Optics and Drone Accessories
Start with the device you already own. This section gathers parts for optics, night-vision kit, trail cameras and drones. It covers Pulsar battery packs and chargers, scope rings and mounts, IR illuminators and modules, tripods and binocular supports, spotting-scope eyepieces and DJI Enterprise accessories. Use the guide below the products to narrow your search by task, then confirm each part against your exact model and generation.
Find the part by task
- Power: Pulsar APS, IPS and LPS battery packs, and Pulsar APS, APS-V and IPS chargers. Also the ZEISS Secacam 3 Power Pack, and DJI batteries for the Mavic 3 Enterprise and Matrice 4T.
- Attaching a scope or device: scope rings from Hawke, Vortex and DISCOVERYOPT, covering 1-inch, 30mm and 34mm tubes across the range. Also Vortex cantilever mounts, Innomount quick-release mounts, DNT Picatinny and dovetail mounts for digital scopes, and the Smartclip AS Adaptor for thermal clip-ons.
- IR and night-vision add-ons: PARD TL3 illuminators, PARD IL1 and IR1 modules, DNT ZULUS IR modules and the DNT Zulus Focus Throw Lever.
- Viewing support: ZEISS Pro-Series tripods, the ZEISS Bino Clamp and the ZEISS Tripod-to-Binocular Adaptor, and the Vortex Pro Car Window Mount for viewing from a vehicle. The ZEISS Pro-Series Rifle Saddle Clamp is also here. It supports a rifle, not binoculars.
- Spotting-scope eyepieces and cases: Vortex Viper HD and Razor HD eyepieces, and a stay-on case for the ZEISS Victory Harpia 95.
- Trail cameras and drones: the ZEISS Vari-Mount for trail cameras and solar panels. Also DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise accessories, including a speaker, low-noise propellers and an RTK module. If you are still choosing an aircraft, browse our DJI thermal imaging drones section.
Four checks before you choose
- Exact device and generation. Note the full model name of your optic, camera or drone, including its version. Generations can need different parts. For example, the DNT ZULUS V1 and V2 IR modules are separate products, and a part made for one model should not be assumed to suit its neighbours.
- The manufacturer-approved part. Your device's manual or the manufacturer's fit information identifies the approved battery, module, adaptor or eyepiece. That approval is what settles compatibility. A similar name or the same brand does not.
- The interface. This is where the two items meet, such as a rail, thread, clamp or adaptor.
- What you need to buy. Battery packs and chargers are separate products here, so decide whether you need one or both.
Scope rings: diameter, base and height
Choosing rings means answering three separate questions. Getting one right does not settle the others.
- Tube diameter. The ring size must match the scope's main tube, such as 1-inch, 30mm or 34mm.
- Rail or base. The mount must suit what is fitted to the rifle, such as a 9-11mm, Weaver or Picatinny rail.
- Height and clearance. Ring height sets how far the scope sits above the base and whether the objective bell clears the barrel. Check the height of each ring set against your own scope and rifle. A cantilever mount also changes where the scope sits relative to the mount's base.
If you have not chosen the scope yet, start in our riflescope section. The scope's tube diameter tells you the ring size. Its objective size and your rifle tell you how much height you need.
Power and viewing support
Batteries work within their own systems. Pulsar's APS, IPS and LPS packs are separate families, the Secacam 3 has its own power pack, and each DJI battery is matched to a particular aircraft. Identify the pack your device's manual approves, then choose a charger that accepts that pack. For longer outings, a second approved pack is a practical addition.
For viewing support, decide what you are mounting and how it attaches. On the binocular side, the ZEISS Bino Clamp and the Tripod-to-Binocular Adaptor 1/4 Inch are two different parts, not two names for the same item. Check which one ZEISS approves for your binocular model and how it meets your tripod head. The Pro-Series tripods provide the base. The Pro-Series Rifle Saddle Clamp is a rifle support and is not intended for binoculars. For viewing from a vehicle, the Vortex Pro Car Window Mount is the option here. If you are choosing the optic and its support together, browse our binoculars as well.
Accessory questions
How do I find an accessory that fits my device?
Begin with the full model name and generation of your device. Then find the part its manual or manufacturer approves, such as an APS5 pack or an IL1 module, and choose that exact part. For instance, PARD's IL1 module is intended for the Night Stalker 4K Pro/eX. Compatibility comes from the manufacturer's approval for your model, not from a similar name or a shared brand.
Which Pulsar battery and charger do I need?
Use the pack your device's manual approves. Pulsar associates packs with device series, such as APS2 with Thermion, APS5 with Axion and LPS 7i with Telos, but the manual for your exact model is what confirms the pack. Chargers accept particular packs. The APS Battery Charger is specified for APS2 and APS3, and the APS-V 2-Slot Charger for APS5, APS3 and APS2. The IPS Battery Charger belongs to the IPS system. Choose a charger specified for the pack you use.
Is ring diameter the same as the objective lens size?
No. These are two separate measurements that drive two separate choices. Ring diameter must match the scope's main tube. The objective figure, such as the 44 in 4-16x44, is the front lens diameter. It does not change the tube size, so it does not change the ring diameter you need. What it affects is height: a larger objective needs enough ring height for the front bell to clear the barrel. Choose the ring diameter from the tube, then choose the height from the clearance your scope and rifle need.
Will an IR module fit any night-vision device?
No. IR modules and illuminators are matched to particular devices. PARD's IR1 module is intended for the NV007SP2 4K. DNT ZULUS modules come in separate versions for ZULUS V1 and for ZULUS V2/THERMNIGHT models. Choose the module that the manufacturer's fit information approves for your device and generation.
What do I need to put binoculars or a spotting scope on a tripod?
Think in three parts: how the optic attaches, the head or plate on the tripod, and the load the support is built to carry. For binoculars, the ZEISS Bino Clamp and the Tripod-to-Binocular Adaptor 1/4 Inch are separate parts, so check which your binocular model takes. The Pro-Series Lightweight Carbon Fibre Tripod and Pro-Series Tripod Kit Universal are the tripod options here. Compare each head and interface with your optic. The Rifle Saddle Clamp is for rifles, not binoculars.
Can I swap a spotting-scope eyepiece between scopes?
Only where the scope maker approves it. Choose an eyepiece made for your scope family. The Vortex Viper HD reticle eyepieces come in MOA or MRAD, so pick the unit you already use for holds and adjustments. For Razor HD, there are wide-angle and ranging eyepieces. Your scope's manual or Vortex's fit information confirms which eyepieces it accepts, including across generations.
Do the DJI accessories suit any DJI drone?
No, so choose by aircraft. The speaker, low-noise propellers, RTK module and battery kit here are for the Mavic 3 Enterprise. The separate battery is for the Matrice 4T. Match each part to the aircraft you fly.