Scentroid
Safer air sampling for accurate emissions monitoring
The DR300 Flying Laboratory (photo) is a sampling drone that can be used to sample ambient air at heights of up to 125 m above ground level or directly sample from stack plumes. Height sampling and direct plume sampling can be used to increase accuracy of emissions assessments. When using the DR300 sampling drone, operators can stay safely away from hazardous sources while acquiring environmental samples. The DR300 can be flown into the plume of a flare to take direct samples to analyze chemical composition. Temperature and humidity of the plume are also measured for dispersion calculations. DR300 air-sampling drones provide remote monitoring of more than 50 chemicals. Data from onboard sensors are transmitted to an operator’s tablet for live viewing and logging. The DR300 kit includes the drone itself, along with a remote controller, standing legs, sampling probe, three custom-made sampling bags, a set of spare rotor blades, a battery charger and spare battery pack and more. The sampling drone can be operated in temperatures up to 70°C. According to the company, it is possible to sample from a source under negative pressure. — Scentroid, a Division of IDES Canada, Stouffville, Ont., Canada