Equipment & Software for Geophysical Surveys: Design, Manufacture, Support, Supply

Quantum drone magnetometer with cesium sensor QuantumMag

Main features:
  • Highest accuracy and sensitivity
  • Up to 100 measurements per second
  • Built-in GNSS receiver
  • Affordable price and easy-to-use
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AeroQuantumMag is designed to efficiently perform magnetic survey work using drone. The device is featuring a high measurement speed (up to 100 Hz) and a sensitivity of 0.002 nT/√Hz rms. Aerodynamic body with carbon fiber frame weighs only 1.3 kg with battery. The low weight increases the flight time of the drone. The magnetometer requires no data exchange with the UAV and uses its own battery, so it can be used with any UAV. The magnetometer requires no data exchange with the drone and uses its own battery, so it can be used with any kind of aerial drone.

Easy-to-use drone magnetometer
AeroQuantumtMag is equipped with a user-friendly remote control - select the desired survey parameters and press Start. All measurements are saved to the built-in microSD card. Data is quickly downloaded to a PC or smartphone via USB. The remote control is equipped with an OLED display that operates in a wide temperature range (−40 ÷ +60 °C), built-in multi-frequency GNSS receiver, with RAW GNSS data recording and backlit keypad.

Power supply
The lightweight 1300 mAh LiPo4 4S battery provides up to 1.5 hours of continuous measurement time (at 20°C), which exceeds the flight time of a standard light drone by 2-3 times. If necessary, the device can also be used as a magnetic variation station or GNSS tracker with a larger battery.

Data format
User can create project folders that can be used to divide survey sites or data collection days. All measurements are saved in a TXT file in the project folder. The file from each magnetometer has a name containing the serial number of the console, the code of the measurement mode and the number of connected sensors. The files have a homogeneous structure, i.e. each measurement in the file is a line that contains all necessary information: UTC date and time, time zone, flight number or base name, measured field, estimated error, sensor serial number, latitude and longitude in decimal degrees, altitude, UTM coordinates with automatic zone and hemisphere selection, horizontal and vertical accuracy. Raw GNSS data is stored in a separate file with the same name and can be easily converted to RINEX. Even if there are many operators working on a survey site at the same time, you will always be able to identify which instrument was used for each single measurement in the database.

Metrology and noise protection - a guarantee of high accuracy
Every AeroQuantumMag is metrologically tested. We control the standard deviation of random error (noise), absolute accuracy and orientation error. The robust algorithms allow to perform measurements at high level of industrial noise, in a city environment, or right under/up high-voltage powerlines.

Built-in multi-band GNSS receiver with centimeter level accuracy
Time and coordinates are provided by the built-in multi-band GNSS receiver with PPK feature, which allows to achieve a centimeter level accuracy. AeroQuantumMag also has GNSS receiver mode and can be used as a GNSS base, rover or tracker without mag sensor connected during any geophysical applications. Stored RAW GNSS data could be easily converted to RINEX format.

Reliability and warranty
Our R&D specialists have extensive experience in performing geophysical surveys. We are well aware that such equipment must be reliable, and the service must be fast and convenient. We give 3 years warranty on all our magnetometers, and our technical support will promptly answer any of your questions. If you are still working with outdated magnetometers - take advantage of our trade-in offer and protect your projects from potential problems.

Important "little things"
    We know that there are no little things in geophysical instrumentation and we pay maximum attention to all details. Here are some of them:
  • Keyboard with backlight
  • Could be used as a base station or a GNSS receiver with centimeter accuracy
  • Type-C adapter for data transfer to smartphone
  • High-quality GNSS module with a wide range of capabilities
  • Versatility - use AeroQuantumMag as a drone magnetometer, base station, GNSS base, rover or tracker
Operating mode
  • Drone magnetic survey with simultaneous recording of RAW GNSS data
  • Base station with continuous measurements
  • GNSS receiver mode with ability to collect RAW GNSS data for a centimeter level accuracy with base or rover modes
Application area
  • Mineral exploration
  • UXO detection
  • Regional geological surveys
  • Engineering surveys
  • Pipeline mapping
  • Archaeological studies
  • Oil and gas exploration
Delivery set:
  • Console with built-in multi-band GNSS receiver
  • Portable Quantum (Cs) sensor on carbon rod
  • Lightweight helical GNSS antenna
  • Suspension rope
  • USB cable
  • Transportation case
Optional:
  • Suspension bracket for DJI Matrice M300 (350)
  • Suspension bracket for customer drone (on demand)
  • LiPo4S 14.8V 1.3Ah battery (2 pcs.) with charger
  • Non-magnetic tripod with bracket for base station mode

Type

Optical pumped Cs magnetometer

Dynamic range

15 000 ÷ 110 000 nT

Absolute accuracy

<2 nT

Sensor sensitivity

0.002 nT /√Hz

Resolution

0.001 nT

Optimal angle between the sensor axis and the field vector

45°

Operating range of inclination relative to the optimum angle

± 30°

Orientation accuracy

<1.5 nT (±20°)

Gradient tolerance

20 000 nT/m

Sample rate

0.01 s

Interfaces

USB

GNSS receiver

Built-in with the option to connect an external antenna and record RAW data.  

GNSS signals: GPS L1C/A и L2C;  GLONASS L1OF и L2OF; Galileo E1B/C и E5b; BeiDou B1I и B2I; QZSS L1C/A, L1S и L2C. SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN.

External connection through RS-232 (NMEA 0183)

Connectors

XT60, USB, external GNSS antenna

Display

160 × 128, OLED

Keypad

6 buttons

Built-in memory

up to 32 Gb (microSD)

Power supply

11-16.8 VDC, Li-ion, LiFePo4 or lead-acid battery

Operating temperature

–40 ÷ +50 °C

Additional sensors

IMU, compass

Dimensions

Ø 84×115 mm sensor

172×63×108 mm console

Weight

1.2 kg - magnetometer

0.17 kg - LiPo 4S 1550 mAh battery