February 12, 2026 (Global) – Teledyne FLIR OEM, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has expanded its Neutrino ISR Series with the launch of the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50‑1000 thermal imaging system, offering industry‑leading long‑range detection, recognition and identification (DRI) performance for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications. This new addition represents the longest‑range model in the Neutrino lineup to date, engineered for border security, perimeter monitoring and counter‑UAS missions.
“The intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) market in 2026 continues to expand to accommodate new applications and changing needs,” said Jared Faraudo, Vice President of Product Management at Teledyne FLIR OEM. “The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50‑1000 is engineered to meet the most demanding long‑range requirements with exceptional detection and identification performance.”
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50‑1000 features a high‑sensitivity cooled 1280×1024 MWIR sensor paired with a factory‑integrated 50mm–1000mm continuous zoom (CZ) lens, delivering robust thermal imaging capabilities that help integrators meet sophisticated surveillance requirements while controlling development risk and cost. With this configuration, the system can detect vehicles at up to 34km, recognise them at approximately 23.5km, and identify them at around 20km, establishing new benchmarks for long‑range thermal ISR performance within the series.
Key Features of the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50‑1000
- Longest‑range thermal imaging in the Neutrino ISR lineup — detection up to 34km, recognition ~23.5km, identification ~20km
- Cooled MWIR sensor with 1280×1024 resolution — optimised for superior thermal sensitivity
- 20× continuous zoom (CZ) lens — factory‑integrated to simplify integration and optimise imaging performance
- AI‑ready architecture — supports advanced artificial intelligence‑based detection, tracking and classification
- Seamless integration support — flexible interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link and HD‑SDI for networked ISR systems
- Industry‑leading reliability — long‑life Stirling cooler with a mean time to failure (MTTF) exceeding 27,000 hours and backed by a two‑year warranty
Teledyne FLIR OEM highlights that the turnkey Neutrino SX8 ISR 50‑1000 reduces development costs and times for integrators by providing a complete imaging solution — camera, optics and electronics — from a single source, while maintaining high performance and reliability for demanding ISR platforms.
The model also complies with NDAA and ITAR‑free classifications, allowing greater flexibility for international development and deployment across allied markets. Additionally, integrators will have access to a comprehensive software development kit (SDK) and technical support to help tailor solutions for specific operational needs.
Industry analysts note that the expansion of long‑range thermal imaging capabilities reflects growing demand for advanced ISR systems in defence, border protection and critical infrastructure monitoring applications, where early detection and accurate target classification are increasingly vital.