Customer story

FH Johanneum

Drone through ice and snow: research in the Arctic with the DJI Matrice 4T

Extreme weather conditions, rough terrain and limited infrastructure - research in the Arctic poses special challenges. Many tasks on site require flexible, reliable technology that works even under difficult conditions. The use of drone technology can offer real added value, especially when exploring and documenting large, barely accessible areas.

At a glance

Environmental monitoring
and Science Communication
Use of the DJI Matrice 4T
Geo-Mapping
of glacial streams

The goal

Using modern drone technology to test various scientific use cases in the Arctic - including glacier mapping, environmental monitoring and collecting content for science communication. It was crucial that the technology used works precisely, safely and flexibly even under adverse conditions.

The implementation

Before the expedition began, the FH Johanneum team first tested the DJI Matrice 4T in Austria and got to know the drone's versatile functions - including the integrated thermal camera, the powerful zoom, a precise laser rangefinder and the user-friendly mission planning. In Greenland, the drone was then used for specific tasks, such as mapping glacier tongues, monitoring the surroundings or creating content for research purposes. The integrated safety functions were particularly helpful, saving the team from several incidents. Thanks to its robust design, the Matrice 4T remained fully operational even in windy, cold and fully operational.

Our contribution

Droniq sponsored the DJI Matrice 4T for the FH Johanneum and made it possible to use a technically sophisticated drone under real conditions. With our drone, we were able to make a contribution to research and scientific exploration. We would like to thank you for the great cooperation and pleasedto have been part of this project.

How Droniq monitors the air and accompanies the demolition

On site in Duisburg, our colleague Jan explains the central role drone use played in the blast - and how Droniq's drone detection system helped to keep the airspace safe and free of unauthorized drone flights.

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