Technical - this tech spec applies to both G-PIXX and G-PIXL

Standard specification for Digital TV, Radio and Stills

Helicopter

130mph, 3 hour endurance R44 Digital ENG helicopter with 3 places (pilot, presenter, camera operator), full insurance, 130mph, duration up to 3 hours before refuel. Metallic dark blue, grey leather. CAA/EASA certified with the following standard equipment:

Main Camera

5 axis gyro-stabilised camera system
Ikegami HL-59WNA digital camera
Continuous 360° rotation
Stable
High quality
Safe airborne work

Format	2/3", IT; PAL
Gain (dB)	-3dB to +42dB
Horizontal Resolution	650 TV lines (16:9), 700 TV lines (4:3)
Vertical Resolution	400 TV lines
Sensitivity	2000 lux @ f11
Minimum Illumination	.25 lux @ f1.4
Video Output	Digital either SDI or composite, 16:9 or 4:3 format
Zoom Lens	Canon J22 x 7.6
Focal Length	7.6-168mm at 1X. 15.2-336mm with 2X. Widest angle lens in class at 60.1° (4:3), 64.6° (16:9)
Zoom Ratio	22x (44x with extender)

Ergonomic laptop camera control console

Integrated transmit, intercom and video switches
X, Y and Z-axis movement controlled by one joystick
Snap zoom function
Backlit
Access to full camera menu and gyro functions
Lightweight, compact design, 4 lbs

Standard features

Transvideo colour monitors,1 x 8.4" (Cam Op), 3 x 5" (pilot, presenter, cam op)
3 x Micro (lipstick) cameras: 2 interior/presenter (with lights) and 1 tail-mounted exterior
5-way vertical interval video switcher with VTR playout
Geneva audio system : handles 12 audio channels incl airband vhf, uhf, and prog sound
Kenwood uhf (128 ch) two-way talkback radios
Off-air uhf tv tuner and am/fm radio receiver for live cue & broadcasts
COFDM frequency-agile transmitter with omni and directional GPS tracking antennae
24-volt electric system
GPS positioning and moving map display
VTRs: Sony DVW 250P digiBeta or DSR50P DVCAM & Sony miniDV portable

Options at extra cost

Microwave ground receive, ground technician, Sony digi beta tape: small or large cassettes, Sony DVCAM tape, Sony miniDV cassettes.