GHOST (LTASD) Specification

Description

THE GHOST is a Lighter Than Air Surveillance Drone designed to inspect restricted access environments through a Ø150mm port. The Ghost can be used in hazardous environments such as in nuclear decommissioning where remote access is paramount. The Ghost can also be used as a standalone device in a wide range of scenarios where access is not a problem.

The GHOST is designed to produce little to no disturbance to the environment that it is operating in and is designed to have an accuracy of control not see in other lighter than air platforms (for example, blimps).

Features And Specification

Features

  • Can be deployed and retrieved remotely
  • Modular configuration with interchangeable payload bay
  • Fully integrated flight control system with altitude hold
  • Deployable through Ø150mm port
  • Capable of carrying an additional payload (e.g. other sensors)
  • Multiple control choices (flight stick, radio control, keyboard)
  • 270° camera & high intensity lighting system
  • All systems can be operated remotely from outside of the inspection environment
  • Can be recharged with power and helium, within the restricted access environment, for multiple flights sorties

 

Specs

  • Mylar Envelope: 1.2m Diameter x 0.6m Oblate Ellipsoid (500 litre capacity)
  • Additional payload 150g+
  • Flight time 1+hrs (on a single charge, extendable)
  • 6 x ducted fan thruster for enhanced manoeuvrability
  • 720p live inspection/flight cameras with high intensity lighting (Fwd, Down, Up)
  • 50m+ Range (with potential for signal loss recovery)

 

Payloads & Sensors

  • Extra battery (extend flight time up to 2hrs+)
  • High resolution camera module with onboard recording
  • 3D scanner
  • LIDAR
  • L.A.M (Simultaneous Location And Mapping)
  • Radio metric
  • Temperature probes
  • + More on request
Firma

CE & Patent

Patent Number: GB1813512.9

CE Marking: TBC

To discuss a potential requirement please contact FIRMA Engineering Ltd.

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