Appareo announces 4K flight data recorder with cellular data offload

The AIRS-400 records high-definition video; pilot intercom and radio audio; and detailed flight data including altitude, ground speed, vertical speed, attitude, and acceleration data—and it weighs 11 ounces.

The AIRS-400 records flight data to an internal crash-hardened memory as well as a removable SD memory card. The internal memory can hold two hours of video and audio and more than 200 hours of flight data. The removable SD card holds 64 hours of video and audio, and more than 200 hours of flight data.

“(Flight data monitors allow) fleet operators to monitor trends, identify areas of risk, and deploy training programs to mitigate those risks,” said Appareo President David Batcheller.

The AIRS-400 can be installed in new or legacy aircraft in a single day and has a retail price of $12,500.

Dave Hirschman

AOPA Pilot Editor at Large

AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Dave Hirschman joined AOPA in 2008. He has an airline transport pilot certificate and instrument and multiengine flight instructor certificates. Dave flies vintage, historical, and Experimental airplanes and specializes in tailwheel and aerobatic instruction.