FLIR Ocean Scout Pro II Thermal Monocular
The FLIR Ocean Scout Pro II is a handheld thermal monocular that lets you see in total darkness, fog, smoke, and glare. With 640 by 480 thermal resolution and human detection out to 1000 meters, it's the tool for spotting hazards, markers, and people in the water when your eyes and a spotlight can't. Running a boat at night or in poor visibility is where things get dangerous fast. A floating log, an unlit marker, a crab pot, a person in the water, none of it shows up until you're right on top of it. The FLIR Ocean Scout Pro II changes that. It's a handheld thermal monocular that sees heat, not light, so it works in total darkness, through fog and smoke, and even against the glare that blinds a spotlight. Bring it to your eye and the world lights up in thermal detail. The core of it is a 640 by 480 thermal sensor, which is a genuinely high-resolution detector for a handheld unit. More pixels means you can actually tell what you're looking at, a channel marker versus a boat, a swimmer versus a buoy, at real distance instead of just seeing a vague warm blob. FLIR rates human detection out to 1000 meters, which on the water is the kind of range that turns a scary situation into a manageable one. You see the problem while you still have time and room to react. The optics and processing back that up. It uses a 35 millimeter manual-focus lens with an 18 degree field of view, and you can push in with 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x digital zoom to get a closer look at something that catches your eye. Thermal sensitivity is rated under 38 mK, which is a fancy way of saying it picks up very small temperature differences, so a person's body heat stands out clearly against cool water. The detector runs at 30 Hz with a 60 Hz display refresh, so the image is smooth and responsive as you pan, not laggy and smeary. You get multiple viewing palettes to suit the situation. White Hot shows the warmest objects in white, Black Hot flips that so heat reads black, and Sepia gives you a warmer-toned image that some people find easier on the eyes over long watches. Being able to switch between them matters, because different scenes and different conditions read better in different palettes. Advanced image processing sharpens contrast automatically so faint heat signatures don't get lost in a busy thermal scene. It's built to live on a boat. The Ocean Scout Pro II carries an IP67 rating, so it's dust-tight and handles water, spray, and the occasional splash without worry. Manual focus goes down to about 2 meters at the near end, so you can use it for close work too, not just long-range scanning. It's a handheld, so there's no install and no wiring. Charge it, keep it at the helm, and it's ready whenever the light fails or the fog rolls in. One last practical point. Because it's handheld and self-contained, the Ocean Scout Pro II isn't just a fixed-helm tool, you can carry it to the bow to scan ahead, hand it to a crew member acting as a lookout, or take it ashore. Thermal imaging also reads through glare off the water that defeats a spotlight, and it doesn't blind other boaters the way a bright light does, so you keep your night vision and stay courteous on a crowded anchorage. For anyone who values seeing clearly after dark, it quickly becomes a piece of gear you reach for on every night run. Who's this for? Any boater who runs at night, in fog, or in low light and wants real situational awareness, plus it's a serious tool for marine law enforcement, first responders, coast guard, and search-and-rescue crews. If you cruise after dark, fish before dawn, navigate tight or unlit waters, or you ever need to find a person or an object on the water in the dark, thermal imaging is one of those things you don't appreciate until the night you really need it. The Ocean Scout Pro II puts that capability in your hand. Key Features 640 x 480 thermal resolution for clear detail at distance Human detection out to 1000 meters Sees through total darkness, fog, smoke, and glare 35 mm manual-focus lens with 18 degree field of view 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x digital zoom White Hot, Black Hot, and Sepia viewing palettes Under 38 mK thermal sensitivity for faint heat signatures 30 Hz detector with 60 Hz display for a smooth image IP67 rated, dust-tight and water-resistant, fully handheld Why Buy from NVN Marine Authorized FLIR reseller, full manufacturer warranty NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store Frequently Asked Questions What does a thermal monocular actually let me see? It sees heat instead of light, so it reveals warm objects, people, animals, other boats, engines, against a cooler background. That works in total darkness, fog, smoke, and glare where regular vision and spotlights fail. How far can it detect a person? FLIR rates human detection out to 1000 meters. On the water that's enough range to spot a person or hazard while you still have time and room to react. What is the resolution? It uses a 640 by 480 thermal sensor, which is high resolution for a handheld unit. More pixels means you can tell what you're looking at, a marker versus a boat, a swimmer versus a buoy, at real distance. What viewing modes does it have? White Hot shows heat as white, Black Hot shows heat as black, and Sepia gives a warmer-toned image. You switch between them to suit the scene and conditions. Does it zoom? Yes. It has a 35 mm lens with an 18 degree field of view plus 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x digital zoom to get a closer look at something you spot. Is it waterproof? It's rated IP67, so it's dust-tight and water-resistant, built to handle spray and splashes on a boat. Does it need to be installed or wired? No. It's a fully handheld device. There's no install and no wiring. Charge it, keep it at the helm, and it's ready when you need it. Who uses this? Recreational boaters who run at night or in low visibility, plus marine law enforcement, first responders, coast guard, and search-and-rescue crews who need to see and find people and objects in the dark. Technical Specifications Title FLIR Ocean Scout Pro II Thermal Monocular Brand FLIR Manufacturer Part Number 15005-0202 UPC 743254007710 Thermal Resolution 640 x 480 Human Detection Range Up to 1000 m Lens 35 mm, manual focus (min 2 m) Field of View 18 degrees Digital Zoom 2x / 4x / 6x / 8x Viewing Palettes White Hot, Black Hot, Sepia Thermal Sensitivity < 38 mK NETD Spectral Range 7.5 to 13.5 microns Frame Rate 30 Hz detector / 60 Hz display Water Rating IP67 (dust-tight and water-resistant) Type Handheld thermal monocular