SENSYS MagDrone R4 UAV Magnetometer
The SENSYS MagDrone R4 is an ultra-lightweight magnetometer that carries five triaxial fluxgate sensors on a 2 m horizontal bar, mounted on any UAV able to lift 2 kg. The five-sensor array covers a wide swath in a single pass for high-resolution magnetic mapping — the right tool for detecting small, compact buried objects and structures such as UXO and archaeological features, far faster than a single-sensor system.
MagDrone R4 Installation on a DJI M300 RTK Drone
Five sensors, wide-swath high resolution
Where the single-sensor MagDrone R1 maps a narrow line, the R4’s 2 m bar of five triaxial fluxgates captures a wide, dense swath each pass. That dramatically increases coverage and resolution for high-detail mapping of small, compact targets — ideal for UXO detection and archaeological prospection over larger sites.
Light, drone-mounted and SkyHub-logged
At just 1.4 kg the sensor bar flies on DJI M350/M300 RTK and Inspired Flight IF800/IF1200A drones. It is powered by the drone and connects to the SkyHub onboard computer via the GPS-out interface for georeferenced logging. Fly as low as possible — a terrain-following system is recommended — and process the data in GeoHammer Pro or Seequent Oasis montaj.
Applications
Searching for UXO (unexploded ordnance), archaeological prospection, and surveying for ferrous objects of a few hundred grams or heavier lying underground — wherever high-resolution, wide-swath magnetic mapping is needed.
UXO & Detection Note
The system detects ferrous targets ranging from hand grenades (e.g. an estimated 0.5 m sensor-target distance for an F1 grenade) up to large UXO such as aerial bombs at a few metres. Magnetometers detect only items with a considerable amount of ferrous metal and cannot detect most modern landmines; the system must never be used to confirm the absence of landmines or ordnance, but is a valuable asset in Non-Technical or Technical Survey to confirm the presence of ferrous UXO.
Service & Warranty
Supplied by GulfNet Emirates Drone & Robotic Systems with UAE-based technical support, integration guidance and full manufacturer warranty. The MagDrone R4 requires the SkyHub onboard computer and additional components for drone operation — request a quote and our team will propose the complete, ready-to-fly magnetometer bundle, including a terrain-following system.
Key Specifications
| Sensor designation | FGM3D/75 |
| Number of sensors | 5 |
| Sensor technology | Fluxgate, triaxial |
| Sensor sensitivity | High |
| Sampling rate | 200 – 1,000 Hz |
| Dynamic range | ±75,000 nT |
| Configuration | Horizontal sensor bar, 2 m wide |
| Live data stream to ground | No (logged via SkyHub) |
| Power | Supplied from the drone (no internal battery) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Ingress protection | IP52 |
| Supported drones | DJI M350 RTK / M300 RTK, Inspired Flight IF800 / IF1200A, or similar (min. 2 kg payload) |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| In the kit | MagDrone R4 magnetometer, MagDrone Data Tool software, power supply cable, USB cable, cable to SkyHub GPS-out, drone mountings, manual, transport hard case |
| SKU | IS-SENSYS-MAGDRONE-R4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the R4 different from the R1?
The R1 has a single fluxgate sensor for narrow-line survey; the R4 carries five triaxial fluxgates on a 2 m bar for wide-swath, high-resolution mapping. Choose the R4 to cover larger areas at high detail and detect small, compact targets efficiently.
Which drones can carry it?
Any UAV able to lift 2 kg, including the DJI M350 RTK and M300 RTK and Inspired Flight IF800 / IF1200A. The sensor bar itself weighs only 1.4 kg.
Does it record on board?
The R4 is powered by the drone and connects to the SkyHub onboard computer (via the GPS-out interface) for data logging — there is no live stream to the ground. Request a quote for the complete set.
Can it clear landmines?
No. It detects only ferrous-rich items and cannot detect most modern landmines, so it must never be used to confirm the absence of mines or ordnance. It is suitable for confirming the presence of ferrous UXO during survey work.
What software processes the data?
GeoHammer Pro for fast in-field processing and Seequent Oasis montaj for large-scale projects. The MagDrone Data Tool is included.
