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Modern infrared cameras tend to be very reliable, particularly LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared) systems, which generally do not require cryogenic cooling. While these systems often use TE (Thermoelectric) cooling, TE coolers have no moving parts and tend to be very reliable. Many LWIR cameras are completely solid-state, and have no moving parts whatsoever.
