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While 2-ZEUZ was being before the seasonal lack of clear
converted, Herman did not rest on his laurels. A second C90A was purchased, registered as 2-MAPZ. A glass plate 50 cm square aperture was installed in the ventral position to allow for the operation of gyro- stabilised mapping cameras. Herman commented, “Maps are important for organizing, maintaining and publishing the geospatial baseline of an area’s topography, natural landscape, built environment and more. King Air C90A 2-MAPZ is a superb platform for accurate data collection for detailed map creation. We are currently working across Europe with the German company Geofly, Get Mapping in the UK and the Belgian concern, Eurosense.” He continued, “This area of work has huge potential for a wide range of sensors and is by no means limited to Europe. Recently, a Zeusch crew was sent to Dubai to fly special missions measuring heat radiation. The mapping season in Europe extends from April to September
weather and lowering angle of the sun brings operations to a close. We are actively exploring opportunities in the Southern Hemisphere during the northern offseason. Our aircraft, 2-MAPZ is nicknamed ‘Borat’ as we sourced it in Kazakhstan before it underwent our modifications package.” The first mapping mission was undertaken in June 2018.
Even as the second King Air was undergoing conversion, a third was purchased in March 2018. This was a larger King Air, a B200 (G-MEDZ). As well as being fitted with similar avionics, propellers and strakes modifications as the two C90As, the new aircraft came with BLR winglets, which increase fuel efficiency by 4-5%. Mission-specific equipment for an air ambulance role was added – a Lifeport PLUS- system incorporating a stretcher for a single patient, as well as high- tech medical equipment including compressed air, a vacuum system,
A photo taken from King Air C90A 2-MAPZ by a gyro-stabilised mapping camera through the 50 cm square ap- erture that was installed on the aircraft.
a triple outlet 1,000-watt inverter and a 3,500-litre oxygen system. Additional role-specific equipment can be added, administered by up to two clinicians, depending on the level of patient care required. In this medevac role, Zeusch works in partnership with IAS Medical, the UK-headquartered private air ambulance company, which holds
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