The ACSL SAMO is a dual-sensor thermal and optical payload for the SOTEN, pairing a radiometric 640 x 512 Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal core with a 64 MP visible camera. It gives public safety, inspection, and search crews true temperature measurement and high-resolution visible detail from the same gimbal, on an NDAA-compliant aircraft made in Japan.
Radiometric 640 x 512 thermal and a 64 MP visible sensor in one swappable SOTEN payload.
Features
- Radiometric 640 x 512 thermal: a Teledyne FLIR Boson core measures temperature per pixel rather than showing relative heat only.
- High thermal sensitivity: NETD below 20 mK typical resolves small temperature differences, with ±5°C accuracy across the 0°C to 100°C range.
- 64 MP visible sensor: a 1/2-inch sensor with a 26 mm equivalent f/2.3 lens captures visible detail alongside the thermal feed.
- Two views, one payload: thermal and visible imaging in a single mount means no landing to swap cameras mid-mission.
- Wide gimbal coverage: ±90° pan with a -90° to +10° tilt range and ±45° roll.
- Tool-free swaps: the one-touch payload interface changes cameras in the field, so a single SOTEN can move between optical, thermal, and multispectral missions.
- NDAA compliant: manufactured by ACSL in Japan for agencies and operators with procurement restrictions.
Specifications
Thermal
| Thermal sensor | Teledyne FLIR Boson, 640 x 512 |
| Radiometric | Yes |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | <20 mK typical, <40 mK max |
| Temperature accuracy | ±5°C (0°C to 100°C) |
| Thermal field of view | 32° H / 26° V / 40° D |
| Thermal focal length | 55 mm (35 mm equivalent) |
| Thermal aperture | f/1.0 |
Visible
| Sensor | 1/2-inch, 64 MP |
| Shutter | Electronic |
| Field of view | 67° H / 53° V / 79° D |
| Focal length | 26 mm (35 mm equivalent) |
| Aperture | f/2.3 |
Recording and gimbal
| Still formats | JPEG, DNG, JPEG + DNG |
| Video codecs | MOV / MP4, H.264 / H.265 |
| Storage | microSD |
| Gimbal range | Pan ±90°, tilt -90° to +10°, roll ±45° |
| Ingress protection | IP44 (when installed on the ACSL SOTEN aircraft) |
| Compatibility | ACSL SOTEN, TAITEN Smart Controller, TAKEOFF ground control app |
| Origin | Made in Japan, NDAA compliant |
FAQ
Which aircraft does this payload work with?
SAMO is built for the ACSL SOTEN and mounts through the aircraft's one-touch swappable payload interface. It operates with the TAITEN Smart Controller and the ACSL TAKEOFF ground control app.
Is the thermal camera radiometric?
Yes. The FLIR Boson core reports temperature values per pixel, with ±5°C accuracy across the 0°C to 100°C range, so you can measure temperatures rather than only compare relative heat.
How does it compare to the Boson 320 payload?
SAMO carries a 640 x 512 radiometric thermal core against the Boson 320 Combo's 320 x 256 non-radiometric sensor, and pairs it with a 64 MP visible camera rather than a 12 MP one. That means four times the thermal pixel count plus temperature measurement.
Can I swap between this and other SOTEN payloads?
Yes. The SOTEN uses a tool-free one-touch camera mount, so a single aircraft can change payloads in the field between flights.
Is it weather resistant?
Installed on the SOTEN aircraft, the payload is rated IP44, which covers protection from solid objects larger than 1 mm and from splashing water from any direction.
What is the warranty period?
All products come with a 12-month manufacturer warranty.
