FLIR? Using Heli's with infared?

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SyNiK4L

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So i was wondering if the cops in the US. use those helicopters with infared in them to detect big or small grow ops. i am using 1 400w MH/HPS and a couple CFLs and i was wondering if it was legal for them to fly around and do that? and if so would they notice our setup? or are they usually just looking for HUGE ops with lots of high wattage bulbs?
 
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GroHi

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Check out some video of flir imaging... seriously, you have no issues whatsoever. Yes, the copters have them, but they can't see into the house at all (period). Works based on temp differences in the IR range... if you had a really hot air vent from the ceiling vs colder outside air temps, that grill/port/vent will light up vs the rest of the structure... that's it. Peace. BTW, been w a fire crew w their hand-held units... pretty cool, but can't see through walls... seriously.
 
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SyNiK4L

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ya i know its done of heat sigs...i was just wondering if they actually use them...jus found a youtube video on it ....looks damn cool....and ya i think im good thx man
 
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GroHi

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Yeah, before I'd seen them, went to the whole expense of insulating my room from the inside (the silver bubble wrap type stuff from HD)... what a waste! lol Peace brother.
 
Mr. Good

Mr. Good

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GroHi said:
Yeah, before I'd seen them, went to the whole expense of insulating my room from the inside (the silver bubble wrap type stuff from HD)... what a waste! lol Peace brother.
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Is it a waste? I see people on this forum talking about where to buy IR block film...
 
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GroHi

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Just my opinion, but slightly misinformed. However, it WAS good for insulating between the temp differences outside (either really hot or really cold). So, I was able to better control my inside temps. Peace.
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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a 400W isn't going to toss enough heat to show up. This winter I'll take a few pics (I have a thermal cam)
 
Straight up G

Straight up G

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GroHi said:
Check out some video of flir imaging... seriously, you have no issues whatsoever. Yes, the copters have them, but they can't see into the house at all (period). Works based on temp differences in the IR range... if you had a really hot air vent from the ceiling vs colder outside air temps, that grill/port/vent will light up vs the rest of the structure... that's it. Peace. BTW, been w a fire crew w their hand-held units... pretty cool, but can't see through walls... seriously.
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Sound advice. Talking about FLIR is always very interesting FLIR in many if not all US states is now banned due to new marijuana legislation

Check this guy out [all though be warned I think he may be god..]

[youtube]sudf5xDIhmM[/youtube]
 
erkelsgoo420

erkelsgoo420

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If ur doing a big op it can be necessary but if I were you I'd be more concerned about the "our room" part of that post... Why does anyone else know? Loose lips sink ships better plug the partner ;)
 
Ronjohn7779

Ronjohn7779

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From what I've heard 2000w and under isn't very noticeable with flir. Most of the time they're hunting for whales.
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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Straight up G said:
Sound advice. Talking about FLIR is always very interesting FLIR in many if not all US states is now banned due to new marijuana legislation

Check this guy out [all though be warned I think he may be god..]
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A God? LOL. Can't even get the FLIR definition right. Its *not* radar, it emits *nothing*
 
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