Sniffer4D Multi-pass TDLAS Hyper-local Methane Detection & Mapping Products
Quantitative methane detection at 1ppm resolution,
bringing intuitive visualized data to decision makers.
Traditional Solutions
Poor Flexibility in Deployment
Scenarios in energy, agriculture, solid waste treatment and scientific research cover various methane emission sources,
requiring a new device to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
Challenges in Low concentration Detection
Fixed monitoring equipment has
limitations in detecting low-concentration methane leaks.
Limited Work Scenario & Long Response Time
Laser scanning can easily be affected by the object surfaces or obstacles.
Sniffer4D 1ppm TDLAS Methane Sensing & Mapping System
Compatible with a variety of UAVs, supporting up to 3 external modules for customized tasks with different configurations.
Advanced real-time data visualization and analytical software – Sniffer4D Mapper
Real-time intuitive & insightful information for decision-making
Sniffer 4D 1ppm TDLAS Methane Sensing Module
Sniffer4D Mini2 base unit or Sniffer4D 1ppm NDIR CO2 Sensing & Mapping System required.
Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS)
Detection method: Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS)
Superior Gas Selectivity
Sensitive to methane Only, contact-based and closed-path TDLAS for quantitative methane detection.
Short Response Time
Built-in air pump and ultra-compact cabin allow response to
the concentration changes within seconds and even shorter.
Internal Vibration Reduction Mechanism
Ultra compact & lightweight structural design for internal vibration reduction mechanism significantly reduces the vibration effects from the moving platforms, acquiring the best data quality.
Mobile Methane Monitoring Solutions at 1ppm Resolution
Flexibly integrated on mobile platforms such as UAVs and robot dogs, a single device can simultaneously meet the needs of airborne and ground-based mobile GHG monitoring, making it easy to build a 3D monitoring network.
Sniffer4D 1ppm TDLAS Methane Sensing & Mapping System + DJI UAVs
Simple Integration with UAVs
Sniffer4D 1ppm TDLAS Methane Sensing & Mapping System supports connecting to 1 ppm NDIR CO2 Sensing Module,
Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensing Module, Nuclear Radiation Sensing Module
Sniffer4D 1ppm TDLAS Methane Sensing & Mapping System
Expansion Bay
Sniffer4D 1ppm NDIR CO2 Sensing
Nuclear Radiation Sensing
Wind Sensing
DJI Dock
Opening up Infinite Possibilities
Integrated with DJI M30 series and DJI Dock, the system significantly reduces the cost and boosts the efficiency for unmanned inspections on industrial sites and pipeline leakages, opening up infinite possibilities.
Collaboration for Added Value
Ultra compact & lightweight structural design releases the UAV payload, fully achieving autonomous aerial gas sensing to provide mroe added value for the flights.
DJI Flight Hub 2 Supported
Sniffer4D 1ppm TDLAS Methane Sensing & Mapping System also supports real-time data display and remote control from DJI Flight Hub 2, allowing automatic forwarding to Cloud and achieving private deployment.
Sniffer4D System – One-stop Workflow
One-stop workflow allows users to easily finish data collection and work report in one mission.
Sniffer4D collects real-time data
4G real-time data transmission to the Cloud
Sniffer4D Mapper analyzes and visualizes the real-time data
Report & datasheet generation
Real-time concentration reading on DJI Pilot
Sniffer4D transmits data to DJI Pilot through PSDK connection
Real-time: Built-in 4G connectivity for real-time data transmission to one or multiple ends. Swarm supported.
* SIM card with traffic can be provided (cost separately).
Offline: Support SD auto recording (with GNSS-fixed) for post-mission analysis.
Supports Private Deployment to Third-party Platforms
* Contact Soarability to activate access
Sniffer4D hardware supports real-time data outputting to user-specified platforms through the MQTT protocol.
Sniffer4D Mapper software also supports outputting the decoded data (json format) to a designated IP address through UDP.
Achieve Top-down Approach for Efficient Environmental Monitoring
Public Transport & Service Vehicles for
Ground Measuring
With the long operating hours and random driving routes, the public transport & service vehicles-mounted solution can further reduce the cost of data collection, improving efficiency in locating the fugitive emissions sources scattered in time and space.
UAVs for Aerial Measuring
With the planned flight path and regional coverage,
the UAV-based detection can achieve quick data collection from low altitudes covering a large area.
Together with the visualized analytical software, the system brings real-time data display and visualization, as well as one-click result delivery for decision makers.
Create a 3D Monitoring Network
No limitation to terrain, achieving a solution for both aerial and ground GHG monitoring.
Continuous Spacial Monitoring
Support real-time concentration visualization from different altitudes.
Quantitative GHG Detection at 1ppm Resolution
Acquire ultra-high spatiotemporal environmental data in real time.
One-stop Workflow
One-stop workflow allows users to easily finish data collection and work report in one mission.
Typical Applications
User Cases
Qinghai Oil Filed Inspection
The integration of methane sensing and wind sensing on DJI M300 helps the petroleum and petrochemical industry establish vertical profiling for methane distribution, boosting the efficiency of data collection.
Solution: M300 + Sniffer4D Mini2 + TDLAS Methane Sensing Module + Ultrasonic Wind
