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What is the difference between a 640 and a 320 thermal drone camera?

It comes down to pixels on target from altitude. A 320-resolution sensor lets you spot heat signatures from a moderate height, which is enough for basic survey and detection work. A 640 sensor holds detail higher and farther out, so you can identify what you are looking at rather than just confirm something is there.

Which drones are compatible with thermal payloads?

Compatibility is decided by three things: the gimbal mount, the aircraft payload capacity, and the control protocol the airframe supports. Common combinations are DJI Zenmuse mounts, Gremsy gimbals, Freefly quick release, Skydio mounts, and PX4 or ArduPilot airframes. Our Payload Configurator matches cameras to a specific aircraft so you do not buy the wrong interface.

Are thermal drone cameras NDAA compliant?

Some are. NDAA Section 848 compliance means the payload contains no covered Chinese-made video surveillance components, which is required for federal agencies and federally funded programs. Each product page lists its compliance flags, and we can confirm the status of any payload before you buy for a government program.

Can thermal drones fly at night and in bad weather?

Night is where thermal drone work shines, since the payload needs no light and heat signatures stand out against cold ground. Humidity, fog, and smoke reduce contrast and effective range, so a low NETD sensor matters on those nights. Rain and high wind limit the flight itself, not the camera, so watch aircraft limits and wind speed.

Drone Thermal Payloads

Drone thermal payloads deliver aerial heat mapping for agriculture, survey, inspection, and public safety. Compare gimbal-stabilized thermal cameras and NDAA-compliant payloads to match your mission.

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GDU

GDU S220 Pro 1K Version Public Safety Bundle

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Vendor: GDU Category: Drone SKU: B-NB-S220T-PRO-PUB Tags: DSLRPros Bundle · 384 resolution · 12-month warranty

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$12,202Over $10K

or $1,017/mo · 0% APR

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GDU

GDU S220 Pro 640 Version Inspection/Hunting Bundle

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Vendor: GDU Category: Drone SKU: B-NB-S220T-640-INS-HUNT Tags: DSLRPros Bundle · 384 resolution · 12-month warranty

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$7,451$5K – $10K

or $621/mo · 0% APR

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Autel

Autel EVO Max 4T XE

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Vendor: Autel Category: Drone SKU: S-AR-MAX4T-XE-BUN Tags: Autel, EVO MAX, EVO Max 4T XE, Low Stock - Reorder Needed, S-AR-MAX4T-XE-BUN · 384 resolution · 57.7oz · 24-month warranty

≈370 yd detection (modeled)

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$8,999$5K – $10K

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Drone Thermal FAQ

Resolution and radiometry drive most of it, followed by the gimbal, the interface it uses to talk to the airframe, and whether it is NDAA compliant. A basic 320-resolution thermal camera costs far less than a 640-resolution radiometric payload with a stabilized gimbal that streams live video to a command post.