Terra Drone Corporation, recognized as the No.1 Drone Service Provider in the world for 2024, has announcedqthe launch of its groundbreaking indoor inspection drone, “Terra Xross 1,” in both Japan and the United States. The launch marks the first time the company has developed and produced an indoor inspection drone in-house. Equipped with advanced technology, the Terra Xross 1 ensures stable flight performance even in challenging indoor environments such as cramped, dark, and dusty spaces. Additionally, the drone is priced approximately one-third of the competition, providing a cost-effective solution for a wider range of customers.
The Reason Behind the Creation of Terra Xross 1
Indoor inspections often require workers to navigate dangerous environments in confined or elevated spaces. These operations involve considerable preparation and higher costs. While drones have shown great promise in improving safety and efficiency, existing indoor solutions face challenges such as instability in the absence of GPS and high initial costs, which limit their widespread adoption.
In response to these challenges, Terra Drone developed the Terra Xross 1, a drone that integrates visual odometry sensors and LiDAR for stable flight, even in complex indoor conditions. The drone is designed for ease of operation, requiring no advanced flying skills, making it accessible to users of varying experience levels. As an in-house development, the drone is also available at a more affordable price, lowering the barrier to entry for indoor inspections.
Moreover, Terra Drone has simultaneously launched “Terra Xross Cloud,” a platform for efficient 3D data management and rapid sharing, further enhancing the drone's value proposition by enabling smooth collaboration and data accessibility.
Key Features of Terra Xross 1
The Terra Xross 1 indoor inspection drone comes with a host of features designed to make indoor inspections safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective:
- Stable Flight in Challenging Environments
The Terra Xross 1 incorporates both visual odometry sensors and LiDAR, ensuring stable flight even in tight, dark, or dusty indoor spaces. While traditional visual odometry struggles in such conditions, LiDAR's position estimation based on displacement ensures constant stability and reliability during operations. - Affordable Pricing Under $25,000 USD
By optimizing in-house development and production processes, Terra Drone has significantly reduced manufacturing costs. This has enabled the company to offer the Terra Xross 1 at approximately one-third of the cost of comparable indoor inspection drones. - Extended Flight Time with Tethering Module
Unlike traditional indoor drones that suffer from short flight times, the Terra Xross 1 supports both battery-powered operation and tethered power, providing continuous flight with a constant power supply. This eliminates the risk of crashes due to power depletion and enables uninterrupted inspections without the need for frequent battery changes. - Advanced Imaging with 180° Tiltable 4K Camera and LED Light
Equipped with a 4K camera capable of 180° tilt and powerful LED lighting, the Terra Xross 1 delivers high-quality imagery even in low-light conditions, ensuring clear and accurate inspection results. - Streamlined Data Management with Terra Xross Cloud
Data collected during inspections can be uploaded to the Terra Xross Cloud, where it can be easily visualized in a 3D space. This feature allows users to seamlessly manage, analyze, and share point cloud data and recorded video footage, enhancing collaboration and workflow efficiency.
Transforming Indoor Inspections Across Industries
- The versatile Terra Xross 1 is designed to support a wide range of industries and operations, offering significant potential in the following areas:
- Infrastructure Inspection: Ideal for inspecting high and confined spaces, such as those found in oil and gas plants.
- Mining Mapping: Perfect for 3D mapping surveys to assist in excavation planning in underground mines.
- Disaster Assessment: Effective in investigating collapsed buildings and other disaster-affected areas.
- Security Monitoring: Suitable for safety checks and surveillance inside government buildings, public spaces, and other sensitive areas.
In announcing the launch, a company spokesperson stated, “By offering Terra Xross 1, a cost-effective solution, we aim to make advanced drone technology more accessible to the indoor inspection sector. This drone's ability to enable stable flight without requiring specialized piloting skills opens up a wide range of applications, making it an ideal choice for organizations of all sizes.”
A Commitment to Safety and Efficiency
With the release of the Terra Xross 1, Terra Drone continues to drive innovation in the drone industry, improving safety, efficiency, and accessibility in the indoor inspection space. The launch of this Japan-made drone is set to provide a new standard in indoor inspections, empowering businesses and operators worldwide with cutting-edge technology designed to streamline operations and reduce costs.
