Your Official Partner for UgCS Integrated Systems

The UK’s Test & Training Centre dedicated
to UAV Drone Geophysical Sensors

SENSYS
Medusa
Radar
Echologger
TopoDrone
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Pergam-Suisse AG
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Project Support Programme

JBUAS believes that it is important to give our customers an alternative option to purchasing a sensor solution. Therefore, if your business is not quite ready to purchase a sensor system, we can provide you with a way of winning project work through our Project Support Programme.

UAV Geophysical Sensor Solutions

JBUAS specialises in enabling customers to deploy UAV geophysical sensor systems across all industries. Whether you are new to UAV geophysical sensors or have extensive operational experience, our team can help you find the right solution. In addition, the Test and Training Centre enables customers to evaluate different sensor technologies in a controlled environment.

We can support customers kooking for:

  • A new geophysical sensor unit
  • The core system to fly a UAV sensor low to the ground
  • Both the core system and a sensor unit
  • A compatible UAV

We are happy to support you. Get in touch today.

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UK Test & Training Centre (JBUAS TTC)

JBUAS TTC is unique in the UK as the only open test centre dedicated to geophysical sensor payloads. It provides customers with a safe and secure location to learn, discover, and perform mock-up surveys across the full range of UAV sensor technologies. In addition, we conduct all system training at the facility. Furthermore, existing customers and partners can access the centre for testing and development activities.

FLEX4 Sensor Hire Programme

Hiring a sensor system for a short period to prove your project approach can be a far less risky alternative to purchasing the equipment upfront. If you are not quite ready to make a purchase decision and need a proof of concept, our FLEX4 hire programme can help.

FLEX4 hire

  • Looking for a complete UAV sensor system – ‘Plug and Play’?
  • Prefer to just hire the sensor unit?
  • Need integration support and training to use the equipment?

Get in touch to discover how the FLEX4 programme can support your next project.

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Our Standard Integration Kits - DJI M350RTK & M400 Ready

SPH integrated systems are compatible with DJI M400, DJI M300 RTK, DJI M350 RTK, and custom-built UAV

UgCS Drone Software

Automated Missions, LIDAR Toolset, and Live Video

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Professional Universal Ground Control Software

  • Waypoints, Linear, Circle, Perimeter, and Area Scan tools
  • Automatic photogrammetry, vertical (facade) scan, corridor mapping, KML/CSV data import
  • DEM import
  • Elevation profile & terrain-following mode
  • Geo-referenced image import
  • Custom map overlays
  • ADS-B Receiver
  • Not compatible with SkyHub TTF integrations
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Includes advanced LIDAR toolsets and enables SkyHub TTF Integration

Includes PRO features plus
    • LIDAR survey toolset*, unlocking the full potential of LIDAR surveys through preset flight patterns, automatic calibration, turns, constant line spacing, and buffer.
    • Enables the features of CPM for flying SkyHub TTF integrations
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Delivers advanced VIDEO features and SkyHub TTF Integration

Includes PRO and EXPERT functionality plus
  • Multi operator software for distributed drone teams
  • Live geotagged video streaming
  • Multiple SDK connections
  • ADS-B Responder
  • Enables the features of CPM for flying SkyHub TTF Integrations

*LiDAR sensors / manufacturers – DJI L1, L2, YellowScan, Phoenix LiDAR, RIEGL, LIDAR USA. GeoCue, Rock Robotics, GeoSun LIDAR, 3DT Scanfly, Topodrone, Balko Tech

UgCS Drone Sensor Systems

JB Unmanned Aerial Systems (JBUAS) is a trading name of JBPRM Ltd. As an official SPH Engineering/UgCS drone systems reseller or agent in the UK, we are able to provide integrated aerial systems on behalf of SPH Engineering. These systems were previously called UgCS Drone Integrated Systems.

Integrated Systems is one of SPH Engineering’s product lines that involves an integration between a drone, various sensors, and UgCS software.

UAV kits from SPH Engineering are part of the Integrated Systems (UgCS Drone). Each UgCS Drone kit comprises a sensor, UgCS software, the UgCS SkyHub onboard computer, and the UgCS True Terrain Following (TTF) radar.

Working across multiple sectors, including construction, power, oil & gas, and the public services, amongst many others, we work closely with our industry partners to deliver integrated sensor systems, including ground-penetrating radar (GPR), echo sounders, sonar, magnetometers, metal detectors, conductivity sensors, and methane detectors. Other sensors can be integrated on request.

UgCS Done Integrated Systems Philosophy

All SPH Engineering (UgCS Drone) Integrated Systems are built around a central philosophy – sensor interchangeability.

Building a sensor system around core equipment means different geotechnical sensors can be added quickly and easily as and when required to suit a particular project need. To this end, SPH Engineering’s sensor systems centre around an onboard computer called SkyHub that makes changing sensors simple.

