Rugged, reliable solutions
Rotorcraft missions generate enormous volumes of critical data, from flight test instrumentation and telemetry to ISR payloads, video, audio and mission system data. Operators need solutions capable of capturing, processing, storing and securing that information in real time.
Spectra Defense Technologies delivers mission recording, rugged storage and edge computing solutions engineered for demanding aerospace and defense environments. From attack and utility helicopters to ISR, special operations and search-and-rescue platforms, rotorcraft generate mission-critical data across sensors, avionics, video feeds, radar and onboard mission systems.
Spectra solutions help operators capture, process, store and access that data in real time at the edge. The company’s products support enhanced situational awareness, mission execution, post-mission analysis and platform modernization initiatives in harsh airborne environments.
Built for demanding rotorcraft missions
From developmental flight testing to operational data collection and mission debrief workflows, Spectra solutions help ensure critical mission data is captured, protected and accessible when it matters most.
The Spectra rotorcraft-ready portfolio includes technologies such as the High-Speed Video Data Recorder and Processor and the G2 rugged storage and edge computing platform. These components support high-speed data capture, secure storage and dependable performance across demanding airborne environments.
Featured solutions
High-Speed Video Data Recorder and Processor
Designed for high-definition mission recording and playback, the High-Speed Video Data Recorder and Processor supports complex airborne data capture requirements, including video, Ethernet, audio, serial, MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 data.
Key capabilities
- HD video recording and playback support
- Multi-channel mission data capture
- Ethernet command and control
- MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 recording
- Snapshot and image downlinking capability
- NVMe-based removable memory options
- AES-256 data-at-rest encryption
G2 rugged storage & edge computing
The G2 is designed to support mission environments where high-speed data throughput, rugged reliability and edge processing are essential. It enables sensor fusion, AI/ML processing and real-time data handling across airborne, ground and naval platforms.
Key capabilities
- Rugged design for harsh operational environments
- High-speed mission data recording and storage
- Support for sensor fusion and edge processing
- MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 429 recording
- SWaP-conscious architecture for constrained platforms
- Flexible integration across mission systems
- AES-256 data-at-rest encryption
Key rotorcraft applications
Spectra recording and storage solutions support a wide range of rotorcraft mission needs, including:
- Flight test and instrumentation
- Telemetry data recording
- ISR mission data capture
- Mission-system integration
- Video, audio and sensor data recording
- Post-mission analysis and debrief
- Secure mission data storage and transfer
Capture, protect and access mission-critical data
Whether supporting flight-test programs, operational missions or mission-system modernization, Spectra Defense Technologies enab les rotorcraft operators to capture and manage the data that drives mission success.
Talk to Spectra about recording and storage solutions for your rotorcraft program.