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FalconEye

An advanced, pilot-controlled combined vision system for low-visibility operations

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The best of both worlds: enhanced and synthetic vision

The first combined vision system of its kind, FalconEye® provides pilots with unprecedented all-weather, situational awareness, day or night in any phase of flight.

FalconEye’s enhanced, real-world view (EVS), is made possible by an array of cameras and sensors, enabling pilots to “see through” the fog of marginal weather, including the runway, lighting systems, airport structures and potential obstacles such as moving vehicles and animals during final approach.

The FalconEye synthetic view (SVS), delivered via a regularly refreshed airport database, adds surrounding terrain context which may not be apparent with the near-focused camera/sensor system, providing an augmented reality perspective.

Enhanced and synthetic views are combined in a way unique to FalconEye. Other systems display heads-down SVS, whereas FalconEye displays both views in heads-up mode. Pilots can choose either view or a combination, with a patented clear zone they can manually adjust based on weather conditions, putting the pilot in full control.

A real breakthrough in synthetic vision

Dassault’s experience designing multi-spectral, high-resolution sensors and advanced HUDs (Head Up Displays) for military aircraft made the technology transfer to business aviation possible. The FalconEye Synthetic Vision System (SVS) is based on highly accurate GPS positioning data on terrain, airports and obstacles in a comprehensive database stored onboard the aircraft for all-weather situational awareness.

The advanced Elbit HUD has a large 40º x 30º field of view for a perfect SVS image. It’s the ideal complement to EVS during the critical approach to landing. And unlike other systems that are automated, the pilot controls how much he sees of each by means of the patented clear zones for minimum range and runway area.

  • Falcon HUD symbology

    Dassault is also leading the industry in HUD symbology, which has been redesigned for FalconEye. Since the early beginnings of EASy cockpit avionics, Falcon HUD symbology automatically adjusts to the phase of flight, reducing pilot workload and decision time.

Putting the “real” in real-world

The unique FalconEye Enhanced Vision System (EVS) provides a multi-spectral, high-definition, enhanced, real-world image by fusing images from an array of four cameras dedicated to natural day/dusk light detection, a thermal sensor for low-visibility and night conditions, and a night sensor for runway light detection and terrain rendering.

FalconEye sensors are also designed for LED light detection in both night and day conditions. This is a key benefit, since LED lights have become more common on modern runways.

EVS camera technology includes:

  • Large field of view: 35º wide, 27º high
  • High resolution: 960 x 1280 pixels
  • 6 Uncooled sensors (High dynamic day sensor, Low light / Very high sensitivity night sensor)

  • Now certified for EFVS to 100 feet

    The FalconEye CVS has been approved by EASA and the FAA for Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) operations that give operational credit for poor visibility approaches down to 100 feet, greatly improving access to airports in bad weather and significantly enhancing
    fleet efficiency and safety.

  • Landing

    Now pilots can land at more airports in CAT II/III conditions, significantly increasing the flexibility of flight operations. FalconEye has been certified on the Falcon 8X, Falcon 900LX and EASy-equipped Falcon 2000 series aircraft.