New Do228 NXT Camera option enables high-resolution image capturing – GA-ATS partners with TRAKKA Systems
OBERPFAFFENHOFEN – August 12, 2026 – General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS), the German aircraft manufacturer of the Do228 NXT, and TRAKKA Systems AB, a Swedish mission equipment specialist for imaging and mission software system, have announced a strategic partnership. Together, they will offer TRAKKA’s advanced camera systems as an integrated equipment option for the Do228 NXT multi-purpose aircraft.
Expanding the Do228 NXT mission capabilities
Following its recent successful first flight, the aircraft now has another success story to report: the expansion of its sensor capabilities. The Do228 NXT is the next generation of the iconic Dornier 228 – a proven, versatile multi-role aircraft designed for a wide range of special missions. With this new partnership, GA-ATS continues to expand the aircraft’s growing list of sensor and mission equipment options. TRAKKA Systems AB brings a comprehensive portfolio of gyro-stabilized, multispectral camera systems that deliver high-quality imagery both day and night, across a broad spectrum of operational environments.
TrakkaCam TC-375 – A versatile, high-performance camera
The TrakkaCam TC-375 is a perfect fit for the Do228 NXT and its wide range of mission areas. It is a cutting-edge, gyro-stabilized multispectral imaging system designed for high-performance surveillance and reconnaissance across a broad spectrum of operational environments. The TC-375 delivers full HD imagery both day and night, enabling real-time detection and identification across a variety of mission scenarios. It captures high-resolution images and video to support rapid decision-making during the mission.
A partnership built for demanding missions
The camera’s potential applications align perfectly with the Do228 NXT’s mission areas, making collaboration a natural fit. The TrakkaCam TC-375 is ideal for a wide range of applications including law enforcement, search and rescue, civil protection, military ISR and environmental monitoring. The collaboration between GA-ATS and TRAKKA Systems reflects both companies’ commitment to providing operators with best-in-class tools for complex real-world missions and an international customer base.
About General Atomics AeroTec Systems
The German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) is the OEM of the Do228, which is used worldwide for special missions as well as passenger and cargo transportation. At its Oberpfaffenhofen location, the company develops and produces the new Do228 NXT with around 400 employees and is active in the maintenance and repair of the Do228 and military helicopters. GA-ATS also operates a Do228 flight simulator. General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH is a part of the General Atomics Europe group and an affiliate of General Atomics. (www.ga-ats.com)
About General Atomics Europe:
General Atomics Europe GmbH (GA-Europe) is an integrated technology group for aerospace, infrastructure and sustainability with headquarters in Dresden.The medium-sized company holds stakes in nine subsidiaries with almost 1,000 employees. In addition to business activities in the field of aviation, the range of services includes modernization and maintenance of rail vehicles, thermal treatment and recycling of batteries especially in the field of electromobility, special construction services and environmental remediation, engineering precast reinforced concrete components, environmental monitoring and water technology, as well as highly specialized projects in the field of technology metals. GA-Europe has its roots in the former Spezialtechnik Dresden GmbH, which was taken over by the owners of the family-run US company General Atomics in 1992 and has since been consistently developed further. (www.ga-europe.com)