Systems, Methods and Devices for Collecting Data at Remote Oil and Natural Gas Sites

This invention describes a system that uses a drone to fly to distant oil and gas sites. The drone carries sensors that can detect airborne particles or gases, such as methane, in the environment. It then wirelessly sends this information in real-time to a separate computer for analysis, specifically using a laser to transmit light and detect the reflected light to identify and measure these substances.

Why it matters: Drone autonomy and payload capacity have significantly improved since 2016, making remote deployment more practical. Advances in miniaturized laser-based gas sensors and robust remote connectivity also simplify real-time data collection.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedLaser gas sensors, drone integration, real-time wireless

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