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NightRide 360 Thermal Cameras
360-Degree Thermal Awareness for Arkansas Public Safety
Darkness, smoke, wooded terrain, rural environments and other low-visibility conditions can make it difficult for first responders to see what is happening around a vehicle.
NightRide 360 combines vehicle-mounted thermal imaging with remote-controlled panning and tilting, giving personnel the ability to direct the camera toward areas they need to observe without leaving the vehicle.
From searching for a missing person to monitoring a perimeter or assessing an incident scene, NightRide 360 provides another level of thermal visibility and situational awareness when conventional lighting and normal vision are limited.
AVC Wireless provides NightRide 360 thermal imaging solutions to law enforcement, fire, EMS, search and rescue and other public safety organizations throughout Arkansas.
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Thermal Visibility in Every Direction
A fixed thermal camera provides visibility in the direction it is pointed. NightRide 360 gives personnel greater control over what they can observe.
Using remote-controlled pan and tilt, personnel can reposition the thermal camera to scan areas around the vehicle, helping them search, observe and assess without having to continually reposition the vehicle or manually move the camera.
NightRide identifies remote-controlled panning and tilting as a key feature of the 360 system for providing greater situational awareness.
What Could Be Around You That You Cannot See?
For public safety personnel, the ability to change the direction of the thermal view can be particularly valuable during:
- Missing-Person Searches — Scan roadsides, fields, wooded areas and other locations for human heat signatures.
- Search & Rescue — Observe large or difficult-to-see areas from the response vehicle.
- Law Enforcement Operations — Add thermal visibility during nighttime patrol, searches and incident response.
- Perimeter Observation — Scan areas around an incident scene or secured location.
- Fire & Emergency Response — Observe heat signatures when darkness or environmental conditions limit visibility.
- Rural Operations — Search unlit roads, fields and remote areas.
- Wildlife Detection — Identify animals near roadways and operating areas.
- Security Operations — Observe activity in poorly illuminated locations.
- Low-Visibility Response — Add another source of visual information when normal observation is difficult.
NightRide identifies law enforcement, search and rescue, firefighting, security and transportation among the applications for its 360 thermal camera family.
Choose the NightRide 360 That Fits the Mission
Different missions require different combinations of field of view, thermal resolution and observation distance.
The NightRide 360 product family includes 384 × 288 and high-resolution 640 × 512 thermal configurations, with multiple lens choices ranging from wider viewing angles to longer-distance thermal observation.
AVC can help determine the appropriate combination based on how and where the agency intends to use the camera.
NightRide 360 – 384 Resolution
The 384 × 288 NightRide 360 configurations provide multiple lens options, allowing agencies to balance field of view with longer-distance thermal observation.
Available configurations shown in the NightRide brochure include:
13mm Lens
- 384 × 288 thermal resolution
- 28° horizontal field of view
- Visibility up to 600 yards
- Object focus range from 12 yards to infinity
19mm Lens
- 384 × 288 thermal resolution
- 19° horizontal field of view
- Visibility up to 880 yards
- Object focus range from 20 yards to infinity
35mm Lens
- 384 × 288 thermal resolution
- 10° horizontal field of view
- Visibility up to 1,600 yards
- Object focus range from 65 yards to infinity
All three configurations use a 17-micron uncooled microbolometer.
NightRide 360 HiRes – 640 Resolution
For applications requiring greater thermal image detail, NightRide also offers 640 × 512 high-resolution configurations.
19mm Lens
- 640 × 512 thermal resolution
- 23° horizontal field of view
- Visibility up to 1,600 yards
- Object focus range from 20 yards to infinity
35mm Lens
- 640 × 512 thermal resolution
- 12° horizontal field of view
- Visibility up to 2,000 yards
- Object focus range from 70 yards to infinity
Both high-resolution configurations use a 12-micron uncooled microbolometer.
Not sure which resolution or lens is right for your agency?
AVC can help evaluate the desired field of view, observation distance, vehicle, operating environment and mission requirements to determine the appropriate NightRide 360 configuration.
Remote Pan/Tilt Control
The defining advantage of NightRide 360 is the ability to change where the thermal camera is looking.
Every 360 configuration identified in NightRide’s brochure includes remote-controlled pan and tilt.
Rather than being limited to a fixed forward view, personnel can direct the thermal camera toward an area of interest from inside the vehicle.
That capability can be especially useful for:
- Searching roadsides and fields
- Scanning incident scenes
- Monitoring perimeters
- Looking behind or beside the vehicle
- Following movement
- Observing areas before personnel approach
- Search and rescue operations
The result is a thermal imaging system designed to provide greater operator control and situational awareness.
Quick, Flexible Rooftop Mounting
NightRide 360 uses a magnetic rooftop mounting system, allowing the camera to be positioned on the vehicle without a vehicle-specific mounting assembly.
NightRide describes the magnetic mount as providing quick and easy rooftop installation, with the system powered through a vehicle cigarette-lighter adapter.
This provides flexibility for agencies that may need thermal imaging on different vehicles or want to deploy the system without a complex permanent installation.
AVC can help determine the best camera position and vehicle configuration based on the agency’s operational requirements.
