S512 surveillance series
Detect ▸ Recognize ▸ Identify
Small, light and easy to install, the Surveillance Series’ S512 five-axis stabilized platform with multi-sensor capability houses the most powerful sensors on the market for surveillance, reconnaissance, law enforcement and more. Custom-built in the USA, this system is designed and manufactured by a team of engineering and business innovators with over 100 years of combined experience in both the commercial and government/military gimbal markets.
World-class gyro-stabilized technology
No ITAR controls on standard S512 configuration
5-axis stabilization = no roll jitter
Best in class customer service: average repair turnaround times of 1-2 weeks + shipping
Aircraft-grade machined billet aluminum
Customization options to meet very specific mission demands
S512 Hand Controller
The custom-designed hand controller is small, nimble and simple to use.
The GSS S512 offers a gyro-stabilized, multi-sensor system designed for critical situational awareness and high-impact missions. The system delivers multi-spectral high-definition (HD) imaging for a variety of airborne, land and maritime missions including fire safety, homeland security, search and rescue (SAR), combat, patrol, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and more.
Compact and lightweight with world-class stability and unparalleled performance standards, the S512 offers custom payloads and options that include a low-light camera, short-wave infrared (SWIR) thermal imager, auto-tracker and laser rangefinder, illuminator and pointer.
Stellar Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) and Electro-Optical (EO) Daylight Imaging Performance
The advanced sensor technology in the GSS S512 allows for visibility to see through fog, haze, low light and total darkness. The integration of MWIR and EO technologies maximizes the strengths of each sensor, creating a robust and versatile aerial surveillance system suitable for a wide range of operational scenarios.
Comprehensive Day/Night Coverage: EO daylight cameras are effective during daylight hours, providing high-resolution color imagery for visual identification. MWIR cameras excel in low-light and nighttime conditions by detecting thermal radiation. The combination ensures continuous surveillance capabilities around the clock.
Enhanced Target Identification: EO cameras excel in capturing detailed color information, allowing for improved target identification and discrimination. When used in conjunction with MWIR, which detects thermal signatures, the system can provide additional information for positive target identification, even in challenging environments or scenarios with reduced visibility.
Reduced False Alarms: Combining MWIR and EO cameras helps reduce false alarms by cross-verifying detections. For instance, an object detected by MWIR may be further analyzed using the high-resolution EO camera to confirm whether it is a potential threat or not, enhancing the accuracy of the surveillance system.
Increased Situational Awareness: The combination enhances overall situational awareness by providing operators with both thermal and visible spectrum information. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the environment, enabling quicker and more informed decision-making.
Improved Target Tracking: MWIR cameras are effective in tracking heat signatures, and EO cameras provide detailed visual information. Integrating both technologies enhances the ability to track and monitor moving targets with improved accuracy and reliability.
Optimized Performance in Challenging Conditions: In adverse weather conditions such as fog, smoke, or low light, EO cameras may face challenges. MWIR, being less affected by atmospheric conditions, can complement EO cameras by providing clear thermal imagery, ensuring surveillance capabilities are maintained in challenging environments.
Increased Detection Range: MWIR cameras often have longer detection ranges compared to EO cameras, especially in low-light conditions. Integrating MWIR with EO extends the effective surveillance range, allowing for early detection of threats.
Redundancy and Reliability: The combination of MWIR and EO cameras provides redundancy in surveillance capabilities. If one sensor faces limitations or is obstructed, the other can still provide essential information, ensuring the overall reliability of the system.
Multi-Sensor Fusion: Image blending from IR and EO cameras allows for multi-sensor fusion, where the strengths of each sensor can be leveraged to provide a more comprehensive and detailed understanding of the surveillance area.
Deterrence and Response: The combined system improves the ability to quickly assess and respond to potential threats, enhancing the overall deterrence capability of the aerial surveillance system.
Optional Sensors include:
Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR): Allows for seeing through haze, fog, and dense smoke delivering clear imaging and visibility.
Spotter Scope: Makes detailed observation of distant objects or targets possible through high magnification optics.
Laser Rangefinder/Laser Pointer: Get instant, accurate distance-to-target measurements with the laser rangefinder and precise targeting with the laser pointer. The combination provides enhanced targeting and improved visibility contributing to better target acquisition.
