February 2012
Business news
- Soloy Delivers Airborne Observation Platform
to California Highway Patrol
- 1 February 2012
- By Various
- Soloy Aviation Solutions has completed outfitting the first of two of California Highway Patrol’s Cessna 206 aircraft with Soloy’s complete tactical officer station and delivered it to the CHP.
Utilizing the C-206’s high wing location, Soloy’s STC wing mounted hardpoint is readily adaptable for the forward looking infrared (FLIR) cameras that record in a variety of lights and thermal imaging. The wing mount location is an ideal location for surveillance and patrol and allows for a 360° view.
The wing mount location also allows more visibility and better operational awareness to the camera operator. The camera is placed away from the hot exhaust trail and lens damaging exhaust emitted from the engine as well as runway debris. The stability of the wing mount minimizes vibration to/from the airframe for clearer imaging.
Also included in the package is a rear observer’s station with a large observation window and a 270° articulating observer’s seat. The headliner is modified for increased room and four point harnesses are installed for the flight crew’s safety. Dave Stauffer, CEO, is looking forward to the installation of the second observation camera platform. “We are more than satisfied with the results of the product and pleased that other government agencies are looking into the versatile, quiet and cost-effective platform.”
For agencies that want the complete Soloy’s MK II Sentinel airborne observation package, a Rolls Royce RR250-B17 turbine conversion which includes communication console and a 185 amp electrical bus that handles any anticipated electrical load.
