Radar Systems Zond Aero LF Low-Frequency Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) System
The Zond Aero LF is the deep-penetration, low-frequency member of the Zond Aero family and the most versatile system in the range. Its unshielded dipole antennas reach up to 20 m into average soil — far deeper than the shielded high-frequency models — making it the tool for geophysical, archaeological and engineering investigations of deep targets. It ships with three dipole sets (100, 150 and 300 MHz) and is fully tunable: order custom 50–400 MHz dipoles, or even cut the supplied dipoles to hit a specific centre frequency.
Ground Penetrating Radar — Radar Systems Zond Aero LF
Deep penetration up to 20 m
Low frequency means depth. The Aero LF trades the fine resolution of the higher-frequency Zond models for penetration to around 20 m in favourable soil, ideal for mapping bedrock, deep stratigraphy, large buried structures and groundwater interfaces. Extra-lightweight, it flies on DJI M400, M300 and M350 RTK drones.
Tunable frequency, one system
Three dipole sets (100, 150, 300 MHz) cover most survey needs, and the system has been tested across 50–400 MHz. Need maximum depth? Add the optional 50 MHz dipole set. RTS with high hardware stacking keeps the data low-noise, and every trace is geotagged in standard SEGY (.sgy).
Applications
Deep subsurface investigation for geophysics, archaeology and engineering — bedrock and deep-stratigraphy mapping, large buried structures, groundwater interfaces and other deep targets where penetration matters more than fine resolution.
Service & Warranty
Supplied by GulfNet Emirates Drone & Robotic Systems with UAE-based technical support, integration guidance and full manufacturer warranty. The Zond Aero LF 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 unshielded dipole antenna |
| Central frequency | 100 / 150 / 300 MHz (custom 50–400 MHz on request) |
| Operating bandwidth | 50–200 / 75–300 / 150–600 MHz (-12 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 20 m in average soil (≈10 m at <3 m antenna elevation) |
| 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 / M300 / M350 RTK |
| Controller weight | 0.8 kg with drone mount; dipoles 0.1–0.4 kg each |
| Controller size | 23 × 25 × 5.5 cm |
| In the kit | Zond Aero LF GPR with 100, 150 and 300 MHz dipole antennas, Prism 2 acquisition/processing software, transport case, antenna tube, DJI M400/M300/M350 mounting kit |
| SKU | IS-RS-ZOND-AERO-LF |
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep can the Zond Aero LF see?
Up to about 20 m in average normal soil (around 10 m when flown at an antenna elevation below 3 m). It is the deepest-penetrating model in the Zond Aero family, at the cost of lower resolution than the shielded high-frequency systems.
What frequencies does it support?
It ships with 100, 150 and 300 MHz dipole sets and is tunable across 50–400 MHz. Custom dipoles are available on request, and supplied dipoles can be cut to a required centre frequency. For maximum penetration, add the 50 MHz dipole set.
Which drones are supported?
Medium-sized drones such as the DJI M400, M300 and M350 RTK. Mounts for other drone types are available on request.
Can it be used on the ground?
Yes — mono-static and bi-static terrestrial survey kits are available for ground use, in addition to airborne operation.
Is additional 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.
