Teledyne Flir Unveils Revolutionary Thermal-Visible Camera Module

Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Module, Expanding Access to Advanced Thermal Imaging Technology

The company has unveiled the Lepton XDS, a compact dual thermal and visible camera module that brings Teledyne FLIR’s patented Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) technology to a new class of space-and power-constrained Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products. Designed for rapid integration, the ITAR-free Lepton XDS reduces development risk and accelerates time-to-market for embedded, mobile, and industrial applications.

The Lepton XDS pairs a 160 × 120 radiometric Lepton 3.5 micro-thermal camera with a five-megapixel (MP) visible sensor, featuring MSX that enhances thermal imagery in real-time by embossing visible-image edges directly onto the thermal scene. This patented software delivers sharper detail, improved context, and a level of actionable thermal intelligence typically associated with more expensive, higher-resolution camera systems.

The integrated FLIR Prism ISP software ensures real-time image enhancement while providing a comprehensive out-of-the-box suite of advanced image-processing features, including thermal-visible fusion, advanced image processing, and an industry-first radiometric JPEG (RJPEG) output. Built-in measurement and visualization tools include regions of interest (ROI), spot temperature measurements, isotherms, and customizable color palettes.

The Lepton XDS is a size, weight, and power (SWaP)-optimized module, and an industry-standard USB output makes it well-suited for battery-powered and always-on systems. It is also ITAR-free and classified under ECCN 6A003.b.4.b, enabling broadly available commercial applications worldwide.

As the global leader in thermal-camera manufacturing, Teledyne FLIR OEM’s global technical services organization and proven high-volume manufacturing systems have delivered more than four million Leptons supporting scalable production while minimizing supply-chain risk.

The Lepton XDS is designed for rapid integration and can be easily adopted into a variety of applications, including fire detection and prevention, EV battery monitoring, robotics navigation, unmanned platforms, smart infrastructure, and health and safety systems. Its compact size and low power consumption make it an ideal solution for battery-powered and always-on systems.

The Lepton XDS will be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from March 2-5, 2026. To learn more about the product and other exciting developments from Teledyne FLIR OEM, please visit www.oem.flir.com/lepton.

Teledyne FLIR OEM is a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) and is the world’s largest volume manufacturer of ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant infrared sensor and camera modules. As a vertically integrated supplier, Teledyne FLIR OEM delivers thousands of thermal imaging modules and related software tools daily for defense, automotive, uncrewed, professional, and artificial intelligence applications.

The company enables life-changing thermal sensing so the world can do and see more, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. With its global technical services organization and proven high-volume manufacturing systems, Teledyne FLIR OEM has established itself as a trusted partner for OEMs in a range of industries.