FLIR Nightvision Assist questions
Does anyone have any experience with a vehicle that has a Nightvision assist feature (ie thermal imaging)? I am curious as to the actual effective detection of objects (people, animals)...basically, how well does it work?
I am considering adding one (FLIR Pathfinder II), but am weighing the cost/benefit, as the product plus installation could run in excess of $4000 - $5000. This is an manufacturer option on some higher trim vehicles, and is also available as an aftermarket add-on....hoping someone here might have either an OEM or add-on and would like to share user experience. Thanks in advance. :) |
FLIR needs its own IR illuminators doesn't it? You will need powerfull IR Illumintors to get as much range as your headlights.
Thermal imaging is something else altogether and does not need illuminator assistance but the cost is prohibitive I would think. What is it your trying to achieve with the nightvision? Maybe brighter headlights if you need to see better in the dark. |
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Our forum is the most awesome, but for this, I think you would best look elsewhere. Try Audi and MB forums or search specific aftermarket units.
Here's a sample from Audi World: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-c7-platform-discussion-194/night-vision-assistant-2867792/ I must admit, this was my favorite comment: http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1505787211.jpg :eek: :D I used to fly with a HUD on my NVGs and what I'd really like to have for night driving is a good HUD unit projecting on the windshield. - Not essential, but combine the FLIR/Enhanced vision with essential data in your field of view. :cool: |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRz1zQgU-ck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PIZtx4IQlw |
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But seriously, thanks for pointing me to the Audi forum. As my other cars are Audis, I suppose I should be aware of what's going on over there as well. Too much information, too little time. |
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Here's a pic of Night Vision Goggles with the HUD. The right side shows the view with the HUD overlay: http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1505833028.jpg Currently I'm flying a helicopter with a Garmin G1000 system (Bell 407GXP). The pilot screen shows an accurate synthetic terrain view that is good enough to land to a runway in an emergency without seeing outside the aircraft. Much better than flying on a pitch black night with just eyeballs and 'steam gauges' hoping that the ridges stayed below me and the clouds stayed above me. |
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