ACSL SOTEN Thermal Package with TAITEN Smart Controller & SAMO Payload

ACSL SOTEN Thermal Package with TAITEN Smart Controller & SAMO Payload: Flexible Thermal and Visible Imaging

The ACSL SOTEN Thermal Package with TAITEN Smart Controller provides professionals with both a 20MP visible camera and the NDAA-compliant SAMO Thermal Payload, offering mission-specific flexibility in a secure, foldable platform.

Compact and IP43-rated, SOTEN ensures encrypted dual-band connectivity, while the TAITEN Smart Controller adds a 7″ daylight-readable display, IP54 ruggedness, and up to 8 hours of runtime.

Backed by Dronefly’s trusted expertise and post-sale support, this package is designed for inspection, utilities, and public safety teams operating in challenging environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• NDAA-compliant system with AES-256 encrypted Fides-Link comms
• Includes 20MP visible camera with 1″ sensor and mechanical shutter
• Includes SAMO Thermal Payload: 640×512 radiometric thermal + 64 MP visible
• Thermal sensitivity <20 mK, accuracy ±5 °C for reliable detection
• Compact, foldable 1.7 kg aircraft with IP43-rated durability
• One-touch swappable payload system for mission flexibility
• TAITEN Smart Controller: 7″ 1500-nit daylight display, IP54 ruggedness
• Up to 8-hour runtime, USB-C extendable power, Android 13 integration
• Dual-band 2.4/5.8 GHz radios with reliable connectivity
• FAA Remote ID compliant and ISO/IEC 15408 secure architecture

Two Payloads, One Secure Platform

The included 20MP visible camera captures high-resolution, survey-grade imagery with a 1″ sensor and mechanical shutter.

For thermal missions, the SAMO payload powered by Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R provides 640×512 radiometric thermal imaging with <20 mK sensitivity and ±5 °C accuracy, plus a 64 MP visible sensor for clear context.

Operators can swap between payloads in seconds, enabling them to adapt quickly to inspections, emergency response, or environmental monitoring.

Rugged Control and Secure Operations

SOTEN’s swappable architecture, NDAA compliance, and AES-256 encrypted Fides-Link safeguard mission-critical data.

The TAITEN Smart Controller integrates ACSL’s TAKEOFF app on Android 13, delivering responsive control, HDMI output, and resilient links via dual-band 2.4/5.8 GHz radios.

Optional LTE and offline maps expand capabilities for BVLOS and disconnected environments. With five included smart batteries and a rugged case, teams can rely on extended, secure operations wherever the mission takes them.

Applications and Use Cases

• Utility inspections: Identify faults in lines, substations, and pipelines
• Public safety: Thermal and visible imaging for SAR and law enforcement
• Fire response: Locate hotspots and monitor fire progression in real time
• Infrastructure surveys: Inspect bridges, towers, and industrial facilities
• Environmental monitoring: Track anomalies across sensitive ecosystems
• Construction documentation: Record site progress with visible and thermal data
• Disaster response: Deliver situational awareness in crisis conditions
• Multi-operator workflows: Support pilot, payload, and training operations

The ACSL SOTEN Thermal Package with TAITEN Smart Controller & SAMO Payload delivers both thermal and visible imaging in one secure, mission-ready system.

Designed for survey, inspection, and public safety professionals, it ensures accurate data capture and dependable performance in the field.

Dronefly provides end-to-end service and expert support to help you maximize your ACSL system’s capabilities. Contact Dronefly today to add the SOTEN Thermal Package to your operations.