Utility 512EX
Maximize inspection flexibility with interchangeable sensors while delivering the best sensor set for the job.
High performance in a lightweight package, this 5-axis platform has dual sensor capability and supports the most powerful cameras on the market.
Perfect for applications including:
- Power line inspection
Gas leak detection
Pipeline detection
Public safety
Aerial surveying and mapping
SYSTEM FEATURES
Advanced fiber optic gyro-stabilization
VectorSteering™ 6-axes of movement in a 5-axis gimbal
Stabilized look down (no gimbal lock) in a smaller, lighter package.
Interchangeable cameras/lenses/inner axis in less than 30 minutes
Fully upgradeable as gimbal, camera, and lens technologies evolve
Stabilized or steerable horizon with in-flight automatic calibration
High-speed fiber optic video data transfer
No auxiliary junction unit required
No ITAR export restrictions
Ships as excess baggage (<70lbs/32kg per case)
MIL-STD-810F power filters with reverse polarity protection
Engineered/Manufactured to DO-160G standards – not certified
Platform designed for both standard and inverted use
Wireless capability option
Metadata outputs (lens, camera, & GPS functions)
Electro-mechanical gimbal stow mechanism
Compatible with existing air and ground mounts
Standard 1-year warranty and 24/7/365 customer service
System Specs
Gimbal Performance
VectorSteering™ offers 6-axes of movement in a 5-axis gimbal – gyro-stabilized
Azimuth: 360° continuous
Elevation: 35° to -205° from horizontal
Roll: > +/- 90° (steerable/stabilized)
Gimbal slew rate: 0-130°/second (depending on gearbox)
Max operational airspeed: variable depending on gearbox
Interface
Control: RS-232, RS-422, or Ethernet
Electrical
VIN: 18-33 VDC
Power: 15 amps max draw at 28 VDC
Dimensions
Gimbal width: 13.8 inches (351 mm)
Gimbal height: 19.4 inches (493 mm)
Snout length: 0-6 inches (0-152 mm)
Cable set length: 20 feet (standard set)
Weight
Platform: 41 lbs (18.5 kg) + payload
Hand Controller Unit: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Auxiliary Junction Unit: payload specific
Cable Set: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Environmental
Operating temperature: -4° to +122°F (-20° to +50°C) Sealed system for airborne/ground/marine applications
Helicopter/Airplane Mount Availability
AS 350/355
Bell 206/206L/407
Cessna 172/206
EC-120 /125/130/135/145
Robinson R44/R66
(Also compatible with various other aircraft.)
Specifications are subject to change.
Extremely Stable
200 knots + with long focal length
Fixed wing aircraft
Helicopters
Heavy lift UAV
Sensor Options
Digital Still images
Thermal IR – SWIR, MWIR, LWIR (SD and HD sensors)
Corona cameras
Gas detection sensor
4K/HD Daylight cameras
