FT205 Lightweight Acoustic Resonance Wind Sensor
Specifically designed for use on drones and UAVs.
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Description
High Performance in a Light Package
The FT205 is a lightweight (100g), low power wind sensor specifically designed for use on drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles that require a robust wind speed, direction and temperature sensing solution.
Made from a graphite and nylon composite, and weighing only 100g (3.5 oz), this sensor is specifically designed for use on drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Powered by FT Technologies unique acoustic resonance technology, the sensor uses ultrasound to derive wind speed, wind direction and the air temperature inside the sensor’s measurement cavity. It also features a built-in compass.
Unmanned Aerial Systems
The FT205 may be light but its compact size and shape makes it physically very strong. It is resistant to electrical interference and is also fully-sealed and water-resistant. It can operate at altitudes up to 4000m and at temperatures between -20 and +70 degrees Celsius.
With low power requirements, the FT205 Lightweight Wind Sensor is ideal for UAV flight control systems and environmental monitoring from drones and remotely piloted aircraft.
Dimensions
- Sensor Height: 55.1 mm
- Sensor Diameter: 56.4 mm
- Mounting surface to cavity center: 20.4 mm
- Connector width: 16.3 mm
- Recommended mounting surface hole: 20 mm
Construction
The FT205’s compact size and shape makes it physically strong. Made from a graphite and nylon composite, it is resistant to electrical interference and is also fully-sealed and water-resistant.
It can operate at altitudes up to 4000m and at temperatures between -20°C and +70°C.
Power Requirements
The FT205 has a low power requirement, reading up to 75m/s — making it ideal for UAV flight control systems and environmental monitoring from drones and remotely piloted aircraft.
It is designed to fit either to a pole or flat surface and the sensor includes the parts to convert it to a pole mount device. It can also be mounted upside down.
Mounting Options
To provide accurate wind measurements, the wind sensor must be mounted away from the wash of the drone rotors. Every drone is different so the FT205 has been designed to fit either to a pole or to flat surface. It can also be mounted upside down. It can output data via RS485, RS422 or UART.
The FT205 Lightweight Wind Sensor uses a Molex CLIK-Mate connector and is supplied with a 600mm cable. The package includes the parts to convert it to a pole mount device – pole mount sensor attachment, pole mount base, gaskets and screws. The user has to supply a 20mm (OD) carbon fibre pole cut to the desired length.
About FT Technologies
FT Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of high performance Acoustic Resonance wind sensors – also known as anemometers or air-flow sensors. All our sensors incorporate our own patented Acu-Res® Technology which enables them to deliver reliable wind speed and direction data, from compact, lightweight sensors. Users typically experience over 99.9% data availability, even in harsh climates with the toughest weather conditions.
