Airborne

Record: Video, Audio, and GPS

Rugged Video airborne camera systems include everything you need to capture high definition video, cockpit audio, and GPS data.  Video is captured in full HD 1080p from one of our HD cameras and recorded to a USB Flash Drive or SD card for later debriefing.  Recorder, Cameras, and components are available separately or as a complete plug-and-play solution.

Easy Installation

Complete systems are engineered for aviation and run directly off aircraft power, utilize robust tefzel cabling, and are easy to install.  With each system, Rugged Video offers a complete set of documentation to assist with even the most complex installations for those customers who need a variety of cameras and equipment for unique capture and viewing needs.  Recorders are designed to mount in the cabin, cargo hold, or in the panel when ordered with the 6″ Dzus rail option.

Audio Integration

While being primarily a video recorder, systems also function as an audio recorder capturing headset communications including intra cabin and ATC.  Audio input cable are available for; standard GA headsets, helicopter U-174 style headsets, or direct connection to the audio panel.  In addition to headset audio; music, auxiliary, or ambient audio can be added to the system which is ideal for flight tour or adventure flight applications.

Fault Tolerant Recording

All Rugged Video recorders feature black box functionality through a fault tolerant recording feature utilizing a built-in backup battery.  In the event of a power loss while recording, the system can stop the recording and safely shut down.  Ideal when the system is used as a cockpit camera and flight data recorder.

Mounting Cameras

With the small size and variety of HD cameras the Rugged Video offers, cameras can be easily mounted in the cockpit, wingtip, or in the vertical stabilizer of a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.  Cable are made to length for clean installation when routing through the aircraft to remote camera locations.  A variety of different camera mount options allow for mounting locations that minimize impact to airflow while maintaining the ideal shot. (Mounts) Rugged Video works with avionic installers around the world that can assist in custom installs.

Live View/WiFi/Downlink

Live viewing is also available through an HD monitor or EFIS.  Recorders have the ability to loop through camera signals directly to a monitor to view live video with no latency.  WiFi functionality allows for live streaming and access to the menus to check or change settings.  WiFi is transmitted as a local wireless network and can be accessed with a laptop, iPad, or capable tablet.  For microwave downlink systems, an Ethernet port is also available to stream live pre-compressed video.

Record Switch and Status LED’s

Recorders can be configured to start recording upon power up and stop upon power down or can be configured to start the recording upon command of a switch.  Switches are available that feature an LED built into the record switch to indicate status of the unit for cases that the unit is mounted out of view.  Recorders also feature easy to understand; Fault, Record, and GPS status lights that will indicate the status of all functions in real time.  If the record LED in the switch and/or on the unit is flashing, you are recording.  It is that simple, never miss a recording again!