Need a Way to Identify Assets with an IR Drone?
Weekly I field a question like this:
“We recently purchased a drone equipped with an infrared camera. We need a way to identify our people and vehicles when the drone is in use.” I saw your infrared products online. Do you think your products will help?
The short answer is yes.
Because of the escalation of IR drone use, officers are discovering while drones expand operational efficiency, they Because of the escalation of IR drone use, officers are discovering while drones expand operational efficiency, they lack pinpoint details that lead to accidents or missed opportunities. lack pinpoint details that lead to accidents or missed opportunities.
The need to identify ground support during drone operations is critical to the success of the operation.
IR.Tools Thermal Vehicle Id Markers and ID Patches will identify your assets on the ground.
Your command and control can detect who is who and where they are.
The results? A safe and quick end to your mission.
5 Steps to IR Ground Support
Step 1 – Study IR Technology
Familiarize yourself with the technology!
This is one of those subjects you don’t want to skip reading the instruction manual. Knowledge is powerful and essential when dealing with a complex subject like infrared technology.
I urge you to explore our many blogs and videos on our website.
This link will get you started. Infrared Film Technology
There are many nuances to working with infrared so the more you grasp the better your results will be.
And ask, ask, ask… questions!
Step 2 – Contact Us
I want to walk you through the entire process. You can try to do it alone, but I do not recommend this. The uniqueness of these products and the relationship to your thermal device requires assistance.
So, when you are ready contact me!
I will help you decipher which kit is best for your operations.
Step 3 – Buy Your IR Ground Support KIT
Buy one or more of the Law Enforcement IR Kits.
These testing kits will help you determine the best standard operating procedure (SOP) and bring some hands-on experience with the technology.
Before purchasing, contact me and receive a discount coupon!
The kit includes a variety of thermal films: Upright, High Contrast, Extreme, Clear
This kit includes 1 covert and 2 non-covert films for IFF protection
This kit has 4 patches for IFF protection. Patches are covert and non-covert.
This kit includes a variety of 20 pieces of thermal film.
This kit offers a vehicle marker and several thermal patches
This kit offers a vehicle marker, thermal markers, and IFF patches.
Step 4 – 30 Day Test and Evaluation
No cheating when you go live.
Give yourself and your department a full 30 days to test and evaluate.
Be patient to experience how the infrared films react in real “live” scenarios including different weather and environmental conditions. For example, you may find that auto gain control works in one condition yet in another you will need to use the manual gain.
Different scenarios to consider testing:
- Open field vs a wooded area
- Open roads vs crowded roads
- Search and Rescue
- Foot and Car Chases
Experiment with your palette settings. Learn more about palette settings.
Experiment with where to place your markers and patches. The larger thermal markers are recommended on the roof, hood, and trunk of vehicles. Personal ID patches are recommended on the helmet, chest, back, or shoulders of officers.
Remember to contact me during any phase of the testing.
Often testers mistake the film for “not working”. Don’t panic. This often occurs in the testing phase. Usually, there is an easy solution or explanation. So hang in there!
Step 5 – Order Your IR Ground Support
After your 30 day test and vetting get your quote!
Contact me.
We will discuss your results and then together we will determine what infrared support will be most beneficial.
I look forward to working closely with you and your department to extract the most success with drone operations and IR ground support.
Instructions and Tips For Marking Officers and Vehicles
Good Luck and Stay Safe!