Hanwha Vision has announced the introduction of its VGA AI Tele lens Thermal Camera series, a cutting-edge thermal surveillance solution offering precise AI-driven detection capabilities for both terrestrial and marine environments.
This product line aims to support critical infrastructure, perimeter protection, coastal monitoring, and border security with enhanced thermal imaging, sophisticated AI analytics, cybersecurity measures, and durability to withstand severe conditions.
Innovative Thermal Sensitivity and AI Precision
A notable feature of this new series is its pioneering thermal sensitivity, with a NETD of less than 16mK. This enables the cameras to capture highly refined thermal information, even in low visibility conditions, thereby allowing the AI system to accurately classify objects such as people and vehicles, including those that are partially hidden or in positions such as crouching. The focus is on delivering thermal clarity that reduces false alerts and enhances situational awareness in high-risk areas.
Advanced Maritime Surveillance
This technology allows for precise identification and categorization of vessels
Beyond traditional perimeter security, the VGA AI Thermal Camera series incorporates AI-powered Vessel Detection designed for maritime contexts. This technology allows for precise identification and categorization of vessels, using the same intelligent analytics employed for land-based detection of individuals and vehicles.
The system is thus geared towards coastal protection, port security, and maritime border management, sustaining its efficacy even in foggy, rainy, snowy, or fully dark conditions due to its thermal imaging capabilities.
Versatile Lens Options and Performance Configurations
The new camera series offers four different lens options—13mm, 19mm, 35mm, and 60mm—providing versatility in terms of detection range and perspective depending on deployment needs. Customers can also choose between a high-frame-rate version at 30fps or a version at 8fps to comply with specific regional standards and procurement needs.
Securing Surveillance Data
Enhanced transient protection further bolsters reliability against electrical surges
Cybersecurity is a key aspect of the platform. The VGA AI Thermal Camera series features a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified Secure Element, providing robust hardware-based encryption to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats. This is complemented by SD card partition encryption, securing sensitive surveillance data against tampering and ensuring the integrity of critical evidence.
Constructed for demanding outdoor applications, the camera series boasts comprehensive environmental protection, featuring IP66/67, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings, as well as MIL-STD-810H compliance for resistance to elements like rain, humidity, vibration, and salt exposure. Enhanced transient protection further bolsters reliability against electrical surges and fluctuating power conditions, ensuring uninterrupted operation in mission-critical scenarios.
With the rollout of the VGA AI Thermal Camera series, Hanwha Vision is broadening its AI-focused surveillance offerings, delivering advanced thermal imaging solutions that provide precise detection, intelligent analytics, and reliable performance for both land and maritime security contexts.
Hanwha Vision has launched its new VGA AI Tele lens Thermal Camera series, introducing a next-generation thermal surveillance solution designed to deliver highly accurate AI-based detection across both land and maritime environments.
Combining ultra-sensitive thermal imaging, advanced AI analytics, mission-critical cybersecurity, and rugged durability, the new series is engineered to support critical infrastructure, perimeter protection, coastal monitoring, and border security operations in the most challenging conditions.
Border security operations
At the heart of the new lineup is industry-pioneer thermal sensitivity with NETD below 16mK, enabling the cameras to capture exceptionally refined thermal data even in low-visibility environments. This enhanced thermal precision allows the AI engine to classify objects with greater accuracy, including people and vehicles that may be partially obscured, and individuals who may be crouching or prone. Rather than simply detecting movement, the cameras are designed to deliver the level of thermal clarity required to reduce false alarms and improve situational awareness in high-risk environments.
Expanding beyond conventional perimeter surveillance, the VGA AI Thermal Camera series also features AI-powered Vessel Detection capabilities optimized for maritime environments. The technology enables operators to accurately detect and classify vessels using the same intelligent analytics applied to people and vehicles on land.
Maritime border control
Designed for coastal protection, port security, and maritime border control, the system maintains reliable performance in fog, rain, snow, and complete darkness through the use of thermal imaging technology. This allows organizations to maintain continuous awareness across shorelines, waterways, and open-sea environments regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
To support a wide range of operational requirements, the new series is available with four lens options — 13mm, 19mm, 35mm, and 60mm — providing flexibility in detection range and field of view based on deployment needs. In addition, each model is offered in either a 30fps high-frame-rate version or an 8fps version, enabling customers to select configurations aligned with regional regulations and procurement requirements.
Sensitive surveillance footage
Cybersecurity also remains a core focus of the new platform. The VGA AI Thermal Camera series incorporates a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified Secure Element, delivering hardware-rooted encryption designed to protect systems against unauthorized access and cyber threats. Combined with SD card partition encryption, the cameras help safeguard sensitive surveillance footage from tampering, ensuring the integrity and reliability of critical evidence.
Designed for harsh outdoor deployments, the series is built with comprehensive environmental protection including IP66/67, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings, alongside MIL-STD-810H compliance covering resistance to rain, humidity, vibration, and salt exposure. Enhanced transient protection further improves reliability against electrical surges and unstable power conditions, supporting uninterrupted operation in mission-critical environments.
With the launch of the VGA AI Thermal Camera series, Hanwha Vision continues to expand its AI-driven surveillance portfolio by delivering advanced thermal imaging solutions capable of providing accurate detection, intelligent analytics, and dependable performance across both land and maritime security applications.
