{"product_id":"predator-thermal-monocular","title":"[NEW] PREDATOR Multi-Role Thermal Imaging Monocular | Clip-On Ready, Helmet Mountable w\/ Swappable Lenses \u0026 Rail Adapter Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNight Operators PREDATOR: 25mK\/60Hz Multi-Role Thermal Imaging Monocular | Clip-On Ready, Helmet Mountable, Swappable Lenses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Night Operators PREDATOR is a multi-role thermal imaging monocular built around a 25mK NETD 296x192 thermal sensor running at a true 60 Hz with 25 millisecond latency, displayed on a 320x320 1.54 inch AMOLED. Handheld, helmet mountable, or clip-on ready ahead of a magnified optic: one unit, every role. It ships with the 4mm wide-angle lens installed and accepts a thread-on 13mm distance lens, so one body covers close scanning and long-range observation. Base price is $749.95 direct. Name-brand compact thermal monoculars in this class run $2,800 to $3,400 through the dealer channel. Same job after dark, without the dealer markup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PREDATOR is built on demand in limited waves. Every order reserves a unit in Wave One: 300 units, built in the sequence they are reserved. The current shipping window for the first month of launch is 30-45 days from purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetection ranges are measured on our production units, not copied from a lab sheet: with the 4mm lens, a person reads at 100 meters and a vehicle at 300 meters; with the 13mm lens, a person at 250 meters and a vehicle at 600 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e296x192 thermal core, 12 micron pitch, 25mK NETD sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefresh rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue 60 Hz, 60 frames per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLatency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 milliseconds, no smearing on moving subjects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320x320 AMOLED, 1.54 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens (included)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm wide angle, approx 48 degree horizontal field of view\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens (optional \/ FULL LOADOUT)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm distance lens, 15.6 degree horizontal field of view, thread-on swap in seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetection range, 4mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerson 100 m, vehicle 300 m (measured on our production units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetection range, 13mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerson 250 m, vehicle 600 m (measured on our production units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital zoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0x to 3.0x in 0.2x steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor palettes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine thermal palettes, including white hot and black hot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic shutter calibration. No user input needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTen physical buttons, zero menus. Brightness and contrast bars are the entire settings surface: usable with gloves, in the dark, without reading anything\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal 1700mAh rechargeable battery, USB-C charging, 4-5 hours runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackup power (optional)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccepts a user-supplied 16340 cell (not included), extends runtime roughly 1.5 to 2 additional hours per cell. No need to remove the cell while charging over USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShock rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000G, tested on our own 1000G bench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecoil rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to 7.62x39, validated over hundreds of rounds at .308\/7.62x51 (the stated upper limit). 12 gauge: low round counts only, sustained use not recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e335 g without rail adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 11.2 x 7 x 4.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-role: integrated dovetail shoe + included rail adapter. Helmet mountable with the aluminum G24 mount. Clip-on ready ahead of a magnified optic. 90 degree flip-to-side QD mount in MOUNT KIT and FULL LOADOUT (centerline approx 43 mm \/ 1.69 in on the flip plate). Handheld, head-mounted, or clipped on: one unit does all three\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLoadouts and pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoadout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCORE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$749.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePREDATOR unit with 4mm lens installed, dual dovetail bridge (free gift, $179.95 value), rail adapter with mounting screws, rubber eyecup, USB-C cable, quick-start guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMOUNT KIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$949.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in CORE plus the aluminum G24 helmet mount and the 90 degree flip-to-side QD mount: the complete mount stack for head-mounted and rail use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFULL LOADOUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1,049.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in MOUNT KIT plus the 13mm distance lens: every mounting role and both lenses in one box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-ons: the 13mm distance lens is a $199.95 add-on on CORE and MOUNT KIT and is included in FULL LOADOUT. The aluminum G24 helmet mount is a $99.95 add-on and the flip-to-side QD mount is a $179.95 add-on on CORE; both are included in MOUNT KIT and FULL LOADOUT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe free bridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every kit includes the dual dovetail bridge as a free gift, a real $179.95 accessory at no charge. It mounts the PREDATOR beside your other night vision, a PVS-14 pattern device on one side and thermal on the other: analog in one eye, heat in the other, the fusion setup that sees everything. Analog devices sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the PREDATOR different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 60 Hz.