DR1000
FLYING LAB
Scentroid's DR1000 Drone Based Weather Station can be used to sample and analyze ambient air at heights of up to 150 meters above ground level.
Why Choosing DR1000
Drone Based Environmental Monitoring
and Air Quality Analyzer
The Drone-Based Weather Station provides a robust platform to conduct both impact assessments and air quality measurements for a wide range of applications. Specifically, this includes the monitoring of fugitive emissions, flare emissions, and leak detection along oil pipelines. Additionally, it supports landfill methane detection, odour emissions, military or emergency applications, urban scanning, and much, much more! As a result, its versatility makes it an invaluable tool for various industries and scenarios.
Utilizing the DR1000 air analyzer, operators can not only collect and analyze valuable data, but they can also protect themselves from contact with potentially dangerous samples. Moreover, the DR1000 Flying Lab enables operators to maintain a safe distance while acquiring the necessary air sample for laboratory analysis in real time. Consequently, this advanced technology enhances both safety and efficiency in air quality monitoring.
Features at a Glance
General Capabilities
Can travel any distance above ground level, up to 150 meters for sampling, set intervals for measurement, adjust the sampling rate, and perform maintenance
Cloud Access
Live Data, updated every minute, can be accessed on location via the included Ground Station Tablet. Historical data can be accessed remotely using encrypted cloud-based hosting
Hazardous Sampling
Can be flown into environments that are potentially dangerous to personnel, such as harmful contaminants, flare plumes up to 40C or hard to access areas, either vertically or horizontally, for direct sampling
Thermal Camera
A thermal imaging camera can be installed for visual confirmation of fugitive emissions
New and Improved Battery Life!
Equipped with a fast charge battery for continuous operation of up to 3 hours, before recharging
Ground Station
9 Inch tablet equipped with LoRa communication capabilities and customized DRIMS2 mobile software
Customize Your DR1000
Using the Drone-Based Weather Station, operators can measure, monitor, and analyze contaminants through a series of sensors specifically selected for each unique application. Furthermore, with a library of hundreds of sensors, Scentroid ensures that every sensory requirement is covered! In addition, each DR1000 unit can be equipped with:
- Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Barometric Pressure
- High accuracy GPS recording
- High accuracy altitude measurements
- Up to (5) additional sensors in any configuration:
- Electro-Chemical (EC) such as Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), and more
- Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) sensing using Photo-Ionization Detection (PID)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and Methane (CH4) using Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) sensors
- Simultaneous Particulate Matter Sensing capabilities for PM 1, PM 2.5, and PM 10
- Heater Module for High Humidity (Add On Optional)
- Anemometer for Wind Speed and Direction (Add On Optional)
How It Works
DR1000 now features a brand-new patented sampling technology that exclusively samples undisturbed ambient air. As a result, it completely avoids propeller downwash, ensuring more accurate and reliable measurements. This innovative approach significantly enhances the quality of the data collected.
Analyzes In Flight
DR1000 analyzes data continuously while in flight at a rate of more than 100 samples per second.
Real-Time Data
Then transmits to the ground station using Long Range Radio (LoRa protocol), providing a secure & encrypted transmission of data
Types of Data
All Sensor Data is automatically stamped with GPS location (Latitude/Longitude), Elevation, Time, Date, Temperature and Relative Humidity
Drone-Based Software
The data can be used for numerous applications using our proprietary DR1000 analysis software.
Drone Capabilities
Scentroid’s DR1000 is completely self-contained and requires nothing from the attached drone except to operate as a vehicle. In addition, the DR1000 can be easily attached to any rotary-wing or fixed-wing drone with payload capabilities of 3 kg.
Furthermore, we have developed another Drone-Based Air Quality Monitor, the DR2000, which shares similar features. Therefore, speak to our consultant so we can provide the best air monitoring solution tailored to your needs.
Sample Acquisition System
The Scentroid DR1000 can be equipped with a miniature state-of-the-art pumping system that allows for the collection and storage of air samples within a sampling bag. Moreover, this easy-to-use system features one-touch activation on the Ground Station Tablet module, serving as a cost-effective air sample collection device.
Additionally, the DR1000 can collect samples directly from hard-to-reach and/or dangerous locations without the assistance of other sampling devices, such as flux chambers or wind tunnels. Consequently, this versatility enhances its practicality for various applications.
Included With DR1000:
- DR1000 Analyzer
- Ground Station Receiver
- 9" Tablet with Built-In Interface (Ground Station)
- Carbon Fibre Probe
- GPS, GSM, and LORA Antennas
- Charge Adapter
- Extra Batteries and Wall Charger (Optional)
*Does not include drone
Ideal for Multiple Industries
The DR1000 allows for monitoring and analyzing air quality in locations that were previously impossible for a wide variety of industries. Specifically, it enables horizontal monitoring over long distances, such as pipeline monitoring, across expansive wastewater lagoons, large-acre landfills, or agricultural facilities. Additionally, it supports vertical applications, including building exhausts, stacks, and storage tanks. Consequently, the DR1000 significantly enhances the ability to assess air quality in diverse and challenging environments.
