Drone GPR Essentials Course
Course Duration: 1 Day (9am – 5pm)
Location: JBUAS Test and Training Centre
Cost: Included in course prospectus on enquiry
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how geophysical sensor systems integrate with drones to collect high-quality data safely and efficiently. In particular, drone pilots, land surveyors, geospatial professionals, archaeologists, and infrastructure specialists will benefit from understanding how drone GPR can support their daily operations.
Is this course relevant for other payloads like magnetometers?
Absolutely. Although the course focuses on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), many of the principles apply to other geophysical payloads, including magnetometers, sonar systems, methane detectors, and environmental sensors. In fact, most payload solutions share the same core drone platforms, integration methods, mission-planning tools, and operational procedures.
Furthermore, due to popular demand, the course includes discussion of drone magnetometry and several of the fundamental principles behind airborne geophysical surveying.
Target sectors
This Drone GPR Essentials course offers valuable insights for professionals working in:
- Construction
- Utilities
- Environment/Ecology
- Land surveying
- Archaeology
- Quarries & Mining
- Drone surveying
Course Learning Objectives
While these learning objectives focus on operating a drone GPR payload, the same integration and flight principles apply to many other geophysical sensors. Consequently, delegates will develop knowledge that supports a wide range of airborne surveying applications, including magnetometry, sonar, and methane detection.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand basic GPR terminology
- Integrate a drone GPR system
- Plan the route for a drone GPR survey
- Fly a drone GPR survey safely
- Download and process GPR data
- Appreciate the value of drone GPR to their operation
UK CPD Service Accreditation
The UK CPD Certification Service fully endorses this course. Independent assessors have reviewed the course content and confirmed that it meets the standards required for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). As a result, delegates can claim CPD learning hours through the UK CPD Certification Scheme. Furthermore, the UK CPD Certification Service evaluates all approved learning activities against rigorous professional standards.
A PDF copy of the course certification can be requested here.
Course Purpose
The CPD Certification Scheme requires all accredited training programmes to deliver measurable learning outcomes. Therefore, JBUAS has designed this course specifically to achieve the learning objectives outlined above. At the end of the course, students complete an anonymous feedback survey. This feedback allows JBUAS to measure learning outcomes and continuously improve course content and delivery.
Core Modules
GPR Basics
Understand fundamental GPR concepts, principles, and terminology.
Flying GPR
Review the key operational considerations for airborne GPR surveys.
GPR Solution Kit Overview
Explore the hardware and software components that make up a complete drone GPR solution.
UgCS Mission Planning
Learn how to design and plan safe, efficient survey missions.
System Assembly & Integration
Understand how the system components integrate and transition into operational flight mode.
Live Survey Demonstration
See the complete workflow in practice and observe how the individual modules come together during a live survey.
Basic GPR Processing
Create B-scan profiles using Prism 2 and gain an appreciation of the data-processing workflow.
To learn more about the course content, please complete the enquiry form below.
Course Test
We want every student to leave the course with a genuine sense of achievement. Therefore, all delegates complete a course assessment that reinforces learning and helps them measure how much knowledge they have retained. In addition, the assessment results help JBUAS identify opportunities to enhance training delivery and course materials, supporting our commitment to continuous improvement under the CPD accreditation framework.
Course Dates (2026)
During 2026, JBUAS plans to run the course on four separate dates, with one course delivered each quarter.
Please get in touch for upcoming dates and availability.
Customers outside (or inside) the UK (attended by Teams/Zoom?)
Although this course primarily supports UK organisations, JBUAS also welcomes international delegates. Furthermore, students can attend remotely via Microsoft Teams or Zoom where appropriate. Please note that some elements of the course, particularly regulatory content, focus on UK legislation and operational practices.
If you would like to attend remotely or discuss international participation, please get in touch.
