Professional PTZ Cameras for Remote Capture

Remote Capture – Aerospace

In aerospace applications, precision and reliability are paramount. From keeping up with high-speed aircraft and drones to monitoring critical tests in extreme environments, cameras play a vital role in data collection and analysis. Bolin’s PTZ cameras are designed to meet the unique demands of aerospace, providing high-resolution imaging, integration with monitoring systems, and rugged durability to perform under the most challenging conditions.

Common Pain Points for Aerospace

1. Capturing High-Speed and Precise Movements
   Keeping pace with fast-moving aircraft, drones, and vehicles with precision requires a high degree-per-second pan and tilt speed. Additionally, slow, smooth, and precise PTZ movement is required to monitor specific aircraft and vehicle details.
2. Harsh Environments
   Cameras used in aerospace must withstand extreme conditions, including heavy launch forces, rapid temperature changes, and outdoor elements, such as salt air.
3. High-vibration Camera Conditions
   Aerospace environments subject cameras to high vibration levels, which makes steady shots nearly impossible.
4. Integration with Video Management Systems
   Aerospace facilities require cameras that interface seamlessly with Video Management Systems (VMS) for monitoring and control.
5. Comprehensive Remote Operation
   Testing sites, airfields, and launch facilities often span large areas, making remote camera operation and monitoring necessary.
6. Challenging Low-Light Conditions
   Aerospace operations and launch windows occur in daylight and darkness, making low-light color capture necessary. However, achieving clarity and color in very low light is challenging.
7. Real-Time Data and Video Streaming
   Timely delivery of high-resolution video is critical for monitoring and decision-making, so PTZ cameras and decoders must have multiple reliable, high-quality, low-latency video streams.
8. NDAA Compliance
   S. Federal Law restricts the purchase of video surveillance and telecommunications equipment from manufacturers in certain countries for use in any government facility. Sourcing PTZ cameras and other AV over IP solutions can be challenging.

Benefits of PTZ Cameras and AV over IP for Aerospace

1. Fast, Precise PTZ Movement
   Bolin’s PTZ cameras provide smooth, precise pan, tilt, and zoom functionality and high pan speeds. They allow operators to monitor precise details and follow high-speed movements without losing clarity or focus.
2. Weatherproof Design
   With IP67 ratings, rugged design materials, a C5 salt air corrosion-resistant coating, and integrated wipers, Bolin’s weatherproof PTZ cameras are built to withstand the unique challenges of Aerospace environments. They ensure reliable performance in even the most demanding scenarios. The EX-1030 and SD-530 series PTZs are especially suited for this.
3. Super Image Stabilization for High-Vibration Situations
   Bolin outdoor PTZ cameras have Super Image Stabilization options to combat vibrations caused by aircraft and launch vehicles, delivering stable, quality video in these challenging conditions.
4. Full ONVIF support for VMS Integration
   Our cameras have full ONVIF support, making them easy to integrate with popular VMS systems like Nx Witness, ExaqVision, Avigilon, and others. Adding a Bolin PTZ to your VMS is as simple as plugging in a network cable.
5. Remote Accessibility
   The EX-1030 and SD-530 series PTZ cameras can be managed, monitored, and controlled from a central location using a combination of a VMS, our KDB-1020N controller, or the web interface. Firmware updates can also be applied over IP, making physical access to one or multiple cameras unnecessary.
6. High-Resolution Imaging Even in Low Light
   The EX-1030 and SD-530 series PTZ cameras offer precision optics and outstanding low-light performance with clarity and detail, even in color, greatly expanding the range of shots you can monitor and broadcast.
7. Real-Time Streaming
   The quality, low-latency, dual-output performance of Bolin’s outdoor PTZ cameras and EG40 series decoders ensures that operators and analysts receive synchronized, high-quality video in real-time for monitoring and recording.
8. NDAA Compliance
   Bolin’s EX-Ultra, EX-1030, and SD-530 Series PTZ cameras are NDAA compliant.

Bolin’s Solutions for Aerospace

1. EG40 Decoders (Fast HEVC)

• Small, compact design.
• High-quality, low-latency video.
• Powerful IP decoding with support for multiple protocols and transport streams.
• Support for NDI® High Bandwidth and HX3 (EG40N).
• Simultaneous 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Output up to 4K60
• Up to 4K60 upscaling
• NDAA Compliant

2. PTZ Camera Controller, KBD-1020N

• Versatile Camera Management: Supports NDI, VISCA over IP, ONVIF, and serial protocols, making it compatible with a wide range of camera brands.
• Precise Control: Features a three-axis joystick and intuitive design for smooth and accurate camera operation.
• User-Friendly Design: Simplifies camera management, ideal for volunteer teams with minimal technical expertise.
• Flexible Integration: Works seamlessly with both IP and serial setups, offering adaptability for different system configurations.

3. R9 Series (Indoor)

• Imaging from Full HD to 4K60.
• Advanced outputs include 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, optical SDI, and RTSP, RTMP, SRT, Onvif IP stream.
• And NDI High Bandwidth IP stream.
• Low bandwidth, low latency video streaming of up to 4K60.
• FreeD Support
• Advanced image stabilization options.
• Superb Low-Light Capability, especially in color
• Industry-leading, silky-smooth PTZ movement.
• Build-in handle design for mobile use convenience and multiple ruggedized mounting options
• NDAA Compliant

4. EX-Ultra Series (Outdoor)

• Rugged design for extreme weather conditions.
• Full HD to 4K60
• Advanced outputs include 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, optical SDI, and RTSP, RTMP, SRT, Onvif IP stream.
• And NDI High Bandwidth IP stream.
• Low bandwidth, low latency video streaming of up to 4K60.
• FreeD Support
• Outputs 12V DC to power external devices.
• Integrated Wiper.
• Advanced image stabilization options.
• Superb Low-Light Capability, especially in color
• Supports Visca Over IP, Onvif, Pelco P/D multiple control protocols
• Multiple rugged mounting options.
• NDAA Compliant

5. SD-530H/SD-530NX (Outdoor)

• Rugged design for extreme weather conditions.
• Fast, Full 360º Continuous Pan.
• Dual Output 3G-SDI and IP + NDI HX3 (SD-530NX)
• Full HD.
• 30X Zoom.
• Integrated Wiper.
• Advanced image stabilization options.
• Superb Low-Light Capability, especially in color
• Supports Visca Over IP, Onvif, Pelco P/D multiple control protocols
• NDAA Compliant

6. EX-1030H/EX-1030NX (Outdoor)

• Unique pillar design for extreme weather conditions.
• Full 360º Continuous Pan.
• Roll Axis Adjustment (+/-15º)
• Full HD.
• 30X Zoom.
• Superb Low Light Capability.
• Dual Output 3G-SDI and IP + NDI HX3 (EX-1030NX)
• FreeD Support.
• Integrated Wiper.
• Advanced image stabilization options.
• Superb Low-Light Capability, especially in color
• Supports Visca Over IP, Onvif, Pelco P/D multiple control protocols
• NDAA Compliant