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AIRINS Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Multi-Pass TDLAS Methane Unit

AIRINS Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Multi-Pass TDLAS Methane Unit

$13,800.00
$13,800.00
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  • MP-TDLAS sensor detects methane with laser precision
  • 200 ppb limit flags low concentration leaks quickly
  • Fixed single purpose build simplifies fleet wide calibration
  • IP55 housing withstands rain and dust outdoors daily
  • One second response updates readings during active flight
  • Contact based intake samples air directly on site
  • Twelve hour buffer protects data through signal loss
  • Local 32GB storage backs up every flight automatically
  • Integration kits extend coverage across Matrice airframes
  • AIRINS.ai converts flight data into shareable reports
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Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane Unit: Standardize Methane Screening Across Your Gas Inspection Fleet

Gas inspection and pipeline integrity programs need a way to screen for methane leaks that produces consistent, defensible readings flight after flight. The Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane Unit answers that with a dedicated Multi-Pass Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy sensor, delivering a 200 ppb limit of detection without the added complexity of a multi-gas module array.

Unlike the reconfigurable Multi-Gas Base Unit, this is a fixed, single purpose payload built specifically for methane, which keeps calibration and crew training simple across a fleet standardized on one detection method. The unit shares the Base Unit's 8.5 ounce (240 gram) housing and connects natively to the Matrice 4D and 4TD E-Port, with integration kits extending deployment to the Matrice 400 and Matrice 4E and 4T.

Key Features and Benefits

  • MP-TDLAS sensor: delivers laser based selectivity tuned specifically to methane.
  • 200 ppb detection limit: flags low concentration leaks across large sites.
  • 11,000 ppm range: covers trace readings through high concentration events.
  • One second response: updates concentration data continuously during active flight.
  • Fixed single purpose build: simplifies calibration across a standardized fleet.
  • IP55 protection: withstands rain and dust across outdoor deployments daily.
  • Contact based intake: draws sample air directly into the gas chamber.
  • Twelve hour data buffer: protects mission records through any signal loss.
  • Onboard 32GB storage: secures every mission log in CSV format.
  • AIRINS.ai integration: turns flight data into structured, shareable leak reports.

Built for Repeatable Fleet Screening

Enterprise gas programs need results that hold up across sites and operators, not just a single flight. The MP-TDLAS sensor is selective only to methane, with repeatability under 1 percent FS and resolution roughly 100 times finer than a standard NDIR module, which keeps readings consistent across a fleet of units. Encrypted transmission and a twelve hour retrieval buffer protect data continuity when connectivity drops mid mission, while the onboard 32GB card gives every flight a local backup. For programs scaling screening across multiple sites, that consistency reduces both false positives and the cost of repeat verification visits.

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): includes a 50cm sampling tube assembly.
  • Matrice 4E/4T Integration Kit (sold separately): includes a 25cm sampling tube assembly.
  • DJI Pilot 2 (included with remote controller): streams live methane concentration data.
  • DJI FlightHub 2 (third party software): centralizes payload control across a fleet.
  • AIRINS.ai platform (included, perpetual license): converts fleet data into shareable reports.

Applications and Use Cases

  • Pipeline integrity programs: screen buried infrastructure for fugitive methane emissions.
  • Landfill compliance monitoring: quantify methane output across active waste sites.
  • Wellhead and facility surveys: detect leaks across distributed gas infrastructure.
  • Regulatory reporting programs: document methane concentration data for compliance records.
  • Multi-site screening operations: standardize leak detection across a distributed fleet.
  • Preliminary anomaly detection: flag sites for targeted ground crew follow up.

The Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane Unit gives gas inspection programs a dedicated, repeatable way to screen for leaks from the air across every site in a fleet. Fixed single purpose sensing, encrypted data continuity, and structured reporting let one standardized platform replace inconsistent ground based spot checks.

Dronefly helps you configure the Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane Unit as part of a fully integrated UAV solution, matching integration kits and sampling tube length to your fleet's specific Matrice platforms. As your dedicated drone partner, our specialists help standardize methane screening across every site in your program, not just a single order.

Buy the Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane Unit through Dronefly and equip your fleet with consistent, defensible leak detection.

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 Methane 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
Does the Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Methane Unit detect gases beyond methane?

No. The MP-TDLAS sensor is built with gas selectivity specifically for methane and does not report other gas parameters. Programs that need multi-gas coverage alongside methane typically pair this unit with a separate Sniffer4D Nano 2 Plus Multi-Gas Base Unit, which the Matrice 400's dual-payload capacity supports on a single flight. The Methane Unit itself remains a fixed, single-purpose configuration across every deployment in a fleet.

Can this unit detect a methane leak remotely, without flying directly through the plume?

No. The unit relies on contact based sampling, drawing air through an intake tube into its internal gas chamber to generate a reading. It does not provide stand-off or remote sensing capability, so flight paths need to route through or near the area under screening. This makes it well suited to programmed screening routes across pipelines, landfills, and facility perimeters rather than long-range detection.

How consistent are readings across a fleet of Methane Units?

The MP-TDLAS sensor delivers repeatability under 1 percent FS and a limit of detection of 200 ppb, with resolution roughly 100 times finer than AIRINS' standard NDIR based module. Because every unit uses the same fixed, single-purpose sensor rather than a configurable module array, programs can standardize calibration and training across every aircraft in the fleet. Response time is 1 second, so data updates continuously as each unit moves through its programmed route.

Which Matrice platforms does the Methane Unit support across a mixed fleet?

The unit connects natively to the Matrice 4D and 4TD through the aircraft's E-Port, with mounting hardware included. Matrice 400 and Matrice 4E and 4T airframes are supported through dedicated integration kits sold separately, each including a sampling tube sized for that platform's mounting position. Dronefly can confirm the correct kit and tube length for each aircraft in your fleet before you order.

Does the Methane Unit come with AIRINS.ai software access?

Yes. Every unit includes a perpetual main-account license for AIRINS.ai at no recurring cost, giving your program visualization and structured reporting for every flight. This lets fleet managers document and act on leak findings without a separate software subscription. If your program needs additional user seats beyond the main account, a sub-account option is available separately. Contact Dronefly for details on setting up additional access.