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most thermal monoculars under $1,500 run 25 Hz or 50 Hz cores. 60 Hz with 25ms latency means panning across a field or tracking a moving animal stays smooth instead of smearing into ghost trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwappable lenses on one body.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4mm wide lens is the scanning lens: approx 48 degrees of view for close terrain, treelines, and moving through property. The 13mm distance lens narrows to 15.6 degrees and pushes person detection to 250 meters. Thread one off, thread the other on, done in seconds in the field. Name-brand compact thermals lock you into one focal length per unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-role mounting, not an adapter afterthought.\u003c\/strong\u003e The integrated dovetail shoe and included rail adapter make the PREDATOR helmet mountable with the aluminum G24 mount, clip-on ready ahead of a magnified optic, or handheld for scanning. The 90 degree flip-to-side QD mount swings it clear of your eyeline when you don't need it. One unit covers every role that normally requires two or three separate devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip-on ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the PREDATOR ahead of a magnified day optic and see thermal through the glass you already trust. No second zero, no re-learning a new reticle. The rail adapter and dovetail make the transition from handheld to clip-on a tool-free swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested, not just claimed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000G shock rating proven on our own bench. Recoil reliable to 7.62x39 and validated over hundreds of rounds at .308\/7.62x51, the stated upper limit. Aluminum housing. We tortured it so you don't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero menus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten physical buttons control everything. Brightness and contrast are the whole settings surface. Contrast is the control that matters on thermal: crushing the background to make a warm subject pop is a two-press adjustment, not a menu dive. Calibration is automatic, nine palettes cycle on one button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge-ready out of the box.\u003c\/strong\u003e The included dual dovetail bridge (free gift, $179.95 value) pairs the PREDATOR with your analog night vision for a thermal-plus-analog fusion setup. On the name-brand side the same bridge is a separate purchase at several times the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact thermal category is priced by dealer networks at $2,800 to $3,400. We build direct, sell direct, and ship direct. From $749.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho buys the PREDATOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHog and predator control.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat signatures do not hide in brush, shadow, or light fog. Scan a field edge with the 4mm, confirm at distance with the 13mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty awareness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Walk your land at night and know what set the dogs off. A person or animal reads instantly as a bright signature against cool ground, hundreds of meters out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch and rescue and recovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finding a warm body in cold terrain is exactly what a 25mK sensor is for. Downed game recovery works the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelmet mountable thermal at a price the category has never offered.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MOUNT KIT ships with the aluminum G24 helmet mount and the flip-to-side QD mount included. Hands-free thermal normally starts north of $3,000 once mounts are added; this is $949.95 complete, with the dual dovetail bridge in the box as a free gift on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip-on thermal without the clip-on price tag.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated clip-on thermal units from the big names start at $4,000 and do one job. The PREDATOR clips on ahead of your magnified optic and still works handheld or helmet mounted. From $749.95 for all three roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVS-14 owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e The free dual dovetail bridge mounts the PREDATOR beside your analog unit: thermal to detect, analog to identify, both eyes working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePREDATOR vs HEAT: which Night Operators thermal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHEAT ($649.95)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePREDATOR (from $749.95)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntry thermal, head-mounted use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-role thermal: handheld, helmet mountable, clip-on ready, flip-to-side QD mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefresh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue 60 Hz, 25ms latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLenses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwappable 4mm \/ 13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimplified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTen-button direct control, brightness + contrast bars, 3x digital zoom, nine palettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst thermal, bridging with VIPER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerious