[Use Case] Infrared Gas Detection Camera Mounted on Drone

Early detection of combustible material leaks from plant equipment and prompt action. Detection of combustible materials (organic hydrocarbons) is possible.

Ensuring the safety and stable operation of plant equipment (smart safety) is a critical issue, particularly in terms of preventing accidents and disasters. Early detection of combustible material leaks from equipment and prompt action are essential. Inspecting a wide range of plant equipment takes time, and there are areas such as high places and piping racks where gas detection by operators is difficult, making it impossible to comprehensively detect combustible gas throughout the entire plant. To address this, we developed a drone system equipped with an infrared gas detection camera that can capture images even in hard-to-reach areas such as high places. By using a visible image camera mounted on the drone to photograph the target equipment at the same angle as the infrared gas detection camera, we have designed the system to prevent false detections, such as steam leaks, by verifying the visible images. [Target Product] ■ Infrared camera for methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) gas detection: 'FLIR GF320' *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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【Specifications of the FLIR GF320】 ■ Aircraft Specifications: Octocopter (4 motors × 2) equipped with dual counter-rotating rotors ■ Aircraft Weight: 11kg (aircraft and battery) ■ Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20.6kg ■ Maximum Payload Weight: 50kg ■ Maximum Total Weight of Mounted Equipment: 5kg ■ Wind Resistance Performance: 10m/second ■ Rainy Weather Flight Cancellation Criteria (non-waterproof): 2mm/hour of rainfall ■ Maximum Flight Time: 14 minutes ■ Flight Modes: Autonomous flight, manual flight ■ Mounted Equipment 　・Infrared Gas Detection Camera (Teledyne FLIR GF320) 　・Visible Image Camera (GoPro) image transmission system 　・2-axis gimbal for camera position adjustment *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. *Customer personal information may be used by our company and our agents for the development of better products and services and for marketing activities. However, we will not provide personal information to third parties without the customer's consent, except in cases where it is necessary to provide it to contractors for the execution of such tasks.