Newscopter Brochure
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ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY

NEWSCOPTERHD ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II NEWSCOPTER The is a fully integrated Electronic News Gathering (ENG) helicopter capable of transmitting, receiving, and recording live audio and video in High Definition (HD). The Newscopter’s ENG equipment is designed, tested, and FAA-approved to optimize work flow and provide an airborne, broadcastquality studio. An aerodynamic nose-mounted, gyro-stabilized Ikegami HD digital camera system captures the news in striking detail and vivid color. Additional standard ENG gear includes in-cabin talent and tail-mounted micro cameras, video switcher, Geneva...

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ENG EQUIPMENT GYRO-STABILIZED  HD DIGITAL  CAMERA  SYSTEM CENTRALIZED ENG  WORKSTATION Light, compact, and entirely digital, the five-axis gyro-stabilized camera system comes standard with a full-bandwidth Ikegami 1080p HD Camera matched with a Canon HD Series 22x (44x with extender) zoom lens for crisp images. Camera and lens are housed in a rugged nose-mounted gimbal that rotates 360° to track subjects and to film from any angle. The camera is operated through a fullfunction, laptop console located in the rear passenger/ENG workstation compartment. Along with...

Engine Type Cylinders Max Gross Weight Approximate Empty Weight (including oil & std avionics) Standard Fuel (29.5 gal) Auxiliary Fuel (17.0 gal) Passengers and Baggage with Standard Fuel Cruise Speed Max Range (no reserve) Hover Ceiling IGE @ Gross Weight Hover Ceiling OGE @ 2300 lb Rate of Climb Max Operating Altitude 7-Hole Instrument Panel Electrical System Lycoming IO-540 fuel injected 6 2500 lb 1675 lb 177 lb 102 lb 648 lb up to 115 kts (130 mph) approx 300 nm (350 sm) 8950 ft 7500 ft over 1000 fpm 14,000 ft standard 28V STANDARD INSTRUMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Airspeed...