DroneMAT

Advanced Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge for Industrial UAVs

No surface preparation or couplant

Robust thickness measurements

Lightweight Compact & Modular

No force required from UAV to take measurements

EMAT Thickness Gauge for Industrial Drones. DroneMAT system on DJI Matrice 300

OverviewFeaturesTechnical

DroneMAT is a electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) ultrasonic thickness (UT) gauge designed for industrial UAVs (Drones). It allows users to perform ultrasonic thickness inspections from drones in a more efficient, reliable and safer way. The modular and lightweight design allows conversion of any industrial drone to an aerial UT gauge, increasing the range of applications and utilization.

Decrease cost of inspection vs the conventional way by increasing inspection speed and elimination of auxiliary equipment
Eliminate working at height by inspectors and reduce potential risks

Modular design allowing integration to any industrial drone (total payload < 700 gr)
Allows inspection on any metal surface - coated, unbonded paint or corroded

Independent sensor aligning to measurement surface
No contact required to perform measurements - gap up to 3 mm / misalignment (angle) 25 degrees
Measurement immune to drone noise
User friendly App with easy data management (including A-Scan and Inspection details)

EMAT Technology

EMAT technology allows significant advantages over standard piezoelectric thickness gauges in applications for drone inspections:

No paint removal required (non-contact up to 3 mm)
No surface preparation
No couplant required
Measures through unbonded paint
Sensor not required to be perpendicular to test material
Use in corroded areas
High temperature applications

DroneMAT system in 2 configurations

Modular design for custom drones:

DroneMAT modular system for custom drone installation (< 700 grams)
Tablet with radio communication module

Universal system for DJI Matrice 300/350:

Mast with DroneMAT module
Installation frame to connect to DJI Matrice drone
Tablet with radio communication module

Specification

Measurement	Metric	Imperial
Measurable thickness range ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	2 – 60 mm	0.0787 – 2.3622 in
Measurement accuracy +/- ⁽³⁾	0.08 mm	0.0031 in
Measurement resolution	0.04 mm	0.0015 in
Maximum operating gap ⁽³⁾	3 mm	0.1181 in
Minimum inspection diameter	20 mm	0.7874 in
Acoustic speed range	1000 – 9999 m/s	3280 – 32805 ft/s
Acoustic speed increment	1 m/s	3.2 ft/s
Operating frequency	3 – 5 MHz	3 – 5 MHz
Maximum sensor inclination	25 deg	25 deg
Minimum radius of curvature	10 mm	10 mm
A-Scan Availability	Yes	Yes

_{(1) – Using carbon steel material} _{(2) – Possible up to 200 mm} _{(3) – Based on thickness range & carbon steel material}

Device specification

General	Metric	Imperial
Dimensions - Gauge (L x W x H)	230 x 132 x 77 mm	9.1 x 5.2 x 3 in
Dimensions - Probe (D x H)	30 x 44 mm	1.2 x 1.7 in
Weight	1000 g	2.20 lbs
Operating temperature	-10 to +60 °C	-14 to +140 °F
Continuous operation	Based on drone battery	Based on drone battery
Battery	lithium-ion (non-removable)	lithium-ion (non-removable)
Charging & data connector	USB-C	USB-C
Charger (GaN)	100 - 240 VAC (61W)	100 - 240 VAC (61W)
Device design	IP50	IP50
Transport case design	IP67	IP67