RISION has introduced the Magic and Magic Pro, compact USB-C infrared thermal cameras that transform smartphones, tablets, and laptops into portable inspection tools, featuring advanced super-resolution processing and AI fusion modes for precise diagnostics.
RISION has unveiled two compact infrared thermal cameras, the Magic and Magic Pro, that attach directly to a device’s USB-C port and are designed to turn a smartphone, tablet or laptop into a handheld inspection tool. The company says the units are light enough to fit in a pocket, draw power from the host device rather than an internal battery and work with iOS, Android and Windows through a companion app. That places them in a growing category of plug-in thermal accessories aimed at electricians, climate engineers and maintenance teams who want portable diagnostics without carrying a separate camera.
The headline feature is RISION’s QuadIR super-resolution processing. On the Magic, the native 160 x 120 thermal sensor is expanded to 320 x 240 output, while the Magic Pro moves from 256 x 192 to 512 x 384. RISION also promotes an AI BiSpectrix fusion mode that overlays thermal data with a visible-light image from the phone’s own camera, making it easier to identify the exact component generating unusual heat. The company says both models measure temperatures from -20C to 600C and can capture multiple readings at once, including five-point, five-line and five-area measurements.
RISION is also pushing the software as part of the value proposition. According to the company, the app can export reports as PDFs, add GPS coordinates and custom watermarks to images and sync data to the cloud. The hardware is built with an aerospace-grade metal alloy, which RISION says is intended to withstand tougher working environments. Pricing puts the two models in different brackets: the Magic is listed at $139, while the Magic Pro is set at $299.
The Magic is available for pre-order now and is due to ship on August 24, with early buyers offered a $20 discount and an extra year of warranty, according to RISION. The Magic Pro is expected to reach the market in September, although the company has not yet given a specific launch date. The new models arrive as smaller thermal add-ons continue to compete with rugged phones that include infrared sensors and with dedicated thermal guns, which are still common in inspection work but usually cost more and require separate equipment.
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