In a world where surveillance and security must keep pace with increasingly sophisticated threats, Bounce Imaging, a U.S.-based tech firm, has stepped into the spotlight with a game-changing innovation. Their new Recce360 Deep Inspection Camera, designed specifically to protect nuclear weapon silos and other electromagnetic-sensitive locations, marks a pivotal leap forward in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technology.
Responding directly to classified vulnerability assessments that flagged weaknesses in the protection of nuclear storage facilities, Bounce Imaging engineered the Recce360 to thrive where traditional drones and robots fail. As Military Embedded Systems (MES) reports, this device is the only tactical camera currently certified for use in nuclear asset protection.
Francisco Aguilar, CEO of Bounce Imaging, highlighted the urgency of the need: “Operators responsible for securing strategic nuclear assets have traditionally lacked access to certified ISR tools that can be safely inserted into sensitive enclosures.”
“As a result, they’re left with no choice but to physically enter the silo, which introduces both risk and delay. The Recce360 solves that problem—it’s shielded at every level, including the lenses.”
Unlike other ISR tools that emit radio frequencies (RF)—posing interference risks in critical environments—the Recce360 uses a rugged fiber-optic tether for real-time data transfer, avoiding any electromagnetic emissions. Its metallic shielding and copper-clad optics ensure that even the smallest signals are suppressed, making it safe to deploy near warheads, launch systems, and control centers.
The Recce360 achieved its nuclear certification through “Dash 12” environmental testing, a stringent standard meant for equipment operating in electromagnetic-restricted or RF-sensitive zones.
While nuclear deterrence may have driven its design, the Recce360 is far from limited in its use. Its 360-degree optical payload, deployable even in complete darkness or confined spaces, is ideal for vertical shafts, industrial plants, secure bunkers, and RF-controlled infrastructure. The camera’s design allows for remote inspection in areas too dangerous or inaccessible for human entry, providing operators with critical intelligence while maintaining stand-off safety.
Complementing this system is Bounce Imaging’s Thermal Camera Spike, also introduced at SOF Week. Developed from direct U.S. Army field feedback, this rugged thermal unit offers 360-degree heat detection, making it suitable for perimeter security and fast-paced deployment scenarios. Whether attached to a robot or manually placed by personnel, it provides instant thermal situational awareness, a valuable asset for forward operating bases and tactical operations.
With threats evolving and infrastructure becoming more complex and vulnerable, Bounce Imaging’s approach—zero-emission, fiber-tethered, and fully shielded meets the needs of a modern battlefield. Aguilar aptly noted, operators now have a safe alternative to direct exposure: “It’s shielded at every level, including the lenses.”