View and Capture Thermal Video
NightRide 360 allows personnel to view thermal video using familiar devices.
According to NightRide, the system can automatically capture the video displayed on a phone, tablet or computer, giving personnel flexibility in how they monitor the thermal image from the vehicle.
This allows the thermal camera to become another source of operational information available to personnel during patrol, search, incident response and other activities.
Built for Demanding Environments
NightRide 360 is designed for exterior vehicle operation across demanding environmental conditions.
All five configurations in NightRide’s brochure feature:
- IP67 sealed construction
- 12–16 VDC power requirement
- 3W power consumption
- -40°F to +140°F operating temperature
- Integrated lens heater
- 25 Hz thermal imaging
- 8x digital zoom
- Fixed focusing mechanism
These specifications are consistent across the 384 and 640 configurations listed by NightRide.
NightRide 360 or Trailblazer?
Which Thermal Camera Is Right for Your Agency?
AVC offers NightRide thermal imaging solutions for different public safety applications.
NightRide 360®
Remote-Controlled Pan/Tilt Thermal Imaging
NightRide 360 is designed for agencies that need the ability to actively direct the thermal camera toward different areas around the vehicle.
With remote pan/tilt control, multiple lens choices and both 384 and 640 thermal resolution options, NightRide 360 can be particularly well suited for searches, perimeter observation and incident response.
You may prefer NightRide 360 when you need:
- Remote pan/tilt control
- Observation around the vehicle
- Multiple lens choices
- 384 or 640 thermal resolution
- Longer-distance thermal observation
- Search and perimeter capabilities
- Operator control over the thermal view
NightRide Trailblazer
Compact Forward-Looking Thermal Visibility
Trailblazer provides a compact, fixed forward-looking thermal view for agencies primarily interested in detecting what is ahead of the vehicle.
Trailblazer is available with 384 × 288 and 640 × 512 thermal sensors and features a compact, low-profile design, Wi-Fi connectivity and recording capabilities.
You may prefer Trailblazer when you need:
- Forward-looking thermal visibility
- Compact, low-profile design
- Simple vehicle mounting
- 384 or 640 thermal resolution
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Recording capability
- Portable operation
Learn More About NightRide Trailblazer
More Than a Thermal Camera Installation
AVC can incorporate NightRide 360 into a broader public safety vehicle technology package.
Depending on the agency and vehicle, that may include:
- Mobile two-way radios
- In-car video
- Emergency lighting and warning
- Computer and tablet mounting
- Vehicle connectivity
- Equipment consoles and mounting
- Other public safety vehicle technologies
Working with AVC gives agencies a local resource to help coordinate equipment selection, placement, installation, wiring and integration rather than managing each vehicle technology separately.
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NightRide 360 Thermal Cameras Across Arkansas
AVC Wireless provides NightRide thermal imaging and public safety vehicle technology to agencies throughout Arkansas.
With five locations across the state, agencies have access to a local team that can assist with product selection, vehicle integration, installation and ongoing support.
Fayetteville | Jonesboro | North Little Rock | Fort Smith | Russellville
Each city should link to its AVC location page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NightRide 360?
NightRide 360 is a vehicle-mounted thermal imaging system with remote-controlled pan-and-tilt capability. It allows personnel to change the direction of the thermal view from inside the vehicle.
Can NightRide 360 see in complete darkness?
Yes. Thermal imaging detects differences in heat rather than relying on visible light, allowing personnel to observe heat signatures in complete darkness.
What is the difference between the 384 and 640 NightRide 360 cameras?
The primary difference is thermal resolution. Standard NightRide 360 configurations use 384 × 288 thermal sensors, while the HiRes models use 640 × 512 sensors for greater thermal image detail.
How far can NightRide 360 see?
The visibility specification depends on the camera and lens. NightRide’s brochure lists visibility ranging from 600 yards for the 384/13mm configuration to 2,000 yards for the HiRes 640/35mm configuration.
Does NightRide 360 pan and tilt?
Yes. All NightRide 360 configurations shown in the manufacturer’s brochure include remote-controlled pan-and-tilt functionality.
How is NightRide 360 mounted?
NightRide 360 uses a magnetic rooftop mount designed for quick vehicle installation.
Where can the NightRide 360 thermal image be viewed?
NightRide states that video can be displayed and captured on a phone, tablet or computer.
What is the difference between NightRide 360 and Trailblazer?
NightRide 360 provides remote-controlled pan-and-tilt capability, allowing personnel to reposition the camera’s view. Trailblazer is a compact fixed camera designed primarily to provide forward-looking thermal visibility.
Can AVC help us choose the right NightRide 360 camera?
Yes. AVC can help evaluate the required thermal resolution, lens, observation distance, vehicle and application to determine the appropriate NightRide 360 configuration.
See What You Have Been Missing
Seeing thermal imaging operate from a vehicle is the best way to understand what it can add to your agency’s situational awareness.
AVC can help your organization compare NightRide 360 configurations, Trailblazer 384 and Trailblazer 640, evaluate mounting and operational requirements and determine which system best fits your vehicles and mission.
Ready to see NightRide in action? Schedule a consultation or demonstration with AVC, or download the NightRide 360 brochure for additional product features and technical specifications.
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