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AIRINS Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit

AIRINS Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit

$2,744.00
$2,744.00
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  • Reconfigurable slots scale gas detection across your entire fleet
  • IP55 construction supports rain and harsh field conditions
  • Native E-Port design integrates instantly with Matrice 4D/4TD aircraft
  • Encrypted buffer protects data continuity through connectivity gaps
  • Swarm support monitors multiple deployed units from one dashboard
  • Local 32GB storage backs up every unit each mission
  • Rapid air intake accelerates response across configured sensor modules
  • Diagnostic LEDs streamline fleet maintenance across distributed deployments
  • Weather sensing adds environmental context to every data feed
  • Integration kits extend platform coverage across your Matrice roster
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Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit: Standardize Fleet Wide Gas Detection Across Five Modular Slots

Fleet operators running air quality or HAZMAT monitoring programs need a sensor platform that scales across airframes without retraining crews on new hardware every time. The Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit meets that requirement with five reconfigurable module slots capable of sensing six gas parameters per flight, deployed natively on the DJI Matrice 4 series through DJI Dock 3.

Enterprise UAS programs rarely standardize on one airframe, which is why the base unit extends past its native E-Port connection through optional integration kits. The same 8.5 ounce (240 gram) unit mounts on the Matrice 400, Matrice 4E and 4T, and Matrice 350 and 300, so a single procurement decision covers an entire mixed fleet.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Five module slots: reconfigure detection coverage for any deployment scenario.
  • IP55 protection: fleet units withstand rain across every outdoor deployment.
  • Native E-Port design: deploys instantly across Matrice 4D and 4TD.
  • Integrated weather sensor: adds temperature, humidity, and pressure data automatically.
  • Twelve hour data buffer: protects mission records through any signal loss.
  • Remote status monitoring: six LEDs report sensor and link health.
  • Onboard 32GB storage: secures every mission log in CSV format.
  • Swarm architecture: coordinate multiple deployed units from a single dashboard.
  • PSDK compatible payload: control operations directly from DJI Pilot 2.
  • Rapid air intake: accelerates gas detection across every installed module.

Built for Continuity at Fleet Scale

Enterprise deployments live or die on data continuity, and the Base Unit is built around that requirement. An IP55 rated housing and active air intake keep sensing reliable across wind, rain, and variable field conditions, while encrypted transmission and a twelve hour retrieval buffer prevent gaps in the record when connectivity drops. Swarm support extends that reliability across a fleet, letting one team monitor multiple deployed units from a single dashboard, and the onboard 32GB card gives every mission a local backup. That architecture reduces both data loss and the overhead of managing separate systems.

Compatibility and System Integration

  • Matrice 4D/4TD (hardware included): connects to the aircraft's E-Port, Dock 3 ready.
  • Matrice 400 Integration Kit (sold separately): integrates the unit via mounting bracket.
  • Matrice 4E/4T Integration Kit (sold separately): deploys unit with matching mounting bracket.
  • Matrice 350/300 Integration Kit (sold separately): extends fleet wide platform coverage further.
  • DJI FlightHub 2 (third party software): centralizes payload control across a fleet.
  • DJI Pilot 2 (included with DJI remote controller): streams live gas data.
  • AIRINS.ai platform (included, perpetual license): converts fleet data into shareable structured reports.

Applications and Use Cases

  • Pipeline and facility inspection: locate gas leaks across distributed infrastructure networks.
  • Landfill program monitoring: quantify methane and odor emissions at scale.
  • Emergency HAZMAT deployment: characterize hazardous concentrations before personnel are committed.
  • Regional air quality programs: build pollutant and particulate maps across territories.
  • Industrial compliance surveys: document emissions across manufacturing and chemical portfolios.
  • Maritime fuel compliance: verify sulfur output across vessel exhaust operations.

Matching Sensor Modules to Your Program's Requirements

Every Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit ships as an empty five-slot platform, which means the module selection is what turns a base unit into a program-specific detection system. Use the table below to compare detection method, range, and sensitivity across the full module lineup before standardizing a configuration across your fleet.

