Video Recorders
Rugged Video offers three major aircraft video recording platforms for airborne, military, and other video & data recording applications.
- EAGLEi 4K is a new platform of versatile, high resolution lightweight Class C Airborne Image Recorder – Camera and Flight Data Recorder for all helicopter & fixed-wing airframes.
- The Commander product family includes the Commander DVR, TourMaster4 4-camera flight tour video recorder, and Aerial Patroller 4 Channel recorder.
- The Crusader aircraft video recorder lineup features 1080p60 HD video, 3G-SDI, HDMI, and NTSC/PAL inputs, web streaming, and more. Click the links below for more information, and please do not hesitate to email or call us with questions about them or to inquire about which recorder would be best for your application. We pride ourselves on meeting our customer’s needs and helping in any way we can.
OEM Capability
Rugged Video maintains a culture of rapid innovation and product development. This is why many aviation OEMs choose Rugged Video as their partner for advanced and innovative airborne video and flight data recording solutions. Contact by email or phone to discuss your needs today!
EAGLEi 4K Flight Data Recorder
The EAGLEi 4K is an Advanced Lightweight Video and Flight Data Recorder with advanced features such as 4K UHD video, dual recording to internal storage and removable USB 3.0 drives, built-in flight data logging, GPS logging, Stereo Intercom and Ambient Microphone Audio, Battery Backup, and more. EAGLEi 4K is a great choice for: Flight Data Recorder FDR applications, Flight Training, Flight Test, Fleet Management and Maintenance, Flight Tours, and More.
Commander Recorder
The Commander Recorder can capture full 1080p HD video and save four USB flash drives. Advanced features such as Logo overlay, Pre-roll, and an onboard Chroma display make it a great choice for: Flight Tours, Aerial Patrol, and Flight Training.
TourMaster4 Switcher/Recorder
Create professional videos with multiple cameras, soundtracks and narrations, titles and credits, automatically while in flight. Built specifically for Flight Tours, the TourMaster4 creates the highest quality videos in the air and simplifies the distribution process on the ground
EAGLEi 4K Flight Data Recorder
Commander HD Recorder
Commander HD Recorder
TourMaster4 HD Recorder
Features
- 8MP, 30FPS, 4K UHD Video
- Records to built-in media and user USB 3.0 drives
- GPS Data Logging
- Acceleration & Rotation/Attitude Logging
- Stereo Intercom and Ambient Cockpit Audio Capture
- Video data overlay and data log files
- Airframe-specific install options available
Features
- Full 1080p HD Video
- Records to Four USB Drives
- Built-in 2.4″ Chroma Display
- Logo Overlay & Pre-Roll Functions
- GPS Integration
- Expandable with Upgrade Modules
Features
- Four Channel Switcher, Single Channel Recorder
- 1080p HD Video
- Full GPS Automation
- Seamless Camera Switching
- Audio Mixing with Headset, Narrations & Soundtracks
- Real-time record/copy to 4x USB drives
- Internal Battery Backup
Typical Applications
- Multi-Purpose Rotorcraft Operators
- Flight Training
- Fleet Management
- Tour Operators
- Adventure Flights
- Military & Defense
- US Forest Service Solicitation No. 1202SA21R9008
- NZ Dept. of Conservation Requirements
Typical Applications
- Tour Operators
- Aerial Patrol
- Adventure Flights
- Multi-Purpose Rotorcraft Operators
- Military & Defense
Typical Applications
- Tour Operators
- Adventure Flights
- Multi-Purpose Rotorcraft Operators
- Surveillance & Reconnaissance
Aerial Patroller
The Aerial Patroller was designed specifically with the needs of aerial patrol and air work operators to record geo-tagged video from Multi-Sensor gimbals or fixed cameras.
The Aerial Patroller can record two, three, or four: HDMI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or CVBS(NTSC/PAL) video streams in an easy to use black box form factor. The Aerial Patroller also offers features such as GPS automation, battery backup, and WiFi streaming making it one of the most versatile on the market.
Aerial Patroller
Features
- Two, Three, or Four Video Channels
- 1080p HD Video
- Full GPS Integration
- Black Box Recording
- Intercom Audio Capture
- Records to 1x USB Drive per channel, up to 2TB
- Internal Battery Backup
Typical Applications
- Aerial Patrol, Air Work, Mapping
- Flight Testing
- Airborne Law Enforcement
- Military & Defense
Crusader Recorder
Record multiple channels of HD video in up to 1080p60 resolution. Common in Aerial Patrol and Airborne Law Enforcement with robust GPS integration for recording video from multi-sensor gimbal cameras. The Crusader also features GPS Automation and Audio Mixing.
Crusader Recorder
Features
- One, Two, Three, or Four Channel Recorder
- Full 1080p60 HD Video
- Accepts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI, or NTSC/PAL
- GPS Integration
- GPS Automation
- Audio Mixing
- WiFi Streaming
- Internal Battery Backup
Typical Applications
- Aerial Patrol
- Survey and Mapping
- Airborne Law Enforcement
- Flight Testing
- Mission Recording
- Military & Defense
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Legacy Products
Legacy products are still supported, but are no longer available for new orders. These have been superseded by newer products.
RV-ONE Recorder
RV-ONE Airborne Recorder
The RV-ONE has been superseded by the Crusader. The Crusader offers the same functionality as the RV-ONE with the addition of GPS Automation, Audio Mixing, and a more Durable and Reliable design.
RV-sFOUR Recorder/Switcher
RV-sFOUR Flight Tour Recorder
The RV-sFOUR has been superseded by the TourMaster. The TourMaster offers the same functionality as the RV-sFOUR with the addition of GPS Automation, Audio Mixing, and a more Durable and Reliable design.
TourMaster
TourMaster Flight Tour Recorder
The TourMaster has been superseded by the TourMaster4. The TourMaster4 offers the same functionality as the TourMaster, while also offering recording to 4x USB drives simultaneously, all in a more compact design.