RAVEN™
Introducing RAVEN: Handheld “Smart” X-ray Imager
The Raven handheld imager provides outstanding mobility, enhancing threat detection across various environments. Its lightweight and ergonomic design optimizes user efficiency, while its advanced imaging technology, multifunctional detection capabilities, and AID Toolset facilitate the rapid identification of concealed threats. The Raven is an essential asset for mobile security operations.
Key features
Modern Design
The RAVEN handheld imager boasts a modern design that enhances operational experience and effectiveness through ergonomics. Navigation buttons are designed for easy use, even when wearing gloves.
Advanced Imaging Technology
RAVEN’s cutting-edge X-ray optical engine provides detailed imaging with enhanced depth perception. The advanced X-ray beam technology enhances visual depth and clarity, delivering top-notch image quality. The large, vibrant, and rugged display ensures superior visibility in any field condition, including direct sunlight.
Multi-Detection Capabilities
In addition to unrivalled backscatter and transmission X-ray imaging, RAVEN can be enhanced to identify radioactive isotopes, lead-lined compartments, gold, and platinum during a scan. RAVEN also offers material discrimination and AID Toolset to detect guns and other anomalies, aiding operators in drug interdiction and counterterrorism missions.
Compact and Versatile
Its slim design enables usage in tight spaces, and handles positioned behind the detector enhance user safety.
Power and Flexibility
The device stays powered with hot-swappable batteries and features clearly visible warning and indicator lights to ensure safe operation. Additionally, it offers convenient onboard battery charging.
Connectivity
Advanced options including WiFi, GPS, USB-C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and optional 4G/5G cellular communication enhance usability by enabling seamless data transfer, remote connectivity, precise location tracking, and versatile wired connections for continuous operation.
Intelligent and Fast
RAVEN combines the latest in imaging technology with powerful AID Toolset to efficiently reveal hidden threats in a wide range of applications.

Detect threats on the go.
The Raven handheld imager’s mobility allows for efficient threat detection in various environments, including confined spaces and remote locations.
Its lightweight, ergonomic design ensures ease of use, while the advanced imaging technology and AID Toolset enable quick identification of hidden threats,
making it an invaluable tool for on-the-go security operations.
Its lightweight, ergonomic design ensures ease of use, while the advanced imaging technology and AID Toolset enable quick identification of hidden threats,
making it an invaluable tool for on-the-go security operations.
Raven Features
Discover the innovative features of the Raven Handheld Imager. Interact with our detailed visual rendering to explore each feature and see how Raven can enhance your imaging and multifunctional detection experience.
| Specification | Raven™ Handheld Imager |
Nighthawk™ BTX |
Nighthawk™ HBI |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray Source | 140kV / 160kV | 120kV / 140kV | 120kV / 140kV |
| Size | 10.9″ x 8.9″ x 6.4″ [278mm x 227mm x 162mm] or smaller | 11.1″ x 7.8″ x 10.9″ [282mm x 199mm x 278mm] or smaller | 8.5″ x 6.5″ x 9.1″ [215mm x 166mm x 231mm] or smaller |
| Weight | 11.5 [5.2kg] – 12lbs [5.5kg] | 9.5-10.7 lbs [4.3-4.8kg] | 8.1-9.4lbs [3.7-4.3kg] |
| Display | 7″ FHD LCD, 2500nits | 6″ LCD, 700nits | 6″ LCD, 700nits |
| Backscatter Penetration | 11-13mm | 6.5-10 mm | 6-9mm |
| Resolution | .5 lp/mm; Resolves 1.0mm Wire | .25 lp/mm; Resolves 2.0mm Wire | .33 lp/mm; Resolves 1.5mm Wire |
| Operating Conditions | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours, hot-swappable; onboard charging via wall adapter | 4-6 hours (120kV), 3-5 hours (140kV) | 5-6 hours (120kV), 4-5 hours (140kV) |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Celluar (via optional upgrade with customer provided dataplan/SIM), GPS, USB-C † | WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C | WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C |
| Camera | 13 MP color | 5 MP color | 5 MP color |
| Special Features | Pb trap detection (PbID), AI Tools and machine learning (featuring automatic Gun detection and more), MatID (material discrimination for Bx and Tx scans), RadID (radioactive material detection), PmID (Precious metals automatic detection), custom body colors | Pb trap detection (PbID), WINGBAR Tablet | Pb trap detection (PbID), WINGBAR Tablet |
| Key Tx Imaging Accessories | RAVEN DTX, RAVEN-PNL | NIGHTHAWK DTX | NIGHTHAWK DTX |


Raven™ Handheld Imager
Nighthawk™ BTX