FLIR ONE Edge Pro review

FLIR’s phone attachment brings down the cost of thermal imaging, but is it practical?

FLIR ONE Edge Pro thermal imaging camera being tested
(Image: © Adam Juniper)

Digital Camera World Verdict

The FLIR ONE Edge Pro is a significant improvement on FLIR’s previous phone attachment, with no vulnerable connection points and a longer use time. It’s quite pricey, even compared to FLIR’s own alternatives, but the phone link is convenient and the app is excellent. Dependence on the phone isn’t for every job, but for most, it comes naturally and even offers advantages like extra metadata.

Pros

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    Easily understood ‘MSX’ hybrid thermal images

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    160 x 120 thermal resolution

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    More rugged than direct connection devices

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    iOS / Android app easy to use

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    Takes advantage of phone metadata

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    1GB free cloud storage

Cons

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    Noticeable latency

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    App occasionally loses connection

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    Battery could still be longer

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Thermal imaging cameras are moving from the world of deep-pocketed professionals to something within everyone’s reach and – as with so much – a factor is the phone. Thermal imaging can reveal faults in electronics or cars which have yet to be present, they are an essential tool for HVAC engineers, and when checking insulation. They can even identify water damage, or the studs in walls, so DIY fans of all kinds can enjoy them – as well as kids learning about their world.

FLIR is a leading brand in all areas of thermal imaging, and many of their cameras connect to their back-end suite which includes cloud storage (up to 1TB for free) as well as some options aimed at businesses to streamline reporting. 

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Adam Juniper
Managing Editor

With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones. 

Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones. 

He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook