SkyHub software package for GPR
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The SkyHub software package for GPR adds ground penetrating radar support to SPH Engineering's SkyHub onboard computer, with a companion app for UgCS. It is for drone GPR survey teams, and HobiTech supplies it in India.
Technical
| Supported GPR systems | Radar Systems Zond Aero, Zond-12e; Radarteam Cobra Plug-In, Cobra CBD |
| Requires | SkyHub onboard computer and UgCS license |
What is the SkyHub GPR package used for?
This package lets a drone carry a ground penetrating radar and record usable, geo-referenced data. It contains two parts, as SPH Engineering describes it: firmware for the SkyHub on-board computer, and a companion application for UgCS, SPH's mission-planning software.
On the drone, SkyHub reads the radar and logs each trace with position and time. Typical jobs include utility mapping, locating buried objects, and surveys of ground that is hard or unsafe to walk. You plan and fly the mission in UgCS and check the payload from the ground station.
Which GPR systems does it support?
| Manufacturer | Supported GPR | At HobiTech |
|---|---|---|
| Radar Systems | Zond Aero series | Zond Aero 500 NG, Zond Aero 600 NG, Zond Aero 1000 NG, Zond Aero LF |
| Radar Systems | Zond-12e | On request |
| Radarteam | Cobra Plug-In | Cobra Plug-In GPR |
| Radarteam | Cobra CBD | Cobra Drone CBD GPR |
Source: SPH Engineering's SkyHub software package for GPR page. The package supports these radars only; other GPR brands are not listed by SPH.
What do you need to run it?
SPH Engineering states that this package requires SkyHub and a UgCS licence. A complete drone GPR system usually has:
- SkyHub on-board computer hardware, which ships with mountings and cables for the DJI M300/M350 RTK by default.
- For the DJI M400, the SkyHub 3 smart cable assembly for DJI M400.
- A supported radar from our ground penetrating radar range.
- A UgCS licence, for example UgCS EXPERT. The SkyHub user manual lists UgCS 5.3.0 or higher and UgCS Custom Payload Monitor 4.1.0.
- For low, constant-height flights, the True Terrain Following package and an altimeter such as the Ainstein US-D1 or LightWare SF30/D.
Why does terrain following matter for drone GPR?
SPH Engineering lists GPR among the sensors that need a constant distance between the sensor and the surface. SkyHub True Terrain Following does this with a live altimeter reading, and SPH states it works as low as 0.5 m above the surface. It is sold as a separate package. See SPH's drone GPR technology page for background.
Why buy the SkyHub GPR package from HobiTech?
HobiTech is an Official Partner of SPH Engineering based in Bengaluru, India. Every order comes with a GST invoice, and our local team supports the radar, the drone and the software together. SPH's GPR training course is also available through HobiTech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the SkyHub software package for GPR?
Firmware for the SkyHub on-board computer and a companion application for UgCS. It is software only; the SkyHub hardware and the radar are bought separately.
Which ground penetrating radars does it support?
Radar Systems Zond Aero and Zond-12e, and Radarteam Cobra Plug-In and Cobra CBD.
Do I need SkyHub hardware to use it?
Yes. SPH Engineering states that the package requires SkyHub and a UgCS licence.
Which drones can carry a SkyHub GPR system?
SkyHub supports the DJI M400, M350 RTK and M300 RTK, plus Cube/Pixhawk drones running PX4 or ArduCopter. Check the radar's own mount before choosing a drone.
Should I add True Terrain Following?
SPH Engineering lists GPR as a main use for True Terrain Following, which uses an altimeter to keep a constant, low height over the ground. It is a separate package.
How do I buy the SkyHub GPR package in India?
Use Request a quote on this page, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and configuration, and every order comes with a GST invoice.