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500 MHz. 4m Depth. 2.1kg Airborne. Three Deployment Modes. One GPR System.
The Zond Aero 500 NG is built around a single principle: maximum versatility without sacrificing data quality. Real-time sampling (RTS) technology and advanced built-in digital signal processing deliver high signal-to-noise ratio subsurface data across all three deployment modes — drone-mounted for large open area airborne surveys, cart-mounted for streets and confined spaces, and tow-rope dragged for surfaces unsuitable for wheeled carts. At 2.1kg in airborne configuration, it is one of the lightest 500 MHz GPR systems available for medium-sized UAV platforms. Up to 4 meters of depth penetration in average normal soil, up to 2,500 scans per second, and SEGY data format with trace geotagging make it a complete professional subsurface survey tool for airborne and terrestrial operations.
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500 MHz GPR. Airborne, Cart & Tow. 2.1kg. DJI M300/M350 RTK Ready.
The Radar Systems Zond Aero 500 NG is a universal ground penetrating radar system engineered for both terrestrial and airborne surveys. Featuring real-time sampling (RTS) technology and advanced built-in digital signal processing, it delivers high-quality subsurface data with an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio across three deployment modes: drone-mounted for large open areas, cart-mounted for streets and confined spaces, or tow-rope dragged for surfaces unsuitable for wheeled carts. At 2.1kg in airborne configuration, it is one of the lightest GPR systems available for medium-sized drones including the DJI M350 RTK and M300 RTK.
Note: Additional components and software must be ordered to use this GPR with drones. A complete set is recommended — contact Maverick for a quote.
Key Specifications
| Type | Single-channel with shielded antenna |
| Center Frequency | 500 MHz |
| Operating Bandwidth | 200–900 MHz (-12 dB) |
| Depth | Up to 4 meters in average normal soil (100ns time range) |
| Scan Rate | Up to 2,500 scans/second |
| Sample Rate | Up to 1,280,000 samples/second |
| Sample Output | 32-bit digital raw data |
| Data Format | Standard Geophysical SEGY (.sgy) with trace geotagging |
| Weight (airborne) | 2.1 kg (without drone mounting kit) |
| Size (airborne) | 41 × 31 × 16 cm |
| Temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 (protective case / ground surveys) / IP52 (airborne) |
| Airborne Power | Drone main battery via standard payload power socket |
| Ground Survey Battery | 99 W/h Li-Ion integrated into protective case, up to 12 hours |
What's in the Kit
- Zond Aero 500 NG GPR system with 500 MHz center frequency antenna
- Prism 2 Data Acquisition/Processing software
- NANUK protective case (also used for ground surveys)
- 99 W/h Li-Ion battery integrated into case (ground surveys only)
- Wi-Fi router integrated into case (ground surveys only)
- Charger
- Tow rope for terrestrial surveys
- Mounting kit for DJI M300/M350 RTK (mounts for other drone types available upon request)
Designed For
- UAV-based subsurface mapping and utility detection
- Airborne GPR surveys over large open areas
- Terrestrial GPR surveys on streets, paths, and confined spaces
- Archaeological and geophysical investigation
- Infrastructure inspection and void detection
- Environmental and geological assessment