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Product Description
The Dark 30 Defiance LS 384 PTZ is a heavy duty thermal imaging unit purpose-built for vehicle mounting. Whether you’re patrolling fence lines, tracking predators, or rolling deep into ranch country after dark, this system gives you the eyes you need when it matters most.
Outfitted with a 384x288 thermal sensor and precision-engineered PTZ control, the Defiance LS sees heat through brush, fog, and pitch darkness—while you stay behind the wheel. With app-based control, onboard recording, and ruggedized construction, this rugged vehicle-mounted camera is a turn-key thermal solution for trucks, UTVs, and off-road platforms.
Features
- Variable Speed Remote Control
- Sleep Mode
- Return To Home Function
- 384x288 Thermal Imaging Sensor
- Infinite 360° Panning
- Low Latency HDMI compatible Wired Screen
- App Control on the Dark 30 App
- Versatile Mounting Options: Permanent bolts, suction cups, or 100lb pull magnets
- Water Resistant
Accessories
- Base Kit
- Remote
- 10.1" Screen
Versatile Thermal Palettes
The Dark 30 Defiance LS PTZ gives you the flexibility to tailor your camera’s display to the mission at hand. With five thermal imaging palettes at your fingertips, you can switch between white hot and black hot for easy hotspot detection or easily identify the minute features of distant targets with rainbow, magenta, or green hot modes. Whether you're scouting for distant targets or tracking movement in rough terrain, the Defiance ensures you're seeing exactly what you need to.
Full Coverage, No Blind Spots
With a 20-degree field of view and a 360° pan-and-tilt capability, the Defiance LS PTZ delivers complete visual dominance. Whether you're scanning vast landscapes or pinpointing a specific target, this thermal camera gives you the edge for long-range observation.
High-Definition Display
The 10.1-inch LCD screen with 1920x1200 resolution ensures
you’re catching every critical detail. As the only PTZ system in the industry
with a direct camera-to-screen interface, the Defiance delivers near-real-time,
lossless thermal imaging, enhancing both situational awareness and target
identification. Setting up and tearing down is a breeze, allowing you to stay
focused on the mission.
Modular Mounting Options
Whether you want a camera you can take down at the end of the evening or a more permanent solution, the Dark 30 Defiance LS has you covered.
Use the suction cup or magnetic feet for temporary setups or bolt it securely to your vehicle for your dedicated hunting vehicles. Installation is straightforward, with all necessary hardware included, so you're mission-ready in no time.
App Control
With the Dark 30 app, available on both Android and iOS, you
can control your PTZ camera directly from your mobile device. Whether you're
using it as an elevated spotter or recording footage with it while you’re
behind your rifle and focused on the shot, this system keeps you in command.
5 Year Warranty
At Dark 30, we build products you can rely on. The Defiance comes with a 5-year warranty that covers manufacturing defects and damage under normal use. We’ve got your back, so you can focus on whatever the mission demands—without worrying about your gear.
Defiance Firmware Update - 102337
- Adds the ability to set home positions at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees.
- Adds sharpness control.
- Change video recording format for better compatability.
https://dark30.com/pages/firmware-update
GENERAL
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Water Resistance |
IP66 |
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Pan Angle |
Continuous 360° |
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Tilt Angle |
Straight down to 45° above horizontal |
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Body Material |
Aluminum |
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Width |
6.65 in |
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Depth |
7.68 in |
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Height |
7.8 in |
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Weight |
111 oz |
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Operating Temp |
–4 °F to 122 °F |
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Ports |
1 × TF card slot, 2 × HDMI, 2 × DC |
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Display Type |
LCD |
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Screen Size |
10.1 in |
POWER |
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Power Supply |
12 V DC |
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Camera Draw @ 12 V |
750 mA |
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Display Draw @ 12 V |
320 mA |
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Adapter Draw (Cam + Display) |
1,200 mA |
SENSOR |
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Device Tech |
Thermal imaging |
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Sensor Resolution |
384 × 288 px |
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Frame Rate |
60 fps |
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Pixel Size |
17 µm |
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Spectral Range |
8 – 14 µm |
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Detector NETD |
< 40 mK |
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Color Palettes |
5 |
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Detection Range |
1,250 yd |
OPTICS |
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Lens Material |
Germanium |
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F-Number |
1.0 |
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Lens Diameter |
30 mm |
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Focal Length |
30 mm |
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Digital Zoom |
1 – 8 × |
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Magnification |
n/a |
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Field of View (H) |
20° |
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Field of View (V) |
15° |
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Field of View (D) |
25° |
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SHIPPED WITH CARE
We prep every order like it’s our own — and move it out as quickly (and carefully) as we can.
FRIENDLY SERVICE
Have a question? You’ll talk to someone who works in the same shop that built the product. We're open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
