Velos Rotors

Magnetometry

Magnetometry

Velos V3 Magnetometry

Offered by our integration partner UMAG Solutions, Velos V3 Magnetometry gives the user a battle-proven, STANAG-compliant, weatherproof UAV magnetic mine detection solution, designed to be deployed in any terrain onshore or offshore and both open and confined spaces. 

With years of commercial and military technology validation on almost any type of UXO/Mine, the V2MAG™ is the most reliable and validated UAV magnetic payload on the market. 

Complete Turnkey Solution

Velos V3 Magnetometry gives the user a battle-proven, STANAG-compliant, weatherproof UAV magnetic mine detection solution, designed to be deployed in any terrain onshore or offshore and both open and confined spaces. With years of commercial and military technology validation on almost any type of UXO/Mine, Velos V3 Magnetometry is the most reliable and validated UAV magnetic payload on the market.

The Velos V3 is an amazing piece of equipment.”

Flight Team

UMAG Solutions

UMAGMission™ End-to-End Operation Software

  • UAV Mission Planning with 3D terrain mode
  • Auto V2MAG™ payload start-up / monitoring
  • Real-time data transfer and display of gyro-corrected pre-processed line data
  • 2D interpolation (gridding) and advanced FFT data products on-the-fly
  • Data products compatible with any GIX software

 

Advanced Software Features:

  • Automatic real-time Line Trimming and Data Cleaning
  • Automatic real-time Data Processing, including advanced leveling and micro-leveling
  • Offline Background Maps anywhere in the world
  • Target analysis on-th-fly / georeferenced target list generation from 2D gridded data products. Target list available as .shp and ascii files
  • Geophysical inversion on-the-fly of selected targets for modeled best-fit XY-position, Depth and Magnetic Movement

Consistent Flight Line Spacing

UMAG’s patented towing system helps ensure consistent line spacing throughout the survey.

Best-in-Class Raw Data Quality

A world-record low noise level of less than 0.02 nT in raw data and a zero heading error mean there is no need to filter data.

Direct access to the Vertical Gradient

With the vertical sensor configuration, you get direct access to both the Measured Total Field and the Measured Vertical Residual (gradient)

Optimized for both Land and Sea Operations

Velos V3 Magnetometry has been validated commercially on numerous land and sea UXO campaigns since 2018.

Real-time Data Transfer for QC on-the-fly

Save costly operational time with UMAG’s fully integrated Ground Control Station that gives you access to data in real-time and quality control in the field.

Operational Anywhere in the World

No matter the latitude or the terrain, the solution’s flexibility gives you access to high-quality data. Weatherproof in consistent rain and 8 m/s continuous wind.

What comes in the box?

V2MAG™

  • V2MAG™ v2.0 payload (Mil. Ed.)
  • V2MAG™ towing solution
  • Ground Control Station (Engine-in-a-box)
  • Rugged Laptop
  • UMAGMission™ software (Advanced)
  • Transport flight case
  • Velos Rotors V3 Helicopter (Electric)
  • Three weeks training

 

Optional

  • Service/Maintenance Agreement
  • Spare parts

Validated UXO / Mine Detection Capabilities

25kg ferrous objects8-13m
50kg ferrous objects15-20m
Naval Mine (e.g. Rockan)7-15m
Aircraft Bomb (e.g. MK82)10-15m
155mm Artillery Shell7-12m
AT Mines (e.g. TM-62m)5-7m
AP Mines (e.g. MON-50; POM-2)2m
AP Mines – Low Metal (e.g. OMN)1-2m
Cluster Munition (e.g. AOKh)2m

Technical Specifications

  • Centimeter-level positioning (5-8 cm XYZ); GNSS jamming/spoofing Resilience
  • 3D attitude gyro-correction via high-precision Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
  • Potassium Vaopur Quantum Sensor Technology (Abs. Acc: +/- 0.1 nT; Sampling: 20Hz)
  • Double-Sensor Vertical Gradiometry
  • 01 nT Sensitivity during operation (~Total System Noise Level)
  • Radio link with automatic missing data capture

Operational Specifications

  • Fast Aerial Coverage (Offshore 6-8 ha/hour / Onshore 2-5 ha/hour)
  • Operational Flexibility (0.5 to 6 m/s survey speed stability / 2-m-ckise-to-obstacles flight)
  • Validated on AT and AP mines, Cluster Munition, Grenades, Small-to-Large Artillery Shells
  • Validated on Modern / WWII Naval Mines / UXO
  • Bottom / Moored / Floating Mines & Seabed Boulders versus Mines
  • Easy access to Rivers, Surf zones, Harbors, Low-visibility waters and Ice-covered waters
  • Deployable in all terrain
  • Layman applicable and cost efficient
  • Weather Resistant: Wind – 8-10 m/s consistent (12-14 m/s gusts); Temp: -20 C° to +40° C; Max Precip: 10 mm/h

Mechanical Specifications

  • Rugged Design / Lightweight (5.2 kg Total Weight)

UMAG Ground Control Station

  • Rugged Engine-in-a-box GCS / Real-time Data Transfer / Local Wifi / No RTK needed
  • Encrypted Radio Link / Long-range Data Transfer
  • Grade Laptop with UMAGMission™ software (Advanced)

Drone Magnetic Solutions

Velos Rotors offers advanced drone magnetics solutions for detecting buried and submerged threats, including landmines, naval mines, and unexploded ordnance. Our drone magnetic services provide precise and efficient mine detection capabilities, designed to locate and assess ferrous content in a variety of environments, from rugged land terrains to complex subsea landscapes. Whether you’re dealing with landmines or naval mines, our drone magnetic mine detection technology ensures thorough scanning and identification of potential hazards, reducing risks and improving operational safety.

In addition to defense applications, Velos Rotors also supports archaeology and minerals research, offering high-precision drone magnetic scanning of buried structures such as ancient ruins, as well as the detection of subsea power cables. Our drones are equipped to deliver accurate and reliable results for both mineral detection and archaeological surveys, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. Whether you’re working on the detection of unexploded ordnance, or need specialized services for archaeology & minerals drone applications, Velos Rotors has the expertise and technology to support your mission.