Operating Power | Selection Note |
|---|
| PTU only | <=3 W | <=8 W | Represents the pan-tilt platform without the installed sensing devices. |
| System with devices | <24 W | <40 W | Represents the integrated system; project power design must account for the final module set and wiring. |
Integration and Outdoor Deployment
The published configuration supports RS485/RS422 and Pelco-D for pan-tilt control. The camera system is listed with ONVIF Profile S/G, common IP network protocols, Micro SD storage up to 256 GB, NAS storage, alarm I/O, audio I/O and USB expansion. It is also listed with IP66 protection and -40 to +60 degrees C operating temperature. Confirm final interoperability against the selected controller and software platform.
What to Confirm Before Requesting a Configuration
- Required observation task, target type and expected operating conditions
- Visible and thermal lens requirements, including the required field of view
- Laser ranging reference target and site-specific atmospheric conditions
- Mounting height, wind exposure, power budget, network connection and control interface
- Whether GPS-related capability, supplementary lighting, auto-tracking or other optional modules are required
Share these inputs with the JEC engineering team to review a suitable multi-sensor thermal PTZ camera configuration for your long-range outdoor surveillance project.
