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Laser Falcon methane detector
Laser Falcon is sensitive only to methane, so no false readings of other gases are possible. It is a class 3R eye-safe laser.
The concept is based on Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy. The laser emits light (spectral range of 1,65 μm), which reflects back and is captured by the sensor. The outgoing and incoming signals are compared with the built-in reference cell. If methane is present along the laser path, the laser light is partially absorbed. An algorithm calculates the gas concentration in ppm×m (parts per million multiplied by meter). The value is instantly transferred to the remote control (RC) of the drone pilot and to UgCS software.
| Feature | Laser Methane Copter (LMC) DL edition | Laser Falcon | ||
| Target gas | Methane (Ch4) and methane containing gasses (natural gas) | Methane (Ch4) and methane containing gasses (natural gas) | ||
| Compatibility with UgCS SkyHub | Yes It is also possible to convert handheld and Microdrones-compatible sensors into LMC DL contact [email protected] for information | Yes | ||
| Weight | 1kg | 0.3kg | ||
| Operating temperature | from -15 to +50 C | from -15 to +50 C | ||
| Sensitivity | 0-50 000 ppm x m | 0-50 000 ppm x m | ||
| Georeferenced data recording | Yes with UgCS SkyHub | Yes with UgCS SkyHub | ||
| Video recording with georeferencing and methane sensor data fusion | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub + UgCS ENTERPRISE software license | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub + UgCS ENTERPRISE software license | ||
| Recommended survey height above ground with sensor looking straight down (NADIR) | 15-20 m | 20-30 m | ||
| Max. detection distance | 30 m | 100 m | ||
| Min. detection distance | 0.5 m | 0.5 m | ||
| Sampling frequency | 2 Hz | 2 Hz | ||
| Recommended speed | 3-5 m/s | 3-5 m/s | ||
| Real-time data transmission | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub | ||
| Embedded battery | Yes | No | ||
| Power from drone | No | Yes, 5-18V provided by UgCS SkyHub | ||
| Handheld mode (Display) | Yes | No | ||
| Laser safety class | Guide light (Green)”: Class 3R Measurement light (Infrared): Class 1 Safe for humans | Guide light (Red)”: Class 2 Measurement light (Infrared): Class 1 Safe for humans | ||
| Error | (+/-)10% distance to object up to 30m max. speed 5 m/s | (+/-)10% distance to object up to 50m max. speed 5 m/s | ||
| Detected value from distance 30m | 125 ppm x m | 125 ppm x m | ||
| Detected value from distance 50m | – | 250 ppm x m | ||
| Internal Gas-cell for self- calibration | Yes | Yes | ||
| DJI M300 RTK, M210 / M210 v2, M600 / 600 Pro support | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub | ||
| Custom built drone with DJI A3 autopilot | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub | ||
| Custom built drone with Pixhawk (Ardupilot/Px4) | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub contact [email protected] for more information | Yes requires UgCS SkyHub contact [email protected] for more information | ||
Can a methane detector detect other gases?
No, each device is designed to detect a specific gas. This provides a 100% probability of leak
detection of methane and not any other gas.
Is laser radiation hazardous for eyes?
Laser radiation is completely safe, it corresponds to class 1.
Can the remote laser detector be used at night, in rain, fog and snowfall?
Yes. It is an active device, it emits at a certain narrow wavelength, so it does not need additional
signal sources.
Do I need to calibrate detectors before commissioning?
No. The detector contains a reference container with methane inside and calibration is performed
at each start-up and during operation.
How often do detectors need to be verified?
The detector does not need to be verified because it is not a measuring tool.
Why is a laser detector better than a common sniffer?
It works remotely. There is no direct contact with the hazardous environment.
Can the detector detect methane through glass?
Yes, because glass transmits the near infrared radiation well.
Extra-lightweight GPR system, suitable for medium-sized drones like DJI M300 RTK.
Comes with 3x sets of dipoles for the 300, 150, and 100 MHz.
Utilizes Real Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking, delivering high-resolution low-noise data.
Laser Falcon is sensitive only to methane, so no false readings of other gases are possible. It is a class 3R eye-safe laser.
The concept is based on Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy. The laser emits light (spectral range of 1,65 μm), which reflects back and is captured by the sensor. The outgoing and incoming signals are compared with the built-in reference cell. If methane is present along the laser path, the laser light is partially absorbed. An algorithm calculates the gas concentration in ppm×m (parts per million multiplied by meter). The value is instantly transferred to the remote control (RC) of the drone pilot and to UgCS software.
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HS Code: 90158040 (hydrographic instruments)