Skyhunter

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$Text Box: BTC - SkyHunter SkyHunterTM aerial surveillance system integrates the BTC-195 Ball Turret Camera System with a control console into the Quest Kodiak 100. The Kodiak with its low speed capability, long duration and smooth turbine engine make for a great observation platform. The SkyHunter system offers a fully integrated surveillance system for a fraction of the cost of a custom rotorcraft system. The advantages of a fixed wing platform are stability, duration and range but most importantly lower running costs. Onboard control console conveniently mounts to the aircraft seat track. The basic version of our console houses a 20" LCD HD monitor a precise 3 axis control stick (with twist for zoom control) and a hot swapable flash drive video recorder. PC control is by the 12" high bright touchscreen. The video display screen features overlays including time and date stamp, GPS position of both camera and area of regard and a depiction of camera azimuth and elevation position. This video data may be shared with the pilots Garmin MFD.$

Text Box: The SlipScreenTM technology allows the entire ball turret assembly to be suspended in an all axis passive dampening mount. This maximizes the dampened mass while the monocoque ball construction minimizes moving mass and ensures rapid response of the active stabilization feedback loop. The SlipScreen keeps the blast of air away from the ball. Additionally the SlipScreen allows use of unobstructed lenses that stay clean in operation. This OpenCockpitTM deployment provides very clear vision.