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Laser Falcon Supreme
Ultra-lightweight UAV-mounted laser methane detector
Compact UAV-mounted TDLAS methane detector with up to 40 measurements per second and a detection range of up to 262 ft. Automatically detects and maps methane leaks using ground-reflected laser signals, unaffected by UAV rotor downwash.
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Laser Falcon Supreme in Brief
Laser Falcon Supreme is the next-generation ultra-lightweight UAV-mounted methane detector in the proven Laser Falcon product line. Its compact, lightweight design enables efficient aerial methane surveys at distances of up to 262 ft. The detector can be integrated with a wide range of UAV platforms, including the DJI Matrice 300 and 350 series. Equipped with the SkyHub module from SPH Engineering, Laser Falcon Supreme provides advanced data acquisition, processing, and visualization capabilities.
Regulatory Compliance
Laser Falcon Supreme meets the sensitivity requirements specified in EU Methane Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 for Type 2 LDAR inspections. The detector reliably identifies methane concentrations of 500 ppm at distances of 131 ft and beyond, meeting the requirement for above-ground components, and 1,000 ppm at distances of 197 ft and beyond, meeting the requirement for underground components. The system also supports methane monitoring and compliance programs under the EU Landfill Directive, the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), and Canadian provincial methane management regulations.
Laser Falcon Supreme Key Features
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TDLAS technology
for remote methane detection using laser reflection from the ground. -
Detection distance of up to 262 ft
for aerial methane surveys. -
Ultra-fast sensor response time
for rapid detection. -
Up to 62 mph UAV speed
for high-speed inspections. -
Vertical stabilization mode
for precise NADIR positioning. -
Automatic leak detection and mapping
with SkyHub data acquisition.
Laser Falcon Supreme Main Specifications
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TDLAS
Detection technology -
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Target gas -
33–262 ft
Detection distance -
Up to 62 mph
UAV speed -
0.1 s
Response time (0.04 s in fast mode) -
40
Measurements per second
SkyHub by SPH Engineering
Onboard module for data acquisition, GPS positioning, and UAV flight control, working with Laser Falcon Plus to provide real-time data processing and automated methane leak mapping.
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Onboard Data Processing
Onboard computer for collecting and processing data from the Laser Falcon Plus during UAV flights. -
Leak Localization with GPS
Records methane measurements together with precise GPS coordinates to locate detected leaks. -
Real-Time Data Acquisition
Supports real-time data acquisition and synchronization between the sensor and UAV. -
Automated Leak Mapping
Enables automated methane leak mapping based on georeferenced measurement data.
Why Choose Laser Falcon Supreme
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Remote methane detection from a UAV
No direct contact with the potentially hazardous area. -
Detection from a distance of up to 262 ft
No need to fly close to the target. -
High-speed surveys
UAV speed is up to 62 mph. -
Automated leak mapping
GPS leak localization with the SkyHub module. -
No pre-use calibration required
Calibration is performed automatically. -
Compact optical unit
Compatible with a wide range of UAV platforms.
How Laser Falcon Supreme works
Laser Falcon Supreme utilizes TDLAS technology
TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) technology uses a tunable diode laser for precise gas analysis. The laser emits a narrow beam of light at a specific wavelength that matches the absorption characteristics of the target gas. When this beam passes through the gas and reflects off a surface, part of the light is absorbed by gas molecules. A sensor captures the reflected beam, and the gas concentration is determined by measuring the reduction in light intensity.
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How Laser Falcon Supreme works
How Laser Falcon Supreme works
Laser Falcon Supreme utilizes TDLAS technology
TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) technology uses a tunable diode laser for precise gas analysis. The laser emits a narrow beam of light at a specific wavelength that matches the absorption characteristics of the target gas. When this beam passes through the gas and reflects off a surface, part of the light is absorbed by gas molecules. A sensor captures the reflected beam, and the gas concentration is determined by measuring the reduction in light intensity.
Laser Falcon Supreme utilizes TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) technology. TDLAS uses a laser with a specific wavelength to detect gas by measuring how much light is absorbed as it passes through it. The system then calculates the concentration of the gas based on this absorption.
TDLAS uses a laser with a specific wavelength to detect gas by measuring how much light is absorbed as it passes through it. The system then calculates the concentration of the gas based on this absorption.
Where Laser Falcon Supreme Applies
Laser Falcon Supreme is designed for a wide range of drone-based inspections of methane infrastructure
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Underground Gas Storage
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Gas Distribution Station
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Gas Processing Plant
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Gas Compression Station
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Landfill
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Gas Storage
Where Laser Falcon Supreme Applies
Laser Falcon Supreme is designed for a wide range of drone-based inspections of methane infrastructure
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Gas Storage
Gas Storage
Gas Distribution Station
Gas Processing
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Gas Compression
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Station
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Landfill
Why leak detection matters
Continuous methane monitoring is essential not only for safety but also for environmental protection. Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases, trapping heat much more efficiently than carbon dioxide. Even small leaks, if undetected, can increase and have a serious impact on the climate. This is why 24/7 monitoring is important: it helps to detect leaks as soon as they occur, prevent dangerous situations and control emissions in accordance with environmental regulations.
FAQ
Honest answers to important questions
No, each device is designed to detect a specific gas. This provides a 100% probability of leak detection of methane and not any other gas.
Laser radiation is completely safe, it corresponds to class 1.
Yes. It is an active device, it emits at a certain narrow wavelength, so it does not need additional signal sources.
No, there is no impact.
No. The detector contains a reference container with methane inside and calibration is performed at each start-up and during operation.
The detector does not need to be verified because it is not a measuring tool.
It works remotely. There is no direct contact with the hazardous environment.
Yes, because glass transmits the near infrared radiation well.
Our company specializes in methane detectors, but at your request we can supply a fully ready-to-use complex. Due to our partnership with UAV manufacturers, we can fully integrate the detector into the UAV design.
Contact us
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