FLIR Vue TZ20-R User manual

Equipment described herein is subject to US export regulations and may require a license prior to export. Diversion contrary to US law is
prohibited. Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rev. 110.
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Vue
®
TZ20-R
High Resolution, Radiometric, Gimbaled
Thermal Zoom Drone Payload
USER MANUAL

VUE TZ20-R User Manual
Equipment described herein is subject to US export regulations and may require a license prior to export. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.
Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rev. 110.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
VUE
®
TZ20-R ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 INSTALLATION AND QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 4
3 DJI PILOT APP INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Compatible Devices ................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 How to Install ........................................................................................................................................... 6
4 DJI PILOT APP OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Menu........................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 FFC.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 AGC Lock/Unlock .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Color Palettes .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Zoom ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.6 Radiometry .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.7 Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 13
5 SD CARDS ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 File Naming Convention ........................................................................................................................ 14
5.2 Tested Micro SD Cards ......................................................................................................................... 15
6 RECORDING...................................................................................................................................................... 16
7 SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Image format ......................................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Video format .......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.3 FFC Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 18
7.4 Scene Dynamic Range.......................................................................................................................... 18
7.5 AGC Region of interest ......................................................................................................................... 18
7.6 Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) and Advanced Digital Enhancement (ADE) .................................. 19
8 OPTIMIZING IMAGE QUALITY ......................................................................................................................... 20
9 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 21
Table 1: Vue TZ20-R specifications ............................................................................................................. 21
10 WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Table 2: LED Indication Table...................................................................................................................... 23
11.1 Firmware Upgrade/Downgrade ............................................................................................................. 24
11.2 Software Buttons or Video Not Displayed ............................................................................................. 25
11.3 USB to Boson Application ..................................................................................................................... 25
12 FLIR SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................. 26

VUE TZ20-R User Manual
Equipment described herein is subject to US export regulations and may require a license prior to export. Diversion contrary to US law is
prohibited. Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rev. 110.
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1 VUE
®
TZ20-R
Made in the USA, the radiometric VUE TZ20-R thermal-zoom drone payload enables DJI V2 Matrice 200 series
and 300 pilots to see and measure thermal details not possible with other leading sUAS aircraft and payloads.
The TZ20-R features two FLIR Boson® thermal infrared (IR) cameras that put four times more pixels on target at
every zoom level versus all competition and offers an unmatched 20× zoom capability. Utility, roofing, solar farm,
and other industrial inspectors can zoom into objects of interest, identify them with unmatched clarity, and take
and record radiometric temperature measurements, all from a safe standoff distance. Emergency response pilots
in search and rescue, law enforcement, firefighting, and public safety can search for and observe in silence while
using the thermal zoom to reduce false positives and make critical decisions faster with the affordable VUE TZ20-
R. The combination of performance-leading thermal zoom and radiometry enables more efficient missions with
faster search, silent surveillance, and safer stand-off inspections.
SEARCH AND INSPECT
MORE AREA IN LESS TIME
Unmatched thermal zoom
performance and clarity at
5×, 10×, and 20×
SAFELY AND
ACCURATELY MEASURE
TEMPERATURE FROM
FARTHER AWAY
Dual Bosons provide 4×
more radiometric pixels on
target at every zoom level
versus all competitors
READY TO FLY
AND MEASURE
Plug and play with DJI
Matrice 300, DJI V2 Matrice
200 series, and post-process
reporting software.

VUE TZ20-R User Manual
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prohibited. Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rev. 110.
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FIGURE 1. VUE TZ20-R
2 INSTALLATION AND QUICK START GUIDE
Hold the securely when attaching or detaching the Vue TZ20-R.
1. Remove the protective cap from Skyport connector and insert gimbal into gimbal mount on airframe.
2. Rotate the Skyport connector to the unlocked position and completely insert into the airframe gimbal mount.
3. Rotate the Skyport connector to the locked position to secure it.
4. Confirm that the Vue TZ20-R is mounted securely.
5. If flying with a second payload, confirm both payloads are aimed forward upon start-up and initialization to
prevent payloads from contacting each other during initialization process.
6. Power on the airframe and remote controller.
7. Open the DJI Pilot Application.
8. When flying dual payloads, place the controller in Gimbal Control Mode so the two payloads turn together and
do not bump into each other during flight.