scanning, longer detection, one unit for every role\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping, returns, warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide, from whichever appropriate or in-stock warehouse. The PREDATOR is built on demand in limited waves; during the first month of launch the shipping window is 30-45 days from purchase, and every order reserves a unit in Wave One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations within 24 hours of ordering are refunded in full. 14-day return window after delivery: defective units are fully refunded or replaced at no cost; personal-preference returns incur a restocking fee per the returns page. 3-month hardware warranty against manufacturing defects. Every unit is bench-tested before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Night Operators PREDATOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-role thermal imaging monocular with a 25mK 296x192 sensor, true 60 Hz refresh, a 320x320 AMOLED display, swappable 4mm and 13mm lenses, and a dovetail mounting system. Handheld, helmet mountable, and clip-on ready ahead of a magnified optic. From $749.95 direct, shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far can the PREDATOR detect a person?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 meters with the included 4mm wide lens and 250 meters with the 13mm distance lens. Vehicles read at 300 and 600 meters respectively. These figures were measured on our production units, not copied from a sensor datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PREDATOR night vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The PREDATOR is a thermal imager: it reads heat, not light. It works in absolute darkness, through light fog, and against brush where light-amplification devices struggle, and it works in daylight too. If you want analog light-amplification, see the Night Operators PVS-14. Many buyers run both: thermal to detect, analog to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the refresh rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue 60 Hz at 60 frames per second with 25 millisecond latency. Most compact thermals under $1,500 run 25 or 50 Hz. The difference shows the moment you pan: 60 Hz stays smooth, slower cores smear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear the PREDATOR on a helmet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PREDATOR is helmet mountable out of the box on the MOUNT KIT and FULL LOADOUT tiers, which include the aluminum G24 helmet mount and the 90 degree flip-to-side QD mount that swings the unit clear of your eyeline when not in use. On CORE, the G24 is a $99.95 add-on. The included dovetail shoe also drops into standard PVS-14 pattern helmet mounts and J-arms you may already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PREDATOR clip-on ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rail adapter and dovetail mounting system let you mount the PREDATOR ahead of a magnified day optic. It works as a clip-on thermal without being a single-purpose clip-on device: take it off and it is still a handheld scanner or a helmet-mounted monocular. One unit, every role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bridge it with my PVS-14?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every kit includes our dual dovetail bridge as a free gift, a $179.95 value, so the PREDATOR rides beside your PVS-14: analog in one eye, heat in the other. Standard aftermarket dovetail bridges work as well. Analog devices sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat batteries does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn internal 1700mAh rechargeable battery charges over USB-C and runs 4-5 hours. The battery compartment also accepts an optional user-supplied 16340 cell, which extends runtime roughly 1.5 to 2 additional hours per cell. The 16340 is not included with the unit; cells are inexpensive, swap in seconds, and there is no need to remove the cell while charging over USB-C. Note: the removable cell is a 16340, not a CR123A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat recoil is it rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PREDATOR is recoil-tested on our own units: reliable to 7.62x39 and validated over hundreds of rounds at .308\/7.62x51, which is the stated upper limit. 12 gauge is low round counts only; sustained 12 gauge use is not recommended. The 1000G shock rating was proven on our own 1000G bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so much less than name-brand compact thermals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect supply chain. The $2,800 to $3,400 price band on comparable compact thermals is mostly distribution: dealer margin, regional reps, retail overhead. We build to our own spec and sell direct. One layer, from $749.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We ship worldwide, from whichever appropriate or in-stock warehouse. During the first month of launch, the shipping window is 30-45 days from purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my order arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PREDATOR is built on demand in limited waves, and every order reserves a unit in Wave One (300 units, built in the sequence they are reserved). The current window is 30-45 days from purchase. You get tracking the moment your unit ships, and nothing ships until it passes our QC bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 4mm and 13mm lenses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4mm is the wide scanning lens: approx 48 degrees of view, person detection to 100 meters, ideal for close terrain and head-mounted use. The 13mm is the distance lens: 15.6 degrees, person detection to 250 meters, ideal for watching a field edge or confirming a distant signature. Both thread onto the same body and swap in seconds by hand, no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I have a question after I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail info@nightoperators.com. We reply within one business day. 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