One aircraft, countless possibilities: what the FANTM 4TD can really do
Technology insight. One platform, several sensors, and a range of services that grows out of the same proven hardware.
Many of our clients first come to us through a single service: perimeter surveillance, a thermographic roof inspection, or an aerial view for a property listing. What is rarely visible is that in almost every case the same aircraft is flying. The FANTM 4TD is the technical heart of our entire offering, one system that delivers very different insight depending on the task.
This article explains what sits inside the aircraft and which services it makes possible.
The technology at a glance
The FANTM 4TD is not an ordinary camera drone but a multi sensor platform built for enterprise work. Instead of a single camera it carries several specialised sensors at the same time.
| Sensor / feature | Capability | What it is used for |
|---|---|---|
| 48 MP wide camera | High resolution overview imagery | Property photography, site views |
| 48 MP tele camera with 112x hybrid zoom | Extreme detail at long distance | Perimeter checks without approaching the building |
| Thermal camera (up to 1280 x 1024) | Makes heat sources and heat loss visible | Thermography, night detection of people, plant inspection |
| Laser rangefinder | Precise distance and size measurement | Surveying, object identification |
| NIR auxiliary light (near infrared) | Improved vision in complete darkness | Night patrols, discreet observation with no visible light |
| IP55 weather protection | Operable in rain, dust, heat and cold (minus 30 to 50 degrees Celsius) | Year round outdoor service, also in difficult conditions |
| Up to 54 minutes of flight time | Long, uninterrupted missions | Extended patrols across large estates |
| Dock 3 compatibility | Fully automatic launch, flight and landing with no pilot on site | 24/7 readiness, immediate alarm response |
One and the same aircraft can patrol a property, run a thermal check on a solar array and then deliver precise survey data, all in a single night and without changing equipment or crew.
What this means for you
Because the technology is so versatile, our range of services keeps growing. At present we cover, among others:
- Security and surveillance: perimeter patrols, anti squatter checks on vacant properties, alarm verification and property protection during private events, at night as well thanks to NIR night vision.
- Thermography and building checks: thermal analysis of roofs, photovoltaic arrays and façades reveals heat loss, defective solar cells or moisture problems before they turn into costly damage.
- Inspection and infrastructure: checks on roofs, walls, fences and technical installations in hard to reach places, including continuous construction progress documentation.
- Surveying: precise terrain data, volume calculations and mapping for construction and landscape planning.
- Media and property: high quality aerial stills and video for marketing, viewings and documentation.
All of these services rest on the same proven hardware and the same safety and privacy standards you already know from us.
Interested in an application that is not listed here? Speak to us. There is a good chance our existing technology already covers it.
Asked often
No. For thermography the aircraft usually flies slower, lower and at a different camera angle than on a security patrol. The hardware is identical, but the flight mission is configured individually for each assignment.
Yes. The IP55 rating allows operation in rain and dust, and the NIR auxiliary light together with the thermal camera enable reliable imagery even in complete darkness.
Because the technical basis is already in place, new services such as additional survey products can usually be delivered without buying new hardware. The effort lies mainly in mission planning, not in the technology.