Thermal solutions have become essential in numerous industries, changing how we handle tasks like surveillance, reconnaissance, agricultural monitoring, and search and rescue missions. The innate ability of thermal cameras to capture heat signatures reveals information beyond what’s visible, allowing professionals to identify irregularities, assess temperature differences, and improve situational awareness. In terms of versatility, drones like the Matrice 350 RTK, equipped with thermal payloads, offer flexibility in various aerial operations. Portable solutions include drones like the DJI Mavic 3ET and ANAFI USA, which enhance efficiency in covering significant ground for critical missions. Fixed-wing solutions, such as AgEagle’s eBee VISION and the Dragonfish, bring distinct advantages like extended endurance and thorough data collection, making them well-suited for prolonged surveillance and reconnaissance tasks.
Versatile Thermal Solutions: The Matrice 350 RTK drone + Payload
The Matrice 350 RTK drone, paired with a range of thermal cameras, with a combination of advanced sensors, night vision capabilities, and high-resolution imaging makes it a versatile and powerful tool. It has a maximum payload capacity of 2.7 kg to meet the demands of various aerial operations across industries, from surveillance and inspection to search and rescue missions.
H20 Series
The Matrice 350 RTK drone integrates with the ZENMUSE H20 series. The DJI ZENMUSE H20T Thermal Camera within this series has integrated intelligence and design, providing amazing aerial imaging capabilities for your diverse range of commercial drone applications. This quad-sensor solution includes a 20 MP zoom camera, a 12 MP wide camera, a 1200 m laser rangefinder (LRF), and a 640×512 px radiometric thermal camera. This suite of sensors enables the drone to capture detailed imagery up close or from a distance, in both visible color and thermal spectrums.
The ZENMUSE H20N is known for its night vision capabilities. Integrating sensors into its zoom and wide-angle cameras, coupled with dual zoom thermal cameras and a laser rangefinder, the H20N becomes a flexible hybrid payload ready for late-night missions.
FLIR: Advanced Thermal Solutions
The Matrice 350 RTK drone seamlessly integrates with the FLIR payloads that are best for serving farmers in smart agriculture, aiding engineers in precise measurements, supporting firefighters in life-saving missions, and assisting inspectors in safeguarding valuable assets. Advancing dual-sensor data gathering, the FLIR Duo Pro R introduces a new RGB sensor capable of recording full ultra-high-definition 4K video alongside a highly accurate thermal imaging sensor. The FLIR Hadron™ 640R, with a 640×512 resolution radiometric Boson® thermal camera and a 64MP visible camera, serves as an ideal dual-sensor payload for integration into unmanned systems, ground vehicles, robotic platforms, and AI-ready applications. The compact FLIR Boson 640, a longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module, has advanced image processing and communication interfaces, and it offers versatility in integration with auxiliary sensors, making it suitable for various applications without compromising performance.
Portable Drone Solutions
DJI Mavic 3ET
The Mavic 3ET integrates wide, zoom, and thermal cameras with a 61° DFOV thermal camera offering 640×512 resolution and it supports point and area temperature measurement, high-temperature alerts, and customizable color palettes. With an impressive 45-minute flight duration, the Mavic 3ET covers substantial ground in a single mission, reaching up to 2 square kilometers. The thermal camera’s 40mm equivalent focal length further contributes to detailed thermal analysis, making it particularly valuable for industries such as search and rescue, industrial inspections, and environmental monitoring.
ANAFI USA/ GOV
The ANAFI USA and ANAFI USA GOV are great thermal solutions for critical missions. With a high resolution of 320×256, these drones provide detailed thermal imagery, allowing for precise temperature identification between -10° and +400°. The FLIR Lepton 3.5 radiometric sensor ensures accurate temperature measurements, allowing users to determine the maximum and minimum temperatures in the observed scene. The ANAFI USA GOV is Blue sUAS compliant, making it a reliable and trusted thermal solution. The ANAFI USA and ANAFI USA GOV offer great features for thermal inspections in diverse and challenging environments.
Fixed-Wing Thermal Drone Solution
AgEagle’s eBee VISION
AgEagle’s eBee VISION is a reliable fixed-wing thermal solution and its 32x zoom ensures clear medium-range imagery, making it an efficient choice for dynamic environments. The drone’s design prioritizes portability, hand-launching, and single-pilot operation, streamlining missions for enhanced effectiveness. The eBee VISION provides real-time situational awareness for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Dragonfish
The Dragonfish fixed wing has an array of payload options, allowing for rapid changes to suit mission needs and ensuring future expandability and versatility. Equipped with a triple sensor system—4K 20x stabilized optical zoom, 48 MP wide-angle, and 640×512 radiometric thermal—the Dragonfish provides high-quality data.
With a commitment to addressing gaps in the thermal marketplace, Drone Nerds offers a lineup of solutions, including the innovative Drone Nerds Custom Solutions. Beyond offering state-of-the-art thermal technology, Drone Nerds goes the extra mile by providing services such as pilot training, fleet maintenance, and the supply of necessary parts and modifications for your equipment.
