Radar Systems Zond Aero 1000 NG Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) System
The Zond Aero 1000 NG is the high-resolution member of the Zond Aero family. Its 1000 MHz shielded antenna trades depth for detail, resolving very fine, shallow features within the top metre — making it the tool of choice for snow and ice thickness profiling and for detecting small objects a few tens of centimetres below the surface. Real-Time Sampling (RTS) delivers an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio with geotagged SEGY output for drone, cart or towed surveys.
High-resolution shallow imaging
At 1000 MHz the Aero 1000 NG resolves fine detail in the top ~1 m of ground, ice or snow that lower-frequency GPRs miss. It excels at snow/ice thickness profiling and locating small shallow objects, and like the rest of the family it runs on a drone, a cart or a tow rope to suit the site.
RTS data quality, geotagged SEGY
Real-Time Sampling with high hardware stacking gives a clean signal-to-noise ratio, and every trace is geotagged in standard SEGY (.sgy) for Prism 2 and common geophysical software. The IP68 NANUK-cased build with integrated battery and Wi-Fi router is ready for demanding field and cold-environment work.
Applications
Snow and ice thickness profiling to several metres, and detection of small objects a few tens of centimetres below the surface, plus high-resolution shallow utility and archaeological imaging.
Service & Warranty
Supplied by GulfNet Emirates Drone & Robotic Systems with UAE-based technical support, integration guidance and full manufacturer warranty. The Zond Aero 1000 NG requires additional components and software for drone operation — request a quote and our team will propose the complete, ready-to-fly GPR set. The user is responsible for confirming the suitability of a given GPR model for use in a particular country.
Key Specifications
| Type | Single-channel GPR with shielded antenna |
| Central frequency | 1000 MHz |
| Operating bandwidth | 600–1300 MHz (-6 dB) |
| Sampling | Real-Time Sampling (RTS) with high hardware stacking |
| Samples per scan | 256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048 / 4096 / 8192 (selectable) |
| Sample rate | Up to 1,280,000 samples/second |
| Scan rate | Up to 2,500 scans/second |
| Penetration depth | Up to 1 m in average soil (≈0.5 m at 0.5 m antenna elevation) — high resolution |
| Data format | Standard SEGY (.sgy) with trace geotagging |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
| Ingress protection | IP68 in protective case; IP52 airborne |
| Supported drones | DJI M400 / M350 / M300 RTK |
| Weight | 1.8 kg airborne; 7.0 kg in protective case |
| Size (airborne) | 31 × 19 × 15 cm |
| In the kit | Zond Aero 1000 NG GPR (1000 MHz), Prism 2 acquisition/processing software, NANUK protective case with integrated 99 Wh Li-Ion battery and Wi-Fi router, charger, tow rope, DJI M400/M300/M350 mounting kit |
| SKU | IS-RS-ZOND-AERO-1000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aero 1000 NG best suited for?
High-resolution, shallow work: snow and ice thickness profiling, and detecting small objects in the top few tens of centimetres. Its 1000 MHz antenna gives fine detail but limited penetration (~1 m), so for deeper surveys choose the 500 or 600 NG.
Which drones are supported?
Medium-sized drones such as the DJI M400, M350 and M300 RTK. The package includes mounts for these; other drone mounts are available on request.
How deep can it see?
Up to about 1 m in average soil, or ~0.5 m at a 0.5 m antenna elevation. It is optimised for resolution rather than depth.
Can it be used on the ground?
Yes — on a cart, towed on a rope, or flown on a drone. The NANUK protective case integrates a battery and Wi-Fi router for ground surveys.
Is extra equipment required for drone surveys?
Yes — the SkyHub onboard computer, UgCS flight planning and a mounting kit. Request a quote and we propose the complete ready-to-fly set for your aircraft.