Laser Illuminator: Provides effective illumination for improved visibility in low-light conditions and over long distances. The narrow beam control minimizes light spill and allows for enhanced night vision, sensor performance and target identification.
fire safety
law enforcement
military surveillance ISR
Real-Time, Mission Critical Information
Our system offers advanced functionality that integrates seamlessly with information-gathering real-time communication equipment.
Video Tracker: Robust tracking provides solid designated tracks on moving and non-moving objects in a wide range of applications.
Geo-Pointing: Point to a specific location in seconds. (Latitude/Longitude or Street Address)
Moving Map/Augmented Reality: Follow and mark your path with ease and versatility with system overlays that offer the pilot and tracking team to quickly orient and communicate based on street names and other landmarks.
Geo DVR: Record the entire event for full-motion and geo-spatial awareness and review.
Video & Data Link: Real-time communication with forces on the ground for a successful team mission.
Search Light Slaving: Effortlessly keep subject illuminated in turret line-of-sight for ease of identification, following target and tracking.
Aerial Wildfire Fighting
Combining the capabilities of aerial IR sensors and daylight cameras offers a comprehensive solution for wildfire monitoring, early detection, and management. The integration of these technologies supports more informed decision-making and improves the overall effectiveness of wildfire prevention and response efforts.
Fire Detection
Integrating sensor data with GIS allows for the creation of detailed maps that include thermal and visible information. This integrated approach enhances the effectiveness of wildfire prediction and response.
Fire Mapping
The combined IR and GPS system significantly enhance fire mapping capabilities by providing accurate, real-time data on fire location, intensity, and spread. This information is crucial for effective firefighting and resource management.
Post Event Analysis
Use the collected data as a resource to understand the fire’s behavior, identify areas prone to future incidents and improve predictive analysis.
Law Enforcement
By leveraging multi-spectral imaging in aerial applications, law enforcement can deploy a proactive and sophisticated approach to public safety, staying ahead of criminal activities and safeguarding communities with heightened precision and efficiency. The GSS S512 can penetrate atmospheric obscurants like smoke or fog, providing clear visibility and situational awareness during critical operations.
Suspect Targeting and Identification
MWIR and SWIR enable law enforcement to detect heat signatures and distinguish between objects, aiding in the identification and tracking of individuals.
Enhanced Surveillance Capabilities
The daylight camera provides clear visible imagery during daytime, enhancing overall situational awareness while the IR sensors are particularly useful during nighttime surveillance. They can detect heat sources including individuals, vehicles or other objects emitting infrared radiation.
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Survey vast landscapes and identify potential search areas efficiently. The use of our high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and other sensors allows for quick detection of heat signatures, movement, or specific objects on the ground. This technology can aid in spotting missing individuals, especially in challenging environments or low-light conditions.
Ensure Community Safety
Effectively monitor large areas efficiently with the ability to respond promptly to emerging threats.
Military: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
Our surveillance turret is designed for accuracy, durability and reliability for even the most complex operations offering situational awareness and supporting critical decision-making. These systems offer flexible mounting options to include land, sea and air.
Aerial Surveillance
Our high-resolution cameras provide real-time aerial surveillance to quickly monitor large areas, track movements, and identify potential threats from an elevated vantage point.
Target Identification
Advanced image recognition and analysis algorithms using machine-learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) assist in distinguishing between friendly and hostile forces, vehicles, and infrastructure, aiding in target selection.
Reconnaissance Missions
Get detailed surveillance information to assess the situation, identify vulnerabilities, and plan effective strategies.
Border Surveillance
Effectively monitor and secure borders. Detect and track illegal crossings, smuggling activities, and potential security threats along borders.
Multi-spectral Imaging
Low-light and infrared cameras provide visibility in low-light conditions. This is especially crucial for nighttime operations, allowing one to maintain surveillance and respond to threats during darkness.
Strategic Planning
High-resolution imagery and comprehensive surveillance data obtained through the GSS S512 camera system support strategic planning by providing detailed information on terrain, target positions, and critical infrastructure. This aids in formulating effective planning strategies and contingency plans.
“Small and light with world-class sensors, pinpoint accuracy and superior craftsmanship, this system is ready for action.”