I have been speaking with the good folks at Astronics who run Max-Viz, the same camera found on the Cirrus EVS package, which averages around $16,000 add-on for those guys
The camera is normally selling for $6000 to us experimental guys and they are going to offer a $300 discount during SnF, all I had to do was ask!
https://youtu.be/K_ipqd4W1R8
My major question to them, which they answered nicely:
q> Why is your product $6000 when I can purchase the camera for $3000 on average from drone hobby shops, assuming I build my own enclosure solution...is that where the extra $3000 is going?
a> Our system does have a heated window. Our system is completely sealed and filled with nitrogen. The nitrogen keep all the electronics dry in any environment. The MV X1 has a 45 degree FOV. This is best for pilot safety. If you decide to go with the FLIR use the 45 degree. The wider images fish eye while flying. One consideration is power the X1 works with 12 VDS to 28 VDC which is typical aircraft power. The X1 is built like a brick out house. It’s an all-aluminum housing with a Germanium lens. Germanium is a carbon base mineral.
Altitude tested to 55,000 feet and a temp range between -55C to +70C. The X1 was also tested for EMI around transponders and radios.
http://www.max-viz.com/#!max-viz-evs-video-1/c5ca We are the supplier of EVs to Cirrus Aircraft. The link shows the Max-Viz 600 which is 320x 240 on the Garmin 1000 display. You can see the 320 works very well.
Our average Mean Time Before Failure is (MTBF) is 10,000 hours. Our products are built for the flying environment.
The camera is normally selling for $6000 to us experimental guys and they are going to offer a $300 discount during SnF, all I had to do was ask!
https://youtu.be/K_ipqd4W1R8
My major question to them, which they answered nicely:
q> Why is your product $6000 when I can purchase the camera for $3000 on average from drone hobby shops, assuming I build my own enclosure solution...is that where the extra $3000 is going?
a> Our system does have a heated window. Our system is completely sealed and filled with nitrogen. The nitrogen keep all the electronics dry in any environment. The MV X1 has a 45 degree FOV. This is best for pilot safety. If you decide to go with the FLIR use the 45 degree. The wider images fish eye while flying. One consideration is power the X1 works with 12 VDS to 28 VDC which is typical aircraft power. The X1 is built like a brick out house. It’s an all-aluminum housing with a Germanium lens. Germanium is a carbon base mineral.
Altitude tested to 55,000 feet and a temp range between -55C to +70C. The X1 was also tested for EMI around transponders and radios.
http://www.max-viz.com/#!max-viz-evs-video-1/c5ca We are the supplier of EVs to Cirrus Aircraft. The link shows the Max-Viz 600 which is 320x 240 on the Garmin 1000 display. You can see the 320 works very well.
Our average Mean Time Before Failure is (MTBF) is 10,000 hours. Our products are built for the flying environment.
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