The M1-D is an affordable, rugged military grade all weather PTZ system ideal for UAV, Airborne, ground, land, marine, sea, border, fixed, specialty integration and custom applications. The unit offers unparalleled high performance at a fraction of the cost of other systems available ANYWHERE!
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The M1-D is the latest multi sensor pan tilt camera system from SPI CORP. The M1-D is the first affordable micro PTZ camera to feature integrated thermal imaging camera (FLIR), CCTV camera and laser designator in an ultra compact rugged housing. The M1-D is an all weather remote positioning system suitable for mounting on a wide range of vehicles, vessels and stationary platforms. The M1-D is the breakthrough product that you have been waiting for to satisfy your imaging needs 24/7/365. UPDATE: The M1D payload has been reduced to 2 LBS. weight, which makes it suitable for use in airborne remote sensing applications. SWAP is key to the M1-D system. The unit is ideal for UAV, SUAS, Multicopter and remote imaging application.
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The M1D Gimbal delivers Crisp Thermal and visual images with multiple user selectable crosshairs that are bore-sightable
Check out our latest promotional video for the M1-D pan tilt thermal camera. We have this posted on our youtube channel as well at spicorp1. More videos are coming as we roll out this groundbreaking new product. Check back for the latest or give us a call to see new unrealesed footage right away.

24/7/365 the M1-D is always there for you no matter what your mission profile is. This is the worlds first affordable Micro Pan Tilt Zoom system that incorporates high resolution thermal imaging sensors, CCTV visual imaging and a laser designator for always on performance. Thermal imagers see heat energy and not light so they work in any lighting condition from broad daylight to complete darkness. Thermal imaging is the undisputed king of night vision technologies. The CCTV camera gives you sharp visual light images in most all lighting conditions to aid in identification. The unique laser pointer module lets you designate threats to your team to keep you safe and let you get your job done. Weighing less than 5 lbs and measuring about 5" in diameter, the M1-D is truly a micro sized powerhouse.
| Black and white thermal imaging is the industry standard for surveillance imaging systems. The grayscale imaging pallete provided with all systems produces crisp accurate imaging profiles of the scene you are viewing. A black and white TV also produces crisp images but you wouldnt buy a black and white TV would you? Of Course Not (they dont even make them anymore!). The M1-D is a modern thermal imaging system that offers you B/W and COLOR performance. |
COLOR Thermal Imaging |
| The Little Guy With The BIG PUNCH! | ||
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Standing a mere 6" Tall.... With a Diameter of 4.5".... Weighing in at less than 5lbs.... THIS LITTLE GUY WILL KNOCK YOU OUT! Don't let the micro size of the M1-D fool you this is a serious multi sensor imaging system designed for the harsh conditions of marine operations in the field. With the latest in thermal, visual and laser technologies the M1-D offers more to the user than systems three times the size and three times the cost. The M1-D can also be inverted making it the perfect option for mounting on mast and bridge supports. The M1-D, this little guy packs a big punch! Really this is serious. Maybe you are not grasping just how small the M1-D thermal pan tilt camera really is. You are probably thinking "Ok it has a thermal camera in it plus its got a visible CCTV camera and oh yeah they said it has a laser pointer too so it can't be that small"?
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WRONG! Not only is it that small it is smaller. Really it is. Okay how can we really demonstrate the true size of this device so that you can picture it in your head? The picture on the right with the measurements is a good start but its not intuitive enough........hmmm. Oh thats a good idea. Sure lets take a picture of the unit in someones hand. So small its the worlds first handheld pan tilt multisensor thermal camera!!
NOW Thats a little guy! Never before has so much power and capability been able to fit in the palm of your hand. Get an M1-D and SEE what is out there. |
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SPI has been designing, building and supplying thermal PTZ systems for a decade. Based on user feedback we know that you want options. The M1-D has multiple mounting options based on your needs for real world solutions. Magnetic mounts are super strong to hold to vehicles in virtually any conditions. Strong magnets are nice but it is the little details that set the M1 apart. Each super strong magnet is covered in a durable clear plastic coating that prevents the unit from scratching the roof of your vehicle. A nice touch from folks that really think about how you are going to use the system. In addition we have hard mount points for those applications that demand the strongest attachement possible. Whatever your needs the M1-D has got you covered.

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Our experience has also uncovered a nasty truth about most thermal PTZ systems on the market. The truth is that they all have blind spots. WHAT? How could that be? The problem is that most of these systems cannot look straight up. This means if you are tracking airborne threats or up a hillside you will run out of motion and loose the target. Now tell me, dont you want to look straight up? Call us and we can also talk inverted operation sir. |
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Thermal PTZ on the lake.
M1-D PTZ thermal system on a test run on Lake Mohave.

High Resolution Thermal Imaging For Your Security.

They Can Run But They Can't Hide From Thermal Security Cameras.

| Real World Applications of The M1-D Thermal Pan Tilt Zoom | |
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| The M1-D thermal pan tilt zoom system is mounted on a twin prop aircraft for flight testing. Many companies are selecting the M1-D as the future of low cost thermal aerial payloads. |
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| Wireless Drop Deployable Configuration | |
| The M1-D is available in single or multiple unit drop deployable wireless configurations. Our wireless thermal PTZ systems give you an unprecedented capability to remotely control PTZ systems from any distance and any location. Contact us now to discuss the options. |
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The M1D system is a quick, rugged affordable solution for the following applications;
CASE STUDIES: SOLUTION: Large format M1D uncooled aerial gimbal unit was procured, integrated and succesfully demonstrated to end user meeting all requirements. * TACTICAL GROUND VEHICLE INTEGRATOR SOLICITED RFQ'S FOR LIGHTWEIGHT, MINI, RUGGEDIZED MULTI SENSOR PTZ FLIR CAMERA FOR DVE AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS APPLICATIONS. SOLUTION: M1D FLIR camera System purchased and custom installed into exsisting PELCO protocol control package satisfying end user criteria for ruggedness, imaging quality, SWAP, recognition and detection range requirments. * HIGH VALUE MARINE VESSELL OPERATOR SEEKING A SOLUTION FOR MARINE NAVIGATIONAL PTZ THERMAL AND CCTV BOAT CAMERA SYSTEM WITH IMAGE STABILIZATION. * SOLUTION: M1D marine Thermal imaging System Purchased and proved to be a stable imaging system for use in day and night ocean maneuvering missions while being able to 'plug N play' into exsisting boat monitoring cluster. * PREDATOR CONTROL (FERAL HOG) OUTFIT LOOKING FOR A COST EFFECTIVE MOBILE ROOF MOUNTED THERMAL IMAGING FLIR SOLUTION TO SURVEY WIDE AREA SURVEILLANCE FOR POSITIVELY IDENTIFYING HOGS PRIOR TO EXITING VEHICLE AND ENGAGING WITH THERMAL SCOPES. * SOLUTION: M1D PTZ thermal roof mounted mobile FLIR camera with magnetic mounts and 8" monitor / PTZ controller resulted in more effective feral hog hunting with time saved for ground operators. * SECURE SITE FACILITY PROGRAM MANAGER LOOKING TO REPLACE OLD THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA SYSTEMS WITH NEWER STATE OF THE ART DAY / NIGHT VISION PTZ GIMBAL INTEGRATED WITH LASER FOR THREAT DETECTION AND MARKING. * SOLUTION: M1-D fixed boresightable high definition thermal PTZ imaging cameras solved the requirement and fused into one central command and control outpost along with meeting budgetary requirements.
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