AAD UTIM-D thermal core

UTIM-D SERIES

DIGITAL-NATIVE THERMAL VISION

See the Unseen
Identify the Threat

UTIM-D series thermal view

The Next Generation of AI-Optimized Thermal Sensors.

In the era of autonomous warfare, a camera is no longer just a viewing device—it is a data sensor. The AAD UTIM-D Series is a line of fully digital, combat-ready thermal imaging systems engineered specifically for high-performance UAV platforms.

Unlike legacy analog systems that degrade signal quality, the UTIM-D series outputs a pure, lossless digital stream. Designed for the AAD ecosystem, these cameras deliver the ultra-low latency and pixel-perfect clarity required for FPV strikes, long-range ISR, and the next generation of AI-assisted targeting.

THE AAD ADVANTAGE

PURE DIGITAL. PURE INTELLIGENCE.

We moved beyond analog to solve the specific challenges of modern drone warfare.

Digital-native fidelity

Digital-Native Fidelity

Zero analog noise. Zero interference. The UTIM-D pipeline is 100% digital from the sensor to the flight controller. This ensures that the image fed to the pilot—and the AI—is pristine, maximizing detection ranges and targeting accuracy.

Project Wield-AI

Powered by Project Wield-AI

Hardware and software, unified. Our UTIM-D 640 models are powered by Project >Wield-AI, utilizing AI models trained on synthetic data tuned to the exact noise patterns, lens distortion, and spectral response of our sensors. This results in target recognition accuracy that is unmatched by generic thermal systems.

Combat-ready sensitivity

Combat-Ready Sensitivity

With thermal sensitivity (NETD) of <15 mK, the UTIM-D series detects minute temperature differences. It reveals camouflaged targets, heat footprints, and disturbed earth that other sensors miss, day or night, through smoke and obscurants.

TWO MODELS.
ONE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

UTIM-D 640:

Smart Thermal with Embedded AI

The All-In-One Intelligence Solution

The UTIM-D 640 is a fully integrated thermal intelligence module. Built around a high-resolution 640×512 LWIR core, it features an onboard AI processor running custom YOLO models. It detects, classifies, and tracks targets directly on the sensor—no external mission computer required.

  • Target Recognition: Automatically identifies Tanks, IFVs, Artillery, Air Defense Systems, and Personnel.
  • Ideal For: Autonomous Hunter-Killer Drones, Loitering Munitions, and deep-penetration ISR assets.
UTIM-D 640 module

UTIM-D 320:

The Lightweight Tactical Sensor

High-Performance SWaP Optimization

The UTIM-D 320 offers the same rugged reliability and digital clarity in a compact form factor. While it removes the onboard AI processor to save weight and cost, it maintains the <15 mK sensitivity and stable 50 Hz output.

  • Integration Ready: The perfect sensor for systems using the AAD Tactical Processing Unit (TPU) for ground-based processing.
  • Ideal For: Ultra-light FPV strike drones (Stryke 7/11), disposable recon assets, and cost-sensitive deployments.
UTIM-D 320 module

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Feature UTIM-D 640 (AI) UTIM-D 320 (Tactical)
Resolution 640 × 512 320 × 256
Pixel Pitch 12 μm 12 μm
Thermal Sensitivity < 15 mK (NETD) < 15 mK (NETD)
Frame Rate 50 Hz 50 Hz
Onboard AI Yes (Embedded YOLO) No (Stream Only)
Output Pure Digital (Eth/USB/MIPI) Pure Digital (Eth/USB/MIPI)
Latency < 25 ms < 25 ms
Target Classes User-Selectable (Armor, Person, UAV, etc.) N/A
Lens Compatibility 7.5mm – 35mm 4mm – 13mm

MISSION-TAILORED OPTICS

Every mission is different. The UTIM-D series supports a wide range of Germanium lenses to match your operational profile.

Wide FOV (7.5mm - 13mm):

Optimized for FPV strike guidance and high-speed navigation.

Medium FOV (19mm - 25mm):

Balanced for tactical reconnaissance and area surveillance.

Narrow FOV (35mm):

Designed for standoff target acquisition and long-range identification.

INTEGRATION
MADE SIMPLE

The UTIM-D series is designed to plug-and-play with the modern tactical stack. Whether you are using AAD BattleCore FC, the AAD TPU, or custom digital VTX systems, integration is seamless.

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Equip your fleet with the thermal sensors built for the age of AI. Contact AAD Aerospace & Defense for integrator pricing, CAD models, and SDK access.