Electronic Optics
Chaps, a few questions about podded electro-optical systems or FLIR pods, if I may.
There seem to be a few dozen available in the civil market. Are they much of a muchness, or are there dramatic differences in quality between the numerous brands/makes?
How do operators, such as those in Police or SAR for example make the choice between one or another system, what are the considerations? How much of a difference do the High-Definition systems make, are they worth the extra cost, indeed, what are the running costs?
and finally, are there any issues with them, such as reliability, complexity, I presume they are simply sent off to be checked over by technicians for an annual service?
Any answers would be much appreicated.