20+ years as a leader in stabilized imagery and laser targeting
ABOUT
Hood Tech Vision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of stabilized gimbals. Incorporating electro-optical cameras, infrared imagers, laser markers and designators, and many other sensor payloads, these imaging systems offer sophisticated capabilities developed to address a full range of military and civilian needs. Each Hood Tech payload is designed for unmatched stability in the roughest conditions.
10,000+
Delivered
1.5
MILLION
FLIGHT
HOURS
Hood Tech Vision systems are designed to have the lowest Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) in the industry to allow maximum performance of customer platforms. With power and weight as little as half that of other competitors, Hood Tech Vision payloads offer enhanced flight times and increased range of operations while offering unparalleled optical and tracking performance.
Hood Tech Vision has shipped over 10,000 units to date and our equipment has been proven over 1,500,000+ combat fight hours on dozens of different types of aircraft. With this long history of success and experience Hood Tech Vision has the proven reliability and stability of supply needed to support any mission requirements.
In addition to designing and manufacturing imaging systems, Hood Tech produces innovative UAV launch and retrieval systems for UAVs, provides test services for experimental aircraft and components, operates a silent wind tunnel for measuring engine and prop noise, and monitors blade vibrations in industrial turbines and jet engines.
05 SERIES
The 05 series provides exceptional surveillance capability in our smallest and lightest form factor, without sacrificing the image quality and 4-axis stabilization that Hood Tech gimbals are known for. These gimbals provide a cost-effective solution for stabilized imaging, day or night.
5.8 IN
diameter
3.3 - 3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
06 SERIES
The 06 series is an industry leading, feature-dense, low SWaP range of gimbals with unparalleled performance. Laser targeting is available.
5.8 IN
diameter
4.2 - 5.6 LBS
WEIGHT
09 SERIES
Long the industry leader, the 09 series of gimbals offer best in class performance, stability, reliability and value. Offering Group III performance with Group II SWaP, these gimbals have seen more flight hours in theater than any other Group II UAS gimbal in the world.
10.5 IN
diameter
7.4 - 7.6 LBS
WEIGHT Range
11 SERIES
The 11 series is Hood Tech Vision’s mid-sized family of gimbals, offering proven imaging and targeting performance in a traditional ball-style gimbal. This series of gimbals is responsible for a significant portion of fielded Group III flight hours.
10 IN
diameter
12-15 LBS
WEIGHT RANGE
14 SERIES
The 14 series is Hood Tech Vision’s largest, most powerful family of gimbals, providing imagery and targeting capability that is competitive with products several times its size, weight, and power.
12.7 IN
diameter
22 LBS
WEIGHT
Raptor Pod
The Hood Tech Raptor Pod provides a simple, cost-effective way to add ISR and targeting capabilities to any fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
12.7 IN
diameter
80.3 in
LENGTH
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