UAS EO IR Payloads

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Public Safety Drone Payloads

EO/IR Drone Payloads for Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Mission-ready EO/IR payloads for search and rescue, tactical response, patrol, surveillance, crime scene documentation, and mapping workflows.

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EO/IR payloads built around real-world missions.

MAXSUR offers EO/IR drone payloads for nearly every public safety mission, from search and rescue and fugitive recovery to tactical overwatch, patrol support, crime scene documentation, and 3D mapping workflows.

Our lineup includes mapping-oriented cameras with fixed focal length optics, high-power zoom cameras for surveillance and tactical response, and IR thermal payloads that help teams work more effectively in darkness, concealment, rough terrain, and time-sensitive incidents.

With NDAA-compliant options available, subject tracking features, and 3-axis IMU stabilization, these payloads are designed to help agencies get more actionable intelligence from the air while improving standoff distance, reducing detection, and supporting safer operational decisions.

Mission-Specific Payload Options Payloads are available for SAR, tactical response, patrol support, mapping, surveillance, and scene documentation.

NDAA-Compliant Options Secure payload choices are available for government, public safety, and sensitive operational environments.

Advanced Optics & Zoom High-power zoom supports greater standoff distance and helps minimize detection during surveillance and tactical missions.

Thermal & Stabilized Imaging IR thermal cameras, subject tracking, and 3-axis IMU stabilization improve mission effectiveness and image usability.

Capabilities that extend what your drone can do.

Search & Rescue Thermal imaging helps locate lost persons, assess wooded or low-visibility terrain, and support fast-moving SAR operations.

Tactical Response Zoom and thermal payloads provide valuable overwatch, enhanced standoff, and better threat awareness during high-risk incidents.

Patrol & Surveillance High-quality visual payloads help extend situational awareness for patrol support, perimeter monitoring, and evidence collection.

Mapping & Modeling Fixed focal length optics and mapping-friendly payloads support stronger image sets for 3D modeling and scene reconstruction.

Subject Tracking Available tracking features help maintain focus on moving targets and support more efficient airborne observation.

3-Axis IMU Stabilization Stable imagery helps improve mission usability, evidence quality, operator confidence, and downstream analytical value.

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Build out the rest of your UAS capability with compatible platforms, control systems, complementary payloads, and training support.

NDAA drone and UAS solutions for law enforcement

All Drones & UAS Solutions

See our full lineup of drone platforms, EO/IR payloads, LiDAR systems, mapping tools, control stations, and UAS support solutions.

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Micro Cameras

Compact surveillance cameras can also make excellent FPV payloads and provide an additional perspective on already well-equipped drones.

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Ground control station for drone operations

Ground Control Stations

Pair your payloads with ground control stations that offer daylight-readable screens and practical field usability for public safety teams.

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Drone LiDAR payload for crime scene mapping

LiDAR Payloads

Complement high-resolution optics with advanced UAS LiDAR payloads for 3D modeling, scene reconstruction, and precision geospatial workflows.

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UAS training and program support for law enforcement

UAS Training & Program Support

Maximize how well both drones and payloads perform for your team with training and program support from a MAXSUR expert.

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Need help matching the payload to the mission?

The right camera depends on the aircraft, the mission profile, required zoom level, thermal needs, mapping workflow, and how your team will actually use the imagery. MAXSUR can help narrow the options.

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Helpful resources

Whether your agency needs funding, technical guidance, or more insight into drone-based public safety operations, MAXSUR is ready to help.

Public Safety Grants Explore grant resources that may help fund drone payloads, aircraft, mapping solutions, and related public safety technology. UAS Articles & Insights Learn more about drones and UAS technology for law enforcement, search and rescue, tactical response, and public safety operations. Ask the MAXSUR Team If you do not see the payload or support option you need, our team can help identify the right path forward.

Tell us what you need the camera to do.

High-zoom surveillance, thermal search and rescue, tactical overwatch, patrol support, 3D mapping, or multi-mission flexibility — we can help guide you to the right EO/IR payload.

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