Eliminating heat distortion in aerial missions: a certified solution for the Cessna 208B

Heat from aircraft exhaust can affect airborne sensor performance, sometimes limiting usable imagery to one side of the aircraft. This can create complex flight path workarounds, increase operational costs, and reduce efficiency — particularly when operating modern wide-angle mapping systems.

A practical solution for the Cessna 208B Caravan

Airborne Technologies GmbH offers the CLEAR VIEW Exhaust Deflector Kit, now certified under EASA STC-AT-188, which redirects hot exhaust gases away from sensor hatches. The result is:

• Distortion-free, high-resolution imagery
• Reliable, consistent data from airborne mapping systems
• No impact on aircraft performance or noise
• Lightweight, fully certified design

The kit is ideal for routine surveillance, reconnaissance, and mapping missions, helping operators maintain consistent sensor performance without additional operational adjustments.

Looking ahead

Airborne Technologies can adapt and certify the CLEAR VIEW system for other single-engine aircraft platforms within six months, providing operators with expanded options to reduce heat distortion in their imaging operations.