The system uses Real-Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking. It supports between 256 and 8,192 samples per scan, with sample rates of up to 1,280,000 samples per second, depending on the selected configuration.

Yes. JBUAS offers demonstrations of the Zond Aero LF using the DJI M350 RTK, including an opportunity to discuss the system, software, survey planning and expected outputs. Need advice on drone-based GPR?
Contact JBUAS to discuss the Zond Aero LF and whether another-frequency configuration is best suited to your survey requirements.

Yes. JBUAS can provide an integrated system incorporating the Zond Aero LF, compatible DJI UAV, UgCS SkyHub, TTF, payload software and mission-planning software. JBUAS also provides system hire, demonstrations and technical support.

Yes. The combination of low-frequency antennas, relatively low payload weight, RTK positioning and UAV integration makes it particularly useful for larger areas where deeper subsurface investigation is required. JBUAS has tested the system with the DJI M300 RTK and offers demonstrations using the DJI M350 RTK.

It is not normally the first choice for very small, shallow targets. Lower-frequency antennas provide greater penetration but lower resolution. For small targets close to the surface, a higher-frequency system such as the Zond Aero 1000 NG is generally more appropriate.

The main difference is frequency and therefore the balance between depth and resolution. The Zond Aero 500 NG is designed for shallower, higher-resolution surveys, while the Zond Aero LF can use frequencies as low as 100 MHz to investigate considerably deeper subsurface features.

Yes. Although designed for UAV integration, the system can also be configured for terrestrial GPR surveys. The manufacturer provides both mono-static and bi-static ground survey options.

Accurate positioning allows individual GPR traces to be associated with their precise location. The integrated system can therefore produce georeferenced subsurface survey data, making it easier to map and interpret anomalies. JBUAS specifies RTK positioning through UgCS SkyHub for the LF system.

Yes. The Zond Aero LF can form part of an integrated UAV survey system incorporating UgCS True Terrain Following (TTF). This helps maintain a consistent sensor height when flying over uneven terrain.

The system includes Prism 2 Data Acquisition/Processing software for GPR data acquisition and processing.

The Zond Aero LF produces 32-bit digital raw data and supports the standard geophysical SEG-Y (.sgy) format, including geotagged traces.

The Zond Aero LF is a single-channel GPR with an unshielded dipole antenna. Its low-frequency design provides greater penetration than higher-frequency GPR systems, although with lower resolution. It uses Real-Time Sampling (RTS) and hardware stacking to produce high-quality subsurface profiles.

Yes. Drone GPR can be used for applications including subsurface mapping, land conservation and investigation of features such as cavities and sinkholes.

Yes. Low-frequency GPR is particularly useful for investigating deeper geological structures and changes in subsurface materials.

GPR can be used to identify subsurface changes associated with buried infrastructure, including pipes, trenches and backfill. The appropriate frequency depends on the expected depth and target characteristics.

Yes. Low-frequency antennas can provide greater penetration for archaeological investigations where buried structures or features may be deeper underground. The appropriate frequency should be selected according to the expected depth and size of the archaeological targets.

The GPR controller and drone mounting system weigh approximately 0.8 kg. The antenna weight varies by frequency: 300 MHz antenna – approximately 0.1 kg 150 MHz antenna – approximately 0.2 kg 100 MHz antenna – approximately 0.4 kg

Yes. The system is designed specifically for UAV integration and is compatible with DJI Matrice 300 RTK and Matrice 350 RTK platforms. Other UAV configurations can also be considered.

Potential applications include: Archaeological surveys Geological investigations Geotechnical surveys Subsurface mapping Utility and infrastructure investigations Soil and sediment investigations Environmental surveys Investigation of deep buried structures JBUAS has specifically identified the LF system for applications where deeper GPR penetration is required.

Lower frequencies generally provide greater penetration but lower resolution. The Zond Aero LF is therefore particularly useful where the objective is to investigate deeper, larger subsurface features rather than very small, shallow targets. JBUAS recommends lower-frequency GPR systems for deeper geophysical investigations and larger subsurface structures.

The standard Zond Aero LF system is available with 100 MHz, 150 MHz and 300 MHz antennas. Custom centre frequencies can also be supplied between 50 MHz and 400 MHz, allowing the system to be configured for specific survey requirements.