The Tactical IR Black & White Inspection Videoscope is a compact, field-deployable Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) system designed for police, security, law-enforcement, and military inspection tasks in complete darkness or low-visibility environments. The system integrates an eye-safe infrared illumination source, IR-sensitive CMOS imaging, articulated flexible probe, integrated display unit, and an optional microphone located at the probe distal end for synchronized audio capture.

Extremely compact dimensions, controlled mass distribution, and a ruggedized enclosure allow the Tactical IR Videoscope to be operated reliably in confined spaces and harsh operational conditions. The probe assembly incorporates a tungsten-reinforced housing for mechanical durability and resistance to oils, saline solutions, dust, and moisture. The documentation (display) unit is sealed to IP65, while the probe and distal end meet IP67 ingress protection requirements.

The system is battery-powered using a rechargeable Li-ion battery and supports field operation without external power sources. A secondary 12 V external power option is available for extended deployments.

The Tactical IR Videoscope employs an IR-sensitive CMOS image sensor operating in black-and-white mode, optimized for infrared illumination invisible to the naked eye. Illumination is provided by a high-power, eye-safe IR LED integrated at the distal end, with three selectable intensity levels. This configuration enables visual inspection in pitch-dark environments without visible light emission.

Key imaging parameters include:

• Black & white IR imaging (no visible light emission)
• Infrared-sensitive CMOS sensor (0.3 MP)
• Forward-viewing (0°) optical configuration
• 60° field of view
• Depth of focus from 50 mm to infinity
• Digital zoom up to 5×
• Viewing capability up to approximately 5–6 m in total darkness

An optional microphone integrated at the probe distal end enables synchronized audio capture directly at the inspection site. The microphone supports audio pickup distances of up to approximately 7 m, allowing the recording of environmental sounds during inspection tasks such as confined-space search, security sweeps, or tactical reconnaissance. Audio is recorded together with video in MPEG-4 format.

The documentation unit features a 7.0-inch LCD touch display with a resolution of 1024 × 600 pixels, supporting real-time live view, playback, and system configuration. Brightness, contrast, and zoom parameters can be adjusted directly through the integrated Endoscopic Imaging Operating System (EIOS).

Data handling capabilities include:

• Still image capture (BMP, JPEG, PNG)
• Video recording with audio (MPEG-4 / AVI)
• Frame rate: 30 fps
• Internal storage: 22 GB
• External storage: USB flash drive up to 32 GB

The Tactical IR Videoscope is qualified against multiple environmental and mechanical stress conditions in accordance with MIL-STD-810H, including vibration, shock, humidity, high and low temperature, low pressure (high altitude), sand, dust, and thermal cycling. These characteristics support deployment in tactical, military, and law-enforcement field environments.

Operational temperature ranges:

• Distal tip: −25 °C to +80 °C
• System operation: −25 °C to +50 °C
• Storage: −25 °C to +60 °C

The Tactical IR Black & White Inspection Videoscope is suitable for:

• Law enforcement RVI and covert inspection
• Police and security search operations
• Military inspection and reconnaissance tasks
• Confined-space inspection without visible illumination
• Tactical inspection where visible light is prohibited

This system functions as a non-destructive inspection (NDT) and RVI tool where infrared-only imaging, articulation, and optional audio capture are operationally required.