Orion - Model 700 -Unmanned Aerial System
Never before has the Thermographer had the ability to control a thermal camera in the air as they would with a hand-held unit. Outfitted with a powerful on-board computer, you can remotely control the FLIR A65 sensor to make adjustments to the FLIR Tools software such as temperature ranges and emissivity.
The Orion 700 UAS completes radiometric thermal scans in a fraction of the time, accessing problematic locations to capture a variety of perspectives. This design represents a convergence of advanced technologies that is transforming the world of remote thermal sensing.
In 2012 FLIR requested that Infinite Jib™ develop the most advanced UAS thermal collection system in the world. The Orion 700 remains the only UAS that provides the Thermographer the ability to view and make adjustments to FLIR Tools running on the aircraft from the ground station. Thermographer’s remark “It’s like working with the FLIR sensor on the bench in the lab, but this one is up in the air”. In the past few years other thermal systems have entered the marketplace but none of them match the features and capabilities of the Orion which remains the finest thermal, unmanned aerial system (UAS) manufactured.
Thermal study of two streams merging
Courtesy: G. Sadowski
Orion thermal flight reveals manhole cover that had been paved over below the pavement.
Courtesy: Brunswick Engineering and Consulting Inc.
from remote thermal sensing to precision photogrammetry
The Orion 700 UAS also includes the Nikon D5300 DSLR. The camera is easily interchanged with the system’s FLIR A65 for projects that require both thermal and high-resolution photography. NIKON D5300 with 28mm lens with GPS automatically Geotags each photograph. Remote control functions start and stop photography as well as control the shutter rates. The D5300 can also shoot in RAW formats. Capturing photogrammetry images in RAW and saving them in TIFF format, improves the quality and accuracy of the survey. We even include the UV lens filter and memory card.
Nikon D5300 standard on Orion 700 UAS
Rob Milner, FLIR Canada with Jeff Jackson and Chris Holmes of Infinite Jib™, test Orion UAS prototype
Rob Milner, Automation Manager
FLIR Systems Ltd.
When you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it.”
Lord Kelvin
The sophistication of radiometric thermal imaging is uniquely suited for critical decision projects.
The analytical power of using the sequential thermal data surpasses the potential of traditional thermal photography. Combined with the potential to fly to remote locations, the Orion UAS acquires data that was not previously accessible. As you can see in the image to the right, the Orion simultaneously records both the thermal data as well as a 1920x1080 RGB video.
- Window 7 Pro with a i7-6500 2.5Ghz dual core CPU, 500 Gb storage, 16 Gb Ram, Gig Ethernet, USB 3.0
- FLIR A65 thermal sensor
- Nikon D5300 DSLR camera
- HD Video recorder to work simultaneously with the FLIR sensor
- ToughBook PC as your ground station and iPad for navigation and telemetry
- Redundant safety systems
- LCD monitor mounted on tripod displays live video from the craft
- Robust power system of battery packs, dual charger and AC/DC power converter
- The system swiftly packs down into a custom transport case.
- Comprehensive 2 part training program includes:
Three Day UAV Pilot Training Course presented by the Wellington Flight School provides you with practical, up-to-date information, so you can safely operate under Transport Canada`s Exemptions (under 1kg or 1-25kg) or under your Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC).
Three Day comprehensive aircraft operations presented by Infinite Jib™ provide you with a thorough overview of your UAV operations, mission planning, hands-on flight instruction as well as maintenance procedures.