Terra Drone Corporation, recognized as the No.1 Drone Service Provider in the world for 2024, has announced the simultaneous release of its in-house developed indoor inspection drone, “Terra Xross 1”, in both Japan and the United States. This is the first(1) indoor inspection drone developed and produced by Terra Drone. Featuring advanced technology, “Terra Xross 1” ensures stable flight performance, even in challenging indoor environments such as cramped, dark, and dusty indoor conditions. Furthermore, it is offered at a price approximately one-third of the competition, making it more accessible to a broader range of customers.
The Reason Behind Producing “Terra Xross 1”
Indoor inspections often involve dangerous working environments in confined or elevated spaces, requiring significant preparation and raising costs for operations. While drones can improve safety and efficiency, existing indoor solutions face challenges like instability due to the lack of GPS and high initial costs, limiting adoption. To address these issues, Terra Drone developed “Terra Xross 1”, which integrates visual odometry sensors and Lidar for stable flight, making it easy to operate without advanced flight operation skills. Additionally, as an in-house developed product, “Terra Xross 1” enables it to be offered at an affordable price. Furthermore, “Terra Xross Cloud” has been launched simultaneously for 3D data management and rapid data sharing. These innovations enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, unlocking new possibilities for users of all experience levels.
Five Features of “Terra Xross 1”
“Terra Xross 1” is the Japan-Made indoor inspection drone designed for visual inspections, ensuring stable flight while being offered at an affordable cost.
- Stable Flight in Challenging Indoor Environments
“Terra Xross 1” integrates visual odometry sensors and Lidar for stable indoor flight. While conventional visual odometry sensors struggle in cramped, dark, and dusty conditions, Lidar estimates its position based on displacement, ensuring stability without relying solely on visuals. This enables seamless operation even in challenging environments.
Product parts explanation - Affordable Pricing at Under $25,000 USD
By optimizing in-house development and production processes, Terra Drone has significantly reduced manufacturing costs. This allows “Terra Xross 1” to be offered at approximately one-third the cost of existing indoor drones. - Extended Flight Time with Tethering Module
Conventional indoor drones have faced limitations due to short flight time. “Terra Xross 1” addressed this by supporting both battery-powered operation and tethered power module, enabling continuous flight with a constant power supply. This eliminates the risk of crashes from power depletion and allows for uninterrupted, efficient inspections without the need for battery replacements.
Flight demonstration using the tethered power module - Advanced Imaging with 180° tiltable 4K Camera and LED Light
Equipped with a 4K camera that can tilt 180° vertically, “Terra Xross 1” captures high-quality images and videos even in challenging conditions. The powerful LED lighting ensures clear visibility in low-light environments. - Streamlined Data Management with “Terra Xross Cloud”
By uploading the acquired inspection data to “Terra Xross Cloud”, users can easily visualize the captured data in a 3D space and seamlessly manage and share both point cloud data and recorded video footage. This helps rapid information sharing among team members and facilitates workflow efficiency.
Captured image data and acquired point cloud data available for viewing on “Terra Xross Cloud”
Transforming Indoor Inspection with “Terra Xross 1”
“Terra Xross 1” is designed for versatile applications across various industries and operations:
- Infrastructure Inspection: Inspection of high and confined spaces in oil and gas plants.
- Mining Mapping: 3D mapping survey for excavation planning in underground mines.
- Disaster Assessment: Investigation of collapsed buildings in disaster-affected areas.
- Security Monitoring: Safety checks and surveillance inside government and public buildings.
By offering “Terra Xross 1”, a cost-effective solution, Terra Drone aims to make advanced drone technology more accessible to the indoor inspection sector. Since this drone enables stable flight without requiring specialized piloting skills during operations, it is expected to be utilized in a wide range of applications. Terra Drone continues to be committed to driving safety and efficiency in indoor inspections worldwide with its Japan-Made drone, “Terra Xross 1”.
About Development Support
The development of the Terra Xross 1 was supported by the Nippon Foundation-DeepStar Collaboration Program for decarbonization in the offshore oil and gas sector (2).
Editor’s Note
1 This is the first product designed for inspection launched both domestically and internationally.
2 The program, established in December 2021 under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Nippon Foundation and DeepStar, promotes technological development to advance decarbonization in the offshore oil and gas industries.
About The Product
More Information: https://terraxross.terra-drone.net/en
Inquiry Form: https://pdt.terra-drone.net/l/1016432/2025-01-28/48z6r
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