Drone-Based GPR. Georeferenced. Automated.
The SkyHub GPR Software Package integrates Radar Systems Zond Aero and Zond-12e, and Radarteam Cobra Plug-In and Cobra CBD GPR systems directly with the SkyHub onboard computer via dedicated firmware. Mission-triggered data acquisition synchronizes GPR capture with UAV position and telemetry — producing georeferenced subsurface profiles ready for GIS and geophysical processing without manual data alignment. The UgCS companion application provides real-time GPR sensor control and data monitoring from the ground station throughout the flight. Requires SkyHub Core Software Package and UgCS Expert or higher.
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The SkyHub Software Package for GPR by SPH Engineering is the dedicated software add-on that integrates ground-penetrating radar systems with the SkyHub onboard computer. Combining SkyHub firmware with a companion UgCS application, it enables automated GPR data acquisition, real-time sensor control, and synchronized data logging — transforming any SkyHub-equipped UAV into a drone-based GPR survey platform for subsurface mapping, utility detection, and infrastructure inspection.
Supported GPR Systems
- Radar Systems Zond Aero — Airborne GPR system optimized for UAV integration
- Radar Systems Zond-12e — Multi-channel GPR system for high-resolution subsurface imaging
- Radarteam Cobra Plug-In — Compact GPR antenna for drone-mounted deployment
- Radarteam Cobra CBD — Broadband GPR system for versatile subsurface investigation
Key Features
- GPR Sensor Integration — Full hardware integration between supported GPR systems and the SkyHub onboard computer via dedicated firmware
- Automated Data Acquisition — Mission-triggered GPR data capture synchronized with UAV position and telemetry for georeferenced subsurface profiles
- UgCS Companion Application — Integrated UgCS plugin for GPR sensor control, real-time data monitoring, and automated logging during flight
- SkyHub Firmware Included — Package includes the required SkyHub onboard firmware update for GPR system support
- Georeferenced Data Output — GPR data logged with synchronized GPS position for direct use in GIS and geophysical processing workflows
Applications
- Utility and buried infrastructure detection (pipes, cables, conduits) beneath roads and open ground
- Void and cavity mapping beneath pavements, runways, and structures
- Pavement layer thickness and condition assessment
- Archaeological and forensic subsurface investigation
- Environmental site investigation and contamination mapping
- Bridge deck and concrete structure inspection
Requirements
- SPH Engineering SkyHub onboard computer hardware (required)
- SkyHub Core Software Package (required)
- UgCS Expert or higher license (required)
- Compatible Radar Systems or Radarteam GPR system (sold separately)