The Dark 30 Defiance 640 PTZ is a rugged, high-performance thermal imaging camera designed for mounting on a vehicle. Built around a sharp 640 × 480 Lynred thermal sensor with a 17 µm pixel pitch and < 30 mK sensitivity, it delivers crisp detail and clear heat signatures in challenging conditions, day or night.
Its 360° pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) head offers smooth, full-range movement, delivering complete coverage without repositioning the vehicle. A 10.1-inch HD LCD (1920 × 1200) with a direct wired HDMI feed ensures low-latency, real-time viewing. Multiple thermal palettes—including white-hot, black-hot, rainbow, magenta and green hot—help adapt to different environments.
The Defiance is designed for flexibility, with multiple mounting options including suction cups, magnets, bolts and risers, making it quick to fit and remove as needed. IP66 weather resistance and a rugged aluminium housing mean it can handle demanding outdoor work, from rural patrols to wildlife observation.
Operators can control the camera using a handheld remote or via the free iOS/Android app, with features like variable-speed pan, sleep mode for power saving, and a return-to-home function. A 5-year warranty backs its build quality, providing peace of mind for long-term use.
Key Features
- Variable Speed Remote Control
- Sleep Mode
- Return To Home Function
- High Resolution 640x480 thermal imaging
- Infinite 360° Panning
- Low Latency HDMI compatible Wired Screen
- App Control on the Dark 30 App
- Versatile Mounting Options:
Permanent bolts, suction cups, or 100lb pull magnets - Water Resistant
What's Included?
- Dark 30 Defiance 640 PTZ camera unit
- 10.1″ HD LCD display (1920 × 1200)
- Wireless remote control (variable-speed pan/tilt/zoom)
- Mounting kit including:
- Suction cups
- 100 lb pull-magnets
- Permanent bolts
- 2″ riser
- HDMI and power cables (for connecting camera and display)
- Water-resistant hard carrying case
- User manual
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Water Resistance | IP66 |
| Pan Angle | Continuous 360° |
| Tilt Angle | Straight downward to 45 degrees above horizontal |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Width | 6.65” / 169 mm |
| Depth | 7.68“ / 195 mm |
| Height | 7.8” / 198 mm |
| Weight | 94.5 oz / 2680 g |
| Operating Temperature Range °F / °C | -4°F to 122°F / -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Ports | 1 TF card slot, 2 HDMI ports, 2 DC ports |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 10.1” |
| POWER | |
| Power Supply | 12V DC |
| Camera Amperage @12V DC | 750mA |
| Display Amperage @ 12V DC | 320mA |
| Adaptor Connection with both Camera and Display | 1200mA |
| SENSOR | |
| Device Technology | Thermal Imaging |
| Sensor Resolution, pixels | 640x480 |
| Frame Rate | 60 fps |
| Pixel size | 17 micron |
| Spectral Range | 8 - 14μm |
| Detector NEDT | <30 mK |
| Colour Palettes | 5 |
| Detection Range, yd | 1250 yds |
| OPTICS | |
| Lens Material | Germanium |
| F/# NUMBER (lens) | 1 |
| Lens Diameter | 32 mm |
| Focal Length | 30 mm |
| Digital Zoom | 1-8x |
| Magnification | n/a |
| Field of View Horizontal | 20° |
| Field of View Vertical | 15° |
| Field of View Diagonal | 25° |
