Last Update March 27, 2020

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  • Electrical, Electronics & Electro-optics
  • Radar, Sonar, Navigation, Targeting, Surveillance

CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd., is a privately owned company that specializes in the development and production of Electro-Optical and Precision Motion Control Systems.

CONTROP product lines include the following:

  • High performance Stabilized Observation Payloads used for day and night surveillance on board: UAVs, Small UAVs, Helicopters, VTOLs, Light Aircraft, Maritime Boats and Ground Vehicles.
  • High performance wide-area coverage (real time) EO stabilized payloads for day and night reconnaissance on board UAVs and Light Aircraft.
  • Automatic passive Intruder Detection Systems for perimeter security, ground troops security or coastal surveillance.
  • Thermal Imaging Cameras with high performance continuous zoom lens.
  • Directional Antenna Pedestals for UAV and ground applications.
  • Stabilized Antenna Pedestals installed on aerial vehicles for satellite communication relay applications.
  • Special aerial reconnaissance Film Cameras.

CONTROP provides some of the most innovative solutions for surveillance and reconnaissance activities used in the world today. CONTROP's products are in operational use in many different security and defense programs worldwide. 

Surveillance Solutions

CONTROP’s precision technology products were designed to provide Security and Defense Solutions for a variety of requirements, including but not limited to:

  • Automatic Intruder Detection
  • Night Vision
  • Air Surveillance
  • Homeland Security
  • Port/HarborSecurity
  • Airport Security
  • Border Protection
  • Coastal Surveillance
  • Police & Law Enforcement
  • Tailor Made Solutions
  • and more...
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Payloads - Stabilized EO / IR Payload Systems

CONTROP has been developing and manufacturing EO / IR payloads since 1993. CONTROP's wide range of payloads provide an excellent and cost effective solution for any mission!

  • CONTROP payloads are gyro-stabilized in two or three axis, using 3, 4 or 5 gimbals. The payload system provides a high quality image with exceptionally high resolution (in the narrow field-of-view), which is independent of the platform's maneuvers and vibrations. Image quality is kept while looking both horizontally and vertically.
  • CONTROP's wide selection of payloads includes a variety of products which differ by size, weight and types of EO / IR sensors, as well payload applications.
  • CONTROP payloads are available from a weight as low as 0.75 kg for STAMP Miniature Stabilized Payloads, up to 46 kg for a large Multi Sensor Payload.
  • CONTROP payloads differ in the types of sensors which are utilized in each payload, including:
    Daylight Color 1CCD or 3CCD cameras
    B/W Spotter with very long focal length
    Cooled or Un-Cooled Thermal Imaging Cameras (FLIR) with Continuous Optical Zoom Lens
    Eye-Safe Laser Range Finder (LRF)
    Laser Pointer
  • CONTROP payloads are suitable for installation, mounting and usage on a wide variety of platforms including:
    Air Vehicles such as SUAVs, Aerostats / Balloons, UAVs, VTOLs / Helicopters, Fixed-Wings A/C, etc.
    Ground Vehicles, UGVs, Poles, Masts etc. 
    Maritime Vehicles, USVs, Ships, Boats, Hovercraft etc.
  • CONTROP payloads are designed for applications requiring aerial photography including Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Search & Rescue, Intelligence and Observation and many various missions.
  • CONTROP payloads are unique in their ratio of very high performance payload with a very low weight, which significantly reduces the requirements constraints from the vehicle that it is mounted on.
  • CONTROP payloads are suitable for remote control platforms such as UAVs, UGVs and USVs and are also ideal for local operation on helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and more.
  • CONTROP payloads include the following groups:
    Short Range Payloads for effective mission ranges of up to 1000 meters.
    Medium Range Payloads for effective mission ranges of up to 3-5 km.
    Long Range Payloads for effective mission ranges of up to 7-10 km. 

CONTROP Payloads Unique Advantages and Features:

  • Unique Continuous Zoom Lens in the FLIR camera!
  • Excellent image performance with advanced proprietary Image Processing and Enhancement features!
  • Highly accurate stabilization with 3 or 4 Gimbals!
  • and more!


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Scanning & Observation Systems

CONTROP has been developing and manufacturing Scanning & Observation Surveillance Camera Systems since the late 1990's. CONTROP's wide range of Scanning & Observation Systems provide an excellent and cost effective solution for any mission!

  • CONTROP's unique Scanning & Observation Systems are revolutionary in the field, providing observation and panoramic scan capabilities using a single camera observation system.
  • CONTROP has developed and introduced a new technology of high resolution long range night vision surveillance cameras and a new concept of operation (CONOPS) using continuous automatic panoramic scanning with an automatic moving target indicator (detector), making these systems ideal for reliable perimeter security and protection.
  • CONTROP's systems provide an ideal solution for most Homeland Security and Protection requirements:
    Intruder detection for Border Protection, Air Base Security and more.
    Boat detection for Coastal Surveillance, Port and Harbor Protection and more.
    Aircraft detection for Air Defense Applications (when the Radar does not provide a reliable solution).
  • CONTROP's variety of Scanning & Observation Systems provide the best value solution for operational required ranges from 1 km to 20 km.
  • CONTROP's variety of Scanning & Observation Systems include:
    Stabilized systems for long range observation and for installation on tall mast or poles.
    Unstabilized systems for short ranges and low cost solutions.
  • CONTROP's selection of Scanning & Observation Systems and surveillance equipment includes a variety of products which differ by size, weight and types of EO / IR sensors, as well applications. Perfect for most short-range, medium-range and long-range surveillance detection requirements.
  • CONTROP Scanning & Observation Systems differ in the types of sensors which are utilized in each system, including:
    Daylight Color.
    B/W Spotter with very long focal length.
    Cooled or Un-Cooled Thermal Imaging Cameras (FLIR) with Continuous Optical Zoom Lens.
    Eye-Safe Laser Range Finder (LRF).
    Laser Pointer.
  • CONTROP's Scanning & Observation Systems are suitable for installation, mounting and usage on a wide variety of platforms including:
    Ground Stations.
    Ground Vehicles, UGVs, Poles, Masts etc.
    Maritime Vehicles, USVs, Ships, Boats, Hovercraft etc.
  • CONTROP's Scanning & Observation Systems include a unique technology of Automatic Intruder Detection that provides both visual and audio alert for any detected target.  This technology was tested in different scenarios on land and sea and is battle proven.
  • CONTROP's Scanning & Observation Systems provide solutions utilizing Day and Night Cameras for Automatic Intruder Detection, combined with aids for Command and Control including ESLRF (Eye Safe Laser Range Finder), LP (Laser Pointer), CDU (Control and Display Unit) and more.
  • CONTROP's Long Range Scanning & Observation Systems utilize highly gyro-stabilized long range cameras.
  • CONTROP's Medium Range and Short Range Scanning & Observation Systems provide more economical solutions, with lower stability and shorter range cameras, some using un-cooled TI technology.
  • CONTROP's systems provide high-end electronic video surveillance and can even provide remote surveillance if required by the application.  This high-end video surveillance camera equipment can also meet wireless surveillance requirements.

