Datatoys systems are built to withstand the rigors of military applications. Datatoys bullet cameras, video recorders and video processors are used around the world for missile testing, on-vehicle recording, airborne use, body worn and other military applications.
Military applications can be complex with a lot of different needs. Datatoys is known for customizing systems to fit the needs of customers. You tell us what is needed and we will get you the perfect system!
Datatoys offers two professional grade product lines;
AirKnight -High Definition Recorder

AirBoss – Standard Definition Recorder with GPS

AirKnight Recorder

The AirKnight is a rugged, compact, high definition recorder, offering the highest resolution and frame rate currently available, at 1080p60. Using H.264 High Profile compression the AirKnight offers the highest video quality while recording manageable file sizes. The AirKnight can accept video from 3G-SDI & HD-SDI, HDMI, or composite sources and record to standard SD or USB Flash media.
The AirKnight-HD is available in three versions;
- AirKnight-HD – Single Channel HD Recording
- AirKnight-HD2 – Dual Channel HD Recording
- AirKnight-HD4S – Four Channel HD Switching, Single Channel Recording
Applications
- Gyrostabilized Gimbal Recording
- Input multiple HD or SD Sensors
- Light Weight & Compact
- 12-32VDC Operation
- Flight Training
- High Definition Video
- Easy to Review Files
- COTS Media (USB or SD)
- Ground Vehicle Survellence
- Multiple Sensor Options
- Solid State
- Easy Operation
- Record on Power-Up Option
- Rapid Deployment
- Compact & Light Weight
- Lower Power Draw
- Trigger Recording
Specifications
| Model |
AirKnight-HD |
AirKnight-HD2 |
| Video |
- Inputs
- SDI
- 3G-SDI SMPTE 424M
- HD-SDI SMPTE 292M
- SD-SDI SMPTE 259M
- HDMI
- Composite
- Resolution
- Up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 frames (Progressive or Interlaced)
- Compression
- H.264 (AVC)
- High Profile HiP or
- Baseline Profile
- Bitrate
- 12mbps (Default) ~2GB per 20 minutes
- 2-16mbps (User Select)
- CBR or VBR (CBR Default)
- File Type
- .AVI (2GB File Size Limit)
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- Inputs
- 2 x SDI
- 3G-SDI SMPTE 424M
- HD-SDI SMPTE 292M
- SD-SDI SMPTE 259M
- 2 x HDMI
- 2 x Composite
- Resolution
- Up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 frames (Progressive or Interlaced)
- Compression
- H.264 (AVC)
- High Profile HiP or
- Baseline Profile
- Bitrate
- 12mbps (Default) ~2GB per 20 minutes
- 2-16mbps (User Select)
- CBR or VBR (CBR Default)
- File Type
- .AVI (2GB File Size Limit)
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| Audio |
- Inputs
- Line Level Stereo
- SDI Embedded
- HDMI Embedded
- Compression
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- Inputs
- 2 x Line Level Stereo
- 2 x SDI Embedded
- 2 x HDMI Embedded
- Compression
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| Media |
- SD: SDHC (Class 6 or better) 32GB max.
- USB: USB 2.0 (10mbps write or better) no max.
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- 2 x SD: SDHC (Class 6 or better) 32GB max.
- 2 x USB: USB 2.0 (10mbps write or better) no max.
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| Front & Rear I/O |
- Front Panel
- Record Switch On/Off
- SD & USB (Select via Switch)
- Record & Status LEDs
- Rear Panel
- Video Input
- SDI – BNC
- HDMI – HDMI
- Composite/Power- HRS LF
- Audio Input
- Video Output
- SDI – BNC
- HDMI – HDMI
- Composite/Power/Audio – HRS LF
- Ethernet
- Power
HRS-LF – Hirose LF07WBR-6P |
- Front Panel
- 2 x Record Switch On/Off
- 2 x SD & USB (Select via Switch)
- 2 x Record & Status LEDs
- Rear Panel
- 2 x Video Input
- SDI – BNC
- HDMI – HDMI
- Composite/Power- HRS LF
- 2 x Audio Input
- 2 x Video Output
- SDI – BNC
- HDMI – HDMI
- Composite/Power/Audio – HRS LF
- 2 x Ethernet
- Power
HRS-LF – Hirose LF07WBR-6P
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| Power Supply |
- Voltage Input – 12-32VDC
- Power Consumption – 6W (w/o cameras)
- Maximum Output – 750mA at 12VDC
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- Voltage Input – 12-32VDC
- Power Consumption – 12W (w/o cameras)
- Maximum Output – 250ma at 12VDC
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| Physical |
- Size: 4.956″ x 1.720″ x 4.900″
- Weight: 18.2oz
- Temperature Range: -40 to +85C
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- Size: 4.976″ x 3.470″ x 4.900″
- Weight: 28.2oz
- Temperature Range: -40 to +85C
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| Model |
AirKnight-HD4S |
| Video |
- Inputs
- 4 x SDI
- 3G-SDI SMPTE 424M
- HD-SDI SMPTE 292M
- SD-SDI SMPTE 259M
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x Composite
- Resolution
- Up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 frames
- Progressive or Interlaced
- Compression
- H.264 (AVC)
- High Profile HiP or
- Baseline Profile
- Bitrate
- 12mbps (Default) ~2GB per 20 minutes
- 2-16mbps (User Select)
- CBR or VBR (CBR Default)
- File Type
- .AVI (2GB File Size Limit)
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| Audio |
- Inputs
- Line Level Stereo
- SDI Embedded
- HDMI Embedded
- Compression
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| Media |
- SD: SDHC (Class 6 or better) 32GB max.
- USB: USB 2.0 (10mbps write or better) no max.
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| Front & Rear I/O |
- Front Panel
- Record Switch On/Off
- SD & USB (Select via Switch)
- Record & Status LEDs
- Rear Panel
- Video Input
- 4 x SDI – BNC
- 1 x HDMI – HDMI
- 1 x Composite/Power- HRS LF
- Audio Input
- Video Output
- 1 x SDI – BNC
- 1 x HDMI – HDMI
- 1 x Composite/Power/Audio – HRS LF
- Reference Signal
- 1 x Programming
- 2 x Ethernet
- Power
HRS-LF – Hirose LF07WBR-6P
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| Power Supply |
- Voltage Input – 12-32VDC
- Power Consumption – 12W (w/o cameras)
- Maximum Output – 750mA at 12VDC
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| Physical |
- Size: 4.976″ x 3.470″ x 4.900″
- Weight: 28.2oz
- Temperature Range: -40 to +85C
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AirKnight-HD Front Panel

