Shotover, a manufacturer of high-performance aerial imaging systems coupled with the most advanced and easy-to-use real-time augmented reality mapping software, has announced the launch of its new M1 Surveillance camera system. A first in airborne public safety, the M1 features the latest in large format color sensor technology, delivering unprecedented daytime clarity and revealing nighttime detail. The system’s high magnification zoom optics outclass traditional spotter-equipped systems with 4K broadcast detail enabling greater stand-off distances during far-reaching missions.
“For many years we’ve made successful software for our customers needing mapping systems. But we wanted to build a camera system to incorporate everything into one package for public safety,” said Shotover founder Tom Churchill. “That is why I merged Churchill and Shotover in August 2020. Shotover already had over 150 gimbals out in the market but not in the law enforcement or public safety sector. That’s where we come in. This new M1 system has allowed us to achieve a level of quality and accuracy not available elsewhere. In addition, we plan to have an IR version, the M2, available to our customers by the end of the year.”
Further increasing situational awareness, the M1 Surveillance comes equipped with Shotover’s real-time augmented reality software and comprehensive mission management solutions. Regardless of the weather elements or time of day, operators can pinpoint vehicle locations, suspects, coordinates and much more. Additional custom features designed for surveillance include a proprietary 3D compass for accurate feature size measurements, multiple orientation views, perimeter mapping and geo-markers for highlighting locations and landmarks.
The M1 Surveillance is the first product launch from Shotover Systems after a recent merger between Churchill Navigation and Shotover Camera Systems. “Shotover’s mission is to provide our customers with comprehensive solutions in a single package backed by support they can count on day or night, said Shotover CEO Tom Churchill. “The M1 Surveillance is a tightly integrated solution fit to meet the complex needs of today’s mission-oriented aircraft.”
Featuring the award-winning 6-axis design the company is well-known for, the M1 Surveillance delivers a superior range of movement and unmatched look-down capability. Additionally, the modular system design accommodates future resolution growth and the insertions of new technologies and software updates. Exclusive system benefits include the ability to take 12MP or 24MP digital photographs, portrait mode video layout and optional cloud-based video management for live-streaming, reviewing and archiving video content.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Shotover.
