Ventus OGI Payload for Astro — cooled 640 × 512 MWIR sensor on a Smart Dovetail gimbal pinpoints methane and other hydrocarbon leaks in real time. GEM colorizes plumes, NDAA-compliant, EPA OOOO certified, and light enough for 25-minute Astro flights.
Ventus OGI Payload (Freefly Smart Dovetail) brings cooled 640 × 512 mid-wave infrared optics to Astro for airborne detection of methane, butane, benzene, and other fugitive hydrocarbon emissions. The lightweight, NDAA-compliant module snaps on via Smart Dovetail, streams real-time Gas Enhancement Mode (GEM) video to Pilot Pro, and keeps you aloft for 25-plus minutes per sortie—meeting EPA OOOOa/b/c and Appendix K certification requirements.
Key Features
- Compact—2.91 lb (1.32 kg) on gimbal; 25 + min Astro endurance.
- High-operating-temperature MWIR detector, NETD < 50 mK.
- GEM colorizes hydrocarbon plumes for immediate situational awareness.
- 30 Hz live feed with up to 8× digital zoom for pinpoint leak location.
- Freefly lightweight gimbal with quick-release Smart Dovetail; full Pilot Pro integration.
- NDAA compliant; ideal for oil & gas, chemical, and utility inspections.
Ventus OGI Payload (Freefly Smart Dovetail) brings cooled 640 × 512 mid-wave infrared optics to Astro for airborne detection of methane, butane, benzene, and other fugitive hydrocarbon emissions. The lightweight, NDAA-compliant module snaps on via Smart Dovetail, streams real-time Gas Enhancement Mode (GEM) video to Pilot Pro, and keeps you aloft for 25-plus minutes per sortie—meeting EPA OOOOa/b/c and Appendix K certification requirements.
Key Features
- Compact—2.91 lb (1.32 kg) on gimbal; 25 + min Astro endurance.
- High-operating-temperature MWIR detector, NETD < 50 mK.
- GEM colorizes hydrocarbon plumes for immediate situational awareness.
- 30 Hz live feed with up to 8× digital zoom for pinpoint leak location.
- Freefly lightweight gimbal with quick-release Smart Dovetail; full Pilot Pro integration.
- NDAA compliant; ideal for oil & gas, chemical, and utility inspections.
Sensor & Optics
| Core | Sierra-Olympia Ventus OGI |
| Detector type | High-Operating-Temperature MWIR, cooled |
| Resolution / pitch | 640 × 512 • 15 µm |
| Frame rate | 30 Hz |
| NETD | < 50 mK |
| Lens | 25 mm / f 1.5 (21.7° × 17.5° FOV) |
| Digital zoom | Up to 8× |
Environmental & Power
| Operating temperature | −35 °C to +65 °C (−31 °F to 149 °F) |
| Power input | Via Smart Dovetail bus (Astro) |
Mechanical
| Mount | Freefly lightweight gimbal • Smart Dovetail quick-release |
| Flight weight | 1.32 kg / 2.91 lb |
| Transport weight (in case) | 3 kg / 6.1 lb |
| Travel-case size | 13.125″ × 11.375″ × 5.5″ (33.3 × 28.9 × 14.0 cm) |
(1) SKB Travel Case (3L-1209-4B-E) with custom foam
(1) Ventus OGI Payload w/ 25 mm lens
(1) Lens Cap
(1) Lens-Focus Wrench
Astro drones equipped with the Astro Isolator (integrated Smart Dovetail receiver).
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