SubscribeThe assault element commander of a platoon in that city, stated that the Giraffe proved to be “an excellent piece of equipment which can potentially save lives and provide time to make informed decisions”.
In and around Al Fallujah in 2005-2006, the Macroswiss Giraffe Force Recon Pole Camera was tested by a platoon of the U.S Marines Corps, deployed in Al Fallujah, using it at entry control points for searching large vehicles suspected of carrying contraband, and also on ambushes for maintaining situational awareness of actions occurring to the rear of the soldiers position, granting minimal risk of exposure and experiencing no failures.
The product consists of a small camera attached on top of a telescopic pole -which can reach distances of up to 12 feet- and a portable monitor.
As a result of stand off it provided, the soldiers using the Giraffe, presented with possible improvised explosive devices, gained an "increased time to decide and act on a course of action".
The NCO commanding the assault element of the platoon, found the Giraffe reduced their exposure to hazards when directly facing a threat. Although some improvements were suggested, he further stated in his final After Action Report that the Giraffe concept "will be an excellent piece of equipment which can potentially save lives and provide operators time to make informed decisions",.
Now, with an improved design based on field trials, Macroswiss has available for sale the Giraffe Force Recon Pole Camera with a series of features that make its use simpler and even more user friendly with 50% lighter Lithium Polymer batteries, a new sunscreen visor, an improved cable as well as varying pole lengths with a special soft transportation bag.
