What can drone GPR detect underground?

Buried utilities, voids and sinkholes, rebar and structures, soil stratigraphy, and groundwater — all without excavation.

How is drone GPR different from push-cart GPR?

Drone GPR carries the radar on a UAV, covering large or inaccessible sites quickly and safely while georeferencing every reading.

Do you serve sites nationwide?

Yes — based in West Fargo, ND, we deploy drone GPR across the entire United States.

What areas does Northern Drone operate in?

Northern Drone LLC operates across the United States with full mobile deployment capability. We travel to your site regardless of location. Based in West Fargo, ND, we regularly serve clients in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and throughout the Midwest and Great Plains.

Is Northern Drone FAA certified?

Yes. All Northern Drone pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates and we carry commercial aviation liability insurance on every mission. We are capable of obtaining FAA Certificates of Authorization (COAs) for operations in controlled or restricted airspace.

How accurate is drone LiDAR survey?

Northern Drone's LiDAR systems achieve ±2–5cm vertical accuracy with RTK/PPK correction under standard survey conditions, meeting ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for engineering-grade work.

How long does it take to get data after a drone survey?

Standard turnaround is 72 hours or less from survey completion. Rush processing delivers within 36 hours for time-critical projects. Large complex datasets may extend to 5 days — always confirmed upfront before the project begins.

Can you survey flooded quarry pits?

Yes. Northern Drone uses sonar-equipped drone and USV platforms to map flooded quarry pits with ±2cm depth accuracy. We deliver color-coded depth maps, cross-section profiles, sediment layer analysis, and volume calculations — with zero personnel required in the water.

What file formats does Northern Drone deliver?

We match deliverable formats to your workflow. Common outputs include LAS/LAZ point clouds, GeoTIFF rasters, SHP/KMZ/DXF for GIS and CAD, CSV coordinate exports, PDF inspection reports, and orthomosaic imagery. Tell us what platform you use and we'll format accordingly.

DRONE GPR SURVEY

Drone GPR Survey — See Beneath the Surface Without Breaking Ground

Drone-mounted ground penetrating radar maps what’s below your site — utilities, voids, and stratigraphy — without moving a shovel of dirt. Based in West Fargo, ND, mobilizing nationwide.

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Drone-Based GPR

Ground-penetrating radar from the air removes the need to send crews into hazardous, contaminated, or inaccessible terrain. Our drone-mounted GPR systems map sub-surface utilities, voids, buried infrastructure, and geological features across wide areas — safely and rapidly.

Frequency250 MHz – 1 GHz

Depth RangeUp to 5m (soil-dependent)

Use CasesUtilities, voids, geotechnical

Flight Altitude1–3m AGL (terrain-following)