Entertainment • Safety • Security
Securaplane has over 2000 camera units installed and flying in aircraft ranging from executive fleets to the jetliners operated by the world’s largest airlines. These airborne video camera systems are used for such applications as ground maneuvering for taxi, in-flight entertainment for passengers, cabin and/or external security, military aircraft refueling monitoring, and flight crew observation of aircraft control surfaces.
We developed our first camera system in 1996 as an enhancement to their aircraft electronic security system. This first system consisted of a nose-gear installed ruggedized monochrome camera unit utilized as a security surveillance and ground taxi aid. Installations included the USAF C-32A (B757) Presidential/VIP transport fleet
In 1999 we began the development of an all-new, low profile aerodynamic external camera system for in-flight entertainment, safety, and security applications. With this suite, Securaplane rapidly became the leading supplier of airborne video cameras for the business jet community. Derivatives of this camera suite have been used for cockpit and cabin monitoring, flight inspection, airborne refueling monitoring and other applications.
In 2002, Securaplane entered the commercial airborne video camera market with a line of camera systems originally made by Ball Aerospace. Securaplane became a qualified Boeing supplier and now supplies to Boeing the B777-300/ER Ground Maneuvering Camera System (GMCS) and Boeing Entertainment Camera System (ECS).
After the events of 9/11 Securaplane rapidly developed a passenger security camera system. The CMS-01 was a small, monochrome camera unit with an integrated near-IR illuminator for zero lux operation. By the end of October 2001 Securaplane had the first such system installed and flying on Delta Airlines. Although it was a flight test exercise, the entire system was fully FAA certified and STC was issued. Working with Delta, Securaplane was able to refine the design and performance of the unit and developed an optimized design for the airline industry that is easiest to install, most reliable and highest reliability unit available today.elta Airlines. Although it was a flight test exercise, the entire system was fully FAA certified and STC was issued. Working with Delta, Securaplane was able to refine the design and performance of the unit and developed an optimized design for the airline industry that is easiest to install, most reliable and highest reliability unit available today.
With innovative designs and reputation for building quality products Securaplane is a major force in the airborne video imaging world.