FlightCom – July 2019

FlightCom Magazine 38

Airbus showcased its latest helicopter
and satellite geo-intelligence solutions
for the development of productive and
sustainable farming and other agricultural
practices. Airbus Helicopters promoted its
versatile, robust, rugged and reliable single-
engine H125 and H130 helicopters. The
5-seat H125 and 8-seat H130 are well-suited
to aerial work such as crop-spraying, cargo-
sling operations, powerline and game fence
inspection, fire-fighting, animal census and
anti-poaching missions.
Airbus is also a leader in satellite earth
observation. It has operated a constellation
of radar and optical satellites and for
over 30 years, with their imagery used
for agricultural applications. Every day,
worldwide, tens of thousands of farmers
rely on Airbus’ geo-intelligence and
information solutions to better manage their
farming activities. Typically, they provide
detailed biophysical descriptions of soil
properties, vegetation, foliage cover and the
atmosphere.

Exhibitors ranged from Airbus to Century Avionics.

Airbus fields questions on its satellite imaging.

The helicopter park was also impressively full.

A low-res version of an image of the NAMPO

2019 showgrounds captured by an Airbus.

Pléiades satellite orbiting 694km above Earth.

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