Airborne LCD

The JetLAN is a rugged aircraft computer for use in VIP, commercial, Military, and Special Mission applications. It provides a link between passengers and the ground via highspeed data Satcom. Users access the local area network through a wired or a wireless equipped cabin.

*** July 2011 Note ***
Cobham has acquired the assets of the company that manufactured this unit.

The JetLAN server enables flight data uploaded into the EFB to be viewed and updated on the EFB. Dynamic content such as smart forms can be browsed and completed in-cockpit. Compulsory read notices can be read and signed for. A complete audit trail of EFB user activity is retained. Audit trail and completed forms are retained for uploading post-flight via EFB Media Manager to the EFB Ground Manager for further processing by the airline’s ground systems.

The following are the most popular surveillance cameras for aircraft use today:

• FLIR Ultra 8500
• FLIR Star Safire III
• Wescam MX15 (MX-15)
• L-3 Wescam MX20 (MX-20)

FLIR Ultra 8500
The FLIR Ultra 8500 is designed for high pressure pursuit and patrol missions. It’s TV and IR telescopes can zoom independently or together, offering improved situational awareness 

FLIR Star Safire III
The Star SAFIRE® III is one of the world’s most popular gyro-stabilized EO/IR systems. Carrying seven payloads and tested/qualified beyond Mil Specs, this system is the workhorse for airborne, land and maritime force protection and medevac in hotspots around the world. Over 500 Star SAFIRE® III’s have been delivered to the U.S. military, NATO and nations worldwide.

Wescam MX15
Wescam MX20
Flight proven with WESCAM’s renowned stability performance, today’s MX-15 and MX-20 incorporates a new generation of imaging capabilities. The result: class-leading detection, recognition & identification ranges 24/7, and unmatched operational ease-of-use.

Flight Display Systems manufactures a High-Definition Digital Video Recorder, the FDHDR200. It features 1080i HD resolution, playback while recording HD-SDI, and up to eight hours of record time.

More information at http://flightdisplay.com/military_hd-dvr.php

Customer use includes surveillance, mission debriefing, litigation, and training reviews. At half the size of a typical VCR and weighing just 4 lbs 10 oz (2.1kg), Flight Display Systems anticipates many more unique applications for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it possible to record in MPEG-4 (H.264 compression format) video?
   Yes, the FDHDR200 and FDHDR250 use MPEG-4 encoding in MOV file format. 
2. Can the HD-DVR record MOV files larger than 4GB in size?
   Yes.
3. How many video inputs are available?
   The HD-DVR has four HD-SDI inputs which operate at 720p/60Hz, 720p/50Hz, 1080i/60Hz, and 1080i/50Hz. The company is currently in the process of adding 1080p/30Hz. Video outputs include VGA and HDMI. 
4. Can the FDHDR250 include Night Vision Compliance?
   The FDDVRCNTL is offered in a Night Vision Compliant version. There is an additional charge for this. 
5. Is there a marker or bookmark feature?
   Yes, bookmarks can be placed during playback. You can cycle through the bookmarks during playback, and dub video segments between the bookmarks that have been placed. 
6. Will the aircraft HDDVR play back video while continuing to record? (like TiVo)
   Yes.
7. Which resolutions are supported?
   The HD-DVR from Flight Display Systems supports these signaling rates:
   NTSC - NTSC               720x480 at 30 fps.
   720P50 - HD                  1280x720 at 50 fps(PAL).
   720P60 – HD       *        1280x720 at 60 fps(NTSC).
   1080i50 – HD                 1920x540 at 50 fields per second (PAL).
   1080i60 – HD       *        1920x540 at 60 fields per second (NTSC).  

In our admittedly biased opinion, the HD-DVR from Flight Display Systems is the best HD-DVR for aircraft-certified flight use.