Beyond thermal. Beyond Teledyne FLIR. Only Pelco.
Discover why organizations trust Pelco's long-range thermal cameras over Teledyne FLIR. Proven durability and reliable performance without the upfront expense.
Trusted by 100,000+ organizations across the globe
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What sets Pelco apart

All-weather protection
Silent Sentinel cameras withstand harsh environments, ensuring performance in heat, cold, rain, or dust.
Long-range detection
Identify threats at extended distances with advanced optical zoom and thermal imaging.

Precision tracking
Pan, tilt, and zoom technology ensures seamless monitoring of fast-moving or distant subjects.
Scalable security
Flexible deployment options make Silent Sentinel cameras ideal for government, border, and commercial sites.
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Trusted where visibility matters
Built for challenging port conditions
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Withstand harsh maritime environments
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Identify potential problems
Detect issues or threats across your port, harbor or marina site with Pelco’s maritime surveillance cameras to proactively prevent incidents from occurring. -
Deter threats and trespassing
Pelco’s maritime cameras feature exceptional image clarity in low-light conditions to detect threats and respond quickly.

Solving government security challenges
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24⁄7 protection in all conditions
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Prevent intruders
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Cover wide areas
Our government video surveillance cameras offer up to 360-degree views, providing full coverage 24⁄7.

Overcoming surveillance challenges in oil & gas operations
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Manage sites efficiently
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Cameras for hazardous sites
Our well site video surveillance cameras feature heavy-duty housing to meet explosion-proof requirements. -
Detect threats faster
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Improve response times
Our oil rig camera systems with Pelco Smart Analytics provide accurate detection of people and vehicles.

See how Pelco outperforms Teledyne FLIR, every time

The smarter choice beyond FLIR
Superior imaging
Thermal and optical zoom deliver unmatched clarity for perimeter defense.
Proven reliability
Designed for mission-critical security with consistent 24/7 performance.
Scalable solutions
Deploy across single sites or large-scale infrastructure with ease.
Seamless integration
Works with Pelco and third-party systems for unified security.
Our customer stories

Fresno Yosemite Int. Airport
- Joe Maskovich, Chief of Public Safety for Fresno Airports

Gosford City
“The Pelco system allows the images displayed to be quickly changed to meet requirements – we can set up different patterns depending on what’s happening.”
- Sergeant Steve Hassett for NSW Police

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
“The coverage achieved using Pelco has allowed us to shorten our response times. When an event occurs, we can pinpoint where to send help, and it arrives sooner.”
- Ray Wood, Director of Management Information Systems for Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Chuckchansi Gold Casino & Resort
- Tommy McDonald, Surveillance Manager for Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort
FAQs about Pelco's long-range cameras
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What makes our long range cameras different from standard PTZ systems?
Pelco's long range cameras are engineered for mission-critical applications and harsh environments, where conventional cameras often fail. They combine rugged mechanical design with advanced multi-sensor technology, encompassing thermal, visible, radar and laser range finding capabilities.Get pricing -
What environments are long range thermal cameras designed for?
Designed for extreme environments such as coastal, desert, arctic and industrial areas, long range thermal cameras boast an IP67 rating and corrosion resistance. They are tested to perform reliably in temperatures ranging from –30°C to +65°C ( – 29°F to +149°F).Get pricing -
What range of detection can long range cameras achieve?
Long range cameras utilize advanced thermal imaging and high-powered visible zoom lenses to detect human-sized targets at over 9 km (5 miles)and vehicle-sized targets beyond 24 km(15 miles), depending on the specific configuration.Get pricing -
Do these systems support real-time target tracking?
Pelco's long range thermal cameras feature automatic target tracking, which includes push-to-track, region of interest (ROI) tracking and continuous autofocus. These capabilities are available through the NexOS control interface and supported third-party integrations.Get pricing -
Can they be integrated into existing VMS or command platforms?
Long range thermal cameras boast extensive compatibility, seamlessly integrating with leading video management systems, command-and-control platforms and radar solutions via open integration protocols such as ONVIF.Get pricing