NVECTECH PATRIOT 2 L19 Thermal Monocular

Technical Core

VOx 384×288 thermal matrix, ≤18mK sensitivity, 1200m detection. 19mm objective. 1.8x optical + 4x digital zoom (4.8x max). 50Hz frame rate. 1024×768 SONY AMOLED display. USB Type-C charging. GPS/compass/altitude/azimuth/temperature sensors integrated.

Detection at extreme distance: 1200m range surpasses typical 800m monoculars. Covers full hunting territory from single vantage point. Identifies game movement patterns before close-range approach.

50Hz thermal refresh: 25Hz is industry standard. 50Hz doubles motion clarity—critical for tracking moving targets across terrain. Eliminates thermal "lag" competitors suffer.

Genuine 20+ hour runtime: Most competitors claim 12-15 hours; independent testing confirms PATRIOT 2 L19 delivers full 20+ hours continuous operation. Eliminates battery anxiety during multi-day expeditions.

64GB native storage: Records continuous thermal video for 20-30 hours without external drives. HDMI output streams live thermal feed to external recording systems simultaneously.

Sensor stack integration: GPS waypoints lock coordinates automatically. Azimuth provides bearing for remote target communication. Altitude corrects ballistic calculations. 

Magnification Strategy

1x base: 40° field of view. Scans hunting zones efficiently. Detects thermal signatures across entire landscape simultaneously.

2x magnification: Identifies target species (deer vs. elk distinction). Confirms thermal signature is biological heat source, not equipment/environmental artifact.

3-4x zoom: Range verification. Behavioral observation (standing/bedded/moving assessment). Distance confirmation for ballistic calculator input.

Unique advantage: Continuous variable zoom (not stepped). Smooth target tracking across magnification range without image breakup.

Integrated Sensors – Field Integration

GPS coordinates: WGS84 precision. Waypoint tagging marks kill locations, equipment caches, hazardous terrain. No external GPS unit required.

Compass heading: 360° cardinal reference. Team communication: "Target bearing 247 degrees from observation point." Critical for coordinated multi-operator scenarios.

Azimuth (magnetic bearing): Relative to true north. Automated bearing calculation eliminates manual compass work.

Altitude readout: Barometric elevation display. Density altitude factors into ballistic calculations automatically on device display.

Ambient temperature: Environmental reference for thermal system calibration. Confirms device operating parameters within specification.

Unique implementation: All five sensors display simultaneously on OLED without cluttering thermal image. Competitors force menu navigation between sensor readings.

Thermal Video Recording – Documentary-Grade

Native 384×288px thermal video recording. 50Hz frame rate capture preserves thermal detail standard devices lose at 25Hz.

Dual audio/video: Microphone captures ambient sound. Post-mission analysis includes terrain audio, wind conditions, animal vocalizations. Creates complete expedition documentation.

HDMI simultaneous output: Records locally while streaming external recorder simultaneously. Build backup thermal archives without stopping capture.

USB export: All video/images export directly to laptop for post-processing or analysis. No proprietary software restrictions.

Battery Endurance vs. Competitors

20+ hours continuous: PATRIOT 2 L19 operational time exceeds most competitors' full-day specs.

Charging logistics: USB Type-C accepts standard phone chargers, power banks, or vehicle USB ports. No proprietary charging dock required. 2-3 hour full recharge.

Battery indicator: 0-100% percentage display prevents operational surprises. Audio/visual alerts at 20%/10%/5% remaining.

Field-replaceable: Internal 18650 lithium cells user-replaceable with standard retail batteries (no special tools/proprietary cells required).

Professional Specifications

Detection Reality 

1200m detection range verified: Military-standard 0.3m target (human body) at 1200m thermal signature confirmed through independent testing. Actual field testing shows detection capability matching specification—rare in thermal market.

What 1200m actually means:

• Elk-sized thermal signature: consistent detection to 1400m+ (exceeds spec)

• Human body heat: 1200m baseline, extends to 1400m+ in optimal conditions

• Small game (foxes, coyotes): 800-1000m detection range

• Vehicle engine thermal: 2000m+ detection (heat dissipation visible extreme distance)

Why this matters: Extended range compensates for compact 19mm objective. 35mm/50mm competitors claim 2000-2500m but deliver inferior NETD performance. PATRIOT 2 L19 achieves range parity through superior microbolometer sensitivity rather than larger optics.

Professional Support

Authorized NVECTECH dealer: Professional Optics Split maintains warranty support, technical troubleshooting, field repair capability.

Fast EU delivery: Stock inventory enables same-week shipment across Europe.

Competitive pricing: No margin markup vs. standard distributor channels. Direct pricing available.