Teledyne FLIR

[ACTIVE]

Drones · HQ: Wilsonville, Oregon · Est. 1978 · 4 models registered · 18 deployments

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As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Teledyne FLIR: 4 models, 18 deployments across 10 regions. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Wilsonville, Oregon

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

4

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Teledyne FLIR is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) providing thermal imaging, infrared cameras, and unmanned systems for defense, industrial, and autonomous applications. Awarded 2.5M U.S. Marine Corps contract for Rogue 1 lethal loitering munition systems. Revenue was .9B in 2020.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 78.6%

Clean safety record across 18 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 15 operational sites across 16 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

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Key Facts

FocusThermal imaging and machine vision cameras for robotics, defense, and industrial applications.
StagePublic company listed on NYSE under ticker TDY.
ParentTeledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY)
Revenue$1.9B (2020)
Key productsThermal imaging cameras, Rogue 1 loitering munition
USMC contract$42.5M (Rogue 1, 600+ systems)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Teledyne FLIR.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

SVP & President Defense and Aerospace Group

George Bobbsecondary-verified

President and Chief Executive Officer, Teledyne Technologies

JihFen Leisecondary-verified

Senior Vice President of Teledyne Technologies; President of Teledyne FLIR Defense

Founding Team

J. Kenneth Stringer III[Founder]

sole · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

J. Kenneth Stringer IIIFounder of FLIR Systems

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

4 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating1
Announced1
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Textron Systems1 · 1× joint · 3 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Teledyne FLIR x U.S. ArmyJan 1, 2022

    MOST RECENT · Teledyne FLIR x U.S. Army · 2022-01-01 · with U.S. Army · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Teledyne FLIR - 18 deploymentsTeledyne FLIR

Platform Models

4 entries

Deployments

18 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

13 entries
What is Teledyne FLIR?

Teledyne FLIR is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) providing thermal imaging, infrared cameras, and unmanned systems for defense, industrial, and autonomous applications. Awarded 2.5M U.S. Marine Corps contract for Rogue 1 lethal loitering munition systems. Revenue was .9B in 2020.

What does Teledyne FLIR make?

Teledyne FLIR has 4 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Black Hornet, Centaur, PackBot 525 and 1 other (Teledyne FLIR builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Teledyne FLIR publicly traded?

Yes. Teledyne FLIR is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Teledyne FLIR?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Teledyne FLIR building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Teledyne FLIR?

George Bobb is the ceo of Teledyne FLIR, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Teledyne FLIR?

Teledyne FLIR is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Teledyne FLIR headquartered?

Teledyne FLIR is headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA.

Who owns Teledyne FLIR?

Teledyne FLIR is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Teledyne FLIR operate robots?

Teledyne FLIR operates 18 verified deployments, including at Afghanistan, US Marine Corps, USA.

How many robots has Teledyne FLIR deployed?

DEPLOY has 18 verified Teledyne FLIR deployments on record at sites including Afghanistan, US Marine Corps, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Teledyne FLIR a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Teledyne FLIR ranks in roughly the top 22% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Teledyne FLIR founded?

Teledyne FLIR was founded in 1978.

Is Teledyne FLIR safe?

Teledyne FLIR has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.