Terra Xross 1 Confined Space Inspection Drone with LiDAR Positioning

Confined space inspections are some of the most difficult and hazardous tasks faced by inspection teams. Tanks, boilers, silos, underground infrastructure and industrial voids often require workers to enter environments with limited access, poor lighting, and potential safety risks.

The Terra Xross 1 has been designed specifically to solve this problem.

Developed by Terra Drone, the Terra Xross 1 is a confined space inspection drone equipped with LiDAR positioning, allowing operators to safely inspect areas that would otherwise require costly scaffolding, shutdowns, or human entry.

For engineering teams, asset managers and inspection specialists, this technology provides a safer and far more efficient way to capture critical visual and spatial data.

What Is the Terra Xross 1?

The Terra Xross 1 is an indoor inspection drone built for confined environments where GPS signals are unavailable and lighting conditions can be challenging.

Instead of relying on satellite positioning, the drone uses LiDAR-based positioning to maintain stable flight. This means it can operate reliably in:

• Tanks and vessels

• Silos and storage facilities

• Boilers and furnaces

• Underground infrastructure

• Industrial plant rooms

• Mines and tunnels

This capability allows inspection teams to gather detailed visual data without sending personnel into potentially dangerous environments.

Key Features of the Terra Xross 1

LiDAR Flight Stability

One of the biggest challenges for indoor drones is maintaining stability without GPS.

The Terra Xross 1 solves this using LiDAR positioning technology, allowing it to maintain stable flight even in:

• Low-light environments

• Dusty conditions

• GPS-denied spaces

This makes it ideal for industrial environments where visibility and positioning can be difficult.

Collision-Resistant Protective Cage

Confined space environments often contain pipes, walls, and structural obstacles.

The Terra Xross 1 is equipped with a durable protective cage designed to absorb impacts while maintaining flight stability. This allows the drone to safely navigate tight environments where other drones may struggle.

Real-Time 3D Data Viewing

The drone provides real-time 3D visualisation of inspection environments, giving operators better spatial awareness while flying.

This feature improves inspection efficiency by allowing operators to:

• Understand complex structures

• Navigate confined environments safely

• Identify areas requiring closer inspection

4K Camera with LED Lighting

Capturing clear inspection data is critical.

The Terra Xross 1 includes a 4K camera paired with integrated adjustable LED lighting, allowing operators to capture detailed imagery even in dark environments.

This makes it easier to identify:

• Structural defects

• Corrosion

• Cracks or damage

• Asset deterioration

Cloud-Based Data Management

Inspection data can be managed and shared through cloud-based 3D data platforms, allowing engineering teams to review inspection results remotely.

This improves collaboration between:

• Inspection teams

• Engineers

• Asset managers

• maintenance planners

Optional Tethered Flight for Extended Missions

For longer inspections, the Terra Xross 1 can be equipped with an optional tethered power module, providing virtually unlimited flight time.

This is particularly valuable for:

• Large tank inspections

• Complex industrial environments

• Detailed engineering assessments

Drone Specs

• Weight: 1800 g

• Size: 36 cm × 31 cm × 21 cm

• Flight Time: 10 minutes

• Maximum Flight Speed: 2.5 m/s

• Wind Resistance: 3 m/s

• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 45°C

• Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz

• Ingress Protection: Dust resistant

Battery

• Capacity: 5200 mAh

• Nominal Voltage: 18.5 V

• Energy: 99.4 Wh

• Charging Time: Approximately 1 hour

Camera

• Sensor: 1/1.7-inch, 8MP

• Video Resolution: 4K (3840 × 2160) at 25 fps

LiDAR System

• Laser Safety: Class 1

• Range:

  • 40 m at 10% reflectivity

  • 70 m at 80% reflectivity

• Range Precision: 2 cm at 10 m

• Point Rate: 200,000 points per second

• Frame Rate: 10 Hz

Controller

• Size: 217 × 106.5 × 31 mm

• Weight: 536 g

Traditional confined space inspections often involve:

• Scaffolding installation

• Rope access technicians

• Plant shutdowns

• Safety permits and confined space entry procedures

Using a drone like the Terra Xross 1 can significantly reduce these requirements.

Benefits include:

• Reduced inspection risk

• Faster inspection times

• Lower operational costs

• Improved visual data capture

• Reduced downtime for critical assets

For many industrial operators, drones are becoming an essential tool for modern asset inspection programs.

Green Sky Group supplies Terra Drone inspection technology to Australian inspection teams, engineers and asset operators looking to improve the safety and efficiency of confined space inspections.

If you’re looking to introduce drone-based confined space inspections into your workflow, the Terra Xross 1 provides a practical and cost-effective solution.

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