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FMV

Continuous streaming video from a sensor, as opposed to still frames, used for tracking and identifying moving targets. FMV is a primary product of EO/IR and airborne ISR sensors. Full-motion video lets an operator track and identify a moving target continuously rather than from stills; it is the primary EO/IR product feeding real-time decisions.

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Continuous streaming video from a sensor, as opposed to still frames, used for tracking and identifying moving targets. FMV is a primary product of EO/IR and airborne ISR sensors.

Why it matters

Full-motion video lets an operator track and identify a moving target continuously rather than from stills; it is the primary EO/IR product feeding real-time decisions.

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What is FMV?

Continuous streaming video from a sensor, as opposed to still frames, used for tracking and identifying moving targets. FMV is a primary product of EO/IR and airborne ISR sensors.

Why does FMV matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?

Full-motion video lets an operator track and identify a moving target continuously rather than from stills; it is the primary EO/IR product feeding real-time decisions.

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