NAEBI deploys new technology for helicopter surveillance
INDIGENOUS operator, NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited, has acquired additional equipment to enhance air surveillance services.
The Guardian learnt that the company has made new investments in Information Technology Tracking Devices, Body- worn Cameras, Control Room complete Facility Rack among other support information technology facilities that will capture and relay data for Helicopters flying in and out of Nigeria.
Managing Director of NAEBI, Chike Stanley, said that the move to re- fleet its equipment profile, is part of the company’s strategy to deepen operations and earn rev - enue for the federal government.
Stanley added that NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited would be acquiring a Mobile Radar to help cover low level flights from 5000 feet above sea level with high density cameras and other technological devices to be deployed to the area.
The aim is to contribute to data gathering, increase the Gross Domestic Product through the Ministr y of Aviation, create jobs, reduce security risks and y outh restiveness, especially in the Niger Delta Region.
He also thanked representatives of the Ministr y of Aviation and Aerospace Development, who were part of the entourage to the United Kingdom to obtain first- hand information on the project and process. He noted that work has commenced on the surveillance initiative, and the current delay is on ease of access and compliance.
“While we expect the acquired gadgets, we intend to train another batch of Helicopter Monitoring Officers ( HMOS) in A viation
Security ( AVSEC) basic 1, 2, 3, Nigeria College of Aviation Technology ( NCAT) and International Civil Aviation Organisation ( ICAO) courses by the first quarter of 2024, as well as deploy needed equipment that will enhance efficient navigational services.
"We believe in the overall success of this initiative and will continue to do all we can while upholding International standard practice in fulfilling our mandate. This is in furtherance of our aim to forestall revenue losses.”