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Optical monitoring

Day and night
Imagery with the selected sensor
Thermal imaging
Sensor selection to suit the mission
Stabilization
Sensor turret beneath the aircraft

Optical monitoring

Day and night
Imagery with the selected sensor
Thermal imaging
Sensor selection to suit the mission
Stabilization
Sensor turret beneath the aircraft
Observation of the area of interest
Daylight imaging
Sensor matched to mission conditions
Thermal imaging
Sensor turret pointing
Stabilization

Infrastructure awareness

Imagery for the operator
A view of the monitored area
Sensor-dependent detail
Daylight or thermal observation

Infrastructure awareness

Imagery for the operator
A view of the monitored area
Sensor-dependent detail
Daylight or thermal observation

A continuous picture by day and by night

Daylight and thermal cameras provide a live view by day, at night and in reduced visibility. Sensors are selected for the required detection and identification tasks, from security and infrastructure inspection to search and tactical reconnaissance.

Observation of the area of interest
Daylight imaging

Stabilized sensor turret

Stabilized turret
Sensor pointing during flight
Configuration dependent
Daylight camera or thermal imaging

Stabilized sensor turret

Stabilized turret
Sensor pointing during flight
Configuration dependent
Daylight camera or thermal imaging

A payload configured for the mission

Stabilised HD, LWIR and MWIR gimbals track objects, provide different viewing angles and share live imagery with the team. Modular mounting also accommodates radar and other specialist sensors to suit the mission and environment.

Sensor matched to mission conditions
Thermal imaging
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References and projects

EO/IR in Heliaz 152 configurations

An EO/IR gimbal is included in Heliaz 152 configurations A, B and C listed in the LIAZ brochure.

Leonardo · Gabbiano — 2018 demonstration

LIAZ and Leonardo jointly presented the LIAZ 150A helicopter with Gabbiano Ultra-Light radar in 2018. Their cooperation began in 2017.

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Leonardo

Gabbiano TS Ultra-Light

Radar · complement to optical monitoring

Presented on 150A · 2018

Radar surveillance as a separate sensor option alongside camera systems.

Weight in the 2023 brochure
24 kg
Launch architecture (2017)
2 units: antenna + RTP
Launch antenna (2017)
12 inches
Scanning
Mechanical
Mapping modes
Strip SAR / Spot SAR
Ground moving target indication
GMTI

The 2017 and 2023 specifications refer to different product revisions. Leonardo must confirm the current configuration and range for the intended mission.

Trillium Engineering

HD59-LLVV

LWIR + daylight EO

Catalogue alternative · integration unconfirmed

Daylight imagery and two thermal channels in a compact stabilised gimbal.

Weight
1.55 kg
LWIR thermal channels
2 × 640 × 512 px
Daylight EO image
1 920 × 1 080 px
Dimensions (width × height)
147 × 202 mm
Supply voltage
24 V DC, regulated
Azimuth rotation
360° continuous

Trillium Engineering

HD80-MV

MWIR + daylight EO

Catalogue alternative · integration unconfirmed

A stabilised gimbal combining cooled thermal imaging with a Full HD daylight camera.

Weight
4.7 kg
MWIR thermal image
640 × 512 px
Daylight EO image
1 920 × 1 080 px
EO zoom: optical / digital
32× / 6×
Dimensions (width × height)
191 × 276 mm
Power: average / peak
25 W / 100 W

MWIR zoom specifications require manufacturer confirmation for the selected variant.

AVT Australia

CM234

MWIR / SWIR + daylight EO

Catalogue alternative · integration unconfirmed

A multispectral gimbal combining daylight and infrared channels in one stabilised system.

Weight
< 6.6 kg
Daylight channels
2 × HD EO
Infrared channels
MWIR + SWIR
Active stabilisation
4 axes
Ingress protection
IP67
Video encoding and recording
Onboard the gimbal

Exact channel resolutions, dimensions and power requirements need confirmation from the manufacturer for the chosen variant.

NextVision

X80

Compact daylight EO

Catalogue alternative · integration unconfirmed

A lightweight stabilised daylight camera for configurations prioritising low weight and optical magnification.

Weight
145 g
Daylight EO image
1 920 × 1 080 px
Optical zoom
40×
Digital zoom
2×
Dimensions (length × width × height)
53 × 58 × 75 mm

Trillium Engineering

HD80-VV

Dual daylight EO cameras

Catalogue alternative · integration unconfirmed

Two daylight channels for scene overview and a detailed view, without a thermal sensor.

Weight
4.3 kg
Daylight EO image
2 × 1 280 × 720 px
Primary EO: optical zoom
28×
Primary EO: digital zoom
4×
Dimensions (width × height)
191 × 276 mm
Power: average / peak
25 W / 100 W

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