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The SENSYS MagDrone R4 is an ultra-lightweight, 5-sensor UAV magnetometer engineered for high-resolution magnetic mapping of small and compact subsurface objects. Featuring five triaxial fluxgate sensors on a rigid sensor bar with a built-in data recorder, the R4 delivers the dense spatial sampling required to detect hand grenades, small UXO, and fine archaeological features that dual-sensor systems may miss — from any UAV capable of carrying a 2 kg payload.
Key Design Features
- 5× Triaxial Fluxgate Sensor Array — Five triaxial fluxgate sensors on a rigid sensor bar for high-density spatial sampling; enables detection of small, compact objects and fine subsurface structures that dual-sensor gradiometers cannot resolve
- Built-In Data Recorder — Onboard data logging for standalone operation; integrates with SkyHub onboard computer for georeferenced, telemetry-synchronized acquisition with RTK-level positional accuracy
- DJI M350/M300 RTK Mountings Included — Dedicated mounting hardware for DJI M350 RTK and M300 RTK included in the box
- MagDrone Data Tool Software Included — Dedicated data management and export software for Windows
- SkyHub Power Integration — XT30 power supply cable for SkyHub included; when used with SkyHub, power is provided directly from the drone
What's in the Box
- MagDrone R4 magnetometer with 5× triaxial fluxgate sensors, sensor bar, and built-in data recorder
- MagDrone Data Tool software
- Power supply cable with XT30 plug for SkyHub
- USB cable for connection to Windows computer
- Cable to connect MagDrone R4 to SkyHub GPS-out interface
- Mountings for DJI M350/M300 RTK
- User manual
- Hard transport case (112 × 29 × 11 cm, 12 kg packaged)
Applications
- High-Resolution UXO Detection — Detects small and compact UXO including hand grenades (F1 grenade: ~0.5 m detection range) through large aerial bombs at several meters; optimized for high-confidence detection of small ordnance
- Archaeology — High-resolution subsurface feature detection and site mapping, including fine structural features and small artefacts
- General Metal Object Survey — Detection of metal objects weighing a few hundred grams or more underground
UXO & Landmine Detection Note
The MagDrone R4 can detect ferrous UXO and certain landmine types (including M15, M6, TM-62M anti-tank mines; M16, PROM-1, OZM-3/4/72 anti-personnel mines and similar types with significant ferrous metal content). However, magnetometers cannot detect most modern landmine types and must never be used to confirm the absence of landmines or small ordnance in an area. The system is a valuable asset during Non-Technical Survey (NTS) and Technical Survey (TS) operations for confirming the presence of ferrous UXO.
Operational Guidance
- Fly as low as possible for maximum detection sensitivity — recommended altitude for UXO search: 1 m above surface or lower
- Terrain following system strongly recommended for consistent low-altitude operation (sold separately)
Technical Details
- Minimum UAV payload capacity: 2 kg
- Recommended drones: DJI M350 RTK, DJI M300 RTK
- HS Code: 903180 (meteorological, hydrological, geophysical instrument)
- Packaging: 112 × 29 × 11 cm, 12 kg in transport case