{"product_id":"gtguard-ai15-thermal-monocular","title":"GTGUARD Hawkeye AI15 Thermal Imaging Monocular, 256×192, 50Hz, 15mm Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GTGUARD Hawkeye AI15 is a handheld thermal monocular with a 256×192 sensor and AI super-resolution that displays like a 384×288 image. It adds a 50 Hz refresh rate, a 15 mm lens, an 8× zoom range and a sharp 1.43-inch AMOLED display, for fast, smooth tracking in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256×192 sensor with AI super-resolution to a 384×288-equivalent image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Hz refresh rate and ≤40 mK sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 mm lens and up to 8× zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.43-inch AMOLED display and Wi-Fi hotspot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 12 hours of battery, 6 scene modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256×192, 12 μm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplayed image:\u003c\/strong\u003e AI super-resolution, equivalent to 384×288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal sensitivity (NETD):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤40 mK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 8×\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.43-inch AMOLED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection range:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to about 1,500 m (manufacturer-stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery life:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wi-Fi hotspot, with photo and video recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 scene modes, including normal, bird watching, rainforest and outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the specs mean in practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh rate.\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Hz means the picture updates twice as often as a 25 Hz unit. Panning across a field or following a moving animal looks smooth rather than choppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens and spot size.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 15 mm lens with 12 μm pixels gives about 0.8 mrad per pixel, so one pixel covers roughly 8 cm at 100 m. That is what gives the AI15 its reach compared with wide-angle thermal cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection versus identification.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roughly 1,500 m figure is the maximum distance at which a heat source can be detected. Recognizing and identifying a target needs a shorter distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can use it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e track animals at night and in low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivestock checks:\u003c\/strong\u003e find animals in pastures after dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperty monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e scan grounds, fences and outbuildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing footage:\u003c\/strong\u003e stream or copy images to a phone over the Wi-Fi hotspot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should look elsewhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to measure surface temperatures for inspections. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handheld-thermal-cameras\"\u003ehandheld cameras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a lower-cost entry monocular. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cvlife-bearmight-256x192-thermal-monocular\"\u003eCVLIFE BearMight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gtguard-h3-thermal-monocular\"\u003eGTGUARD H3\u003c\/a\u003e: 12-hour battery, 32 GB and an IP66 body, with a smaller AMOLED viewfinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gtguard-x350-thermal-monocular\"\u003eGTGUARD X350\u003c\/a\u003e: a 384×288 detector and a 35 mm lens for longer reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTips for better results\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScan slowly and in sections. Dusk and pre-dawn give the best thermal contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass blocks thermal imaging, so you cannot view through a windshield or window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFog and heavy rain shorten effective range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever point it at the sun or another intense heat source, and clean the lens with a soft lens cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does 50 Hz matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA higher refresh rate means smoother motion and less lag when you pan or follow a moving animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the picture real 384×288?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sensor is 256×192. AI processing enhances the displayed image to look like 384×288.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I identify things at 1,500 m?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. That is the maximum detection distance. Identifying a target needs a shorter distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I record video?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It records photos and video and offers a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting a phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 12 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildlife observation, Outdoor nighttime observation, Property observation. Choose a thermal camera based on the target size, working distance and required measurement accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare native infrared sensor resolution, temperature measurement range and device compatibility before ordering. Image enhancement does not increase native sensor resolution. For questions about suitability, contact ThermalVisionPlus before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore our thermal imaging buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/home-inspection-thermal-camera-guide\"\u003ehome inspection guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/thermal-camera-electrical-inspection-guide\"\u003eelectrical inspection guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/phone-vs-handheld-thermal-camera-guide\"\u003ephone versus handheld comparison\u003c\/a\u003e to compare specifications and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GTGUARD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48274759385259,"sku":"THERM-038","price":863.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6244\/6763\/files\/24_10.jpg?v=1792111904","url":"https:\/\/thermalvisionplus.com\/products\/gtguard-ai15-thermal-monocular","provider":"My Store 5","version":"1.0","type":"link"}