From august 2007, Eiger Rope Access Work Inc. has become the Official Supplier of the Bulgarian volunteer “Special Operations Services” – (S.O.S.) team. This non-profit organization initiated a series of test with innovative technology and mobile computing in the air. The founder of the SOS team, Ivan Kristoff chose the IT equipment of Eiger Rope Access Work Inc. for this project.

Eiger Rope Access Work Inc. GOES AIRBORNE

A project for aerial video monitoring was developed by Ivan Kristoff and experts in mobile computing and IT communications. Over a one year period they have worked together, along with the representative from Solytron Ltd, the official dealer for HP products in Bulgaria. The technical support from Solytron assisted Ivan in the search of the most advanced and effective mobile computing equipment and wireless video broadcast technology (including IP cameras). These information systems, which include the IT equipment of Eiger Rope Access Work Inc., could be used in remote areas and critical situations, during crisis situations. Part of these components Ivan tested in the heart of the Sahara desert, and he was pleased with the results.

Reporter Aliosha Shalamanov: A volunteer organization, founded by Ivan Kristoff, is working on a pilot project for aerial video monitoring from a helicopter. If the City of Sofia Municipality is happy with the results, it is possible in the near future to have a an aerial emergency response provided by helicopter, which will assist the capital of Bulgaria in crisis situations.Ivan Kristoff, aka Spiderman and Spidercopter, has initiated and committed to the development of this project. The wireless video monitoring from the air, will provide on-line contact between the emergency services and rescue teams. The helicopter will be equipped with remote camera control photo and video equipment. The visual materials can be used to train rescue teams in an innovative training program, called trailblazing. Ivan Kristoff: In my case, it is a specialized training for my volunteer rescue organization, in which members of our teams will be introduced to visual presentations of situations where they have no experience, but they have to be trained to work in such conditions. They will learn in innovative way how to deal with crisis situations in rescue missions.

Въздушно видеонаблюдение и фото мониторинг от хеликоптер, осъщесвено от Иван Кристоф Човекът паяк, както е известен по света Иван Кристоф, се е ангажирал с разработването на проекта. Въздушното видеонаблюдение ще осигури постоянен он-лайн контакт на отговорните институции със спасителните екипи. На хеликоптера ще се монтират камери свързани с Интернет. Кадрите от въздушното видеонаблюдение могат да се използват и за обучение на спасителни екипи по метода трейлблейзинг (trailblazing). Въздушното видеонаблюдение не е скъпо, но липсва политическа воля за въвеждането му в страната, смята Кристоф. Затова той ще представи резултатите от въздушното наблюдението над София на Столична Община.

SPIDERCOPTER? The term „SpiderCopter„  comes from the abbreviation of the words „Spiderman“ and „helicopter“. In other words, it is an act of aerial acrobatics or helicopter operations, performed by the Canadian Spiderman – Ivan Kristoff. Of course, the name of this term came by Spiderman himself. His photography-oriented mind pictured the bond between the machine and the man, flying high in the air during hely rescue and transportation of emergency response personnel.

The SpiderCopter system consist of the five elements: 1)the pilot, 2) the helicopter, 3) the certified external load and human hauling system, 4) a rope and 5) Ivan Kristoff.

Within a few minutes the Mayor was air lifted and evacuated to safety.

Video:
Bulgarian National TV Ivan Kristoff to the rescue

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