
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.








