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The MetScan V1 by Soarability is an advanced drone-mounted methane detection and 3D scanning system designed for the natural gas industry. Leveraging Open-Path Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (OP-TDLAS), it enables fast, accurate, and safe methane leak detection from a distance. Ideal for inspecting pipelines, gas wells, storage facilities, and urban environments, MetScan V1 makes large-scale methane monitoring efficient and actionable.
Advanced Detection TechnologyMetScan V1’s OP-TDLAS sensor measures methane concentrations from 0 to 99,999 ppm·m with a relative error of ≤10% for typical emissions. Sampling at 50 Hz, it captures rapid changes in gas levels, ensuring that no leak goes undetected. Detection distances reach up to 160 meters during the day and 400 meters at night, with recommended working distances of up to 90 meters under strong sunlight and 200 meters in low-light conditions. |
Precision Gimbal and ImagingThe system is mounted on a custom three-axis stabilized gimbal, ensuring laser measurements remain pinpoint accurate even at long distances. An integrated laser rangefinder measures targets up to 800 meters in low-light and 500 meters in daylight, enabling precise georeferencing of methane readings. Complementing this is a dual-camera system with a wide-angle 35 mm equivalent and telephoto 300 mm equivalent lens, allowing simultaneous broad-area coverage and detailed long-distance imaging. |
Intelligent Data PlatformMetScan V1 integrates seamlessly with Soarability Spatiotemporal Insights (SSI), a web-based platform for real-time monitoring and post-flight analysis. SSI provides 2D and 3D visualization of methane data, including point clouds, grid heatmaps, ray projections, and interpolated maps, offering clear insight into the size, concentration, and dispersion of methane plumes. Real-time data streaming via MQTT allows instant integration with SCADA systems, command centers, or cloud dashboards, enabling operators to see leak data as it is collected. |
Advanced Detection TechnologyMetScan V1’s OP-TDLAS sensor measures methane concentrations from 0 to 99,999 ppm·m with a relative error of ≤10% for typical emissions. Sampling at 50 Hz, it captures rapid changes in gas levels, ensuring that no leak goes undetected. Detection distances reach up to 160 meters during the day and 400 meters at night, with recommended working distances of up to 90 meters under strong sunlight and 200 meters in low-light conditions. |
The system is mounted on a custom three-axis stabilized gimbal, ensuring laser measurements remain pinpoint accurate even at long distances. An integrated laser rangefinder measures targets up to 800 meters in low-light and 500 meters in daylight, enabling precise georeferencing of methane readings. Complementing this is a dual-camera system with a wide-angle 35 mm equivalent and telephoto 300 mm equivalent lens, allowing simultaneous broad-area coverage and detailed long-distance imaging.
MetScan V1 integrates seamlessly with Soarability Spatiotemporal Insights (SSI), a web-based platform for real-time monitoring and post-flight analysis. SSI provides 2D and 3D visualization of methane data, including point clouds, grid heatmaps, ray projections, and interpolated maps, offering clear insight into the size, concentration, and dispersion of methane plumes. Real-time data streaming via MQTT allows instant integration with SCADA systems, command centers, or cloud dashboards, enabling operators to see leak data as it is collected.
SSI simplifies the workflow from detection to action. One-click navigation guides UAV operators to precise leak locations, while multi-data synchronization links concentration values, spatial coordinates, and imagery. This closed-loop approach ensures that field inspections are faster, safer, and more effective.
MetScan V1 is designed for a variety of inspection environments. In natural gas wells, it can identify leaks at valves and flanges with centimeter-level accuracy. For aboveground and underground pipelines, it collects dense methane concentration data for rapid analysis. In urban high-rise buildings, MetScan V1 detects leaks both inside and outside structures, providing a safe and efficient alternative to manual inspections.
| MetScan V1 Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 192 × 129 × 172 mm (L × W × H, including the gimbal) |
| Weight | Approx. 890 g (including the gimbal) |
| Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Special Features | |
| DJI PSDK Support | Enables control of MetScan V1 and real-time data viewing on DJI Pilot |
| Intelligent Scanning | Includes 1D and 2D scanning modes |
| Laser Spot Position Estimation | Outputs longitude, latitude, and relative altitude of the laser spot on the aimed object |
| Remote Sensing Methane Sensor | |
| Detection Method | Open-Path Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (OP-TDLAS) |
| Laser Class | Class 3R, avoid direct eye exposure |
| Measurement Range | 0 ~ 99,999 ppm·m |
| Measurement Error | ≤10% (within 100 ~ 50,000 ppm·m concentration range) |
| Detection Distance | Up to 400 m at night and 160 m at noon (affected by gas concentration, surface reflectivity, sunlight interference, and angle) |
| Measurement Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Cameras | |
| Wide-Angle Camera | Approx. 35 mm equivalent focal length |
| Telephoto Camera | Approx. 300 mm equivalent focal length |
| Image Display | Simultaneous dual-camera images with video recording support (mission start/end) |
| Stabilized Gimbal | |
| Stabilization | Three-axis: Yaw, Pitch, Roll |
| Compatibility | DJI M400/M350/M300 and other UAVs |
| Laser Rangefinder | |
| Max Detection Distance | 800 m (nighttime) / 500 m (daytime) |
| Data Analytical Software | |
| Software | Soarability Spatiotemporal Insights (SSI) for advanced data visualization and analytics |
| Capabilities | Supports real-time and historical mission data analysis |
