Gremsey VIO 30x EO/IR Thermal Camera for Law Enforcement UAS
Description
Description
EO/IR Drone Payload for Public Safety Missions
Gremsy VIO EO/IR Payload for Inspired Flight IF800 & IF1200
The Gremsy VIO is a mission-ready EO/IR gimbal payload built for law enforcement, emergency management, defense, security, and search and rescue teams that need more than basic aerial video. Combining a 4K zoom camera, radiometric thermal imaging, integrated laser rangefinder, geotagging, object tracking, and human/vehicle detection, the VIO helps agencies observe, detect, document, and coordinate from safer stand-off distances.
See More From Safer Distances
The VIO’s visible zoom camera helps operators inspect activity, vehicles, approaches, structures, and areas of interest without pushing aircraft unnecessarily close to the scene.
Thermal Awareness After Dark
Radiometric thermal imaging helps teams detect heat signatures during nighttime operations, wooded searches, perimeter sweeps, disaster response, and reduced-visibility missions.
Built for Public Safety UAS
Pair the VIO with the Inspired Flight IF800 or IF1200 to create a professional EO/IR drone package for law enforcement, SAR, emergency management, defense, and critical infrastructure teams.
Mission Applications
Purpose-Built EO/IR Capability for Government Drone Teams
Law Enforcement
The VIO is a strong fit for overwatch, suspect tracking, perimeter containment, rural response, search operations, traffic incident support, and high-risk scene awareness.
- Overwatch and tactical support
- Suspect, vehicle, and perimeter monitoring
- Nighttime scene management
- Post-incident documentation
Search & Rescue
Thermal imaging, EO zoom, and range awareness help SAR teams evaluate terrain, confirm areas of interest, support grid searches, and coordinate field teams.
- Night and low-light search support
- Wooded, rural, and open-area search missions
- Thermal cueing with visible confirmation
- Location-aware reporting and handoff
Emergency Management
Emergency managers can use the VIO for disaster overwatch, flood response, fireground support, damage assessment, evacuation route review, and operational coordination.
- Flood, fire, storm, and disaster response
- Damage assessment and thermal review
- Staging area and access route monitoring
- Command staff situational awareness
Defense & Homeland Security
Defense, homeland security, and facility security teams can use the VIO for perimeter awareness, critical infrastructure inspection, training area support, and operational planning.
- Perimeter and facility overwatch
- Critical infrastructure awareness
- Training area documentation
- Stand-off visual and thermal assessment
Corrections & Secure Facilities
For corrections, detention, and secure campus environments, the VIO can support perimeter checks, incident response, roofline inspection, fence-line review, and nighttime awareness.
- Fence-line and perimeter inspection
- Incident and disturbance overwatch
- Low-light security operations
- Facility condition observation
Infrastructure & Public Works
Public works and infrastructure teams can use the VIO for visual inspection, thermal assessment, site security, storm response, utilities, bridges, towers, and hard-to-access assets.
- Thermal and visible inspection
- Bridge, tower, roof, and utility assessment
- Storm damage and access review
- Large-site security support
Key Capabilities
Gremsy VIO Features for Public Safety and Security Missions
4K EO Zoom
Capture sharp visual detail with a 4K visible sensor, 20x optical zoom, 30x super resolution zoom, and additional digital zoom options for stand-off observation and inspection.
Radiometric Thermal Imaging
Detect heat signatures and support temperature-aware workflows during nighttime, low-light, rural, disaster, inspection, and search missions.
Laser Rangefinder
Improve distance awareness during overwatch, search coordination, and scene assessment with integrated laser rangefinding capability.
Human & Vehicle Detection
Built-in detection capabilities help operators identify likely subjects and vehicles faster during fast-moving public safety missions.
Multiple Viewing Modes
EO only, IR only, picture-in-picture, sync, and side-by-side views help operators compare visible and thermal perspectives in real time.
Geotagging & Pinpoint Support
Location-aware imagery and target positioning support reporting, operational handoff, and improved coordination between UAS crews and ground teams.
Compatible Drone Platforms
Strong Fit for the Inspired Flight IF800 and IF1200
The Gremsy VIO pairs well with professional UAS platforms where agencies need EO/IR capability without moving into an oversized payload package. MAXSUR can help configure the VIO with the right aircraft, controller, integration path, training, and support package based on your agency’s mission profile.
Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat
A strong medium-lift public safety drone platform for agencies that need a transportable aircraft with professional payload capability.
View IF800 Tomcat →Inspired Flight IF1200 Heavy Lift
A heavy-lift hexacopter option for advanced UAS programs that need added payload capacity, mission flexibility, and expansion potential.
View IF1200 →Technical Specifications
Gremsy VIO EO/IR Payload Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Payload Type | EO/IR gimbal payload with integrated laser rangefinder |
| Visible Camera | 4K zoom camera, Sony block camera, 1/2.5" CMOS, 8.51 MP |
| EO Lens | 4.4 mm to 88.4 mm focal length, autofocus |
| EO Zoom | 20x optical, 30x super resolution, 12x digital, up to 240x combined capture zoom |
| EO Resolution | Photo: 3840 × 2160 | Video: 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps |
| EO Formats | JPEG photo, MP4 / H.264 video |
| Thermal Camera | 640 × 512 radiometric thermal sensor |
| Thermal Frame Rate | 30 Hz or 60 Hz depending on configuration |
| Thermal Spectral Range | 8–14 μm |
| Thermal Zoom | 1x to 8x digital zoom |
| Thermal Sensitivity | ≤ 50 mK |
| Radiometry | Yes, with runtime video overlay |
| Laser Rangefinder | Minimum 5 m; up to 1200 m at 10 Hz / 2400 m at 1 Hz |
| Laser Safety | Class 1M, human eye safe |
| Object Tracking | EO camera only, 30 fps |
| AI Object Detection | Human and vehicle detection by default |
| Display Modes | EO only, IR only, picture-in-picture, sync, side-by-side |
| Geotagging / Pinpoint | Yes / detects target position |
| Video Output | HDMI 1080p60; Ethernet 480p60 / 720p60 / 1080p60 |
| Latency | Approx. 300 ms via HDMI; approx. 500 ms via Ethernet |
| Control Interfaces | UART, Ethernet, SBUS |
| Supported Drone Platforms | Pixhawk, CubePilot, Skynode |
| Supported Autopilots | ArduPilot, PX4 |
| Supported Controllers | QGroundControl, Gremsy Payload Assistant, Herelink v1.1, Herelink Blue, SIYI MK16, SIYI MK32 |
| SDK / API | Gremsy Payload SDK |
| Input Voltage | 14.5V to 52V |
| Current Draw | Static 1.75A @ 12V; tracking 2A @ 12V; max 4.7A @ 12V |
| Power Consumption | Average 24W; peak 57W |
| Weight | 854 g / 1.88 lbs |
| Dimensions | 173 mm × 148 mm × 159 mm |
| Quick Release | S-Port / MIO Quick Release |
| Gimbal Modes | Lock / Follow |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.01° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt ±120° | Pan ±310° | Roll ±45° |
| Mechanical Range | Tilt ±143° | Pan ±320° | Roll -260° to 80° |
| Max Controllable Speed | Tilt 100°/s | Pan 100°/s | Roll 100°/s |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
Common Questions
Gremsy VIO Payload FAQ
Is the Gremsy VIO a good payload for law enforcement drones?
Yes. The VIO is well suited for law enforcement missions that require visual zoom, thermal awareness, rangefinding, object tracking, and rapid interpretation during overwatch, perimeter containment, suspect search, search and rescue, and critical incident response.
Can the Gremsy VIO be used with the Inspired Flight IF800?
Yes. The VIO pairs well with the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat for agencies that want a professional medium-lift UAS platform with EO/IR capability.
Can the Gremsy VIO be used with the Inspired Flight IF1200?
Yes. The VIO can also support advanced UAS programs built around the Inspired Flight IF1200 Heavy Lift, especially when agencies want payload flexibility and room to expand into multiple mission profiles.
When should an agency choose EO/IR instead of a mapping camera?
Choose an EO/IR payload like the VIO when the mission involves live awareness, search, tracking, inspection, thermal detection, overwatch, or real-time decision support. Choose a mapping camera when the primary goal is orthomosaic generation, photogrammetry, survey-style documentation, or high-resolution still imagery over a defined area.
Compatible Drones & Related Payloads
MAXSUR helps public safety, defense, emergency management, and infrastructure teams configure drone payloads around real missions, not just spec sheets. Explore compatible drones and related UAS payload options below.
Medium-lift drone platform for public safety, security, mapping, and professional payload missions. Inspired Flight IF1200 Heavy Lift
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