FLIR Systems Inc. released the second generation of its SkyWatch mobile surveillance tower. The two-story tall, standalone tower delivers several new engineering design features to enhance stability while providing law enforcement an aerial advantage for officers to see more, respond to incidents faster, and act as a symbolic deterrent in high vehicle or people traffic areas.
The second generation SkyWatch features re-engineered lifting arms, improved horizontal bracing, and new outrigger stabilizers to withstand winds up to 60 miles per hour. With the ability to tow the SkyWatch behind a vehicle, one officer can deploy the tower in 90 seconds, reducing personnel requirements. Deployable on either flat or rough terrain, it provides officers a climate-controlled, 25-foot tall, 360-degree visibility vantage point for any mission.
Depending on the mission, the SkyWatch may be customized with a range of FLIR equipment, including thermal cameras, night vision cameras, day cameras, radars, or additional law enforcement equipment such as radios and public-address systems. Standard features include flood lights, under cab safety camera, tinted windows and generator and fuel tank.
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