At UMag, we offer drone magnetic services, specializing in drone magnetic UXO and landmine detection. Marine UXO pose threats to offshore wind and subsea cable installations, while landmines and other munitions continue to harm both people and our environment in former and active war zones, as well as former military training grounds. Using our drone-based solutions, we can provide efficient and accurate UXO and landmine detection for a safer and more sustainable world.

Magnetic surveying relies on magnetic sensors (magnetometers) to record spatial variation in the Earth’s magnetic field. If high-quality sensors are used – and meticulous care is taken to minimize system noise, one may accurately map subtle magnetic outliers (or anomalies) in the subsurface. Such anomalies may relate, for example, to metallic objects, mineralized veins, boulders, or changes in soil conditions.  

Industrial-grade drones are optimal solutions for magnetic surveying, given their ability to rapidly and reliably cover large areas and to fly across terrains that are otherwise difficult or even dangerous to access. UMag’s versatile drone solutions are customized for specific purposes, and enable you to base decisions on the most precise and sensitive magnetic data, while cutting both time and costs compared to conventional surveying.

Magnetic gradiometry solutions utilize two or more simultaneously recording sensors and are less sensitive ambient noise. Our gradiometer solutions provide high-quality data, even in areas with strong magnetic background noise. We offer direct access to precisely positioned magnetic gradients (residuals) without the need to filter or excessively manipulate data, thereby reducing further operational risks and costs. Decision-making has never been easier.

The maps below show drone magnetic data, collected during a UXO survey in an area with strong magnetic noise from passing ships and nearby live power cables. While the single-sensor solution (left) is strongly affected by noise and fails to detect many UXO, the V2Mag gradiometer solution (right) provides direct access to well-resolved gradients, with clear detection of multiple UXO and seabed drainage channels.