Ground Penetrating Radar

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a geophysical method that uses electromagnetic radiation to image the subsurface. It’s a non-invasive technique that can be used on any type of surface, even water. GPR works by sending out radio waves into soil and rock, then recording their reflections from interfaces between materials of different dielectric properties – such as between soil and bedrock or minerals in rocks. By looking at these reflections, it’s possible to map structures within materials.

Hovering just 1m meters above the ground DIWA are able to automate flight plans and cover a large area in a single flight with true terrain following. The GPR works very well allowing for high-quality data on rock formations.

Drones' benefits to companies are numerous; DIWA can use them to inspect machinery, improve security at mine sites, and check up on equipment. But there’s one use of drones in particular that no company should be without GPR (ground penetrating radar). As seen in recent research conducted by drone inspections WA (DIWA), GPR is a game-changer for companies looking to improve their processes.

Ground-penetrating radar is an automated geophysical method that detects subsurface features by sending pulses of radiofrequency energy into geologic materials and recording their reflected signals. GPR is used in many applications, including archeology, building foundation inspection, structural analysis, forestry, mining operations, environmental protection, land surveying and geohazards. In addition, the high penetration depth capability of GPR makes it well suited to detect objects at depth under challenging conditions.