Trillium Engineering

Trillium Engineering is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced EO/IR imaging systems for unmanned and crewed ISR platforms. Specializing in precision gimbal payloads for Group 1–3 UAS, launched effects, and other tactical systems, Trillium delivers high-end imaging performance in compact, low SWaP-C configurations.

Each system is engineered for mission success—combining rugged environmental protection, precision stabilization, and cutting-edge sensors to deliver ultra-stable, high-resolution imagery for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting applications. Trillium’s imaging systems are used by leading companies including Quantum-Systems, Textron Systems, and AeroVironment, supporting defense and commercial operators around the world.

Advanced Imaging for Mission-Critical Operations

Trillium’s gimbals provide a complete suite of sensing and targeting options, including visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR imaging, as well as integrated laser rangefinders, designators, and pointers. Each system is optimized for maximum performance in the smallest possible footprint—preserving valuable platform resources for additional payloads and mission systems.

Powerful onboard video processing delivers real-time, actionable intelligence through high-definition stabilization, object tracking, and H.264/H.265 encoding. With integrated edge AI capabilities powered by SightX, Trillium systems enable automated target detection, tracking, and classification in any environment—day or night—enhancing situational awareness and accelerating decision-making.

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HD25

Low-SWaP EO or EO/IR gimbal with geopointing capabilities

The HD25 is a lightweight and compact camera gimbal delivering 720p HD digital H.264-compliant video output with a 3x optical zoom visible camera and optional fixed focal length uncooled LWIR camera. With an onboard GPS-aided INS, the gimbal provides powerful real-time geopointing and geolocation capabilities for high-accuracy target tracking.

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HD40

Drone camera gimbal with powerful zoom and integrated laser pointer

The HD40 is an advanced gimbal available as a 30x optical zoom EO-only configuration, or an EO/IR system with 10x optical zoom visible camera and a fixed focal length uncooled LWIR camera. An optional 850 nm night vision-compatible laser pointer can also be provided.

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HD45

Durable low-SWaP gimbal with optical zoom-capable EO and IR cameras

The HD45 is a robust and lightweight EO/IR gimbal available with a 5x optical zoom uncooled LWIR camera and either 5x or 10x optical zoom visible camera, as well as an 850 nm night vision-compatible laser pointer. The onboard IMU can be upgraded to deliver 1-degree accuracy for best-in-class geolocation and geopointing.

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HD59

EO/IR imaging system for ISR, targeting & domain awareness

Delivering high-end ISR performance in a compact, low SWaP-C package, the HD59 gimbal provides simultaneous wide and narrow thermal sensing at the lightest weight in its class. With a full suite of laser options and onboard GD-Loc geolocation technology, it delivers the precision and versatility required for today’s most demanding missions.

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HD80

Large-format gimbal with LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging options

The HD80 is a powerful UAV gimbal with best-in-class stability and an array of EO, MWIR or LWIR configuration options as well as a laser pointer and laser designator. Featuring cutting-edge embedded video processing capabilities such as scene and target tracking, it enables high-accuracy real-time location of both static and dynamic targets.

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HD95

Advanced tactical EO/IR gimbal payload purpose-built for US Army

The HD95 is a low-SWaP EO/IR gimbal specifically designed for the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift UAS program. Delivering unparalleled aerial reconnaissance and imaging capabilities, the gimbal features a global shutter EO camera and MWIR and SWIR thermal cameras, as well as a laser pointer, laser rangefinder, and STANAG 3733-compliant laser target designator.

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Clarity-HD

Embedded computing module for AI-powered image processing capabilities

Clarity-HD is a compact embedded computing module that is designed to accelerate the integration of advanced AI and machine learning software into Trillium gimbals.

The powerful and flexible solution provides tactical UAS with enhanced situational awareness and decision-making capabilities that ensure superiority on the battlefield, and is easily upgradeable through software applications and updates for guaranteed future-proofing.

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Mission Software

Intelligent & modular software packages for diverse mission requirements

We offer a range of mission-ready software packages that enhance the performance of our gimbals even further with advanced AI-driven features and real-time processing. Hosted on our powerful Clarity-HD embedded computing unit, the modular software allows you to select the exact capabilities you need to suit your unique requirements.

Our software modules include:

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