Robinson Helicopter has delivered a digitally equipped R44 electronic news-gathering helicopter to Metro Networks. Developed in-house, the system includes a 360° continuous-rotation, five-axis gyro-stabilised, high-resolution digital broadcast camera and laptop control console. Robinson has also delivered the first R44 police helicopter to China, for use by Zhengzhou's public security bureau.
Source: Flight International
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