Defence & ISR Video Encoders for UAV, USV & Surveillance Applications
Professional IP video encoding and streaming for unmanned platforms, border surveillance, infrared imaging and security-sensitive video networks.
BLANKOM encoder and streamer systems are used in real-world UAV, unmanned marine, border-security and infrared-surveillance applications.
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Airborne video streaming
Maritime unmanned platforms
Remote surveillance
Infrared & thermal imaging
Real-Time Video from Sensor to Operator
A live video workflow starts with the camera or imaging system. Where that system provides a compatible SDI or HDMI output, a BLANKOM encoder converts the signal into an IP video stream for delivery across the project’s communications network. Monitoring, analysis and command systems receive the imagery at the other end. The encoder is one building block within this wider architecture: interfaces, resolution, stream requirements and network conditions determine the appropriate model and configuration.
SENSORSDI / HDMI output
IP VIDEO ENCODERIP video stream
/ NETWORK LAYERProject-selected link
/ ANALYSIS / COMMANDRemote operator
BLANKOM provides the video encoding and streaming layer; the communications link is selected according to the project.
Real-World Defence & ISR Applications
BLANKOM encoding equipment has been used in multiple unmanned, surveillance and security applications.
UAV Video Encoding & Streaming
Live camera video from unmanned aerial platforms can be encoded into IP streams for transmission to ground-based monitoring and control systems.
USV & Maritime Video Streaming
Video from unmanned surface vessels and remotely operated marine platforms can be streamed to shore-based or remote operators.
Border Surveillance Video
Remote observation and camera systems can deliver live imagery to central monitoring locations through an IP video workflow.
Infrared & Thermal Camera Streaming
Infrared and thermal camera outputs can be encoded for remote monitoring while image analysis remains within the camera or imaging system.
BLANKOM 300 Series — Made in Germany for Security-Sensitive Video Projects
Launching in Q1 2027, the BLANKOM 300 Series introduces a new family of professional IP video encoders and streamers manufactured in Germany.
For professional, government and security-sensitive applications where product origin, procurement requirements and predictable lifecycle cost matter.
Prepared for U.S. TAA-Covered Procurement
The 300 Series is being prepared for projects where U.S. Trade Agreements Act country-of-origin requirements may apply. Final product-level eligibility will be documented before commercial launch.
Professional Video Encoding Without Unnecessary Platform Overhead
Product origin, procurement eligibility and integration into an existing architecture all affect equipment selection. So does the cost of operating it over time.
Standard BLANKOM hardware includes a lifetime licence, with no recurring BLANKOM licence fees and no mandatory SLA. Dedicated video hardware can become part of your wider system without a required BLANKOM software subscription.
- Hardware licence
- Lifetime included
- Recurring licence fee
- €0
- Mandatory SLA
- None
- Software subscription required
- No
Standard BLANKOM hardware products.
Selected Models from the BLANKOM Encoder Portfolio
These three product families are examples from a much wider BLANKOM range of IP video encoders and streamers, including compact and 19-inch rack units, multiple video interfaces and multi-channel configurations. Start with your video source and installation environment; our engineering team can help identify the right model.
DPE-275
DisplayPort-to-IP encoding for compatible 4K video sources.
SDE-265
Professional SDI-to-IP encoding for compatible camera and video sources.
Why BLANKOM for Security-Sensitive Video Projects?
Professional Video Hardware
Dedicated encoding and streaming appliances.
Open IP Workflows
Integration with broader multi-vendor architectures.
Lifetime Licensing
No recurring BLANKOM licence fees.
Engineering Support
Project-specific product selection and architecture assistance.
Project-Specific Requirements
Defence and ISR projects may require additional functions such as metadata handling, encryption, deterministic latency, environmental qualification, airborne or maritime certification, redundancy or other specialised capabilities. These requirements must be verified against the selected BLANKOM model before product approval.
Defence & ISR Video Encoder FAQ
What is an ISR video encoder?
An ISR video encoder converts a live video signal from a surveillance or reconnaissance imaging system into an IP stream so that imagery can be transported to remote operators, monitoring locations or command systems.
Can a UAV stream SDI or HDMI video over IP?
Yes. Where the UAV payload, camera system or ground-side equipment provides a compatible SDI or HDMI video signal, an encoder can compress the video and generate an IP stream for transport across the communications link used by the project.
Can BLANKOM encoders be used with infrared or thermal cameras?
Yes, where the infrared or thermal imaging system provides a compatible video output. BLANKOM encoders have been used in infrared-camera surveillance applications. Image generation and thermal analysis remain functions of the camera or imaging system.
Can BLANKOM equipment be used for border surveillance?
BLANKOM IP encoder and streamer equipment has been used in border-security applications where remote surveillance video must be converted into IP streams for transport to monitoring locations.
Does BLANKOM manufacture video encoders in Germany?
The new BLANKOM 300 Series of professional IP encoders and streamers is scheduled for market launch in Q1 2027 and will be manufactured in Germany.
Is the BLANKOM 300 Series TAA compliant?
The BLANKOM 300 Series is being prepared for applicable U.S. TAA-covered procurement. Final product-level eligibility will be confirmed and documented before commercial release.
Do BLANKOM video encoders require annual licences?
No. Standard BLANKOM hardware products include lifetime licensing. There are no recurring BLANKOM licence fees and no mandatory BLANKOM SLA agreement.
Does TAA compliance mean that a product is cybersecurity-certified?
No. TAA concerns applicable procurement and country-of-origin requirements. Cybersecurity, environmental qualification, military certification and application-specific security requirements are separate matters and must be evaluated independently.
Plan the details before you specify the hardware
Remote video latency and SRT planning
Build a practical latency budget for remote video. Check source formats, network behaviour, SRT buffering and receiving equipment before selecting an encoder.
Planning an ISR or Security Video Project?
Tell us the video source, interface, resolution, communications environment and procurement requirements. We will help identify the appropriate BLANKOM encoder and system architecture.
Your enquiry goes to our engineering team for project-specific product selection and integration support.
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