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prohibited. Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rev. 110.
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FIGURE 2. INSERT AND SECURE THE VUE TZ20-R INTO AIRFRAME GIMBAL MOUNT

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3 DJI PILOT APP INSTALLATION
3.1 Compatible Devices
Requires Android 5.0 or above.
Refer to https://www.dji.com/downloads/djiapp/dji-pilot for compatible mobile device(s).
Matrice 300 RTK: v1.9.0R
Matrice 200 V2: v1.8.0
3.2 How to Install
In the Google Play store, search “DJI Pilot” and install the app onto your device.
https://www.dji.com/downloads/djiapp/dji-pilot

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4 DJI PILOT APP OPERATION
The DJI Pilot app is required to operate the Vue TZ20-R. The user controls for the Vue TZ20-R appear on the
right edge in the DJI Pilot app. In the main screen, users have the option to toggle between recording modes
through the “Menu” and adjust operational parameters including Flat Field Correction (FFC), AGC, color palette,
zoom, radiometric spot meter and other payload settings. The Vue TZ20-R does not support viewing recorded
imagery on the SD from the DJI Pilot app.
FIGURE 3. DJI PILOT APP USER INTERFACE
4.1 Menu
In the menu selection, users can toggle the recording mode between photo
and video, start and stop recording, and select the photo mode. Single
Shot, Burst Mode, and Interval options are available. The Interval capture
rate can be set between 1 to 30 seconds.

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FIGURE 4. MENU INTERFACE
4.2 FFC
A FFC (flat field correction) is an offset calibration that is triggered at powerup, after a set change in
temperature, and periodically throughout the camera operation. The FFC adjusts internal settings
that compensate for environmental temperature changes, camera temperature changes, and other
conditions that impact camera operation. This maintains image quality by removing noise and other
artefacts that may occur during use in dynamic operational conditions. The Vue TZ20-R is in auto FFC mode by
default, but a manual trigger can be initiated by pressing the FCC icon.
4.3 AGC Lock/Unlock
The AGC Lock/Unlock allows the image to hold a constant temperature-to-color pallet in a dynamic
moving scene. This allows the user to identify objects in the camera field of view with specific
infrared radiation and facilitates locating items in specific scenes.
4.4 Color Palettes
Multiple color palettes are available on the FLIR Vue TZ20-R. The User’s desired color palette is
saved with RJPG and MOV files, but not with TIFF files. The Pallet icon indicates the current color
pallet. The user may select the color palette by pressing the icon. Adjusting the palette can aid in
interpreting the thermal images. More information regarding selecting the appropriate color palette
can be found at https://www.flir.com/discover/ots/outdoor/your-perfect-palette/.
FIGURE 5: MULTIPLE COLOR PALETTES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE VUE TZ20-R

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4.5 Zoom
The FLIR Vue TZ20-R is capable of up to 20x thermal zoom. The user can maintain a wide FOV to
cover a large area quickly and then zoom in on targets of interest when desired. Pressing the zoom
icon allows the user to select 1x, 5x, 10x, and 20x zoom, is calculated based on the wide horizontal
field of view (HFOV), or WFOV Boson. Zoom level 1x utilizes a wide, 95° HFOV, 640x512 resolution
Boson. This is referred to as the WFOV Boson. Zoom levels 5x, 10x, and 20x utilize a narrow, 18° HFOV,
640x512 resolution Boson. Zooming from 1x to 5x is a pseudo-optical zoom, unique to the TZ20-R and places
over 327,000 pixels on target at both levels. Zooming 10x and 20x is a digital zoom. All four zoom levels place
four times more pixels on target versus pure digital zoom payloads using the same starting HFOV. TIFF images
are saved without the zoom applied. JPEG and MOV are saved with zoom and colorized.
FIGURE 6. 1X, 5X, 10X, AND 20X ZOOM LEVELS
4.6 Radiometry
The TZ20-R is equipped with a variety of radiometric features that can be enabled by the pilot. These
include a spot meter measurement, region of interest (ROI) measurement boxes that display the
hottest, coolest, and average temperature of all pixels within the ROI, and hot or cold isotherms.
Press the radiometry icon to select radiometric settings.

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4.6.1 Spot Meter
The Spot Meter is engaged using the icon on the main view screen. When turned on, the spot meter icon and
measured temperature will appear in the middle of the screen.
FIGURE 7: SPOT METER DISPLAYED ON USER INTERFACE
4.6.2 Regions of Interest (ROI)
There are two ROI options: Frame and Center. Frame defines the ROI as the full view as displayed on the user
interface. Center creates and displays a ROI smaller than full user interface. The hottest, coldest, and average
temperature within the ROI is displayed for both Frame and Center. The hottest measured temperature within the
ROI is indicated with the red upward pointing triangle. The coldest temperature within the ROI is indicated with
the blue downward pointing triangle.
The Region of Interest feature is accessed via the payload icon on the main view screen. Scroll through the
menu to select Measurement ROI. Tap the option box to the right to change from the default “None” setting to
“Frame” or “Center.” Press the “X” at the upper right corner of the menu to return to the main screen. The
selected ROI will appear on the user interface indicating and locating the hottest, coldest, and average
temperature.
Radiometric
Spotmeter