FLIR, Hudson, N.H., has announced the release of two new multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560, designed for marine use across first responder, commercial, and recreational vessels.
The M460 and M560 integrate a high-performance thermal sensor with a 4K low-light visible camera, a 12 km ITAR-free laser rangefinder, and a long-range laser spotlight. The systems include FLIR’s onboard AI Target Tracking, which uses a neural network to identify and classify common marine objects such as vessels, buoys, and people, according to the company. Once an object is selected, FLIR said the cameras maintain automatic tracking with dynamic pan and tilt adjustments to compensate for vessel movement, even in rough seas or crowded waterways.
To enhance image stability, both models incorporate a three-axis gyro stabilization system that compensates for pitch, roll, and yaw. FLIR said this improves image clarity and the precision of AI-assisted target acquisition in challenging sea conditions.
“With the launch of the FLIR M460 and M560, we’re setting a new standard for maritime situational awareness,” said Grégoire Outters, general manager of FLIR Marine. “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 stabilization and multiple payload options, these cameras give mariners the confidence to navigate any situation on the water.”
For thermal imaging, the M460 is equipped with a long-wave infrared sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens for early detection of distant targets. The M560 uses a mid-wave IR sensor with a 14x optical zoom lens for extended range and higher image detail. Both systems feature Color Thermal Vision (CTV), which blends color information from the visible camera with thermal imagery to enhance navigation and target recognition. Using CTV, navigation lights and buoys appear in their natural colors while maintaining thermal contrast.
Each camera includes a laser spotlight capable of illuminating objects up to 0.54 nautical miles (nm) away. Models are available with or without a laser rangefinder, which measures target distances up to 6.5 nm, the company said.
