Key Takeaways
- Global thermal camera market size was valued at 6.9 billion USD in 2022 and is projected to reach 15.5 billion USD by 2030 (CAGR 10.9%)
- The global thermal camera market is expected to grow from 6.93 billion USD in 2023 to 15.55 billion USD by 2030 (CAGR 12.2%)
- The global thermal imaging market (including cameras) is projected to reach 19.2 billion USD by 2028 from 7.3 billion USD in 2020 (CAGR 14.1%)
- FLIR’s Boson+ series is available in 12µm and 25µm pixel pitch variants (uncooled microbolometer)
- FLIR Boson+ thermal camera uses uncooled microbolometer technology with NETD < 25 mK (typical, depending on configuration)
- FLIR Boson+ supports 640×512 resolution sensor
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Employment in occupations related to electrical and electronics engineering tech; not directly thermal cameras—so avoid; focus on verified procurement/policy stats from standards/government usage
- A US DHS/CDC COVID-era guidance used thermal imaging for screening at airports, including reference that elevated-temperature screening detects fevers (≥38°C)
- WHO guidance for COVID-19 notes body temperature screening threshold 38°C
- The global uncooled microbolometer market is forecast to grow from 1.0 billion USD in 2020 to 2.1 billion USD in 2027 (CAGR 11%)
- The global cooled infrared detector market is forecast to grow from 1.3 billion USD in 2020 to 2.8 billion USD in 2027 (CAGR 11%)
Thermal camera market surges from 2022, driven by predictive maintenance, reaching $15.5B by 2030.
Market Size & Growth
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Product Performance & Technical Specs
Product Performance & Technical Specs Interpretation
Applications, Adoption & Impact
Applications, Adoption & Impact Interpretation
Supply Chain, Components & Manufacturing
Supply Chain, Components & Manufacturing Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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