FLIR Thermal Night Vision Camera
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FLIR Thermal Night Vision Camera
I jumped on the band wagon for buying the NAV-TV, COD-53. Got it installed and really happy with it. Now I am getting ready to buy a FLIR Thermal Camera kit. I’ve had to jump on the brakes hard several times now to avoid a deer. They just love to jump out from behind bushes. The installation appears pretty simple and straightforward. I was wondering if anyone else who has installed one of these cameras had any tips or say where you ran the wires for the camera.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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No. The system has software that can identify people and animals and will give both a visual and audible alert- even if the FLIR screen is not the current active screen being displayed. As in life, nothing is full proof, but for my purpose while driving dark forested roads, getting an alert of an animal on the side of the road or in bushes at 500+ yards could save me a lot of the hassles of dealing with the repairs of a hitting deer. I guess it would be the same thing when the truck's computer suddenly gives an alert on the display cluster, We give a quick look at the message then decide what if any action on our part is necessary.
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For night driving.........start sooner, drive slower.
Or......install B.U.D.S. Bumper.......B.U.D.S. = Big Ugly Deer Slayer.
Or.....tell state to keep bushes and deer chow off the highway right of way.
Or......install B.U.D.S. Bumper.......B.U.D.S. = Big Ugly Deer Slayer.
Or.....tell state to keep bushes and deer chow off the highway right of way.
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Sounds similar to what Mercedes has been using for years. The audible warning could be helpful. Ive been close to smacking several deer in the last few months.
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Getting a BUDS was my first thought. Punching out the back wall of my garage so my truck would sill fit inside was not all that cost effective.
The initial investment is a little high, again for my purpose, in the long run it is worth it. I think of it as just another tool in my tool box that ya don't know when it will be needed but it's sure nice to have when it is needed. It is called Pathfinder II with Animal and People Detection. Basic system is around $2400
Here is the link
https://navtv.com/products/?q=flir
The initial investment is a little high, again for my purpose, in the long run it is worth it. I think of it as just another tool in my tool box that ya don't know when it will be needed but it's sure nice to have when it is needed. It is called Pathfinder II with Animal and People Detection. Basic system is around $2400
Here is the link
https://navtv.com/products/?q=flir
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OP is probably referring to the PathFindIR II from FLIR:
https://www.flir.com/products/pathfindir-ii/
https://www.flir.com/products/pathfindir-ii/
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No, the camera is mounted in front of the truck's engine, typically behind the grill. I have not installed it yet. That's why I was asking if anyone else has done it. I do know that the camera will not work if mounted behind glass, such as the windshield.
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The site can be confusing. Been on the phone with them a lot. The US version has a frame rate of 30fps and is restricted for export purposes. It is available for purchase in the US. They have an export version of 9fps, which is significantly degrade.
