Skyfront releases UAV magnetometer – GPS World: GPS World

Skyfront has released Skyfront MagniPhy, a UAV magnetometer designed for surveying, mineral prospecting, abandoned well locating, and landmine and unexploded munitions (UXO) detection. MagniPhy is designed to improve data quality, efficiency, and safety in these applications.

The Skyfront MagniPhy features a new housing and universal mounting mechanism that is compatible with third-party magnetometer sensors and a wide range of UAVs, including DJI, ArduPilot and PX4-based models. Developed in collaboration with Geometrics based on the UAS-enabled MagArrow II magnetometer, the MagniPhy is available to existing MagArrow users and other UAV magnetometer operators via retrofit services or as a new kit for seamless integration.

The MagniPhy offers improved data quality and an improved ability to detect subsurface objects. This is thanks to its rigid mount, which maintains a constant orientation of the magnetometer during flight and minimizes magnetic noise. Its aerodynamic design reduces noise caused by motion and improves performance in high winds. In addition, the device is highly portable and can be folded from 5 m to 4 m to fit in hand luggage. It has removable batteries that allow up to eight hours of operation.

Skyfront's high-performance hybrid gas-electric multicopter UAVs complement the capabilities of the MagniPhy and enable large-scale magnetic surveys. These systems are used worldwide for a variety of applications, including locating abandoned oil and gas well sites in the US and detecting landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine. The MagniPhy offers a safer and more efficient solution than traditional helicopter surveys and short-duration battery-powered UAVs.