Yes, each plant gives off different Thermal IR signatures, especially cannabis in the fall. But this is only readable with still photography, really. FLIR IS NOT USED TO DETECT PLANTS FROM THE AIR. THis is a common misconception. FLIR is used primarily to see if a house or structure is emitting abnormal heat from the basement etc. What the bear in the air is looking for is:
1. rows of green where they shouldn't be. A row of green in some brush or out of place is a sore thumb.
2. Water lines
3. dead trees or brush cleared by man, not diesease. A patch of clearing in the woods or next to a forest will peak their curiosity.
4. trails- easier to spot from the air than you think. You may not see a trail heading into some arbitrary woods, but they will. Think of a carpet. run your hand across nice carpet, making it stand up. Then run your finger over the same carpet in the opposite direction. At carpet level it is hard to see the distinct line, but above it, it is clear. Trails get more peopel busted than anything else in outdoor grows.
5. FLIR- heat signatures given off by people tending their garden. if they find your garden, and it is big enough, they may sit on it and wait for you to come back. This is where you will have trouble with FLIR as it can see through the darkest night. If you are being chased through the woods, and you suspect they have FLIR, find some water, body of water of some kind that is manageable. Get in it and float/swim away gently. This is the only way I have seen FLIR beaten. I am ex law enforcement and we chased a guy who jumped in a big lake, choppy water confused the FLIR mage and he exited the lake on one of the banks we weren't gazing at and took off. Never saw him again.
travisgrn Reviewed by travisgrn on . IR Beams I was wondering how much marijuana would you have to have in order for the police to beam your shit? Does it have to be large amounts? Or does it have to be a living plant? Or...? And what are laws on and the chances of them actually doing that? Just trying to keep from getting caught. Rating: 5