Module Detection Method Range Limit of Detection Best For
PM 1.0, 2.5, 10 (Particulate Matter) Light scattering 5 to 1,000 μg/m³ 5 μg/m³ General environmental monitoring
TSP / PM 100 (Total Suspended Particulates) Light scattering 30 to 3,000 μg/m³ 50 μg/m³ General environmental monitoring. Uses all 5 internal slots as a standalone build, cannot pair with other modules.
O3+NO2 (Ozone and Nitrogen Dioxide) Electrochemistry 0 to 11 ppm 10 ppb General environmental monitoring, photochemical oxidant tracking
NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide) Electrochemistry 0 to 11 ppm 10 ppb General environmental monitoring, HAZMAT response, ship fuel sulfur monitoring
CO (Carbon Monoxide) Electrochemistry 0 to 11 ppm 0.05 ppm General environmental monitoring, HAZMAT response
SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) Electrochemistry 0 to 15 ppm 0.03 ppm General environmental monitoring, HAZMAT response, ship fuel sulfur monitoring
H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) Electrochemistry 0 to 90 ppm 0.03 ppm General environmental monitoring, oil and gas leak detection, HAZMAT response
NH3 (Ammonia) Electrochemistry 0 to 100 ppm 1 ppm Odor detection, HAZMAT response
OU (Odor Unit) Electrochemistry 0 to 10 ppm 0.1 ppm Odor detection, general environmental monitoring
TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) Photoionization 0 to 50 ppm 0.02 ppm General environmental monitoring, oil and gas leak detection, HAZMAT response
HCHO (Formaldehyde) Solid state electrochemistry 0 to 100 ppm 1 ppm Contact Dronefly support for more information

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Two configurations replace the entire five-slot array rather than occupying one slot: the standalone TSP/PM 100 module and the separate Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane unit, built around dedicated multi-pass TDLAS technology. The optional External Measurement Module for wind, temperature, and humidity mounts independently and sits outside the five-slot module family. Work with your Dronefly specialist to lock in a module standard before scaling the configuration across your fleet.

The Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit gives enterprise UAS programs a single sensor platform that scales across gas hazards instead of a fleet of single purpose devices. Modular detection, encrypted data continuity, and cross platform integration let one architecture support pipeline, landfill, HAZMAT, and air quality programs alike.

Dronefly helps you configure the Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit as part of a fully integrated UAV solution, matching module selection and integration kits to your fleet's specific Matrice platforms. As your dedicated drone partner, our specialists design the configuration around your program's mission profile, not just a single order.

Buy the Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit through Dronefly and equip your fleet with gas detection built to scale.

General

  • Dimensions: Less than 110 × 76 × 80 mm
  • Weight: ≤ 240 g (depending on module configuration)
  • Operating Temperature: -20 to 60 °C
  • Ingress Protection: IP55
  • Simultaneous Gas Detection: Up to 6 gases
  • Available Detection Parameters: PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10, TSP/PM100, O₃, NO₂, CO, TVOC, H₂S, NH₃, odor, SO₂, HCHO, wind, temperature, and humidity
  • Environmental Measurements: Temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure
  • Air Sampling: Active air intake system

Methane Detection

  • Detection Method: Multi-pass Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (MP-TDLAS)
  • Detection Type: Contact-based, quantitative, and methane-selective

Data & Connectivity

  • Data Transmission Rate: 1 Hz, real-time encrypted transmission
  • Offline Data Storage: Up to 12 hours during communication loss
  • Data Recovery: Automatic retrieval after communication is restored
  • Status Indicators: 6 LEDs (Sensor Assembly, GNSS, SD Card, LTE, Aircraft Communication, Main Program)
  • Cellular Connectivity: Built-in LTE (no external antenna required)
  • Supported Cellular Networks: Global 4G, 3G, EDGE, and GPRS
  • SIM Requirement: User-provided SIM card or separately purchased AIRINS SIM (APN configuration required)
  • Swarm Support: One or multiple Sniffer4D units can communicate with one or multiple visualization terminals

