Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced its newest model in the Neutrino ISR Series, the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000. This model represents a significant extension of the series with its longest-range capabilities and a 20x Continuous Zoom (CZ).
It stands as a notable advancement in the company's efforts to cater to extensive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) needs.
Expanded ISR capabilities
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is specifically designed to address evolving demands in perimeter security, border surveillance, and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations. According to Jared Faraudo, Teledyne FLIR OEM's vice president of product management, the unit is poised to tackle long-range requirements with unrivaled detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) capabilities.
The model offers vehicle detection at distances up to 34 km, recognition at 23.5 km, and identification at 20 km.
Integrated solutions for developers
Neutrino SX8 ISR 50–1000 pairs MWIR modules with CZ lenses for ISR systemsAs a comprehensive solution for integrators building mid- to long-range ISR systems, the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 integrates Teledyne FLIR OEM's Neutrino Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) camera modules with pre-integrated CZ lenses.
This combination aims to reduce development risks and streamline the time to market by providing a unified camera, lens, and electronics package.
Advanced thermal imaging technology
Featuring a cooled 1280x1024 thermal resolution Neutrino SX8 MWIR sensor, the unit offers high thermal sensitivity and superior imaging quality. The included 50 mm to 1000 mm CZ lens is factory-fitted, ensuring ease of integration and peak performance.
It is equipped with a Teledyne FLIR FL100 Stirling cooler, boasting a mean time to failure (MTTF) of over 27,000 hours and backed by a two-year warranty.
Interoperability and AI capabilities
With an emphasis on seamless integration, the SX8 model comes with AgileCore™ imaging electronics, allowing for straightforward connectivity through its industry-standard interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link, and HD-SDI.
The product is also Prism™ AI ready, supporting advanced AI models for enhanced detection, tracking, and classification. Users can also take advantage of Prism ISP libraries for improved data through super-resolution and atmospheric turbulence mitigation.
Compliance and support
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 meets NDAA compliance standards and is ITAR-free, classified under the U.S. Department of Commerce as EAR 6A003.b.4.a. This classification facilitates international collaborations.
Additionally, developers benefit from access to an extensive software development kit (SDK), integration support, and documentation provided by Teledyne FLIR OEM's technical services team.
Teledyne FLIR OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company, announced the launch of Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the latest addition to the rebranded Neutrino ISR Series (formerly the Neutrino Ground ISR Series).
With a 20x Continuous Zoom (CZ), the high-performance model represents the longest-range solution to date in the entire Neutrino ISR lineup.
Evolving change
“The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) market in 2026 continues to expand to accommodate new applications and changing needs. The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is engineered to meet the most demanding long-range requirements for border surveillance, perimeter security, and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) missions,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM.
“The Neutrino ISR 50-1000 has the longest detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) ranges in the Neutrino ISR series with vehicle detection at 34 km, recognition at 23.5 km, and identification at 20 km.”
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is a turnkey solution for integrators developing mid- and long-range ISR systems. Combining Teledyne FLIR OEM’s world-class Neutrino Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) camera modules with fully integrated CZ lenses delivers a complete, differentiated solution. The single-source camera, lens, and electronics delivers market-leading performance while reducing development risk, costs, and time to market.
Market-leading performance and reliability
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 utilizes a cooled 1280x1024 thermal resolution Neutrino SX8 MWIR sensor with an 8 µm pixel pitch, providing optimal thermal sensitivity and high-performance imaging. The 50 mm to 1000 mm CZ lens is factory integrated to simplify integration and optimize performance.
The system features a long-life Teledyne FLIR FL100 linear Stirling cooler with a mean time to failure (MTTF) of greater than 27,000 hours, backed by an industry-leading two-year warranty.
Seamless integration and AI ready
To simplify development and reduce time to market, the module incorporates market-leading image processing and interface electronics with AgileCore™ imaging electronics from InVeo Designs LLC. The industry-standard interface offers flexible connectivity options for seamless integration into networked systems, including Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link, and HD-SDI.
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is also Prism™ AI ready, supporting Teledyne FLIR OEM’s advanced AI models for detection, tracking, and classification. Integrators can also leverage Prism ISP libraries for enhanced data fidelity through features such as super-resolution, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and contrast enhancement.
Additional features
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free. It is classified under the U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a, providing greater flexibility for development with foreign customers.
Integrators also have access to a comprehensive software development kit (SDK), integration support, and documentation from the highly qualified technical services team at Teledyne FLIR OEM.
