WILSONVILLE, OR – January 8, 2015 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) – Dedicated to advancing sonar technology for fishermen, FLIR Systems is introducing seven new models that form the next generation of Raymarine’s Dragonfly product line at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new Dragonfly range offers anglers advanced CHIRP sonar vision, superior color displays, and wireless mobile device integration. The new Dragonfly range begins with the 4.3” Dragonfly 4 DV, the world’s first recreational CHIRP sonar under $200. The Dragonfly 4 DV and the entire Dragonfly range use wide-spectrum CHIRP DownVision™ sonar technology to give anglers photo-like images of fish and underwater objects. Unlike conventional sonars that transmit a single frequency with each pulse, Dragonfly’s CHIRP sonar pulses across a wide spectrum of sonar frequencies simultaneously. This wide spectrum pulse produces much higher-resolution and life-like sonar images. Dragonfly’s CHIRP DownVision™ technology also surpasses ordinary imaging sonars with superior deep water performance to 600ft (180m) and reliable high speed bottom tracking. And with its unique all-weather bright display, Dragonfly provides high fidelity images under blazing sun or driving rain.
Anglers looking to step up to enhanced fish identification can choose the 4.3″ Dragonfly 4 DVS or the 5″ Dragonfly 5 DVS. The “DVS” models feature CHIRP DownVision™ plus a second conventional CHIRP sonar channel, optimized for locating fish targets. Moving up from the DVS models are the Dragonfly 4 PRO and Dragonfly 5 PRO. Dragonfly PRO models combine CHIRP DownVision™ and conventional CHIRP sonar with a fast 10Hz GPS for staying on course and internal Wi-Fi for streaming to mobile devices.
In addition to the Dragonfly 4 and 5 models, the new Wi-Fish™ sonar for mobile devices joins the Dragonfly range. Built on the Dragonfly sonar platform, Wi-Fish™ is a black box wireless sonar designed to work exclusively with smartphones and tablets, letting fisherman access CHIRP DownVision™ from anywhere on board. Using Raymarine’s Wi-Fish™ mobile app, fishermen can view, pause, and rewind sonar imagery, making it easy to record their favorite fishing spots and share with friends online.
“The first Dragonfly launched in 2013 was a breakthrough that let fisherman see the underwater world with incredible fidelity” said Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR Maritime. “Now with the expanded and more attractively priced Dragonfly range, we are making our high performance CHIRP DownVisonTM sonar technology within reach of every fishermen and boater.”
The new Dragonfly product line consists of 7 new models to meet the needs of each individual angler:
About FLIR Systems FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR’s advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) threat detection. For more information, visit FLIR’s web site at www.FLIR.com.
About Raymarine: Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high performance and ease of use, the award-winning products are available through a global network of dealers and distributors. The Raymarine product lines include radar, autopilots, GPS, instruments, fishfinders, communications, and integrated systems. Raymarine is a division of FLIR Systems, a world leader in thermal imaging. For more information about Raymarine please go to www.raymarine.com.
