M-15 Standard Inspection Multirotor
A 15 kg payload class multirotor with optional thermal imaging, for routine transmission and distribution line patrol and night connector temperature checks.
Positioning
M-15 is the "standard" configuration in the record. Compared with M-10, the extra payload margin exists to carry visible-light and thermal imaging together — which is exactly what routine transmission and distribution patrol needs: the same framing recorded twice, once to identify fittings and insulators, once to read temperature difference.
Capturing both payloads in the same sortie, at the same position, is what makes this kind of survey usable for a judgement. Fly twice and the framing will not match, so the two images no longer describe the same thing.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Payload capacity | 15 kg class |
| Typical payload | P-EO visible-light gimbal plus P-TIR thermal |
| Thermal imaging | Optional |
| Typical work | Routine transmission and distribution patrol, night connector temperature checks, bridge inspection |
| Data output | Paired visible and thermal imagery with capture metadata |
Thermal readings are a screening signal, not a certified fault diagnosis. Confirmation is a separate inspection step.
Payload configuration
- P-EO visible-light gimbal — high-definition imaging and zoom observation
- P-TIR thermal imaging payload — night operation and temperature-difference observation
- The two can be carried together
The limiting factor is total payload mass and power budget, not the number of mounting points. We confirm what can be carried together for your configuration.
Working with thermal
- Record ambient temperature, humidity and time with every sortie — a thermal image without context is not evidence
- Surface finishes differ in emissivity, so metal fittings and painted panels are not directly comparable
- Set the palette and temperature range before the flight, not after — auto-scaling hides the absolute values
- Keep the same camera, lens and altitude within a survey series if you intend to compare the results
What to confirm before ordering
- Whether thermal imaging is needed, and whether it must be carried together with visible light
- Sorties and structures to be covered per mission
- Whether night operation is required
- Operating environment — temperature, wind, precipitation
- How imagery is filed, and the structure numbering scheme it must match
Frequently asked questions
Can the M-15 be configured for a specific mission?
Yes. The M-15 is configured to the mission rather than sold as a fixed package: payload combination, data link, power and mechanical interfaces are settled before the order, and acceptance criteria are agreed before work starts.
Under what conditions were the specifications measured?
The table gives typical-condition values. Actual figures depend on payload, wind and dispatch pattern; per-item conditions are confirmed with the project.
How are price and lead time given?
There is no published price list. Pricing follows configuration and quantity; production is scheduled against orders, and lead time is confirmed with the order.