FLIR has unveiled its latest series of multi-spectral maritime camera systems, introducing the M460 and M560 models. These advanced AI-powered systems are engineered to meet the demands of professional marine applications, serving first responders, commercial vessels, and superyachts.
Unlike traditional thermal cameras, the M460 and M560 integrate a high-performance thermal sensor, a 4K low-light visible camera, a 12-kilometer ITAR-free laser rangefinder, and a long-range laser spotlight to offer comprehensive marine imaging solutions.
FLIR AI Target Tracking
Once an object is selected, the tracking feature maintains precision with dynamic pan and tilt adjustments Equipped with an onboard neural network, the new FLIR M460 and M560 cameras set a precedent with their advanced AI Target Tracking capabilities. These systems autonomously identify and classify common maritime entities such as vessels, buoys, and individuals, facilitating user interpretation.
Once an object is chosen, the sophisticated tracking feature maintains precision with dynamic pan and tilt adjustments, ensuring accuracy even in challenging sea conditions, crowded passages, or high-speed scenarios.
Three-Axis Gyro Stabilization
To ensure consistent performance, the M460 and M560 boast the industry’s inaugural three-axis gyro stabilization system. This cutting-edge technology adapts to pitch, roll, and yaw, providing distraction-free visual output and superior long-range image quality. Moreover, it enhances the precision of AI-driven target tracking, particularly in difficult maritime environments.
Elevating Maritime Situational Awareness
Grégoire Outters, General Manager of FLIR Marine, emphasized the transformative potential of the M460 and M560, stating, “With the launch of the FLIR M460 and M560, we’re setting a new standard for maritime situational awareness. By developing our own AI neural network specifically for the maritime environment and integrating it into these cameras, we’ve transformed the M460 and M560 into essential tools for tracking targets, reducing operator workload, and enabling smarter decision-making when it matters most.”
Advanced Thermal Imaging
Both cameras use CTV technology, merging color elements from the visible camera to add context to thermal images The M460 employs a high-sensitivity, long-wave infrared (IR) thermal sensor The M460 employs a high-sensitivity, long-wave infrared (IR) thermal sensor to deliver top-level image quality, enhanced by improved contrast, spatial filtering, and image sharpening. With a 5x optical zoom lens, the M460 is adept at detecting distant targets early. The M560, on the other hand, features a mid-wave IR thermal sensor with a 14x optical zoom lens, offering enhanced detection and image quality.
Both models incorporate Color Thermal Vision (CTV) technology, combining color elements from the visible camera to provide greater context to thermal scenes, aiding in the identification of navigation marks and shoreline features.
Additional Features and Exhibition
The M460 and M560 are equipped with a tightly integrated laser spotlight capable of illuminating objects up to one kilometer away, enhancing the effectiveness of the 4K camera. Buyers can opt for models with or without an ITAR-free laser rangefinder, which accurately measures target distances up to 6.5 nautical miles (12 kilometers), even in poor visibility.
These new camera systems will be showcased at the FLIR stand, numbered 08.729, during METSTRADE from November 18 to 20, 2025, at the RAI Amsterdam.
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FLIR, a pioneer in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, announced the debut of its new flagship series of multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560.
The M460 and M560 are elite AI-powered multi-spectral camera systems tailored specifically for professional marine applications ranging from first responders, commercial vessels, and superyachts. Taking the next step from a conventional thermal camera, the M460 and M560 are complete marine-imaging systems that combine a high-performance thermal sensor with a 4K, low-light visible camera, a 12KM ITAR-free laser rangefinder and long-range laser spotlight.
FLIR AI target tracking
Using an onboard neural network, the cameras automatically identify and classify common marine objects The new FLIR M460 and M560 cameras feature advanced FLIR AI Target Tracking that goes far beyond traditional systems. Using an onboard neural network, the cameras keep a watchful eye on the open water and automatically identify and classify common marine objects – like vessels, buoys, and people – for easy interpretation.
Once an object is selected, the camera intelligently tracks the target with dynamic pan and tilt control, maintaining precision even in rough seas, crowded waterways, or during high-speed maneuvers.
Three-Axis gyro stabilization system
To deliver reliable performance in any sea condition, the FLIR M460 and M560 feature the industry’s first three-axis gyro stabilization system. This advanced technology compensates for pitch, roll, and yaw—ensuring smooth, distraction-free imagery and exceptional long-range image quality. It also enhances the accuracy of AI-powered target acquisition, even in the most challenging sea states.
Maritime situational awareness
“With the launch of the FLIR M460 and M560, we’re setting a new standard for maritime situational awareness,” said Grégoire Outters, General Manager of FLIR Marine.
“By developing our own AI neural network specifically for the maritime environment and integrating it into these cameras, we’ve transformed the M460 and M560 into essential tools for tracking targets, reducing operator workload, and enabling smarter decision-making when it matters most. With advanced three-axis gyro stabilization and multiple payload options, these cameras give mariners the confidence to navigate any situation on the water.”
IR thermal sensor
For thermal imaging, the M460 uses a high-sensitivity, long-wave infrared (IR) thermal sensor to deliver best-in-class image quality along with improved contrast, spatial filtering and image sharpening. M460's thermal sensor is equipped with a 5x optical zoom lens for early detection of distant targets.
The M560 uses a high-sensitivity, mid-wave IR thermal sensor and 14x optical zoom lens to further enhance detection capabilities, image quality and deliver a long-range performance. Both cameras offer Color Thermal Vision (CTV), combining the color visual elements from the visible camera to enhance and provide context to the thermal scene. With CTV, navigation marks appear in their natural red and green, while vessels and shoreline features are easier to identify with color overlays.
Additional features
The M460 and M560 feature a pre-installed integrated tight-beam laser spotlight with the ability to illuminate objects up to 1km away and enhance the 4K camera performance. Each model is also available to come pre-installed with or without an ITAR-free laser rangefinder designed to accurately measure target distance at long range and in less-than-ideal visibility conditions. Models with the rangefinder will offer an effective range up to 6.5 nautical miles (12km).
The M460 and M560 will be on display at the FLIR stand, 08.729 during METSTRADE, November 18 to 20, 2025 at the RAI Amsterdam.