Software & Integration

  • DJI Payload SDK: Fully supports DJI PSDK
  • DJI Pilot 2: Real-time data viewing and payload control through the DJI remote controller
  • DJI FlightHub 2: Supports Cloud and On-Premises versions for real-time gas visualization and remote payload control
  • Software Compatibility: AIRINS.ai, DJI FlightHub 2, and supported third-party platforms
  • Mission Data Backup: Built-in SD card
  • Data File Format: CSV
  • Data Analysis Platform: AIRINS.ai

Platform Compatibility

  • Direct Plug-and-Play Compatibility: DJI Matrice 4D, DJI Matrice 4TD, and DJI Dock 3 via E-Port
  • Included Mounting Hardware: Mounting screws
  • Optional Integration Compatibility: DJI Matrice 400, DJI Matrice 350, DJI Matrice 300, DJI Matrice 4E, DJI Matrice 4T, robotic dogs, and ground vehicles

Built-in Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Module

  • Temperature Detection Range: -40 to 85 °C
  • Temperature Resolution: 0.1 °C
  • Temperature Accuracy: ±1 °C
  • Humidity Detection Range: 0 to 100% RH
  • Humidity Resolution: 0.1% RH
  • Humidity Accuracy: ±5% RH
  • Pressure Detection Range: 300 to 1,100 hPa
  • Response Time: 1 second
  • 1x Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Multi-Gas System
  • 4x M3 × 20 Hex Screw
  • 4x M3 × 25 Hex Screw
  • 1x 32GB MicroSD Card for Mission Data Storage
  • 1x SIM Card with 1-Year 2GB Global Cellular Data (Sold Separately)
  • 1x M3 Hex Screw Driver
  • 1x Carrying Case
  • 1x Card Tray Ejection Pin
  • 1x QC Certificate & Warranty Terms
How does the system protect data continuity if a unit loses connectivity mid mission?

The base unit buffers up to twelve hours of mission data locally whenever communication is interrupted, then automatically retransmits that data once the connection is reestablished. A parallel CSV backup writes continuously to the onboard 32GB card, giving every mission a second layer of protection. For fleet programs running unattended or beyond line of sight missions, that means a temporary network gap will not compromise the dataset. Full mission records remain available in AIRINS.ai regardless of connectivity conditions encountered during flight.

Is the base unit built for continuous outdoor and rainy weather deployment?

Yes, the unit carries an IP55 rating, which supports safe operation in rain and other outdoor field conditions across sustained deployment. The housing and active air intake are engineered to keep the internal sensor assembly protected during normal operational use. Ambient humidity can still influence the precision of certain gas readings, so programs operating across variable climates should factor that into data interpretation. The rating reflects durability for routine field deployment rather than submersion or extreme weather extremes.

Which Matrice platforms can this unit integrate with across a mixed fleet?

The base unit connects natively to the DJI Matrice 4D and 4TD through DJI Dock 3, with mounting hardware included in the box. Matrice 400, Matrice 4E and 4T, and Matrice 350 and 300 airframes are supported through dedicated integration kits sold separately, each built for that specific platform's mounting geometry. This lets a fleet operating several Matrice generations standardize on one sensing system rather than maintaining separate devices per airframe. Dronefly can confirm the correct kit pairing for each aircraft in your fleet before you order.

How many gas parameters does one base unit cover across a fleet deployment?

Each base unit senses up to six gas parameters simultaneously through its five reconfigurable module slots, since certain modules like O3+NO2 report two parameters from a single slot. Fleet managers can standardize a module configuration across every unit in the fleet, or vary it by mission type and deployment site. Because the slots are field configurable, a single hardware investment adapts to ambient monitoring, HAZMAT response, or industrial compliance work as program needs shift.

Does the Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Base Unit cover methane as part of the standard configuration?

No. The standard multi-gas configuration draws from a module list that includes particulate matter, ozone, ammonia, and several other parameters, but methane requires the separate Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane unit built around dedicated TDLAS technology. That methane unit is a standalone device and cannot share a housing with other modules. Fleet programs that need both gas families in one flight typically deploy a Multi-Gas unit alongside a Methane unit, which the Matrice 400's multi-payload architecture supports directly.