The MALA GeoDrone 600 is a professional UAV-integrated ground-penetrating radar system operating at 600 MHz, designed for high-resolution subsurface mapping from a drone platform. Engineered for deployment on compatible UAVs with the SkyHub onboard computer, it delivers georeferenced GPR profiles for utility detection, void mapping, pavement assessment, archaeological investigation, and infrastructure inspection — in environments where ground-based GPR is impractical or unsafe.
Key Specifications
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Center Frequency: 600 MHz — optimized for high-resolution shallow subsurface imaging with balanced depth penetration and target resolution
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UAV Integration: Designed for integration with medium-sized drones such as the DJI M400, M350, and M300 RTK; deployed via SkyHub onboard computer for georeferenced, mission-triggered data acquisition
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Georeferenced Data Output: GPR profiles synchronized with UAV GPS position and telemetry for direct GIS and geophysical processing workflow integration
Key Capabilities
- High-resolution subsurface profiling at 600 MHz for detection of utilities, voids, layers, and buried objects
- Drone-mounted deployment for rapid area coverage in hazardous, inaccessible, or sensitive environments
- Georeferenced data acquisition synchronized with UAV position via SkyHub onboard computer
- Compatible with GeoHammer Pro and standard GPR processing software for post-processing and GIS export
- True Terrain Following support via SkyHub TTF software for consistent sensor-to-surface distance across variable terrain
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
- Levee and embankment integrity assessment
System Requirements
- Compatible UAV platform — designed for medium-sized drones including DJI M400, M350 RTK, and M300 RTK
- SPH Engineering SkyHub onboard computer (required for UAV integration)
- SkyHub Core Software Package and SkyHub GPR Software Package (required)
- UgCS ground control software (required)
