Why Trajectory Matters for Drone-Mounted Magnetometers

Magnetometers are highly sensitive instruments, often deployed on suspension ropes. Even minor changes in a drone's speed, acceleration, or direction can introduce wobble, leading to noisy or unusable data. For professionals working in complex terrains, abrupt vertical or lateral maneuvers can be disastrous for the mission outcome.

With UgCS 5.6, you now have the tools to plan smoother, safer flight trajectories - an experience tailored to the unique demands of drone magnetometry.

How does UgCS help with your drone magnetometry?

Smart AGL: Smarter Terrain Following

Traditional AGL (Above Ground Level) tracks the terrain but can create sharp changes in trajectory, especially in steep areas. Smart AGL maintains a consistent distance to the terrain in front, smoothing out sudden rises or drops.

Benefits: Improved flight efficiency & Enhanced safety in mountainous regions.

Smart AGL allows altitude adjustment when flying up a vertical cliff. This ensures a safe, consistent distance from the surface without abrupt maneuvers.

Experimental Trajectory Smoothing: Minimal Gap Setting

Prevents drones from diving into small depressions like ravines or canyons that may compromise safety or data integrity.

It is ideal for missions in rugged terrains. Help yourself with unnecessary and risky sharp descents.

Experimental Trajectory Smoothing: Max Slope Limitation

Limits the steepness of vertical angles in your flight path.

Creates fluid, gradual climbs or descents, minimizing stress on both - drone and magnetometer payload and improving data quality.

DSM Support. Adding a New Layer of Safety

Back in 2013, UgCS was the first to introduce flight planning with terrain-following. Now, starting with UgCS 5.6, we’re raising the bar again by supporting DSM (Digital Surface Models).

DSM goes beyond terrain data by incorporating surface objects like buildings, trees, and other obstacles. This allows you to:

• Safely maintain altitude above surface-level objects.
• Optimize data resolution while ensuring mission safety.

Visualization Tools

View DSM contours directly in the new Map Layers window.

Elevation profiles now include DSM data, showing your trajectory relative to obstacles and terrain.

Applications for Magnetometer Missions

Trajectory smoothing and DSM support open new possibilities for industries relying on precise magnetometer data.

Applicable for All Magnetometer Missions

Trajectory smoothing and DSM support open new possibilities for industries relying on precise magnetometer data.
Key applications include:

UXO Detection
Locate unexploded ordnance and landmines in metallic casings.

Infrastructure Surveys
Identify buried pipelines, shielded cables, and abandoned storage tanks.

Tramp Metal Detection
Search for lost ground engagement tools (GET) or metallic debris.

Geological Prospecting
Detect regional magnetic field variations for mineral exploration.

Archaeology
Pinpoint buried artifacts with minimal site disruption.

Over 90% of DJI M300/M350 class drone pilots switch to us after trying UgCS.

Professional drone pilots worldwide trust UgCS because it delivers results where others fail. UgCS 5.6 is your ideal partner for magnetometer missions.

Take the next step toward precision and efficiency.

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