Zond Aero LF
Extra-Lightweight Low-Frequency GPR
The Zond Aero LF is an extra-lightweight ground-penetrating radar built for medium-lift drones and deep subsurface imaging. The most versatile GPR in the lineup — tested across 50–400 MHz with swappable 300/150/100 MHz dipole sets that can even be cut to a custom center frequency — it reaches up to 12 meters of penetration in favorable soils on Harris Aerial Carrier airframes.
Versatile Frequencies, Deep Reach
A lightweight GPR controller with interchangeable dipole antennas spanning the 50–400 MHz range. Click the image to enlarge.
The Most Versatile GPR in the Lineup
Customizable frequencies, deep penetration, and clean 32-bit data with standard SEGY output.
50–400 MHz Frequency Range
Tested across 50–400 MHz. Ships with 300/150/100 MHz dipole sets — and you can cut the supplied dipoles to reach a custom center frequency.
Up to 12 m Penetration
Reaches up to 12 m in soil with relative permittivity around 5 and attenuation up to 5 dB/m — the deepest reach in the GPR lineup.
Real-Time Sampling + Stacking
RTS with high hardware stacking delivers up to 1,280,000 samples/s and 2,500 scans/s at 32-bit raw resolution.
SEGY Geotagged Output
Standard SEGY (.sgy) with per-trace geotagging, linear gain to +168 dB, background removal, and digital vertical filtering.
Where Zond Aero LF Flies
Unveiling the Power & Performance Details
| System Type | Impulse GPR — Radar Systems Zond Aero |
|---|---|
| Center Frequency | 75 / 150 / 300 MHz (antenna-dependent) |
| Tested Range | 50–400 MHz; customizable / cuttable dipoles |
| Operating Bandwidth | 38–150 / 75–300 / 150–600 MHz (-12 dB) |
| Max Depth | Up to 12 m (εr ≈ 5, ≤5 dB/m) |
| Sampling | Real-Time Sampling with hardware stacking |
| Samples per Scan | 256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048 / 4096 / 8192 |
| Sample Rate | Up to 1,280,000 /s |
| Scan Rate | Up to 2,500 scans/s |
| Sample Output | 32-bit digital raw |
| Data Format | SEGY (.sgy) with geotagged traces |
|---|---|
| Vertical Filters | Off, digital |
| Horizontal Filters | Hardware stacking, background removal |
| Gain | 1–10 linear, 0 to +168 dB |
| Data Storage | Raw data with gain memory |
| File Size | Limited by logging computer storage |
| Controller Weight | 0.8 kg (with drone mountings) |
| Antenna Weights | 0.1 kg @ 300 MHz · 0.2 kg @ 150 MHz · 0.4 kg @ 75 MHz |
At a Glance
- Tested 50–400 MHz, customizable
- Swappable 300/150/100 MHz dipoles
- Up to 12 m penetration
- RTS + hardware stacking, 32-bit
- SEGY (.sgy) geotagged output
- 0.8 kg controller, medium-lift ready
*GPR performance figures are Radar Systems Zond Aero LF published specifications; depth varies with soil conditions. Designed for integration on Harris Aerial Carrier airframes.
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