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Inside the UK’s UAV Geophysical Test & Training Centre powered by SPH Engineering Systems

November 4, 2026
For many survey companies, drone operators and engineering consultancies, the biggest challenge is not purchasing new equipment. It is understanding how different technologies work together, validating workflows before deployment, and gaining the confidence to deliver specialist geophysical services safely and effectively.

That is precisely why JBUAS established their UK Test & Training Centre (TTC), which is dedicated to UAV geophysical sensor systems. Read more

SPH integration of Zond GPR via SkyHub on drone

SPH Engineering GPR vs traditional ground GPR workflows

November 3, 2026

SPH Engineering GPR UK: Drone GPR vs Traditional Ground GPR Workflows

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is widely used across the UK for utility mapping, archaeology, environmental assessments, infrastructure investigations and geophysical surveys. Traditionally, survey teams have completed these tasks on foot using hand-held equipment. Today, SPH Engineering‘s integrated systems are providing UK surveyors with a powerful alternative through UAV-mounted Ground Penetrating Radar, enabling faster data collection, improved site accessibility and highly repeatable survey workflows. Read more