MetScan V1 + AIRINS.ai (For M400)

Features

The MetScan V1 + AIRINS.ai solution is an integrated UAV-based methane 3D screening system designed for efficient leak detection in the natural gas industry. By combining high-precision laser spectroscopy with intelligent software, this system allows operators to detect, locate, and visualize methane emissions from a safe distance.

Core Components

MetScan V1 (Hardware): A UAV-mounted methane 3D screening payload weighing approximately 890 g.
AIRINS.ai / SSI (Software): The Soarability Spatiotemporal Insights (SSI) platform—integrated with AIRINS.ai—provides browser-based data analysis, live monitoring, and 3D visualization.
DJI Matrice 400/350 Integration: The system is "Plug & Play" for DJI Matrice 400/350 and supports DJI PSDK, allowing full control and real-time data viewing within the DJI Pilot 2 App.

Hardware Capabilities

Detection Technology: Uses Open-Path Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (OP-TDLAS) to detect fugitive gas emissions from a safe distance.
High-Speed Sampling: Features a measurement frequency of up to 50 Hz for dense data collection.
3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal: An in-house designed and tuned three-axis gimbal ensures pinpoint laser measurements and clear imagery even from a long distance.
Dual-Camera System: Integrated 35 mm (equiv.) wide-angle and 300 mm (equiv.) telephoto cameras enable real-time dual-view fusion.
Laser Rangefinder: Integrated laser rangefinder provides distance measurements to targets up to 800 m in low-light and 500 m in daytime.

Performance Specifications

Effective Measurement Range: 100 to 99,999 ppm-m.
Verified Detection Distance: Typical results show 1,000 ppm-m clouds detected at 75 m (sunny) and 2,500 ppm-m clouds at 100 m (cloudy).
Ingress Protection: IP54 rated for protection against dust and water splashes.

AIRINS.ai / SSI Software Features

Advanced Visualization: Supports 2D and 3D visualization, including methane concentration point clouds, grid heatmaps, ray (line) projection, and interpolated heatmaps.
Intelligent Sweeping: Supports 1D and 2D sweeping patterns for automated facility screening.
Closed-Loop Analysis: Features one-click positioning and navigation to leak points via Google Maps or Waze.
Real-Time Data Streaming: Supports MQTT protocol for real-time data forwarding to command centers or SCADA systems.

Application Scenarios

Natural Gas Wells: Captures leaks from valves, flanges, and other components from a distance at the centimeter level.
Gas Pipelines: Acquires dense methane concentration data along aboveground and underground pipelines using automated belt-type scanning.
High-Rise Buildings: Captures natural gas leaks inside (through windows) and outside residences, automatically estimating relative altitude to pinpoint risk areas.

Product Specifications

General

Dimensions: Approx. 192 x 129 x 172 mm (L x W x H, including the gimbal)
Weight: Approx. 890 g (including the gimbal).
Ingress Protection Rating: IP54.

Special Features

DJI PSDK Support: Enables control of the MetScan V1 and real-time data viewing directly within DJI Pilot 2 App
Intelligent Sweeping Modes: Supports 1D and 2D sweeping patterns.
Laser Spot Position Estimation: Outputs the geographic coordinates (longitude, latitude), and relative altitude of the laser spot on the target surface.

Remote Sensing Methane Sensor

Method of Detection: Open-Path Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (OP-TDLAS).
Laser Class: Class 3R, avoid direct eye exposure.
Effective Measurement Range: 100 ~ 99,999 ppm·m.
Measurement Error: ≤10% (1,000 ~ 50,000 ppm·m at 20 m).
Measurement Frequency: Up to 50 Hz.
Maximum Detection Distance (MDD) & Lowest Detection Limit (LDL):

• Influenced by several factors:
  Size & concentration of the gas cloud
  Surface reflection intensity (ideal at 90° incidence) and consistency
  Sunlight interference
  Laser movement speed
• Typical results of the MDD and LDL:
  1,000 ppm·m gas cloud (PMMA cube) continuously detected at 75 m under sunny conditions (3:30pm, stationary, vertical test).
  2,500 ppm·m gas cloud (PMMA cube) continuously detected at 100 m under cloudy conditions (2:30pm, stationary, vertical test).

Imaging System

Wide-Angle Camera: Approx. 35 mm equivalent focal length.
Telephoto Camera: Approx. 300 mm equivalent focal length.
Display & Recording: Simultaneous dual-camera display in DJI Pilot 2 App and mission-synchronized video recording.

Stabilised Gimbal

Three-Axis Stabilization: Yaw, Pitch, Roll.
Compatibility: DJI Matrice 400/350.

Laser Rangefinder

Maximum Detection Distance (Nighttime): 800 m.
Maximum Detection Distance (Daytime): 500 m.

Data Analytical Software

Software Platform: Soarability Spatiotemporal Insights (SSI).
Capabilities: Provides advanced real-time & historical mission analysis, visualization, and report generation.

In the box

MetScan + AIRINS.ai (for M400) × 1

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