Unlocking the Night: The iRay USA RICO-G GL35 Thermal Weapon Sight

For professionals and enthusiasts who demand unparalleled vision in the darkest conditions, the iRay USA RICO-G GL35 Thermal Weapon Sight stands as a premier solution. This advanced thermal optic is meticulously engineered to provide superior target acquisition, detailed environmental awareness, and steadfast performance across a multitude of challenging scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned hunter tracking elusive game after dusk, a tactical operator requiring clear identification in low-visibility environments, or a security professional monitoring a vast perimeter, the RICO-G GL35 is designed to transform your nocturnal operations. It addresses the critical need for reliable, high-resolution thermal imaging when traditional optics fall short, empowering users to see heat signatures through fog, smoke, light foliage, and complete darkness.

Why Choose Thermal Imaging? Solving the Low-Light Challenge

Traditional night vision devices amplify ambient light, which can be insufficient or non-existent in true darkness, or be washed out by bright lights. Thermal imaging, conversely, detects infrared radiation (heat) emitted by all objects, converting these thermal signatures into a visible image. This fundamental difference makes thermal sights like the RICO-G GL35 exceptionally effective where light is scarce or obscured by environmental factors.

Consider these common challenges the iRay USA RICO-G GL35 effectively overcomes:

• Absolute Darkness: No moon, no stars, no problem. The GL35 reveals what the human eye cannot.
• Dense Fog or Smoke: Heat passes through these atmospheric conditions, allowing for clear detection.
• Heavy Camouflage: Thermal imaging sees the heat signature of an animal or person, irrespective of their visual camouflage.
• Thick Brush or Light Foliage: Animals often hide behind cover; their body heat will still be visible.
• Finding Lost Game: Track wounded game by their residual heat trail, even hours after a shot.
• Perimeter Security: Identify intruders or wildlife in expansive, unlit areas around a property.
• Search and Rescue Operations: Locate individuals quickly in vast, dark, or obscured terrain.

The iRay USA RICO-G GL35 is specifically engineered to excel in these demanding conditions, making it an indispensable tool for anyone operating when light is a luxury.

Advanced Imaging Technology: Seeing Beyond the Visible Spectrum

At the core of the iRay USA RICO-G GL35’s exceptional performance is its integration of cutting-edge thermal imaging technology. It features InfiRay's industry-leading 12 µm (micron) detector technology, a crucial specification that indicates a smaller pixel pitch, allowing for a more compact sensor while maintaining or even improving image quality. This advanced detector works in tandem with a 384x288 thermal resolution sensor operating at a fluid 50Hz refresh rate. The 50Hz refresh rate is particularly vital, as it ensures a smooth, real-time image, critical for tracking moving targets and maintaining situational awareness without lag or stutter.

The visual output is displayed on a stunning 1024x768 AMOLED display. AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology offers superior contrast, true blacks, vibrant colors, and faster response times compared to traditional LCDs. This results in a crisp, high-contrast, and immersive viewing experience, enabling users to discern fine details and clearly identify targets even at extended ranges.

Further enhancing image quality, the RICO-G Series utilizes the powerful MATRIX III processor. This advanced image processing engine employs sophisticated algorithms for image correction and automatic optimization, ensuring that the thermal image presented to the user is always of the highest possible clarity and detail, adapting to changing environmental conditions on the fly. This means less manual adjustment and more focus on the task at hand.

Key Features and Their Real-World Benefits

The iRay USA RICO-G GL35 is packed with features designed for practical, real-world application, making it a versatile and user-friendly thermal weapon sight.

• Magnification and Zoom: With a base magnification of 3x and a digital zoom capability up to 4x, the GL35 offers excellent versatility for both wide-field observation and detailed target identification at distance. This adjustable zoom allows users to quickly scan an area and then zoom in for precise targeting.
• Manual Focus f/1.1 Lens: The 35mm objective lens, combined with manual focus and a fast f/1.1 aperture, allows for precise focusing on targets at varying distances, ensuring maximum thermal energy collection and a sharp image.
• Multiple Reticle Options: The GL35 provides a selection of reticles including Black, Green, and White options, with both 2 Dynamic and 5 Static patterns. This variety allows users to choose the reticle that best suits their preference, lighting conditions, and specific shooting scenario, enhancing aiming precision.
• Extended Power Solutions: Powering the GL35 are two field-swappable IBP-2 batteries. When combined with the built-in battery, this system delivers an impressive run-time of 11+ hours. This extended battery life is crucial for prolonged operations, reducing the need for frequent battery changes and ensuring you remain operational throughout your mission or hunt. The ability to quickly swap batteries in the field adds another layer of operational endurance.
• Robust Data Capture and Sharing: Equipped with 32GB of internal storage, the RICO-G GL35 allows for extensive image and video capture. This feature is invaluable for documenting observations, reviewing hunts, or sharing tactical intelligence. Additionally, wireless streaming capabilities allow users to connect to the iRay App on their smart devices, enabling real-time viewing by others, remote control, and easy transfer of captured media.
• Intuitive Controls and Ergonomics: The in-line button design ensures that all controls are easily accessible and intuitive, even in low-light conditions or while wearing gloves. The ergonomic design contributes to user comfort during extended periods of use.
• Quick-Disconnect Picatinny STD-1913 Mount: The integrated quick-disconnect Picatinny mount allows for rapid attachment and detachment from any standard Picatinny rail (MIL-STD-1913), ensuring ease of use and versatility across multiple platforms without requiring tools.
• Durability and Reliability: Built to withstand the rigors of field use, the RICO-G GL35 is Impact, Waterproof, and Weather Resistant. This robust construction ensures reliable performance in diverse and challenging environmental conditions, from heavy rain to significant recoil.
• Multiple Thermal Modes: Users can switch between various thermal palettes including Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Color, and Highlight. These modes allow for optimization of the image based on user preference, target type, and environmental conditions, enhancing detection and identification.
• Electronic Compass: An integrated electronic compass aids in navigation and target orientation, providing additional situational awareness in the field.
• USB-C Power Source: The inclusion of a USB-C port allows for convenient charging and external power supply options.
• Generous Eye Relief: With 40mm of eye relief, the GL35 provides a comfortable and safe viewing experience, especially important when mounted on firearms with significant recoil.

