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Helicopter Association of Canada, 2015 Photos
HAC 2015 – Wrap Up – Helicopter Association of Canada Convention & Trade Show
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us at HAC 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. Rugged Video was happy to have on display our latest: TourMaster, Crusader, and Commander Airborne Video Systems. Rugged Video is constantly advancing it's technology to best meet the...
Announcing the Next Generation in Airborne Video
We are proud to introduce the New Crusader and TourMaster Airborne Video Recorders. The Crusader and TourMaster use the same trusted encoder as the RV-ONE and RV-sFOUR but add more advanced features like: built-in Automation, Audio Mixing, and a more Durable and...
Rugged Video now Offers AS9100 Quality Management
Rugged Video is now proud to announce that our COTS and custom digital video recorders and cameras are now available with AS9100 Assembly. With AS9100 we are streamlining the sourcing process for Airframe OEM's and Defense subcontractors. "Our onboard video...
Heli-Expo 2015 Wrap-Up
Rugged Video would like to thank everyone who stopped by the booth at Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando, Florida USA. At the show, attendees were introduced to The Future of Airborne Video with a number of important product announcements and developments. Among which is the...
Helicopter Photos from Heli-Expo 2015
A member of the Rugged Video team was kind enough to get pictures of every helicopter exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando Florida. Enjoy!
Calculating Resolution at Altitude
A question we often get at Rugged Video is "How far away will the camera capture?" . The answer is "It's complicated" which isn't a very helpful answer; That is why we decided to tackle the issue once and for all in a blog post. If you are looking to start aerial...
How to Connect a Camera or FLIR to the Garmin G600
Many Garmin flight decks have the option for an external video input from an EVS, FLIR, or Camera. This write up is specific to the Garmin G600. Accepted Signal Types The G600 will accept video from any standard NTSC/PAL video source. These inputs go but a number of...
Commander- Tour Video Software – Sneak Peek
Ahead of HAI Heli-Expo 2015, Rugged Video is proud to offer a sneak peak at the new Commander - Tour Video Software. We have a mission to help customers capture and share unique experiences. The Commander Software is the last piece of that puzzle. Capture - Upload -...
Video Recorders for Flight Testing
A common use of our RV-ONE recorders is in flight testing applications. Customers are looking to capture high quality video without breaking the bank, or their test schedule. This article will highlight some of the features of the RV-ONE and answer common questions...
HD Camera Review and Comparison (CCD vs. CMOS)
We frequently get questions about our cameras in particular which camera is best suited for a specific application. Rugged Video works with a number of camera developers to offer a wide range of solutions. We've decided to create this article to show the differences...
Commander Controller – Featured in Rotorcraft Pro
The Commander Controller was featured in the technology spot light of the September issue of Rotorcraft Pro Magazine. Automation for Flight Tour Operators The Commander Controller is a control unit designed specifically for Flight Tour operators to automate...