February 15, 2016

New Drone Regulations: Top 5 Q&A to Keep Money in Your Pocket

New drone regulations can lead to some serious fines if they’re not followed.

If you’re reading this, you more than likely own a drone, know someone who owns one, or are in the market to buy one yourself. And just in case you haven’t heard, there have been some recent developments that have been brought to Uncle Sam’s attention and have incurred a few minor changes that you may or may not know about that directly affects ownership of a drone.

As of January 22, 2016, per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS Registration Q&A¹, there are some new rules, regulations and practices that must be followed to keep you lawful when it comes to drones / UAS.

First of all…

For any and all clarification purposes an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and a drone are the same thing when it comes to registration purposes. And all modelers and hobbyists, this applies to your aircrafts as well (even outdoor RC and homemade aircraft). Congress has defined the word “aircraft”² to include any UAS. So, again all aircrafts must be registered.

When?

Well, if you are currently operating or have operated your UAS before Dec. 21, 2015, you have until February 19, 2016 to register (and it’s coming up fast!). If you made your UAS purchase after Dec. 21, 2015, you must register before you ever operate it outdoors. Registration fee is $5 per aircraft, which is a lot cheaper than if you don’t register. (see below)

So what’s the charge if I don’t comply?

Regulatory sanctions include the FAA hitting you with civil penalties up to $27,500 and criminal penalties can include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment up to three years!

Okay, okay, I get the point. How do I register?

First of all, there are two different ways to register, each one based on select criteria. If you use your UAS for hobby or recreational purposes you have the ability to use the online system, quick, easy and provides you with a registration certificate right off the bat (which you are required to have your possession while in flying your aircraft).

However, if you own a manned or unmanned aircraft that’s not strictly for hobby or recreational purposes or if your drone weighs more than 55lbs, you’re demoted to good ol’ fashioned snail mail way. It “takes much longer to complete”³, but the FAA is working on getting it transferred to an online tool later this year.

Renewal

Be ready to renew every three years for $5.

References

1. FAA.gov. UAS Registration Q&A. (2016, January 22) Retrieved from https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/faqs/

2. P. Huerta, Michael. Interpretation Of The Special Rule For Model Aircraft. Washington, DC: Federal Aviation Administration (2014, June 18). Retrieved from https://www.faa.gov/uas/educational_users/media/model_aircraft_spec_rule.pdf

3. FAA.gov. UAS Registration Q&A. (2016, January 22) Retrieved from https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/faqs/

About Infrared Cameras

ICI’s SmartIR is an AWS-powered software platform that leverages ICI-built thermal imaging, acoustic imaging, and vibration sensing devices for condition-based monitoring of critical mechanical and electrical assets and manufactured outputs. ICI’s solutions are deployed by organizations to protect critical assets across a wide range of industries including distribution & logistics, manufacturing, utilities, and oil & gas. ICI’s sensing solutions are built around high-resolution thermal imaging along with visible, acoustic, vibration and laser spectroscopy imagers and sensors. This full-stack solution measures heat, sound, and gas in the surrounding environment, helping companies gain insight to efficiently manage their most important assets and infrastructure. ICI designs and manufactures digital thermal sensing solution platforms with edge and cloud-based software.

For more information, please visit https://infraredcameras.com/.

About Infrared Cameras’ Proposed Business Combination With SportsMap Tech Acquisition Corp

On December 5, 2022, Infrared Cameras Holdings, Inc., ICI’s parent company, entered into a business combination agreement with SportsMap Tech Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SMAP) relating to a proposed business combination between the parties that would result in Infrared Cameras Holdings becoming a public company. SMAP has filed a definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed business combination and the special meeting of its stockholders, scheduled for December 8, 2023, to vote to approve the proposed business combination and related matters. The parties have applied to have the combined company’s common stock listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “MSAI”.

SMAP and ICI urge all interested persons to read the definitive proxy statement, which contains important information about SMAP, ICI and the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement can be obtained without charge at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts, including statements concerning the benefit of ICI’s SmartIR platform to customers and potential customers and SMAP’s or ICI’s beliefs about the proposed business combination transaction and ability of the combined company to qualify to list on NASDAQ. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “future,” “potential,” “opportunity,” or other similar expressions, the negatives of these terms or variations of them, although not all forward-looking statements will include such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about the future events that are based on SMAP’s or ICI’s current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. Certain of these risks are identified and discussed in SMAP’s definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed business combination transaction and other filings SMAP or the combined company may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risk factors will be important to consider in determining future results and should be reviewed in their entirety. Neither SMAP nor ICI is under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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July 25, 2023

Infrared Cameras, Incorporated Joins the AWS Public Sector Partner Program

July 26, 2023 – Infrared Cameras, Incorporated (ICI), announced today that they have joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Sector Partner (PSP) Program and completed the AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR) to validate SmartIR. Completing the AWS FTR ensures ICI’s solutions uphold AWS standards in architectural design. In addition, the AWS PSP Program helps AWS Partners grow their public sector business through alignment with AWS public sector sales, marketing, funding, capture, and proposal teams.

