Aviation Digital Video Recorders
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
- 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. - Can the HD-DVR record MOV files larger than 4GB in size?
Yes. - 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. - Can the FDHDR250 include Night Vision Compliance?
The FDDVRCNTL is offered in a Night Vision Compliant version. There is an additional charge for this. - 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. - Will the aircraft HDDVR play back video while continuing to record? (like TiVo)
Yes. - 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.
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