Rugged Video’s HD video recorders are designed to accept video and audio from nearly any source and record it in the standard format.  In addition, systems can integrate with an external GPS to add data logging capabilities.  In applications requiring multiple video channels, such as multi-sensor thermal and color cameras, multiple recorders can stack and link together to form a two, three, or four channel recorder.

Built Tough

With an aluminum enclosure and recording to solid state media, the Crusader can withstand the shock and vibration typically found in harsh environments.  An integrated fan increases the operational temperature range to 85 degrees Celsius while increasing overall reliability.  Fully locking, waterproof connectors are both corrosion resistant and submersible.

Audio Integration

Audio can be captured from a variety of sources with a wide input range of 8V p-p including military radios, ambient microphones, or auxiliary inputs.  When stacking units together, the audio inputs are duplicated to multiple channels and synchronized in the recording.

GPS/Overlay

External GPS input allows for overlay options and/or data logging.  GPS data can be saved as a standard KML or GPX track which can then be viewed in third party software such as Google Earth or LineVision from Remote Geo Systems.  Waypoints may be added to the GPS path while recording to highlight points of interest for easy reference while debriefing.  Optionally, data may be overlaid directly on the video as text for easy reference while reviewing the video.  Overlaid data points can be selected from: coordinates, altitude, speed, and heading.

Black Box Recorder

When the system is set to black box mode, recording starts upon power up and stops recording when power is removed from the system.  The built-in backup battery also acts as a fault tolerant device when manually recording, preventing file corruption in the event of an accidental power loss while recording.