ICI leverages AWS to power its intelligent thermal imaging and condition monitoring software, SmartIR. Validated by the AWS FTR, SmartIR utilizes data points from thermal imaging and sensing technologies to continuously monitor the performance and condition of critical mechanical and electrical assets in industrial, environmental, and commercial settings. The SmartIR platform informs predictive maintenance for these assets, provides early fire detection and safety alerts, and robust reporting and analysis capabilities to optimize operational processes. By reinforcing SmartIR around AWS best practices for security, reliability, and operational excellence, ICI delivers a fully scalable asset reliability and safety platform built on AWS.

“ICI is honored to join the AWS Public Sector Partner Program,” said Gary Strahan, CEO of ICI. “AWS has long been recognized as a leading cloud services provider and it is an honor to meet their standards and bring their technical advantages to our customers leveraging our SmartIR solution.”

As an AWS PSP Program member, ICI is recognized as an AWS Partner with cloud-based solutions who have experience supporting government, space, education, and non-profits around the world ICI has long provided solutions to government entities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Department of Transportation, and various state and municipal governments.

For more information, please visit www.infraredcameras.com/smartir-platform.

About Infrared Cameras, Incorporated

ICI builds thermal imaging and sensing platforms that are utilized by organizations to protect critical assets across a wide range of industries including distribution & logistics, manufacturing, utilities, and oil & gas. ICI’s sensing solutions are built around high-resolution thermal imaging along with visible, acoustic, and laser spectroscopy imagers and sensors, that perceive and measure heat, sound, and gas in the surrounding environment, helping companies gain insight to efficiently manage their most important assets and infrastructure. ICI designs and manufactures digital thermal sensing solution platforms with edge and cloud-based software.

ICI believes that its digital thermal technology platform positions it at the center of a global revolution in thermal sensing, as the introduction of continuous streaming thermal data coupled with automated insights replaces intermittent manual thermal analysis, and cloud-connected thermal big data capture enables artificial intelligence and machine learning to elevate critical asset management to a new level. For more information, please visit https://infraredcameras.com/.

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September 27, 2022

ICI Debuts High Resolution Titan HD Infrared Camera

New Handheld Camera Pairs 1.3 Megapixel Resolution with an Affordable Price, Offering Ideal Solution for Long Distance Surveying of Critical Assets

Beaumont, Texas (September 26, 2022) -- Infrared Cameras Incorporated (ICI) today launched its Titan HD, a new 1.3-megapixel handheld camera that allows users to survey critical assets and infrastructure. The Titan HD’s 1280 x 1024 resolution is the highest in the industry for handheld thermal imagers, allowing for reliable, accurate temperature readings, even from a significant distance.

Engineered to accurately survey large and distant applications, the Titan HD leverages a 5.5-inch color LCD screen and 35 different temperature analysis points to aid in data collection and analysis in the field. The camera is also designed to cover a wide range of applications, measuring temperatures up to 1500 degrees Celsius (2,732 degrees Fahrenheit) to an accuracy of 1 degree Celsius.

“The Titan HD is a complete game changer, providing the highest resolution for a handheld camera in the industry” said Gary Strahan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ICI. “With 1.3 million pixels, users can survey vast applications like electrical substations and transmission lines quickly yet with extremely granular accuracy. Combine this with ICI’s leading SmartIR software and you have a solution that is unparalleled for inspections. This solution is especially valuable for applications requiring a small measurement spot size at long distance. The camera is also much lighter weight than many systems on the market that provide far less resolution.”

With leading resolution, a rotating viewfinder, and an ICI’s user-friendly SmartIR software, the camera is ideal for a wide range of inspection applications, including surveying electrical transmission lines and substations, petrochemical and plant equipment, insulation and building envelope inspections, scientific applications and much more. Users can define isotherms, record annotations, enable alarming functions, and capture images at set intervals. Video streaming is available via USB Type-C or HDMI.

Features include:

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
Touchscreen, 5.5” color LCD
Hot spot and cold spot tracing
Up to 35 temperature analysis elements
Customized color alarm isotherms
High-temperature measuring
Audible alarm settings
Automatic/manual file naming
Video streaming via USB Type-C or HDMI
Predefined text annotation lists
Voice annotation support

For more, please visit www.infraredcameras.com.

About Infrared Cameras Inc.

Infrared Cameras Inc has been a leader in developing and manufacturing innovative infrared imaging technology since 1995. Veteran-owned and based in Beaumont, Texas, ICI offers complete infrared solutions, including equipment, custom designs, software, calibration, training, and more. The company's mission is to develop the most sensitive, accurate, and competitively priced infrared cameras in the world. To learn more about Infrared Cameras, visit www.infraredcameras.com or follow ICI on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook.

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