Teledyne FLIR, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies since 2021, specializes in designing and producing thermal imaging cameras and sensors for various applications, including space. They provide space-grade components like radiation-hardened Nd:YAG laser gain crystals used in missions like ExoMars Rover and NASA's Osiris-Rex, as well as ruggedized infrared camera systems such as the Boson model, which NASA has adapted for use in Earth orbit and re-entry heat shield testing. Teledyne FLIR's products cater to government and commercial sectors, offering solutions for surveillance, reconnaissance, and scientific research in harsh environments. Key partners and customers include NASA and ESA.
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and FLIR Systems, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8,000,000,000.
The transaction reflects a 40% premium for FLIR stockholders based on FLIR’s 30-day volume weighted average price as of 2020-12-31.
FLIR's existing drone platforms include the Black Hornet® and SkyRaider™, which are used extensively by militaries around the globe.
FLIR Systems, Inc. has acquired Altavian, Inc., a manufacturer of small unmanned aerial systems for defense and public safety customers.
The acquisition includes a low-cost quadcopter and a longer range fixed-wing UAS to strengthen FLIR's drone lineup.
FLIR Systems' General Manager of the Unmanned Systems and Integrated Solutions business stated that Altavian’s expertise will enhance their solution portfolio for customers.
Altavian’s airframes integrate multiple sensors, including FLIR thermal technology, for decision support and ISR capability.
RESEPI is designed to work with RGB cameras such as the Sony A6000 and Blackfly FLIR, as well as thermal cameras.
The Recruit drone features a Forward Looking InfraRed (FLiR) camera with night vision.