Detectix provides the Canary, an auxiliary unit that mounts existing handheld hazmat sensors onto commercial drones to collect chemical, gas, or radiation data remotely. The system streams real‑time sensor readings and GPS coordinates via a long‑range radio, giving first responders and incident commanders immediate situational awareness while keeping personnel out of hazardous environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
First responders must manually enter hazardous environments to collect chemical, gas, or radiation data, exposing personnel to dangerous contaminants and slowing emergency response.
Solution
Detectix offers the Canary, an auxiliary unit that attaches existing handheld hazmat sensors to commercial drones. By lofting these sensors into contaminated zones, the system gathers real-time measurements without putting humans in harm’s way. The unit includes a long-range radio that streams sensor readings and GPS coordinates directly to rugged handhelds or laptop interfaces, independent of cellular or Wi‑Fi networks. This enables incident commanders to assess hazard types and concentrations instantly, improving situational awareness and decision‑making while reducing exposure risk.
Target Audience
Primary customers are fire departments, hazmat response teams, and governmental or private agencies responsible for emergency environmental monitoring and incident management.
Features
- Modular enclosure compatible with a wide range of commercial drone platforms
- Supports integration of standard handheld hazmat sensors (chemical warfare agent detectors, multi‑gas monitors, radiation detectors)
- Onboard long-range radio provides continuous, real‑time transmission of sensor data and location without reliance on cellular or Wi‑Fi
- Ruggedized software for first responders to view live hazard maps and concentration levels on handheld devices or laptops
- Agnostic design allows use of existing sensor inventories, eliminating the need for new equipment purchases