Multispectral Marine Cameras for USV Applications

05 June 2025

Multispectral Marine Cameras for USV Applications

Discover how the M364C and M364C LR marine cameras are indispensable tools for remote and unmanned scientific research, surveillance, and enforcement applications.

Advanced Marine Cameras for Scientific and Surveillance Use

The M364C and M364C LR marine cameras are indispensable tools for remote and unmanned scientific research, surveillance, and enforcement applications. Featuring a high-definition low light camera and one of the most advanced FLIR thermal imaging cores, the M364C and M364C LR provide an elite level of awareness on the water. Engineered to support remote-control and the specific needs of autonomous applications, unmanned surface vehicle developers will appreciate FLIR’s commitment to simple integration, high performance, and rugged reliability.

M364C Thermal Camera

Elite Awareness with Multispectral Imaging

Dual-payload camera systems equipped with thermal and visible spectrum imaging, Color Thermal Vision (CTV), Marine Video Analytics (MVA) and Multispectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX)

  • CTV blends the thermal and visible cameras to easily add color detail to thermal images like navigation lights and visual markings
  • MVA intelligently recognizes and highlights non-water objects like other vessels, marine life or floating debris
  • MSX creates high-contrast edges in thermal images for enhanced visual detail and text readability.
Object detection with thermal camera


High definition navigation, day and night

Low light capable, HD visible imaging sensor with long-range zoom for enhanced target identification.

  • Superior long-range imaging and positive target identification using a 30X optical zoom lens paired with mechanical and digital image stabilization
  • Ultra-low light capabilities provide visible imagery in the most challenging of lighting conditions
  • Integrated AHRS sensor delivers a steady view when seas are rough. Two-axis stabilization counteracts the effects of ocean swells and pounding.
Thermal marine camera mounted on a USV at night


Engineered for unmanned applications

As Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices, M364C and M364C LR marine cameras were developed with USV and remote integrations in mind.

  • Available Nexus CGI documentation and open source SDK for easy integration, control and viewing
  • Built-in support for Network Time Protocol (NTP) with fully embedded pan, tilt and zoom metadata
  • Removeable on-screen symbology and flexible video stream options
  • ONVIF compliant for streamlined integration with a wide variety of video management systems.
USV with FLIR thermal camera.

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