FALCON PLUS TDLAS METHANE DETECTOR

The Falcon Plus TDLAS Methane Leak Detector for drone-based, stationary and car-based methane detection.

Integrated with DJI M300/350, Wispr system, Inspired Flight, and SkyFront drones via SkyHub onboard computer, provides advanced aerial monitoring solutions for oil and gas operations and landfill facilities. Utilizing remote laser gas leakage detection technology, Falcon Plus efficiently identifies the presence of methane leaks, enabling fast screening and accurate leak localization. This proactive approach helps ensure regulatory compliance and mitigates risks associated with environmental incidents and financial penalties.

The solution can reliably detect 500 ppm from at least 40m, which meets the EUMR 2024/1787 Type 2 LDAR above-ground inspection criteria, and can reliably detect 1000 ppm from at least 60m, which meets the EUMR 2024/1787 Type 2 LDAR underground inspection criteria.

• Detection Range: Reliable methane detection from distances of 10 to 40 meters
• Response time: 25ms
• Maximum survey speed: 30 m/s or 108 km/h or 67 mph (mainly limited by drone speed)
• Minimal detectable flow rate: 1g/h (approx 500ppm)
• Sensitivity: 0..100 000 ppm x m. Identifies methane presence effectively, facilitating rapid leak localization
• Dimensions: 130x98x98mm
• Weight: 360g
• Self-Calibrating System: Integrated reference gas cell ensures consistent, accurate performance and minimal maintenance.
• Laser Safety Class:
  • Methane detection laser: Class 1 infrared laser ensures safe operations compliant with international safety standards.
  • Green pointer laser: Class 3R ensures high point visibility from long distances (keep away from human eyes)
• Real-Time Data: Yes
• Data recording with georeferencing: Yes
• RTK georeferencing: Yes

Additional required components

• SkyHub onboard computer by SPH Engineering »»»
• Compatible drone

Documentation

• Falcon Plus TDLAS brochures »»»

Comparison with car- and helicopter-based TDLAS surveys

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