SkyHub consists of both a hardware and software set designed to:

  • Implement custom flight control algorithms.
  • Boost UAV capabilities to conduct commercial surveys and inspection properly.
  • Collect and store data acquired by an onboard sensor.
  • Enable the download of stored data in various formats for analysis

Application Insights

SPH integrated systems are compatible with DJI M300, M350, M400, and custom-built UAV

Testimonials: We deliver Outstanding Service

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“What can I say other than working with JBUAS was truly a rewarding experience. They came over to Mauritius to train our pilots face-to-face, and the two-way sharing of experiences and techniques was possible and unique and just worked so well. To say they know their ‘stuff’ is a total understatement – they are true experts. All the little tricks and shortcuts can be overlooked, but they really supported us to iron out unnecessary time leaks. Truly, amongst the best service experiences I’ve ever had in my 50 years of business. I need to stress, do not be put off that JBUAS may not be based in your country; if you want the best of the best, just get them over for face-to-face training like we did – it will be worth it.”

Project Director – Marine Projects / Expeditions

Marine Salvage Consultancy (Mauritius)

“Honestly, I can’t thank the team enough. I had a serious problem with my SENSYS R4 SkyHub system and thought my day was over, but the JBUAS support team knew exactly what to do. They were friendly, fast, and managed to get everything sorted without me having to pack up and return to base. It’s rare to find support that is this knowledgeable and efficient. If you’re looking for a reliable supplier for SPH/SENSYS equipment with a team that backs it up, JBUAS is it”

Chief Pilot – Survey Projects

Survey and Engineering Consultancy (UK)

“We contacted JBUAS for training in the SENSYS R4 MagDrone system to help us work through a specific use case we encountered on site. JBUAS not only delivered outstanding training that blended both on-site and in-office sessions, giving our team both practical skills and confidence using this new system, but additionally was on hand to assist with any queries during our survey. In doing so, JBUAS proved not only to be an incredibly competent trainer but also a valued source of knowledge and motivator. We’re delighted with the service and would highly recommend JBUAS to anyone looking to grow their business capabilities in the UAS world.”

Senior Heritage Consultant – Archaeology & Heritage

Global Sustainability Consultancy (UK)

“We quickly realised that the service we were receiving from JBUAS was above expectations. The availability and pace of support to our operations, no matter how small our need, has been truly impressive. Unsurprisingly, we have decided to commit to a long-term supplier relationship with JBUAS to secure certainty over the levels of service and expertise to problem-solve our equipment.”

Chief Drone Pilot – UXO Survey Projects

Leading UXO Investigations Company (UK)

“Just reflecting back on the training and the long road to get to that point after we bought the kit. Just wanted to say thank you; the training was really good. We certainly left with all sorts of ideas on use cases, nicely underpinned with confidence on what we are doing in terms of (safe) data collection. Appreciated the background knowledge you have, and, when we had niche use cases, you had good follow-ups for us to take to get the info.”

Professor of Applied Geomorphology

School of Geography, Leading University (UK)

“Purchasing our magnetometer system from JBUAS has been a good decision. There are always anxieties when you’re buying expensive equipment from abroad (we are based in the UAE and JBUAS are based in the UK), but we wanted a good overall long-term service, not just up to a purchase decision but ongoing too. It’s fair to say that our anxieties are now long forgotten, as the ‘hands-on’ service we have received from JBUAS has been truly outstanding. We will be recommending JBUAS to other partner companies and look forward to new systems in the future.”

Lead Robotics Engineer

Technology Development Company (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

“Our business is a leading UXO investigations company in the UK. We engage with clients both in the UK and abroad and often provide services in remote environments. We recently invested in the JBUAS rapid response service, guaranteeing a response to SkyHub system issues within 2 hours. Our first call was actually out of hours, as we were having issues with our SkyHub; the system would not sync, costing us time and money. The service we received from JBUAS was truly exceptional, and our issue was actually resolved in less than an hour! I can’t recommend JBUAS enough – our investment was worth every penny.  

Operations Team Leader

UXO Risk Management Company (UK)

“We have bought several systems from JBUAS, and the ongoing service we continue to receive is simply outstanding. Whenever we have needed support, they have been there like an extension of our business, to provide technical advice and support in a timely manner.”

Managing Director

Leading Drone Survey Company (UK)

“JBUAS recently set us up with a successful trial of the UgCS TTF system and a geophysical payload. This included a generous package of training and documentation, both in the hardware setup and familiarisation with all the software. We were impressed by the performance of the integrated system and, moreover, by the level of support offered by JBUAS throughout the project. Through JBUAS we have now acquired a tailored package of hardware and software, including the TTF system, and are looking forward to taking to the skies with it again soon.”

Aerial Surveys Officer

Leading Archaeology Services Company (UK)

Get in Touch with Our Experts

Whether you’re based in the UK or abroad, our team is here to support your drone integration, training, and geophysical solutions.

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