CONTROP Scanning & Observation Systems include the following groups:

  • Short Range Scanning & Observation Systems - effective for distance ranges of up to 1000 meters.
  • Medium Range Scanning & Observation Systems - effective for distance ranges of up to 3-5 km.
  • Long Range Scanning & Observation Systems - effective for distance ranges of up to 7-20 km.


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Thermal Imaging Cameras

CONTROP's Thermal Imaging Cameras are night vision cameras which provide excellent image quality for day and night use. These homeland security cameras are suitable for a wide range of air, land and sea applications.

CONTROP develops and manufactures unique Thermal Imaging Infrared Cameras, including the optics, electronics, mechanics and software, enabling modification or changing of the camera to meet any Customer requirements or any new technologies.

CONTROP's  wide-range of EO/IR InfraRed Cameras includes cooled and uncooled Thermal Imaging Cameras.

Infrared Surveillance Camera FOX 250-Z - Thermal Imaging Cameras with Continuous Zoom Lens

 Infrared Surveillance Camera FOX 450-Z & FOX 720-Z - Thermal Imaging Cameras with Continuous Zoom Lens

Infrared Surveillance Camera FOX 1400-Z - Thermal Imaging Camera with Continuous Zoom Lens

FTA - Day and Night Camera with Video Tracker


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Antenna Pedestals

CONTROP's Antenna Pedestals are developed and manufactured in-house, providing an excellent solution for directional communication antennas installed on moving vehicles.

CONTROP's Antenna Pedestals are in daily operational use onboard UAVs, providing directional data links for the relay of data, information and other applications.

CONTROP's wide product line includes aerial, maritime and ground application antenna pedestals.

CONTROP's expertise and know-how enables tailoring a solution to any installation or requirement.

CONTROP's Directional Antenna Pedestals incorporate:

  • Single or dual axis pointing.
  • Precision DC servo mechanical drive assembly for high direction accuracy.
  • Pointed capability according to external commands through RS-422 communication.
  • Compact, lightweight and using minimal power consumption.

HRN-1 - Airborne Data Link  - Directional Antenna Pedestal

HRN-2  - Airborne Dual Data Link - Directional Antenna Pedestal

APU-1 - Antenna Positioning Unit


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Stabilized Gimbals

CONTROP's SGA-2 is a gyro Stabilized Gimbal Assembly, which can accommodate various optronic payloads. The SGA-2 is a two-axis generic Gimbal Assembly, stabilized azimuth and in elevation. It is designed to carry an optronic payload made by CONTROP or made by any other manufacturer.

SGA-2 - Stabilized Gimbal Assembly


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Flat Panel TV Monitors

CONTROP's Flat Panel TV Monitors provide ruggedized high brightness and contrast color displays.  These monitors were designed for a wide range of air, land and sea platforms and applications, including fixed and rotary wing aircraft, sea vessels and ground vehicles.

The Flat Panel TV Monitors incorporate:

  • 15", 10.4" or 8.4" LCD active matrix (TFT).
  • High altitude compatibility (up to 20,000 feet).
  •  Super VGA resolution.

FPD-1 - 10.4" Ruggedized Flat Panel - Display Monitor

FPD-2 - 8.4" Ruggedized Flat Panel - Display Monitor

PCDU - Portable Control & Display Unit


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Tecnology

CONTROP has a vast in-house knowledge base in all technological fields related to inertially-stabilized electro-optical payloads, be they for airborne, land or sea applications, as well as all required design, simulation, test tools and equipment to carry out all stages of design through production of all products.

CONTROP has mastered all critical technological aspects that are crucial in the successful implementation and integration of technological advances into cost effective products.

These fields of technology include:

  • System-level analysis and simulation.
  • Electro-optical ir sensors analysis and design.
  • Optical lenses (zoom) design and assembly.
  • High accuracy mechanical design and assembly.
  • Electronic design- analog and digital.
  • Software design and implementation.
  • Inertial stabilization and servo-loops design and testing.
  • Inertial and GPS-aided INS systems.
  • Thermal imaging cameras, cooled and un-cooled.
  • Real-time image enhancement and image processing.
  • Video tracker hardware / software design and implementation.
  • Laser systems integration.


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Controp Precision Technologies Ltd.

  • P.O. Box 611, 4510502, Hod Hasharon, Israel
  • +972 9 744 0661 
  • +972 9 744 0662 
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