Nebraska State Patrol's (NSP) new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter has been outfitted with an airborne law enforcement mission suite by California-based aviation technology and wireless communications company CNC Technologies. Completed in partnership with Dallas-based maintenance and modification centre Force Aviation, the state-of-the-art mission suite provides the NSP with a comprehensive patrol, surveillance and communications solution that is fully interoperable with the agency's existing aircraft and technology infrastructure.

“CNC has a proven track record in building airborne law enforcement solutions for agencies across the US and around the world,” says NSP Lt Brian Petersen. “It brought a deep understanding of the needs of our air crews and commanders to the project, and we are pleased to partner with it in support of our public safety mission.”

NSP took delivery of the aircraft at Dallas Executive airport following HAI Heli-Expo. As part of the engagement, CNC will provide ongoing training and 24/7 support .

For the new mission suite, CNC developed a custom solution matched to NSP's specific needs, incorporating an L3/Wescam MX10 imager, Shotover/Churchill Systems moving map, Airborne Displays monitor, Trakka TLX searchlight and Troll Systems microwave downlink system. Air crews will be able to utilise the solution to stream uninterrupted HD video and data from the aircraft to commanders and officers on the ground, enhancing situational awareness, intelligence gathering and public safety efforts.

“We are honoured to have been selected by the Nebraska State Patrol to launch the airborne mission suite for the agency's new Bell 505,” adds founding partner and CTO Ron Magocsi. “We look forward to working together on an ongoing basis to support its law enforcement efforts.”