CessnaCam

Airborne Scientific's CessnaCam is a fully portable underbelly sensor/camera pod approved for use on Cessna 172, 182, 170, and 180 series aircraft. This pod enclosure is suitable for small and medium format camera systems including 5 camera oblique systems, small lidar systems, and custom sensor systems. The pod requires absolutely no modification to the airframe and utilizes existing inspection covers for cable and control connections. This sensor pod is approved in many foreign countries, for those that permit U.S. STC parts to be installed on US certificated aircraft

CessnaCam:

  • Supplemental Type Certified for Cessna 172, 182, 180, 170 series (STC SA4-662).
  • Suitable for rental as well as owned aircraft.
  • Approved in many foreign countries.
  • Portable and installs and removes in minutes.
  • No modification required for airframe.
  • Pod can fit through Cessna 172 baggage door for transition flights, or leave on aircraft continuously.
  • Suitable for small and medium format camera systems, small lidar, 5 camera oblique systems, multispectral or infrared systems, custom systems.
  • Vibration and shock mounting can be customized for sensor.
  • No restrictions on flight operations, with minimal loss of cruise speed.
  • Accomodates sensor up to 20 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 20 inches long.
  • Controls, wiring and cabling from Pod to cabin use existing inspection holes.
  • Fully enclosed and sealed from the elements.
  • Position below belly minimizes rock and chip hazards from nose tire.
  • Access sensor through removable side panel on enclosure.
  • Gyrostabilized gimbals available for sensors.