Innovations in extreme environment electronics
The development of Helitune's Flitepad™
Conceived in 2011 and launched in 2013, the Flitepad™ was built to do what standard tablets cannot — operate reliably in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Rugged by design, flight-qualified by testing, and engineered specifically for aerospace professionals working in the field.
Highlights
- Engineered for durability: Withstands extreme temperatures, high vibration, impacts and drops.
- Advanced materials: Lightweight magnesium alloy construction with injection-moulded bumpers.
- Custom electronics: Industrial-grade electronics and long-life COTS components throughout.
- Rigorous testing: Extensive prototyping, thermal and EMC studies, and full life testing.
- Standards compliant: Meets DO-160G and MIL-STD-704F.
Case study
Design and engineering
The Flitepad™ was designed from the ground up for aerospace use — not adapted from a consumer device. Material selection was central to the brief: lightweight magnesium alloy provides structural strength without adding unnecessary weight, while injection-moulded bumpers protect against the impacts and drops inevitable in field operations. Custom industrial-grade electronics were specified throughout to meet the performance demands of aerospace applications.
Testing and validation
Before launch, the Flitepad™ underwent extensive prototyping and simulation work, including thermal and EMC studies to verify performance under extreme conditions. Full validation and life testing confirmed compliance with DO-160G and MIL-STD-704F — the standards that matter to the engineers and operators who use it.
The result
A flight-qualified, glove-compatible controller that delivers consistent performance where standard equipment would fail. The Flitepad™ operates seamlessly with RT-6, RT-2000 and RT-5JS+ systems — purpose-built for the flight line, not the office.
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