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Press Release
Issued by Dart Aerospace.
March 8, 2011
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., now offers custom designed Heli-Utility-Baskets™ and Heli-Utility-Pods™ for airborne data collection. Available for: Agusta A119/AW119MKII, Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 & 407, Bell 205/210/212/214/412, Eurocopter AS350/AS355, Eurocopter EC130
DART's custom modifications allow for specialty requirements such as surveying, GPS, aerial photography, LIDAR, mapping equipment, radiation detection, fire fighting or for additional equipment transport.
DART Heli-Utility-Baskets™ and Heli-Utility-Pods™ provide a fully integrated solution that is customizable to specific equipment requirements. Heli-Utility-Baskets™ and Heli-Utility-Pods™ can be adapted for compatibility with most equipment with internally mounted racking systems and mounting plates designed to customer specifications. Pods are fabricated from sturdy composite, are fully enclosed and are weather proof. Baskets are constructed from durable stainless steel and can be easily fitted with liners or covers to protect equipment. Cut outs in the base allow for direct line of sight.
Product Features:
• Pods and Baskets are supplied STC approved by Transport Canada, FAA & EASA
• Multiple sizes and configurations available
• Can be moved from one aircraft to another
• Custom design racks and mounting systems
• Easily transportable
• Simple installation
"In listening to our customers, DART has found a requirement for an STC'd solution for carrying specialty data collection equipment on helicopters. Each solution is specially tailored for the customer's requirement." Quote Bill Beckett, General Manager, DART Aerospace Ltd.