HIKMICRO Thunder TQ50C 3.0 thermal clip-on

The HIKMICRO Thunder TQ50C 3.0 is a high-end thermal imaging clip-on device, officially launched in September 2024 as part of the third generation of the Thunder series. It is designed primarily for hunting and outdoor observation, allowing users to convert traditional day scopes into thermal optics. The device features advanced 640x512 resolution sensors and HIKMICRO's shutterless image system, which provides an uninterrupted viewing experience by removing the traditional calibration lag.

HIKMICRO is a specialized brand under the umbrella of Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision), one of the world's largest manufacturers of video surveillance equipment. The brand was established to leverage Hikvision's extensive research and development in thermal and visual imaging for consumer and professional outdoor markets. Manufacturing is conducted at the company's state-of-the-art facilities in Hangzhou, China.

Ownership of the HIKMICRO brand lies with Hikvision, which is a partially state-owned enterprise in China. The ultimate owner is the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), a state-run entity supervised by the Chinese government. This connection allows HIKMICRO access to high-precision imaging technologies, including high-sensitivity thermal sensors and advanced image-processing algorithms.