Optimized for Diverse Applications

The iRay USA RICO-G GL35 is not just a thermal weapon sight; it's a versatile tool applicable across a broad spectrum of activities:

• Hunting and Wildlife Observation: Ideal for hog hunting, coyote and predator control, and general wildlife observation at night. Its detection range of 1750 yards (approximately 1600 meters) allows for early detection and identification of game, significantly increasing success rates and ethical hunting practices by ensuring positive ID.
• Tactical and Law Enforcement Operations: Provides critical overmatch capabilities in low-light and adverse weather conditions. Useful for surveillance, target acquisition, search warrants, and officer safety by revealing hidden threats.
• Security and Surveillance: Perfect for monitoring large properties, industrial sites, or critical infrastructure during nighttime hours. Its ability to see heat signatures helps identify trespassers, distinguish humans from animals, and detect unusual activity.
• Search and Rescue: Essential for locating missing persons, especially in forested areas, mountainous terrain, or after dark. The thermal signature of a person stands out clearly against the cooler background, dramatically speeding up search efforts.
• Pest Control: Efficiently locate and eliminate nocturnal pests on farms or properties.

Choosing Your Thermal Advantage: What to Look For

When considering a thermal weapon sight, several key factors influence performance and suitability. The iRay USA RICO-G GL35 excels in these critical areas:

1. Detector Resolution and Pixel Pitch: The 384x288 resolution combined with 12µm pixel pitch in the GL35 offers an excellent balance of image detail and compact design, providing clear images without unnecessary bulk.
2. Refresh Rate (Hz): A 50Hz refresh rate is crucial for smooth, real-time imaging, especially important for tracking moving targets. Lower refresh rates (e.g., 9Hz) can result in choppy, laggy video.
3. Display Type and Resolution: The 1024x768 AMOLED display offers superior image clarity, contrast, and color rendition compared to LCDs, making targets easier to distinguish.
4. Detection Range: The 1750-yard detection range of the GL35 provides ample capability for early detection, giving users more time to assess and react.
5. Battery Life and Power Options: The GL35's 11+ hours of run-time with field-swappable batteries ensures prolonged operation, a significant advantage in the field.
6. Durability and Environmental Resistance: The GL35's impact, waterproof, and weather-resistant ratings ensure it can withstand harsh conditions.
7. User Interface and Ergonomics: Intuitive controls and comfortable eye relief, as found on the GL35, significantly enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
8. Connectivity and Features: Features like video recording, still image capture, Wi-Fi streaming, and compatibility with the iRay App add significant value for documentation and sharing.

The iRay USA RICO-G GL35 is meticulously designed to meet and exceed expectations in each of these critical areas, establishing itself as a top-tier choice for serious users. Its robust construction, intuitive operation, and state-of-the-art thermal technology converge to provide an unmatched viewing and targeting experience, truly extending your vision into the unseen world of heat.

Comprehensive Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	iRay USA
Series	GL35
Model	RICO-G
Magnification	3x
Color	Black
Reticle	Multi
Material	Polymer
Mount Type	Picatinny Rail
Run Time	Up to 11+ hrs
Wireless Capable	Yes
Field of View	7.50 x 5.70 Degrees
Resolution	384x288, 12 µm, 50 Hz
Objective Lens	35mm
Rechargeable	Yes
Eye Relief	40mm
Battery Size	Li-Ion Battery Pack
Zoom	4x Digital Zoom
Length	8.85"
Proofs	Impact / Waterproof / Weather Resistant
Modes	Black, White, Red Hot / Color / Highlight
Power Source	USB-C
Detection Range	1750 yds
Compatible With	iRay App
Includes	Battery
Scope Type	Weapon Sight
Weight	25.75 oz
Controls	Manual
Display	1024x768 AMOLED
Memory	32GB
Picture or Video	Photo / Video
Diopter Adjustment	-4 / +4
SKU	154203
UPC	850029093688
MPN	IRAYGL35R