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SPYDR device certified ‘Safe to Fly’ after extensive U.S. Air Force testing
« on: December 20, 2024, 11:44:31 am »
SPYDR device certified ‘Safe to Fly’ after extensive U.S. Air Force testing
Posted on December 18, 2024 by alert5

A new device aimed at preventing potentially life-threatening emergencies for pilots has been certified for use by the U.S. Air Force, marking a significant leap in aircrew safety. The SPYDR device has been certified as safe for use on select aircraft by the service, following an extensive test and evaluation process. The device, developed by Spotlight Labs, is a small earcup equipped with integrated sensors that monitor blood oxygen and heart rate by resting on an artery beneath the ear. This real-time monitoring capability aims to provide early warnings of potentially dangerous physiological events (PEs) before they escalate into emergencies for pilots and other aircrew.


Inflight physiologic monitoring systems light up and prepare to collect physiological data in flight with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 6, 2024. The human performance testing focused on analyzing the effects of long duration flights on aircrew performance, gathering real-time data directly from pilots before, during and after flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Abordo)

Physiological events, defined as any injury, illness, or abnormal physiological condition experienced by aircrew due to the flight environment, have been an increasing concern for the Air Force. These events can range from hypoxia, hyperventilation, and decompression sickness to more complex issues such as spatial disorientation and acceleration effects. Since 2010, the Air Force has seen a rise in the rate of PEs across multiple fighter and trainer platforms, including the T-6A Texan II and F-15C Eagle. The impact of these events can severely impair an aircrew’s ability to fly safely and effectively. The Air Force has been collaborating with the Navy, NASA, academia, and industry partners to investigate these events and implement solutions.

https://alert5.com/2024/12/18/spydr-device-certified-safe-to-fly-after-extensive-u-s-air-force-testing/
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Re: SPYDR device certified ‘Safe to Fly’ after extensive U.S. Air Force testing
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2024, 11:45:33 am »
Ospreys, too, have been certified safe to fly - several times. *****rollingeyes*****
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Re: SPYDR device certified ‘Safe to Fly’ after extensive U.S. Air Force testing
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2024, 04:56:30 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on December 20, 2024, 11:45:33 am
Ospreys, too, have been certified safe to fly - several times. *****rollingeyes*****
Yep. But that seems to be a well understood series of gearbox problems, primarily (you'd think they'd just redesign the damn things).

This is for pilot 'overloads', hypoxia, etc., from the looks of it, to catch it before it becomes critical. Could be good.  :shrug:
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