The Maine Marine Patrol bureau has taken delivery of a multi-mission Kodiak 100 from Daher for use in maritime duties. The aircraft is equipped with floats that enable it to operate from both water and land. In outfitting the Kodiak 100 for Maine, Daher applied its expertise as a mission system integrator with updates that include the incorporation of a TDFM-9100 multi-band tactical radio.

The 150 year old Maine Marine Patrol's primary mission is commercial fishing regulatory enforcement, and it also promotes recreational boating safety, enforces saltwater sport fishing laws, as well as performing search and rescue and maritime security details. Its new aircraft will also be used in the offshore monitoring of endangered North Atlantic right whales.

Daher's Kodiak 100 and its larger Kodiak 900 version were designed from the start as simple-to-fly, rugged aircraft that are easy to maintain and adaptable to a full range of mission applications. In addition to their excellent performance, high reliability and the lowest operating costs in their category, they are distinguished by the unique discontinuous leading edge wing, which provides excellent handling qualities and protection against aerodynamic stalls, including at low speeds and while manoeuvring.

Kodiaks are in multi-mission service around the world, operating from land and water while performing humanitarian flights and environmental monitoring duties, along with public service, law enforcement, surveillance and in support of charitable organisations.