Hardware & Equipment - These requirements are always variable and are governed by costs, need and capability of the user(s).
The EMG 2nd Responder Hovercraft
This is a Hovercraft specially built for remote sensing. The entire conventional analog instrument panel was removed and replaced with a computerized panel that include Side Imaging Sonar, Cesium Magnetometer and is capable of accepting a variety of additional technology as per demand. This unit is capable of going where no other type vehicle can.
This is a low cost solution to Aerial remote sensing. The Morphing video below was done by this craft in a test.
Any and all aerial remote sensing should be followed up with ground validation. This is the most reliable of its type that we have ever encountered. It is aluminum frame and runs on Diesel and is capable of over 8 hours non-stop.
It is equipped with an 8 ft. "stinger" attachment for remote sensing technology as well.
It is equipped with an 8 ft. "stinger" attachment for remote sensing technology as well.
Naturally the equipment and maintenance tools etc. should always be part of a field project. This one has been specially designed to carry equipment, spare parts and materials. This particular aircraft can be assembled and ready to fly in less than 1 hour.