Dubai Airshow 2023German Exhibitors Kappa optronics
Kappa optronics

Kappa optronics

Booth number: 639i
www.kappa-optronics.com

About us

More than 40 years of experience in cameras and vision systems in rugged and certifiable designs!

Our Business Unit Aviation is focused on flight test cameras (FTI cameras), cameras for ED-155 compliant crash recording, cameras for space applications (cameras for launch vehicles and vacuum applications), HUD cameras for flight visualization, aircraft surveillance cameras (e.g., cargo, cabin/ cockpit door surveillance) and vision systems for air-to-air refueling. Key expertise in day & night vision (VIS / LWIR image fusion) and latency-free images. Our qualified aviation cameras and system solutions are ready for certification to aviation norms and can be flexibly adapted to specific applications.

We are leaders in technology and meet all safety requirements on design assurance procedures in hardware and software development, qualification, and certification. Kappa is certified to EN / AS 9100. In 2019 we were granted the “Best Innovator Overall” Award by Airbus Defence and Space.

Cameras and vision systems for aerospace applications - overview

HUD cameras: head-up display cameras with latest CMOS technology

Cameras for safe remote UAV piloting

Vision systems for air-to-air refueling

Flight Eye FTI cama series for all flight test applications and more

Cockpit door camera

Cargo surveillance camera

Bird Eye exterior IFE camera

Cabin surveillance camera

Duobox VIS / LWIR camera for 24/7 visibility, day & night applications

Address

Kappa optronics
Kleines Feld
37130 Gleichen
Germany

Phone:  +49 5508 9740

Contact person:

Pascal Greinke
Program Manager Aviation | Defense
E-mail: p.greinke@kappa-optronics.com
Phone: +49 1516 2360620

Products & Services

Kappa is expert in cameras and vision systems for aerospace applications.

At Dubai Airshow our focus will be on flight test cameras (FTI cameras), cameras for UAV applications, aircraft surveillance systems, and our Duobox solution with VIS/LWIR sensors for 24/7 day and night vision. Kappa is certified to EN / AS 9100.

We offer rugged cameras for all weather and lighting conditions, fully qualified vision solutions for safety-critical applications, DO-160 / MIL-STD-810. VIS / LWIR / image fusion.

Ultra-low latency!

Flight Eye FE 320 Cameras

FE 320 camera, e.g., for flight tests and UAV piloting
Kappa's certified flight test cameras are employed across diverse aircraft platforms, including helicopters, UAVs, VTOL, fighters, and research rockets. These aircraft undergo rigorous testing, from environmental to performance assessments in all weather conditions. FE 320 cameras are also used for safe remote UAV piloting, featuring H.264, dual streaming, real-time performance, and superior vision under low light conditions.
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Modular camera FE 320, remote head version. Full HD, CMOS, H.264 dual streaming

Aircraft Surveillance System

Cabin Surveillance Camera, Cargo Surveillance, Cockpit Door Camera, Exterior IFE Camera and a Smart Recorder provide a comprehensive view of all events on board. IP based system with intelligent recording. Latest camera technology for all surveillance tasks onboard airliners & UAM air taxis.

IP-based Smart Aircraft Surveillance Camera System

Duobox VIS / LWIR camera

The Duobox VIS/LWIR solution is perfect for 24/7 vision day &night and for covert operations with no additional illumination. Perfect for VTOL applications and part of Air-to-air refueling solutions.

Duobox camera with VIS/LWIR sensors for 24/7 visibility

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