The SkyHub Software Package for Methane Sniffer by SPH Engineering is the dedicated software add-on that integrates contact-type methane sniffer sensors with the SkyHub onboard computer. Combining SkyHub firmware with a companion UgCS application, it enables automated methane concentration data acquisition, real-time gas monitoring, and georeferenced data logging — transforming any SkyHub-equipped UAV into a precision aerial methane survey platform for close-proximity leak detection, pipeline inspection, and environmental emissions monitoring.
About Methane Sniffer Integration
Unlike laser-based remote methane detectors that measure gas concentrations from altitude, methane sniffers operate at close proximity to the source — making them ideal for detecting low-concentration leaks, confirming anomalies identified during remote surveys, and conducting detailed inspection passes over infrastructure at low altitude. The SkyHub software package manages sensor data acquisition, logging, and real-time display throughout the mission.
Key Features
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Methane Sniffer Sensor Integration — Full hardware integration between the methane sniffer and SkyHub onboard computer via dedicated firmware; manages sensor initialization, configuration, and data stream handling
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Automated Georeferenced Data Acquisition — Continuous, timestamped methane concentration data captured and synchronized with UAV GPS position and telemetry for georeferenced gas concentration maps
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Real-Time Gas Monitoring — Live methane concentration data streamed to the UgCS companion application on the ground station during flight for immediate anomaly detection and operator response
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UgCS Companion Application — Integrated UgCS plugin for sniffer sensor control, mission-triggered acquisition, and real-time concentration display throughout the survey
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SkyHub Firmware Included — Package includes the required SkyHub onboard firmware update for methane sniffer support
Applications
- Close-proximity natural gas pipeline leak detection and integrity surveys
- Confirmation passes following remote methane detector surveys
- Landfill and waste site methane emission mapping at low altitude
- Industrial facility fugitive emissions detection
- Environmental compliance and regulatory reporting surveys
- Oil and gas infrastructure inspection
Requirements
- SPH Engineering SkyHub onboard computer hardware (required)
- SkyHub Core Software Package (required)
- UgCS ground control software license (required)
- Compatible methane sniffer sensor (sold separately)