Terra Drone Unveils Indoor Inspection Drone ‘Terra Xross 1’ in Japan and the US
Terra Drone Corporation, renowned as the leading drone service provider worldwide for 2024, has announced the simultaneous launch of its innovative indoor inspection drone, ‘Terra Xross 1’, in both Japan and the United States. This drone marks the company’s inaugural entry into the indoor inspection sector, showcasing advanced technology designed to maintain stable flight performance in challenging indoor environments, such as cramped, dark, and dusty spaces. Notably, it is priced at about one-third of its competitors, significantly broadening its accessibility.
Why ‘Terra Xross 1’ Was Developed
Indoor inspections can present hazardous working conditions often found in confined or elevated locations, leading to major preparation efforts and increased operational costs. While drones enhance safety and efficiency, current indoor drone solutions struggle with issues like flight instability—largely due to the absence of GPS—and high initial costs, which hinder widespread adoption. To combat these challenges, Terra Drone has designed ‘Terra Xross 1’, incorporating visual odometry sensors and LiDAR technology to ensure stable flights and user-friendly operation, even for those without advanced piloting skills. Being an in-house developed product, ‘Terra Xross 1’ is offered at a competitive price. Additionally, the launch of ‘Terra Xross Cloud’ allows for streamlined 3D data management and rapid sharing.
Key Features of ‘Terra Xross 1’
‘Terra Xross 1’ is a cutting-edge indoor inspection drone specifically created for visual inspections that emphasize reliable flight at a reasonable price.
- Stable Flight in Difficult Indoor Environments: Integrating visual odometry sensors and LiDAR, ‘Terra Xross 1’ achieves stable flights in conditions where conventional sensors may falter.
- Affordable Pricing Below $25,000 USD: An optimized development process has reduced manufacturing costs, allowing ‘Terra Xross 1’ to be available at approximately one-third the price of competing indoor drones.
- Extended Flight Time with a Tethering Module: Unlike traditional drones that suffer from short flight times, ‘Terra Xross 1’ supports both battery and tethered operations for continuous power supply.
- High-Quality Imaging with 180° Tiltable 4K Camera: With a 4K camera that tilts vertically and powerful LED lights, the drone captures detailed images in low-light conditions.
- Efficient Data Management via ‘Terra Xross Cloud’: Users can upload inspection data to ‘Terra Xross Cloud’, allowing for easy visualization and management of captured 3D data.
Revolutionizing Indoor Inspections
‘Terra Xross 1’ is designed for versatile deployments across multiple industries, including:
- Infrastructure Inspection: Assessing high and tight spaces in oil and gas facilities.
- Mining Mapping: Conducting 3D mapping surveys for planning excavation in underground mines.
- Disaster Assessment: Evaluating collapsed structures in disaster zones.
- Security Monitoring: Performing safety checks and surveillance in government and public buildings.
With ‘Terra Xross 1’, Terra Drone aspires to provide a cost-effective solution that facilitates greater access to advanced drone technologies for indoor inspections, promoting safety and efficiency globally.
Development Support
The development of ‘Terra Xross 1’ was supported by the Nippon Foundation-DeepStar Collaboration Program, aimed at decarbonization in the offshore oil and gas sector.
Learn More About the Product
For more information about ‘Terra Xross 1’, visit Terra Xross. For inquiries, fill out the inquiry form.
Original article: sUAS News
