Speed up your scientific studies and research with advanced drone-based technologies

Whether you're mapping glaciers, surveying archaeological sites, or monitoring environmental change, drone-based integrated systems help you collect data faster and in places that are difficult or unsafe to access. SPH Engineering provides research-ready UAV solutions used in scientific projects worldwide.

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Applications in academic and scientific research

Scientific fieldwork often faces challenges such as slow data collection, rugged terrain, and safety constraints. These limitations are especially visible in disciplines such as glaciology, archaeology, subsurface mapping, and coastal research, where accessing remote or hazardous environments is part of the workflow.

To address these limitations, SPH Engineering offers drone-based sensor integrations that allow researchers to collect high-resolution data quickly, safely, and consistently across remote or hard-to-access field sites.

Geophysics & subsurface mapping

UAV magnetometers and GPR allow non-invasive detection of geological structures and buried features while improving survey speed and spatial coverage.

Glaciology & snow/ice studies

Automated terrain-following enables accurate measurements of snowpack, crevasse patterns, and glacier morphology in high-risk alpine environments.

Bathymetry & coastline research

UAV-mounted echo sounders support shallow-water bathymetry, sediment mapping, and coastal erosion monitoring where boat access is limited.

Environmental monitoring & water quality

Multispectral sensors and water samplers enable ecosystem assessments, pollutant tracking, and long-term environmental observations.

Archaeology & cultural heritage

UAV-based magnetometry and GPR provide non-intrusive mapping of buried structures and protected heritage sites with precise georeferencing.

Mineral exploration & resource mapping

UAV geophysics and imaging improve the identification of structural patterns and mineralized zones in remote locations.

Our Drone-Based Solutions for Different Research Fields

SPH Engineering offers ready-made drone-integrated solution kits that combine the essential elements needed for scientific data collection: primary sensor, UAV mounting hardware, navigation components, power modules, and mission-control software. Each package provides researchers with a complete, field-ready configuration that can be deployed immediately or adapted as a foundation for customized setups.

Glaciology

Utilize the capabilities of drone-based Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) to examine the internal composition of glaciers and ice sheets

Coastline Research

Study the coastal and marine environments and acquire seamless bathymetry data using a drone equipped with an echo sounder

Water quality

Collect water samples from various aquatic sources, such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater, with drone-based water sampler system

Archaeology

Survey vast distances and leave potential archaeology sites undisturbed with drone-based magnetometers and GPRs

Mineral Exploration

Locate mineral deposits and assess their potential environmental impact with a drone equipped with a magnetometer

Environmental Research

Combine drone-based systems with echo sounders, water samplers, and current velocity profilers in environmental research to provide a comprehensive approach to studying aquatic environments

Environmental Monitoring

Use an Integrated System with a methane detector for natural gas pipeline surveys, tank inspections, landfill emission monitoring, gas well testing, and plant safety audits