SOFIC 2018: FLIR Unveils Recon V UltraLite thermal monocular


At SOFIC 2018, the International Special Operations Forces Industry Exhibition Conference currently taking place in Tampa, Florida, FLIR Systems unveiled the Recon® V UltraLite thermal monocular. The new systems part of FLIR’s Soldier Solutions family and demonstrate the company’s commitment to deliver the most advanced equipment to armed services personnel.


SOFIC 2018 FLIR Unveils Recon V UltraLite thermal monocular
FLIR Recon V UltraLite at SOFIC 2018. Army Recognition picture.


The FLIR Recon V UltraLite is the latest thermal monocular in the Recon series, which is currently used by military, government, and police forces around the world. Weighing less than three pounds (1.4 kilograms), 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms) lighter than previous versions, the Recon V UltraLite can be used as a handheld device or mounted to a tripod or other fixed location. The system also has Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) network capabilities to provide warfighters real-time understanding of what’s going on around them. Durable and easy to operate, the Recon V UltraLite uses commercially available AA batteries and features up to 4 hours of continuous use.