Hi all,

i am thinking about an affordable way to build/buy a gradiometer system, that is light enough, to attach it to a drone. like
http://www.barnardmicrosystems.com/L3_geological_survey.htm
but low budget. :)

a gradiometer uses two (or more) magnetometers, as far is i know. the big planes use 
(http://www.picoenvirotec.com/environment/templates/tmp_environment/downloads/PicoEnvirotec_AirMAG.pdf)

Scintrex CS-3 seems to be a popular magnetometer for this. i found that the Scintrex
produces a lighter one, the CS-3L (1,8kg/3.96 lbs). 
http://www.scintrexltd.com/magnetics.html


but maybe there is an inexpensive way to built a gradiometer? 
an arduino based solution would be perfect. but i found none. 

Maybe someone can help out here? Thank in advance!


regards, Joe :)

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  • Hi Joe,

    Affordable? The CS-VL's cost US$20k each, for a gradiometer set up you will need two of them.

  • Hi Joe,

    Have you had any luck since your post in April? Please email me if you'd like to discuss further,  sumpterdude@me.com

    TKS,

    Bob Chaplin

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