FLIR Star SAFIRE 230‑HD

Excellent physical and working condition FLIR used helicopter thermal camera system – 1800 hours – Sent to FLIR in October 2025 for evaluation / internal battery replacement – see attached photo for report.

Enhance your airborne law enforcement capabilities with the FLIR Star SAFIRE 230-HD, a compact, high-performance EO/IR gimbal system engineered for real-time thermal imaging, HD daylight video, and low-light surveillance. Built for police helicopters, tactical air units, and search and rescue (SAR) operations, this fully digital, gyro-stabilized turret delivers unmatched clarity and stability in the most demanding conditions.

Featuring a high-definition 640×480 thermal sensor, long-range zoom optics, and a rugged 9″ turret design, the SAFIRE 230-HD ensures precise target detection, tracking, and situational awareness — day or night. With MIL-spec construction and seamless integration into existing airframes, it’s the ideal EO/IR solution for public safety agencies.

 

Advanced EO/IR Imaging for Law Enforcement Surveillance

Key Specifications & Features

The Star  SAFIRE 230‑HD is a high-definition, gyro-stabilized multi-sensor imaging system in FLIR’s airborne lineup.

General Overview

• The most compact HD system in the Star  SAFIRE family, packaged in a 9‑inch turret

Imaging Sensors

• Thermal (IR): Uses a 640 × 512 InSb MWIR focal plane array, delivering “real HD” quality
• Color HD: Color CCD‑TV, progressive scan, 1280 × 720 resolution, with a 10× continuous zoom, e-zom 20x overall (FOV ~29° to 0.25°)
• Low-Light HD: Image-intensified,  811 × 580 resolution and 120× zoom, offering enhanced performance under low-light conditions

Stabilization & Tracking

• Exceptionally stable clear imagery during rapid aircraft maneuvers
• Includes gyro-stabilization plus options for IMU/GPS, laser illuminator/pointer, and multi-target tracking capabilities

Connectivity & Interfaces

• Fully digital architecture, maintaining HD quality end-to-end
• Interface-compatible with the Star  SAFIRE family using commercial standards: connectors like MIL-D-38999, and interfaces such as SMPTE‑292M, IEEE 1394B, Ethernet, RS‑232/422/485, ARINC 419/429, and MIL-STD‑1553B

Environmental & Operational Specs

• Built to withstand harsh environments: meets MIL‑STD‑810E (environmental ruggedness) and MIL‑STD‑461F (EMI/EMC) standards
• Operational temperature range spans –40 °C to +55 °C
• Runs on standard aircraft power: 22–29 VDC (MIL‑STD‑704E)

Summary

The Star SAFIRE 230‑HD combines high-resolution thermal, daylight, and low-light imaging into a compact, ruggedized, and highly stabilized turret designed for airborne surveillance, ISR, SAR, and other mission-critical tasks. Its digital architecture, common interface, and modularity made it a streamlined solution for platforms requiring multisensor HD capability in a small form factor.