Japanese drone developer ACSL made a number of bulletins at this time, together with the launch of its new NDAA-compliant good controller, TAITEN, upgrades to its superior SAMO thermal digicam payload for the SOTEN drone, and official collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR Program.
NEW TAITEN SMART CONTROLLER
TAITEN, an NDAA-compliant good controller, incorporates a high-resolution 7” built-in show with 1500 nits of brightness and a rugged, IP54-rated weather-resistant design. Further highlights embrace HDMI output, customizable perform buttons, and full compatibility with the SOTEN small UAS. The brand new controller can be obtainable in September by way of ACSL’s nationwide community of sellers.
“This can be a massive second for ACSL,” stated Cynthia Huang, CEO of ACSL Inc. “The launch of TAITEN, upgrades to our SAMO thermal payload, and our official entry into the Thermal by FLIR Program underscore our dedication to advancing mission-ready drone options. FLIR’s experience in thermal imaging and their shared give attention to safety make them a vital associate as adoption of ACSL techniques continues to speed up.”
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH TELEDYNE FLIR
Teledyne’s Thermal by Flir helps authentic tools producers (OEMs) with seamless integration of thermal digicam modules and supplies joint go-to-market help for brand spanking new applied sciences, representing an necessary step in ACSL’s growth into the US Market. Future collaborations will equip ACSL’s drones with FLIR’s newest thermal modules and Prism ISP expertise.
“ACSL is an thrilling addition to the Thermal by FLIR program,” stated Mike Walters, Vice President of Product Administration, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “Our program accelerates the trail from growth to deployment, placing superior thermal capabilities, like ACSL’s SAMO payload, into the arms of operators extra effectively. We’re wanting ahead to collaborating with ACSL on the following wave of drone innovation.”
SAMO THERMAL PAYLOAD
SAMO, transport now, is a swappable, NDAA-compliant thermal payload appropriate with the ACSL SOTEN drone. It options an built-in Worldwide Site visitors in Arms (ITAR)-free twin thermal-visible Teledyne FLIR OEM HadronTM 640R digicam module, which mixes a 64MP seen digicam with the 640×512 Boson radiometric thermal digicam module. Current upgrades embrace a brand new 20X zoom performance. As a part of the FLIR collaboration, SAMO will acquire MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) compatibility by 12 months’s finish. MSX expertise combines sharp edge element from the seen digicam with thermal imagery for enhanced context and operational perception.
Industrial UAV Expo
ACSL can be showcasing the TAITEN Good Controller, SOTEN drone, and the SAMO thermal payload at Industrial UAV Expo 2025, happening in Las Vegas on September 2–4. ACSL’s International CTO, Chris Raabe, can be presenting the TAITEN controller on September 2, room #316 at 4:30 PM PDT. Cynthia Huang, CEO of ACSL Inc., can be moderating a panel, “UAS in Essential Infrastructure: A Essential Dialogue on What Works and Why,” held on September 3 on the Summit Stage from 10:30–11:30 AM PDT. Go to ACSL’s sales space #917 to see the most recent improvements in NDAA-compliant drone expertise in motion.
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Ian McNabb is a journalist specializing in drone expertise and life-style content material at Dronelife. He’s primarily based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys mountaineering and Boston space sports activities.
