The AGM Taipan thermal monoculars have become synonymous with two words: Reliability and Simplicity. The Taipan TM10-256 is a great mid-level thermal monocular for anyone wanting to experience the capabilities of thermal imaging. Equipped with a highly advanced 12 micron 256x192 resolution thermal sensor and a 720x540 LCOS display, its a great tool for hunters, campers and general outdoors enthusiasts who want or need to detect the presence of other animals or people in complete darkness. The range of uses include blood-tracking for hunters which aids in game retrieval, enhancing safety and awareness for hikers and camp sites and general nighttime curiosity.