United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has been awarded the helicopter upgrades bid for the Dallas Police Department’s Bell 206B3’s.

The upgrades include BMS digital video microwave systems for both aircraft, upgrade of existing L-3 Wescam camera systems and auto-tracking, Avalex digital video recorder upgrades, and AFS engine inlet barrier filters.  URS will also provide downlink equipment and installation for the ground and mobile unit. These upgrades have been made possible by a federal grant that was recently awarded to the police department.

The Dallas Police Department established the Helicopter Unit in 1969 and their current fleet consists of on Bell 407 and two Bell 206’s.  The helicopter Unit provides air support for police ground elements with apprehension of offenders, vehicle pursuits, criminal or special event surveillance, dignitary protection searches, traffic management, crime prevention and aerial photography along with surveillance of critical infrastructures.  The installation of the downlink systems will provide real-time images to command staff improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of critical incident management operations.

The first helicopter is expected to be delivered to the United Rotorcraft facility in early September. “We’re very proud of our support of law enforcement and to have been selected by the City of Dallas”, says David Brigham, President of URS, “it’s great to be able to support a helicopter unit in our own back yard!”

United Rotorcraft Solutions, FAA Repair Station UX9R241Y, provides aircraft completions and refurbishment services, systems integration, maintenance, component overhaul, customized interior installations and unsurpassed exterior finishing.  They also offer FAA approved NVG compatible lighting systems for many model helicopters.