MKS Ophir’s FoldIR 25-275mm f/5.5 MWIR lens has won the Innovation Award at the global IDEX 2025 show in Abu Dhabi. The FoldIR 25-275mm MWIR f/5.5 continuous zoom lens is the latest addition to the FoldIR family of lightweight lenses.
This family of lenses is designed specifically for drones and UAV’s, offering cutting-edge solutions for the newly released low-SWaP 15μm VGA MWIR detectors.
Specifically designed for 5” (127mm) gimbals on drones and UAVs, the new lens is optimized for the newly introduced low-SWaP 15μm VGA MWIR detectors, setting a new benchmark for size, weight, and performance in aerial thermal imaging.
Key features include:
- Weighs 302g (660g including detector)
- Exceptionally compact – total volume of 107mm x 101.5mm x 96mm
- Optimized for MWIR 15μm VGA detectors
- Detection range exceeds 14.5km
Ophir Optronics is an MKS brand and a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance IR thermal imaging lenses and optical elements for SWIR, MWIR, LWIR defense thermal imaging applications including long-range, low-SWaP products.
This award reflects the company’s commitment to cutting-edge IR optical solutions for defense and security applications.
