Pulsar (by Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide)

Pulsar manufactures thermal and night vision imaging equipment designed to perform in extreme conditions. Every device shares common DNA: uncooled thermal sensors, ruggedized construction, and connectivity features that bridge field work with smartphones.

Pulsar organizes their lineup by form factor and performance tier:

Thermal Riflescopes - Thermion Series: The flagship line with LRF models (XP50 Pro, XQ50 Pro, XG50). Firmware 3.1 adds ballistics calculator integration. - Talion Series: Mid-tier riflescopes for hunters and sport shooters. - Trail Series: Entry-level thermal scope option.

Thermal Monoculars & Binoculars - Oryx Series: Compact monoculars with LRF. The Oryx LRF XG35 detects targets 1,950+ yards away, weighs 17.64 oz, and runs 12 hours on internal APS 3 battery (4,900 mAh). IP67 waterproof, operates -13°F to +104°F. Price: $2,999.97. - Axion Series: Standalone thermal monoculars. - Telos Series: New upgradeable thermal monocular line (LRF XP50 available September 2025). - Merger Series: Thermal binoculars for dual-eye observation. - Symbion Series: Alternative binocular option.

Front-Mounted Thermal Attachments - Krypton Series: Next-generation thermal clip-on attachments. Krypton 2 is the latest release. Turns standard day scopes into thermal viewers.

Sensor & Optics - Uncooled 640×480 thermal sensors (12 µm pixel pitch, <20 mK NETD) - F1.0 lenses with variable magnification (typically 2.5–20x zoom) - 12.5° field of view on most models - Eight color palettes: White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot (for detection); Rainbow, Ultramarine (recognition); Red Monochrome, Sepia, Violet (extended night use)

Display & Control - High-contrast AMOLED screens (1024×768 resolution on most units) - Fully adjustable brightness and contrast - Quick-access menus for on-the-fly adjustments - Stream Vision 2 mobile app (iOS/Android) for wireless control, firmware updates, remote image transmission, and cloud storage

Rangefinding & Ballistics - Integrated laser rangefinders on LRF models measure up to 1,640 yards - SCAN mode tracks distance on moving targets - Ballistic calculator integrated into firmware 3.1 - Real-time ballistic compensation for supported riflescopes

Power & Battery - Li-Ion removable battery packs: APS 2, APS 3 (4,900 mAh), APS 5, IPS 14 (3.7V) - Runtime typically 10–12 hours depending on model and use - USB Type-C external power delivery for extended operations - Dedicated chargers available: APS 2/3 Battery Charger ($49.97), APS 5 Battery Charger, IPS Battery Charger

Durability & Environmental - IP67 rating: fully waterproof (3-foot immersion for 30 min), shockproof, dustproof - Magnesium alloy housing for strength and heat dissipation - Operating range: -25°C to +40°C (-13°F to +104°F) - Mounting: standard 1/4" tripod socket on most models; clip mounts for hands-free carry

Pulsar stocks 38+ replacement and support items: - Battery packs (APS 2/3/5, IPS 14) and chargers - Eyecups (Apex/Trail, Thermion/Digex/Talion) - Torque screwdriver (TSD1) - Video recording: most units capture .mp4 video and .jpg photos internally

Accessory Strategy: Pulsar treats spares as essential, not optional. Extra batteries and replacement eyecups are meant to keep optics in the field rather than waiting for repairs.

5-Year Product Warranty - Standard: 3-year factory coverage - Extension: +2 years upon product registration (USA market) - Warranty Registration available online - Refurbished units available (R-Riflescopes, R-Monoculars, R-Attachments, R-Accessories)

Support Resources - Support Desk and contact form for technical questions - Product manuals and searchable FAQ grouped by category - Return authorization form and process - Warranty registration link

Pulsar Journal - Hunting narratives and shooting stories from users - Accepted submissions qualify for 20% discount on Pulsar products - Recent articles: "The Night I Joined the Thermal Generation" (Oct 2025), "Breaking Down the Thermion 2 XP50 Pro LRF" (June 2025)

Pro Staff Program - Annual retreats at partner facilities (Sellmark Ranch) - Field-tested product feedback and testimonials

Pulsar runs a dealer program for retailers and importers. They also service government and export compliance requests through separate channels.

Stream Vision 2 is the core connectivity feature. It allows: - Smartphone/tablet remote control of thermal imaging devices - Wireless firmware and software updates - Ballistic calculator access - Real-time image and video transmission - Direct file transfer to Android or iOS - Cloud storage for registered users

This transforms thermal optics from standalone devices into networked tools suitable for team coordination, recording, and analysis.