{"product_id":"vantrue-pilot-2-thermal-only-dash-cam-system-6-25-carplay-hud","title":"Vantrue Pilot 2 - Thermal Only Dash Cam System + 6.25\" CarPlay HUD","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVantrue Pilot 2 Thermal-Only — Professional Heat Vision for Driving Where Headlights Fail\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/P2_-1_eea98fc7-4875-47e0-b84c-c4f511b05877.webp?v=1782815649\" alt=\"Vantrue Pilot 2 Thermal-Only Dash Cam\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Consolidated Styles for Banner and Video Switcher --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .standalone-preorder-banner {\n    max-width: 100%;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    text-align: center;\n    background-color: #fff5eb;\n    border: 3px solid #ff6b00;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 20px;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n  }\n\n  .preorder-title { color: #ff6b00; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 0 0 6px 0; }\n  .preorder-text { color: #333333; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0 0 12px 0; }\n  .preorder-price { display: inline-block; background-color: #ff6b00; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 0; }\n\n  .video-switcher-container {\n    max-width: 100%;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    border: 3px solid #ff6b00;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 20px;\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n  }\n\n  .pill-selector { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; justify-content: center; }\n\n  .pill-button {\n    background-color: #f4f4f4;\n    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n    color: #333;\n    padding: 8px 16px;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    transition: all 0.2s ease;\n    outline: none;\n    display: inline-block;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  .pill-button:hover { background-color: #eaeaea; }\n\n  .video-wrapper { position: relative; width: 100%; background-color: #000; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }\n  .video-wrapper video { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }\n\n  \/* Hide the radio inputs that drive the switcher *\/\n  .video-switcher-container .vid-radio { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; pointer-events: none; }\n\n  \/* Hide every video by default, then reveal only the checked one *\/\n  .video-switcher-container .video-wrapper { display: none; }\n  #p2v1:checked ~ .video-stack .vw1,\n  #p2v2:checked ~ .video-stack .vw2,\n  #p2v3:checked ~ .video-stack .vw3,\n  #p2v4:checked ~ .video-stack .vw4,\n  #p2v5:checked ~ .video-stack .vw5 { display: block; }\n\n  \/* Turn the active pill orange *\/\n  #p2v1:checked ~ .pill-selector label[for=\"p2v1\"],\n  #p2v2:checked ~ .pill-selector label[for=\"p2v2\"],\n  #p2v3:checked ~ .pill-selector label[for=\"p2v3\"],\n  #p2v4:checked ~ .pill-selector label[for=\"p2v4\"],\n  #p2v5:checked ~ .pill-selector label[for=\"p2v5\"] {\n    background-color: #ff6b00;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    border-color: #ff6b00;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pre-order Message Banner --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standalone-preorder-banner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preorder-title\"\u003e⚠️ PRE-ORDER RESERVATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preorder-text\"\u003eDUE TO RELEASE ~4 WEEKS (END OF JULY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preorder-text\"\u003eSECURE YOURS NOW FOR LAUNCH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preorder-price\"\u003ePRE-SALE PRICE $649.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the light drops on a fire ground, a haul road or a paddock full of stock, headlights only reveal what is already too close to avoid. The Vantrue Pilot 2 thermal-only system works on a different principle entirely: it reads \u003cstrong\u003eheat\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of light, rendering people, livestock, wildlife and running vehicles as bright signatures through smoke, dust, fog and total darkness. This is a purpose-built situational-awareness tool for operators who spend their shifts in exactly the conditions that blind an ordinary camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003ethermal-only\u003c\/strong\u003e build — a single dedicated thermal camera feeding a 6.25\" Apple CarPlay and Android Auto touchscreen. There are no colour dash-cam channels here; the focus is pure heat vision on a large, glance-able display that reacts in real time as you drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Jobs That Don't Stop at Sunset\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a commercial- and enthusiast-grade device rather than a mass-market dash cam. It earns its place in vehicles that operate where visibility is genuinely dangerous:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency services \u0026amp; firefighters\u003c\/strong\u003e — locate crews, casualties and hotspots through bushfire smoke and night operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers \u0026amp; graziers\u003c\/strong\u003e — catch livestock, roos and people on unlit property tracks well before your headlights pick them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiners \u0026amp; site operators\u003c\/strong\u003e — add heat-signature awareness on haul roads, dusty pits and poorly lit yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote \u0026amp; outback workers\u003c\/strong\u003e — dawn, dusk and after-dark runs across stations, service roads and wildlife-heavy highways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleet \u0026amp; night-shift drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated extra set of eyes tuned to the hazards mirrors and standard cameras miss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note — this does not replace a normal dash cam.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thermal-only Pilot 2 does not record colour footage of the road and won't capture number plates for an insurance claim. It is a specialist heat-vision instrument designed to work \u003cem\u003ealongside\u003c\/em\u003e a conventional front\/rear dash cam, adding a layer of awareness that light-based cameras simply cannot provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Thermal Wins After Dark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh beams and optical cameras are defeated by the same things every night: smoke, airborne dust, fog, oncoming glare and the hard limit of how far your headlights actually throw. Thermal imaging sidesteps all of it. Because it detects the heat that every person, animal and engine radiates, a figure in dark clothing or an animal on the verge lights up on screen well outside your visible range. In fire, mining, agriculture and remote transport, that extra margin of warning is often the difference between a near-miss and an incident report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Video Feature Block Section (CSS-only, no JavaScript) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-switcher-container\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"vid-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"p2vid\" id=\"p2v1\" checked\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"vid-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"p2vid\" id=\"p2v2\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"vid-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"p2vid\" id=\"p2v3\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"vid-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"p2vid\" id=\"p2v4\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"vid-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"p2vid\" id=\"p2v5\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pill Selector Buttons (labels tied to the radios above) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-selector\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"pill-button\" for=\"p2v1\"\u003eSee Through Wildfire Smoke\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel class=\"pill-button\" for=\"p2v2\"\u003eWildlife Alerts\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel class=\"pill-button\" for=\"p2v3\"\u003ePedestrian Alerts\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel class=\"pill-button\" for=\"p2v4\"\u003eNight Driving\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel class=\"pill-button\" for=\"p2v5\"\u003eObstructed Visibility\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- All five videos; CSS reveals only the one whose pill is selected --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-stack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper vw1\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" muted=\"muted\" loop=\"loop\" playsinline=\"\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" preload=\"auto\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/5aa62ad09fe047a48c8567651cd5ef32.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper vw2\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" muted=\"muted\" loop=\"loop\" playsinline=\"\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" preload=\"none\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/4258d593deb940f0b17131cc53feba5e.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper vw3\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" muted=\"muted\" loop=\"loop\" playsinline=\"\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" preload=\"none\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/5a328992eb9843848462f8137b391a12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper vw4\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" muted=\"muted\" loop=\"loop\" playsinline=\"\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" preload=\"none\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/364dad0624534afbad7de508f53fd3ab.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper vw5\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" muted=\"muted\" loop=\"loop\" playsinline=\"\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" preload=\"none\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/52b5851602de4fd4ad983ba374fc7156.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThermal Camera Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 µm WLP high-performance Vanadium Oxide (VOx) uncooled infrared detector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Sensor Resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384 × 288 (native).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720 × 480p.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper-Resolution Imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e AI thermal hazard detection up to 330 ft (~100 m) with super-resolution processing up to 1024 × 768.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField of View:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeatherproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 waterproof thermal camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Package — and What Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat vision, not just light:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated thermal camera that sees through smoke, dust, fog and darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle thermal channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e one purpose-built recording channel — this is a thermal instrument, not a multi-camera evidence system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.25\" CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto display:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large IPS touchscreen with voice control that also modernises older work vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time AI alerts:\u003c\/strong\u003e pedestrian, wildlife and collision-style warnings to help you react a beat sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e a microSD card isn't included (we suggest a high-endurance U3 card), and the thermal camera mounts externally with its cable routed into the cabin — allow a little extra install time, or use a professional installer for fleet vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDash Cam Guys is an authorised Australian reseller. Every Pilot 2 thermal-only system ships from Melbourne within 48 hours and is backed by a full manufacturer-length 12-month warranty, local technical support and our 30-Day “No-Worries” returns. Not sure whether it suits your vehicle, work environment or fleet? 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