Generally, accurate detection of odorless and invisible gas leaks is generally known to be challenging and costly, but that's all about to change.

　　An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) , named HoverGuard, has been developed to detect natural gas leaks around hard-to-reach sites such as bridges, high-rise buildings, and areas with vegetation coverage.

　　It can detect, precisely locate, and estimate the amount of natural gas leaking at a rate that covers 10-15 times more land area per minute than traditional methods, saving considerable time and allowing users to survey locations inaccessible by road or on foot.

　　According to the developer, the LGR-ICOS laser technology combines rugged, reliable near-IR diode lasers with an optical cavity to yield measurements with the highest precision and sensitivity in a simple and rugged package.

　　Combining patented LGR-ICOS, wind velocity and GNNS sensors, and advanced data analytics, the UAV allows customers to detect gas leak in minutes, with more than 1000 times the sensitivity of traditional detection methods.

　　Not only does it monitor gas emmision, but this UAV also plays an important role in complex and harsh environment research such as Mount Qomolangma scientific research, Antarctic scientific research, and China's offshore marine atmospheric greenhouse gas monitoring.