Weather Infrastructure Design and Implementation
TruWeather can deploy a network of advanced weather sensors specifically designed to capture micro-weather data at operating altitudes. These sensors can be installed at vertiports, along key flight routes, and in urban environments where the aircraft will operate. This data would include critical information on wind gusts, precipitation, lightning, and other localized weather phenomena. We deliver a transformational comprehensive weather solution that meets evolving ASTM and global/sovereign governing authority weather standards. Adding weather and wind sensors where drones fly will increase real time measurements of actual weather conditions where none exist today. Request a free consultation, and we'll recommend sensors specifically tailored to your operational environment and density.
NRG – ZX300
Wind Speed and Direction at 10 configurable measurement heights
Description: A lidar based vertical wind profiler capable of detecting wind speeds up to a height of 300 meters above ground level. Additional MET weather station included for surface observations.
Dimensions: H = 100 cm, L = 90 cm, W = 90 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Power: 12V @ 69W
Communications: Ethernet, cellular SIM card
Sample rate: 50Hz
Output rate: 1-second and 10 minute averaging
Intellisense MWS
Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Wind Speed, Peak Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Peak Wind Direction, GPS Latitude, GPS Longitude, GPS Elevation, Precipitation Type (C500 & C600 models only), Precipitation Amount, Lightning Frequency, Lightning Distance, Compass Orientation, Angular Tilt, Visibility (C500 & C600 models only), Debris Accumulation (C500 & C600 models only), Cloud Height (C600 models only)
Description: A complete weather station with a ceilometer capable of detecting cloud layers up to 10,000 ft. Stand-alone unit that requires no external power or communications.
Dimensions: H = 21 cm, L = 14 cm, W = 14 cm
Weight: 3.8lbs
Power: Solar Powered
Communications: Cellular Network
Sample rate: 10 seconds
Output rates: 5 min, 20 min, 1 hour, and 3 hour
FT7 Series
Wind Speed and Direction, Temperature
Description: Measures wind speed direction and temperature. No moving parts and maintenance-free. Internal heater option available.
Dimensions: H = 161mm W = 56mm
Weight: 380g
Power: 12V to 30V DC, supports 12V battery operation
Communications: Available with digital RS485HD or analogue 4-20mA interface
Sample rate: 10Hz
Output rate: Up to 10Hz
Tempest Weather System
Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure, Lightning, Wind Speed and Direction, Ambient Light, UV Index, Solar Radiation, Rain Rate, Rain Accumulation, Rain Duration, Rain Intensity, Rain Start
Description: A lower resolution but affordable complete weather station that is easy to deploy.
Dimensions: H = 8 in, D1(Top) = 4.5 in, D2(Bottom) = 2.5 in
Weight: 1 lb
Power: Sensor: solar powered, Gateway: 5V USB, or solar option
Communications: Wifi, or cellular network
Sample rate: 1 min and 3 second for winds
Output rate: 1 min
MeteoHelix® IoT Pro
Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure, Dew Point, Solar Irradiation
Description: MeteoHelix IoT weather stations offer professional research grade accuracy meeting WMO standards.
Dimensions: Diameter = 170 mm, Height = 226 mm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Power: Sensor: solar powered, Gateway: 12V DC adapter
Communications: Ethernet, WiFi, or cellular network
Sample rate: 10 seconds
Output rate: 10 min averages
MeteoWind® IoT Pro
Wind Speed and Direction
Description: Compact anemometer and wind direction vane sensor for horizontal wind speed measurement.
Dimensions: Anemometer rotor diameter = Ø 164 mm, Wind vane radius =111 mm, Total height = 272 mm
Weight: 210 g, Wireless module with battery 500 g
Power: Sensor: solar powered, Gateway: 12V DC adapter
Communications: Ethernet, WiFi, or cellular network
Sample rate: 2 pulses per revolution
Output rate: 10 min averages
Trisonica Mini
Wind Speed and Direction, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, 3D Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Dew Point, Air Density
Description: A complete weather station that specializes in high data output and high-resolution wind data. Compact and light enough to be installed on a sUAS
Dimensions: H = 5.2 cm, L = 9.1 cm, W = 9.1 cm
Weight: 50 grams
Power: 5-36V DC @ 30mA, power must be supplied through data logger or gateway.
Communications: RS-232, RS-422, or UART from sensor to gateway device, and either ethernet, WiFi, or 4G LTE modem from gateway device to cloud server
Sample rate: 40Hz
Output rate: 10Hz
Metro Weather Wind Guardian
Wind Speed and Direction
Description: A doppler lidar capable of detecting wind speed and direction up to 15 km away, and at a 10-meter vertical resolution.
Dimensions: 60cm x 74cm x 106cm
Weight: 180 kg
Power: 120V @ 400W ave / 800W max
Communications: Ethernet
MeteoMatics Meteodrone
Temperature, Wind Speed and Direction, Dew Point, Air Pressure
Description: A vertical profiling weather drone that is capable of flying up to 16,900 ft and able to withstand winds up to 50 knots. Option for heated propellers to fly into icing conditions.
Dimensions: H = 30 cm, L = 70 cm, W = 70 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Power: Battery powered, 40 min flight time and 45 min battery recharge time
Communications: 900 MHz radio link between drone and ground control station
