Dark30 - Defiance PTZ - 360° Thermal Camera for Vehicles

Advanced Thermal System for vehicles with 360 Angle.

Dark30 PTZ is an advanced thermal system designed for professional hunting, search, fire, rescue and emergency response. The camera can be mounted on vehicles and provides continuous 360° pan and tilt from straight down to 45° above the horizon. With direct HDMI connection to a 10.1″ display and app control (iOS/Android), clear thermal images are delivered in real time – without compression – which is crucial when every second counts in demanding environments such as darkness, fog or smoke.

What distinguishes the Dark30 PTZ from handheld cameras?

• 360° coverage without blind spots: Monitor large areas from your car – without leaving the driver's seat.
• Real-time view for the entire team: HDMI screen in the dashboard + mobile app provides shared image for driver, spotter and shooter.
• Robust construction for field use: IP66-rated aluminum housing, germanium lenses and 60Hz refresh for smooth panning and zooming.
• Flexible mounting: fixed bolts, powerful magnets (100lb) or suction cup solution.

Professional use & applications

• Hunt & wildlife management: Scan large areas of terrain, identify game with 1–8× digital zoom, effective tracking in fields, forests and mountains.
• Search & rescue: Locate missing people quickly, even in darkness, fog or dense vegetation.
• Fire: Detect hotspots through smoke, control flame fronts, use for post-extinguishment and safe movement.
• Police & emergency: Perimeter security, safe observation from vehicles, rapid situational awareness in low visibility.
• Industry & inspection: Effective monitoring of large areas such as facilities, mass ceilings, lines and fences.

*Remember the current regulations for the use of thermal aids when hunting in Norway and other countries, as well as rules for installation and use in cars.

Control & workflow

• Wireless remote control with variable pan/tilt speed, "Return-to-Home" and sleep mode.
• Direct HDMI to 10.1″ LCD (1920×1200) for low delay.
• Dark30 app (iOS/Android) for control, recording and shared viewing.

Barley & current

• IP66 certified aluminum housing, working temperature −20°C to +50°C.
• 12V DC system: camera ≈0.75A, monitor ≈0.32A (adapter total ≈1.2A).
• Connections: 2×HDMI, 2×DC, 1×TF card slot.

Choose the right model: 640 or 384

Both models use a 17µm detector and 60Hz, but differ in resolution, sensitivity and field of view. The 640 provides more detail and a wider view; the 384 is less expensive, with a narrower field of view ("more reach") and lower cost.

Assembly & accessories

Comes with flexible mounting solutions (fixed, magnetic or suction cup). 10.1″ screen, base kit, remote control and 2″ riser are available as accessories – choose the configuration according to vehicle and mission.

Tips in use

• Always mount the camera outside – thermal sensors cannot see through glass.
• Fire/Search: "White Hot"/"Black Hot" provides rapid hotspot identification.
• Hunting/game management: The 640 model provides the best detail for species assessment; the 384 provides narrower views that can be advantageous for long-distance identification.

Dark30 PTZ is designed for those who need reliable thermal surveillance with real-time shared image in demanding situations – from nighttime game work to professional emergency response.

Specifications (selection)

• IP66, aluminum housing, 169×195×198mm
• Screen: 10.1″ LCD 1920×1200, adjustable brightness
• Palettes: 5
• Warranty: 5 years

Model selector

• Select 640 – when you need the best possible level of detail, wide field of view and lowest noise (police, fire, demanding searches, professional hunting).
• Select 384 – when budget and narrower field of view are most important (scanning of streets/windows in the terrain, field use, guarding and wildlife management).

The text applies to both models unless otherwise specified.

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