Thermal And Night-vision Cameras
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Thermal Drones And Cameras For Commercial Drone Operations
Enhanced data collection
Thermal drones and cameras are revolutionising industry applications such as inspection, search and rescue, firefighting, and conservation.
Thermal drone cameras use infrared technology to detect heat differences in objects, people, and environments - enabling operators to visualise details that can be hard or impossible to see with the naked eye.
At heliguy™, we provide cutting-edge DJI thermal drones and high-resolution thermal cameras to meet the demands of professionals in various fields.
Utilise heliguy™'s integrated support network of consultants, drone pilot training/regulatory experts, in-house repair centre, dedicated survey team, solutions engineers, and DJI Dock specialists to help you start and scale your operations with thermal drones and cameras.
Benefits Of Thermal Drone Cameras
Quick, accurate, and real-time visualisations
Enhanced Visibility in Low-Light Conditions: Thermal cameras detect heat signatures, allowing operators to see in total darkness, smoke, fog, and harsh weather.
More Accurate Inspections: Detect electrical faults, heat leaks, and structural issues in seconds, reducing downtime and operational costs.
Improved Safety: Inspect hazardous areas remotely and obtain key situational awareness, minimising danger for workers in firefighting, search and rescue, and industrial inspections.
Rapid Data Collection: Drones offer rapid deployment options, collecting data faster than manual thermal data collection.
Cost-Effective Operations: Reduce the need for manual inspections, scaffolding, or helicopters, saving both time and money.
Versatile Applications: From public safety to wildlife conservation, thermal drones offer adaptable solutions for multiple industries.
Top Use Cases For Thermal Drones And Payloads
Benefits public safety, search and rescue, and inspection
Firefighting & Emergency Response: Locate hotspots, track fire spread, and improve situational awareness to shape a better response, without putting firefighters at risk.
Infrastructure & Powerline Inspections: Detect heat anomalies, prevent failures, and enhance operational efficiency.
Roof & Building Inspections: Identify insulation gaps, water damage, and heat loss.
Search & Rescue and Police Operations: With the ability to detect heat signatures in total darkness, thermal drones help emergency teams find missing persons, track down suspects, and assess disaster areas with greater accuracy.
Wildlife Monitoring & Conservation: Track nocturnal wildlife, prevent poaching, and monitor endangered species in remote areas.
Best Thermal Drones
Optimised for thermal data capture
DJI Matrice 4 Thermal: Compact drone with thermal sensor, wide-angle camera, 3x and 7x zoom cameras, laser rangefinder, NIR auxiliary light and night vision, AI capabilities, and 49 minutes of flight time.
DJI Matrice 4TD: Same camera array as the DJI Matrice 4T, but comes with an IP55-rating. Can be deployed as a standalone option, or with DJI Dock 3.
DJI M30T: IP55-rated drone with thermal sensor, wide and zoom cameras, a laser rangefinder, and up to 41 minutes of flight time.
DJI Mavic 3 Thermal: Lightweight thermal drone, with infrared sensor, as well as a wide camera and zoom camera. Offers up to 45 minutes of flight time.
DJI Dock Ecosystem: Drone-in-a-box solutions for automated, remote, and on-demand thermal data collection.
Best Drone Thermal Payloads
Powerful infrared cameras for thermal drone operations
DJI Zenmuse H30T: Flagship multi-sensor payload with thermal sensor (1280 x 1024 resolution), plus zoom and wide cameras, laser rangefinder, NIR auxiliary light, and enhanced night vision. It is a hybrid of the Zenmuse H20T and H20N and offera key upgrades on both. Compatible with DJI M350 RTK/M300 RTK.
DJI Zenmuse H20T: Multi-sensor payload with 640 x 512 px thermal sensor, along with zoom camera, wide camera, and laser rangefinder. Compatible with DJI M350 RTK/M300 RTK.
DJI Zenmuse H20N: Night vision payload with starlight sensors in its zoom and wide cameras. Also equipped with dual zoom thermal cameras and a laser rangefinder. Compatible with DJI M350 RTK/M300 RTK.
Case Studies: Thermal Drone Cameras And Payloads
Real-world stories showcase thermal drone benefits
H30T For Event Monitoring: Devon and Cornwall Police utilised the DJI Zenmuse H30T during Boardmasters Festival. The payload's thermal sensor and night-vision capabilities provided operational continuity in low-light conditions. Read the full case study.
DJI Dock 2 For Solar Farm Inspection: Durham County Council has described DJI Dock 2 as a game-changer for solar-panel inspections, using the DJI M3TD thermal drone to detect faulty panels and conduct inspections quicker than manual methods. Read the full case study.
Thermal Drones For Powerline Inspection: Keltbray utilises thermal drone cameras as part of its inspection arsenal to help monitor and manage powerlines. Read the full case study.
Wildlife Management With Drone Thermal Cameras: Woodland Trust deploys drone thermal imaging to conduct more accurate deer surveys. Read the full case study.
Firefighting With Thermal Drones: West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) Hazardous Area Response Team used side-by-side thermal and visual views to obtain situational awareness during a warehouse fire. Read the full case study.