AirKnight-HD Rear Panel

AirKnight-HD2 Front Panel

AirKnight-HD2 Rear Panel
AirBoss Recorder
Video & Data Recording, Streaming, and Processing

The AirBoss is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution while offering a wide range of features and modules for unmatched versatility. The AirBoss is currently in use in Maritime, Airborne, and Ground operations by US and allied militaries. The AirBoss can record video while recording data such as GPS. The AirBoss also has the ability to stream video over Ethernet or WiFi. Processing capabilities such as picture-in-picture, and text overlay add unmatched performance in such a small device.
Current Applications
- UAV – Airborne Video Encoding & Streaming
- Low Latency Streaming
- Multiple Camera Input
- Status Overlay onto Video
- Small Board Size (90x50mm)
- Ground Vehicle – Supply Route IED Identification
- Geospatial Video Recording
- Event Tagging
- Helicopter S&R – Search Area and Event Recording
- Geospatial Video
- Thermal and Optical Cameras
- Fault Tolerant Container
- Pilot Training – Flight Analysis and Debriefing
- FlightSync Flight Path Analysis Software
- Multiple Cameras
- Multiple Media Copies
- UAV Base Station – Recording Video
- Multiple Video Inputs
- Text Overlay
- Multiple Media
- Maritime Intercept Boat – Mission Recording
- Thermal and Optical Camera Recording
- GPS Recording
Specifications
Model
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AirBoss
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Video
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- Inputs – 2
- Resolution
- 720 x 480 at 30p
- 720 x 576 at 24p
- 640 x 480 at 30p
- 320 x 240 at 30p
- Compression – H.246/AVC
- Bitrate – 16mbps
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Audio
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- Inputs – 1 x HRS-LF (2 Stereo Inputs)
- Compression
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Media & Connectors
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- Media
- 2 x SD, SDHC

- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB Mini-B (Download)
- Connectors
- Video (HRS-LF)
- Audio (HRS-LF)
- Switch/RS232 (HRS-LF)
- AV-OUT (HRS-LF)
- Ethernet (HRS HR-30)
- GPS (SMA)
- WiFi (SMA 2.4ghz)
- Power (Binder 712)
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Data & Overlay
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- Data File Type
- KML (Google Earth)
- CSV
- GPX (Contact Us)
- Data Elements
- Speed – GPS (SiRF WAAS III)
- Altitude – GPS
- Location – GPS
- Time – Manual or GPS
- Text Overlay
- GPS
- Time/Date
- User Entered Text
- RS-232 ASCII Text
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Power Supply
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- Voltage Input – 10 to 32VDC
- Power Consumption – 5W (w/o cameras)
- Maximum Output – 1.25A at 12VDC
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Physical
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- Size – 128mm x 72mm x 34mm, 4.98″ x 2.83″ x 1.34″ (l x w x h)
- Weight – 310g, 11oz
- Storage Temperature – -50C to 95C
- Operational Temperature – -40C to 85C
- Shock – 2000G
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 AirBoss Anti-Vibration Side Mount

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Rugged Cameras
HD-45 HD Bullet Camera

The HD45 offers full 1080p resolution while being small and rugged enough for airborne applications. An HD-SDI output can be connected to any HD-SDI recorder or monitor including the Datatoys AirKnight product line. A wide angle lens if optimized for aviation applications providing a wide view without large amounts of distortion or fish eye effect.
- Full 1080p Resolution.
- HD-SDI & Analog Output.
- Compact and Rugged.
- Propeller Filtering and Polarized Filter Included.
A 1/3″ Panasonic sensor offers 2.1 megapixels of resolution along with excellent light performance, noise and vibration reduction. Settings have been specifically optimized to provide ultimate performance in aviation applications. Included is also a polarized filter and two propeller filters, no need to worry about an annoying propeller, or glare ruining your video.
Mounting is easy with two 1/4-20 threaded mounting bosses on the bottom and top of the camera. Included is our clamp mount, great for aircraft struts, and our suction mount, ideal for cockpit mounting.
E-600 Bullet Camera
High resolution, rugged, and low cost, our E600 bullet cameras are ideal for military use. Lab tested from -45 to 85C the 600 series has the paperwork to backup over half a decade of dominance in the field! The E600 is one of the only bullet style cameras to be ruggedized specifically for high vibration and shock, with a double reinforced cable, potted electronics, and reinforced optic filter. Waterproof to 60ft and 100% dust proof the E600 holds an IP68 rating, and is approved for permanent outdoor use in the harshest of environments.
An massive selection of mounts are available for ideal mounting in any application.
- SuperClamp – for clamping to bars or ledges up to 1.5″ for the standard and 2.5″ for the large clamp.
- Suction – mounting to a window or smooth surface? The suction mount is no non-sense and built tough!
- Air-Vise – A version of the suction mount on steroids, featuring a built-in vacuum pump.
- Quattro-Pro – Four suction cups hold steady on any smooth, flat surface.
- Pro-Mount – An aluminum collar which wraps the camera and afixes to a 1/4″x20 bolt
- Click-Mount – A light-weight polycarbonate collar for semi-permanent mounting.
- Cradle Mount – Excellent for helmet mounting.