DRIMS2
Drone Information Management System
The Scentroid Drone Information Management System, DRIMS2, is our all-inclusive software used to view historical data, run diagnostics, configure settings, and set alarm levels for the DR1000. Moreover, it is provided as part of the DR1000 package and can be installed on our on-board server (default), Scentroid’s cloud-based server (default), or on your localized server (optional).
In addition, the user-friendly graphical interface of DRIMS2 allows anyone to perform complicated data analytics without needing to be a GIS expert. Furthermore, it can control and display data from multiple DR1000s within the same fleet. As a result, users can analyze data and monitor progress remotely from a single platform, enhancing overall efficiency and convenience.
DRIMS2 All-Inclusive Software
DRIMS2 provides easy analysis tools for an operator to determine pollutant hot spots, possible sources, sampled areas, and much more.
Ground Station
The Scentroid ground station consists of a specialized tablet connected to a miniature PC with a high-gain powerful communication antenna. Additionally, our tablets come pre-installed with our DRIMS2 Ground Station component software. This branch of the DRIMS2 software provides users with a means to log all acquired data as it occurs. Specifically, this includes all live data as well as historical data for sensors, such as GPS position, altitude, temperature, and humidity.
Moreover, the user can command the drone to determine when to take a sample and when to perform routine maintenance, such as calibrating sensors. The readings are continuous, and users can choose whether to display them live with our diagnostics feature or forward them to a database. If an optional on-board camera is present, a video feed will also be sent to the ground station for simultaneous viewing, further enhancing the monitoring experience.
Analysis Software
The DR1000 comes with simultaneous GPRS and Wi-Fi communication capabilities. Specifically, the GPRS is used to send data to our Scentroid cloud server. In addition to using the Ground Station to communicate with our DRIMS2 system, you can also log into our secured DRIMS2 portal using any PC or laptop with a stable internet connection.
Furthermore, our DRIMS2 Analysis software serves as the perfect companion for any monitoring job—an offsite wealth of information is stored in a beautiful and easy-to-navigate interface. After securely logging in, users can select their drone, choose their flight date, favorite a specific entry, or even search for a particular sampling node.
Moreover, with access to a heat map along with the ability to view altitude in a 3D setting, managing a sensory project has never been easier—or more informative!
DR1000 Drone Based Weather Station Specifications
Subject | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Name | Scentroid Drone Based Weather Station |
Maximum Number of Sensors | 8 |
Type of Sensors | PID, NDIR, EC, Laser Particulate Counter, Temperature and Relative Humidity, and barometric pressure |
Sampling Rate | Approximately 1/s |
Probe Length | 44 cm or 88 cm (switchable) |
Time In Flight | Drone dependent |
On-Board Data Storage | 16GB SD Card |
On-Board Server/Storage | Included by Default |
Temperature | 5°C to 40 °C |
Humid Range | 10 - 90% |
Calibration | Auto-zero before flight. Full sensor calibration recommended once annually |
Mounting Hardware | Customizable mounting lid. Triple mounting safety redundancy to the drone (mounting screws, counter-weight ties, zip ties) |
Location and Altitude | GPS Based with barometric pressure augmentation |
Dimensions | Specification |
|---|---|
Weight | 3.4 kg |
Size | 26 cm x 16 cm x 18 cm |
Communications | Specification |
|---|---|
Communication | LoRa, GSM/WiFi |
Cloud Server | DRIMS2 (Drone Information Management System) |
Support, Device Health, Warranty | Specification |
|---|---|
Device Health | Daily Sensor Health & Replacement Check and Reminders |
Calibration | Factory Calibrated to Fully Documented Procedures in Accordance with ISO 9001 QMS |
Warranty | 24 Months Full Warranty (Parts, Including Sensors) |
Scentroid Quality Policy
Scentroid is committed to provide our customers with the highest quality products & services. We use established best practices of our industry to meet or exceed your quality expectations. To achieve these objectives and meet the requirements of our customers, we aim to:
- Empower our clients with vast in-depth knowledge, state-of-the-art instruments, and extensive customer support.
- Strive in every aspect of our operation to put our client first and use our research expertise to develop the most innovative and effective products and services in the sensory industry.
- Ensuring the customer needs and expectations are determined and fulfilled with the aim of achieving their utmost satisfaction.
- Striving to deliver products on time with zero defects.
- Training all members of staff in the needs and responsibilities of our quality management system (QMS).
- We strive to continuously improve the effectiveness of the quality management system (QMS) by maintaining, monitoring, reviewing, auditing and enhancing our compliance to ISO 9001:2015
- QMS shall be communicated throughout the organization as well as the system of identifying, reporting, investigating and resolving all non-conformances and taking action to prevent recurrences.
24 Month Warranty
We are so confident of the reliability of our products that we are glad to offer our clients comprehensive 24 month full warranty, covering even the sensors in our equipment! This does not include components such as filters and PID lamps. Our customers get access to our trained and authorized service center for the duration of the warranty subject to the terms and conditions of the warranty. For any related issue, you can reach one of our engineers via email for any technical issue. For fast and efficient support simply email support@scentroid.com
