Designed for autonomous and remotely operated maritime systems, the M364C-USV combines thermal imaging, low-light visible imaging, reinforced mechanics, and synchronized metadata to deliver reliable situational awareness for navigation, tracking, and mission execution.
The FLIR M364C-USV and M364C LR-USV are engineered for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and persistent maritime operation. Built on a proven marine platform with enhanced hardware and software, they deliver reliable, aligned electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging for autonomous awareness and control.
Designed for direct integration with USV autonomy and mission-management software, the M364C-USV delivers low-latency command and control along with frame-aligned video and metadata to support sensor fusion and automated decision-making. Enhanced stabilization maintains reliable imagery during vessel motion and active pan-and-tilt movement, while a hardened design supports continuous 24/7 unattended operation.
The M364C-USV is designed to simplify integration by eliminating the need to synchronize separate video and metadata streams. A standard SDK reduces custom development, while built-in stabilization, metadata extraction tools, and sample code help accelerate deployment of autonomous and remote vessel systems.
The M364C-USV integrates easily with existing video management and remote operations platforms through dual independent IP video streams, standard network interfaces, and ONVIF Profile S compliance. Aligned video and metadata improve analytics accuracy, while support for centralized monitoring and third-party VMS systems simplifies deployment within established IP camera infrastructures.
The M364C-USV includes a low-latency C++ SDK designed for direct camera integration with autonomous and remotely operated systems. Supporting Ubuntu 22.04 on ARM64 platforms, the API-based architecture enables responsive command and control while asynchronous UDP telemetry, NTP time synchronization, and embedded metadata support accurate sensor fusion and system coordination. Clean video output can be achieved by disabling on-screen overlays, and reference examples simplify extraction and use of embedded metadata during development.
The M364C-USV embeds critical telemetry directly within every video frame, including timestamps, camera position, field-of-view, and orientation data. Because metadata is synchronized with imagery at the frame level and delivered with a maximum delay of just one frame, autonomy systems can support accurate sensor fusion, target tracking, geolocation, and closed-loop control without requiring external synchronization.
The M364C-USV features enhanced active image stabilization designed specifically for autonomous and remotely operated vessels, helping maintain a stable image during vessel motion and active pan-and-tilt operations. By minimizing image movement and preserving alignment between video and metadata, the system improves target tracking, sensor fusion, and automated decision-making, providing autonomy software with more reliable data in dynamic maritime environments.
The M364C-USV features a reinforced pan-and-tilt driveline engineered specifically for the continuous motion, high duty cycles, and extended deployment periods common to uncrewed surface vessels. Designed and tested to exceed IEC 60945 shock and vibration requirements, the system delivers reliable performance in harsh maritime environments while maintaining system integrity under extreme conditions. The camera has also been evaluated for controlled failure modes, helping ensure safe operation and minimizing risk to surrounding equipment on unattended platforms.
2-axis gyro image stabilization delivers a steady view during vessel motion and camera movement.
Blends the visible camera with a thermal image for positive identification of buoys and other vessels.
High Resolution Thermal + HD Visible with Ultra Low Light.
Actual range may vary depending on camera setup, environmental conditions and user experience.
The M364C-USV, with its wider field of view, meets the needs of almost all vessel applications. The wider field of view provides the best image quality underway. The M364C LR-USV, with a narrower field of view, is best suited for stable platforms and larger vessels that require longer range performance.
| Thermal Camera | |
|---|---|
| Detector Type | 640x512 VOx Microbolometer |
| Video Refresh Rate | 30 Hz or <9 Hz |
| Field of View | M364C-USV - 24 ° x 19.2 ° M364C LR-USV - 18 ° x 14.4 ° |
| Focal Length | M364C-USV - 18mm M364C LR-USV - 25mm |
| Focus | Fixed 12 ft (3m) to infinity |
| Optical Zoom | N/A |
| Digital Zoom | 4x Continuous |
| Visible Camera | |
|---|---|
| Detector Type | 1/2.8” CMOS |
| Resolution | Up to 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps |
| Minimum Illumination | Low Light Setting ON: 0.006 lux / Low Light Setting OFF: 0.1 lux |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Digital Zoom | 12x |
| Focal Length | 129 mm to 4.3 mm |
| Field of View | 63.7° x 35.8° WFOV to 2.3° x 1.29° NFOV |
| System | |
|---|---|
| Gyro Stabilized | Yes. 2-Axis. |
| Marine Video Analytics (MVA) | Yes |
| Pan/Tilt Adjustment Range | 360° Continuous Pan, +/- 90° Tilt |
| Color Thermal Vision | Yes |
| Analog Video Output | NTSC/PAL User Settable |
| Analog Video Connector Types | BNC |
| Network Video Output | 2 HD H.264 Main Streams, 2 H.264 Sub Streams, 1 Live Stream |
| HD-SDI Lossless Video Output | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 12 to 24 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 41W nominal; 56W w/ heaters |
| ONVIF | Profile S Conformant (M364C only) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -13°F to +131°F (-25°C to +55°C) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) |
| Automatic Window Defrost | Standard at Power-Up |
| Water Ingress | IPX6 |
| Shock | 15g vertical, 9g horizontal |
| Vibration | IEC60945 |
| Lightning Protection | Near Strike up to 2kV |
| Salt Mist | IEC60945 |
| EMI | IEC60945 |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Camera: 13.9lbs (6.3kg) / Camera with Top-Down Riser: 14.9lbs (6.8kg) |
| Size | Camera: 8.7” (222mm) x 12.9” (328mm) / Camera with Top-Down Riser: 10.0” (254mm) x 14.4” (366mm) |
| Range | |
|---|---|
| Detect a 30-foot Vessel | M364C-USV - 3.2nm (5.92km) M364C LR-USV - 4.26nm (7.89km) |
| NATO Target 2.3m x 2.3m @50% | M364C-USV - 0.95nm (1.76km) M364C LR-USV - 1.26nm (2.34km) |
| Detect Human Sized Target | M364C-USV - 0.39nm (725m) M364C LR-USV - 0.52nm (966m) |
Premium joystick control unit for FLIR Marine cameras - compatible with the M232, M300, M400/M400XR and M500 series.
High resolution marine thermal camera with pan and tilt, 2-axis gyro stabilization, long range zoom, ultra low-light camera, and LED spotlight.
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