1% Fentanyl (street)
Positive for Fentanyl
Public-safety field detection
DrugDetect-F1: Handheld Fentanyl & Methamphetamine Detector
DrugDetect-F1 is a handheld fentanyl detection device and methamphetamine detector designed for rapid, presumptive field screening of unknown powdered substances while reducing the need for direct contact.
The optical detector measures through transparent polyethylene bags or plastic wrap and indicates results within seconds.
Field screening
Handheld Fentanyl & Methamphetamine Detection for Safer Field Screening
DrugDetect-F1 provides presumptive screening for fentanyl and methamphetamine without direct contact with the suspected powder. The handheld detector performs measurements through a transparent polyethylene bag or plastic wrap, promoting officer safety while helping first responders screen unknown substances while limiting unnecessary exposure.
Published testing
Published DrugDetect-F1 Test Results
Lightsense's published DrugDetect-F1 Substances Tested report includes results for low-concentration fentanyl samples and fentanyl-containing street samples.
These reported sample results should not be interpreted as a universal analytical limit of detection. DrugDetect-F1 results are presumptive and must be confirmed by an approved analytical laboratory.
Fentanyl 2% / Acetaminophen
Positive for Fentanyl
Fake M30 Pill
Street sample containing fentanyl: Positive for Fentanyl
Fake M30 Pill + Xylazine
Street sample containing fentanyl: Positive for Fentanyl
Designed for field use
Touchless technology
The handheld fentanyl detector and methamphetamine screening system uses photoemission/reflection spectroscopy to analyze target molecules through transparent polyethylene bags or plastic wrap without direct substance contact.
Easy-to-use interface
Extend the light shield, position the aperture over the powdered sample, and press the green button to begin the measurement cycle.
Compact, durable design
The point-and-shoot device is approximately smartphone-sized and is supplied with a protective carrying case for field mobility.
Award-winning field technology
2023 Law Enforcement Product of the Year
First Responder-TV presented Lightsense Technology with its Product of the Year award for excellence and innovation in developing and manufacturing DrugDetect-F1.
Included equipment
Kit contents
- Hard carrying case
- DrugDetect-F1 detector with integrated light shield
- Pill crusher
- USB flash drive
- USB wall charger with USB-C to USB-A cable
- Positive methamphetamine reference sample: pseudoephedrine
- No-detection reference sample: cane sugar
Product details
Specifications
Technical and optical
Mechanical and electrical
Mechanical
- Size: 1” H × 3.25” W × 6.7” L (2.5 cm × 8.2 cm × 17 cm)
- Unit weight: 16 oz. (0.454 kg)
- Protective case: 4.3” H × 7.5” W × 9.1” L (10.9 cm × 19.1 cm × 23.1 cm)
- Total weight in case: 3.25 pounds (1.5 kg)
Electrical
- Battery life: 120 days with unit off; 10 hours scanning with full charge
- Power source: Li-ion rechargeable battery
- Programming interface: USB-C, female
- Scan switch: membrane switch on top panel
Use and interpretation
Important testing guidance
For testing powders only. Not for use on psychedelics. Results are presumptive and must be confirmed by an approved analytical laboratory.
Always use proper personal protective equipment when handling potentially hazardous unknown substances.
Resources and training
Software update
Download Software UpdateEnglish Quick Start Guide
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