Purway Innovation provides industrial UAV-based methane detection solutions for environmental monitoring. 

Application Scenarios
Oil refinery at night featuring storage tanks and water, highlighting the infrastructure of oil and gas facilities
Oil refinery at night featuring storage tanks and water, highlighting the infrastructure of oil and gas facilities

Oil & Gas Facilities

Industrial UAV-based methane inspections enable rapid leak detection across complex infrastructure, reducing operational downtime, minimizing product loss, and enhancing safety in hazardous environments while supporting compliance with methane emissions regulations.

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SEE HOW IT HELPS
Aerial perspective of a landfill construction site, featuring machinery and various construction materials scattered across the area
Aerial perspective of a landfill construction site, featuring machinery and various construction materials scattered across the area

Landfill Sites

Efficiently identifies fugitive methane emissions across large landfill areas, supporting compliance with environmental regulations such as the EU Landfill Directive and U.S. EPA programs, while helping operators reduce environmental impact and improve gas capture efficiency.

Explore Emission Insights
Explore Emission Insights
Urban construction site with a crane and a pipe, highlighting gas network pipeline inspection activities.
Urban construction site with a crane and a pipe, highlighting gas network pipeline inspection activities.

Urban Gas Networks

Enables fast and safe methane leak detection across complex urban pipeline systems, including densely populated areas. UAV-based inspections reduce the need for manual access, improve response times, and enhance public safety while supporting efficient network maintenance.

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Purway’s UAV-based methane detection system combines TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) laser sensing with real-time video to identify leaks quickly and accurately from the air. As the drone follows a planned route, the sensor scans for methane while live data and visuals are transmitted to the operator for immediate awareness and post-flight analysis. For detailed step-by-step guide, see here. 

How it Works
Line art of a Purway UAV TDLAS laser methane detector with 2 lasers and a camera, designed as a drone payload.
Line art of a Purway UAV TDLAS laser methane detector with 2 lasers and a camera, designed as a drone payload.

01 Attach & Setup

Mount the methane detection payload to the drone

Destination marker icon on a map, representing a specific location
Destination marker icon on a map, representing a specific location

02 Plan the Mission

Define inspection routes or target areas

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03 Fly & Scan

Drone performs aerial scan with real-time detection

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Line drawing of a drone with two antennas and a screen, illustrating remote control signals on a display screen.

04 Live Monitoring

View methane data and video feed on the controller

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Line art depicting data exporting from a device and analysis

05 Export & Analyze

Generate reports and review inspection results

Diagram depicting the process of Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy for gas sample analysis in line art
Diagram depicting the process of Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy for gas sample analysis in line art

Curious About The Technology? ‍

Learn how TDLAS laser sensor enables precise, real-time methane detection.

UAV Inspection  V.S. traditional Inspection

Why choose Drone-Based Methane Detection?

60% Shorter

Inspection time with drones vs foot/vehicle surveys (e.g. 45 min vs 3.5 h for a facility)

0.005s Response

Adjustable responding speed up to 5ms, ensuring real-time methane leak monitoring

100% Remote

Using drones cuts the need for crew driving or low flight hours by ~60–90%, with zero exposure to hazard

Industry Newsletter & Insights

See our Insights page for your one-stop resource for everything related to UAV TDLAS methane detection. From product manuals and engineering deep dives into TDLAS sensor technology, to real-world case studies, datasets, and industry updates, we make complex information accessible. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced professional, you'll find valuable, practical knowledge here.

Insights
What can be achieved by adding a laser methane detection payload to a drone?
What can be achieved by adding a laser methane detection payload to a drone?

Natural gas pipelines are critical infrastructure, but methane leaks can pose serious environmental and safety risks if left undetected. Advances in UAV-based methane detection technology now enable faster, safer, and more accurate inspections. The Purway Drone Laser Methane Leak Detector helps operators efficiently identify potential leaks and improve pipeline monitoring operations.

Let’s Talk About Your Inspection Needs.

Looking for more information? We regularly share industry insights and updates, along with downloadable user guides to help you get the most out of our solutions. If you need a live demo or direct technical support, don’t hesitate to send us a inquiry here. Whether you're exploring remote methane leak detection solutions or looking to upgrade your current inspection workflow, we’ll guide you every step of the way.