Electronic Instruments & Sensors for UAVs & Robotics. UAV Sensors

Suppliers and manufacturers of Instruments & Sensors for Drones, UAV, UGV, USV, AUV and Robotics applications. UAV sensors for wide-ranging applications

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AMCORIS

Cutting-Edge Advanced Sensor Technologies for Drones & Autonomous Vehicles

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía

Guidance, Navigation & Control Solutions (GNC) for Drones & UAVs

Tersus GNSS

GNSS Receivers & Antennas, Satellite-based PPP Correction Service, and Network RTK Service for Centimeter-level Positioning

Silicon Designs, Inc

High-Accuracy MEMS Accelerometers for UAVs & Unmanned Systems used in Commercial, Industrial & Military Applications

FIBERPRO

Tactical-Grade Fiber Optic Gyros & FOG IMU for UAVs & Autonomous Vehicles

Exail

Inertial Navigation & Positioning Technology for Unmanned, Autonomous Systems

Teledyne Marine

Autonomous and Unmanned Marine Vehicles: USV, AUV, Marine ROV; Profiling Floats & Towed Systems

Advanced Navigation

Software-Defined Inertial Navigation Systems (MEMS & FOG), and Acoustic Positioning Solutions

Microstrain by HBK

Inertial Sensors, MEMS IMU, AHRS Systems, Vertical Reference Units & GNSS-INS for Unmanned Systems

PlanBlue

Cutting-Edge Fully-Automated Intelligence Solutions for High-Resolution Geo-Referenced Seafloor Mapping

Vectoflow

Flow Measurement Technologies & Air Data Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FT Technologies

Rugged Drone Anemometers & Ultrasonic Wind Sensors for UAVs & Ground Control Stations

ALSEAMAR

Leading-Edge Solutions & Services for Defense, Ocean & Marine Energies Applications

Cubert

Cutting-Edge Hyperspectral Camera Solutions - Critical Real-Time Insights for UAV-Based Applications

Hollyway

Innovative AI-powered Drone Solutions for Industrial Applications

Micro Magic

Industrial & Automotive-Grade Inertial Sensing Systems for UAVs, Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles

SatLab Geosolutions

GNSS Positioning Solutions: RTK GNSS Receivers, UAV Base Stations for Surveying

Voyis

AUV Payloads & ROV Skids: Underwater Laser Scanners & 4K Stills Cameras for Subsea Inspections & Surveys

YellowScan

High Precision, Long-Range UAV LiDAR & Drone LiDAR Mapping Solutions

RIEGL

Drone LiDAR Sensors & Laser Scanners for Aerial Surveying, Mapping & Bathymetry

MostaTech

Miniature Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOG Sensors) & IMUs for UAVs & Robotics

EMCORE Corporation

High Performance FOG, RLG, and Quartz MEMS Inertial Sensors - Gyros, IRU, IMU, INS

LI-COR

Compact 3D Ultrasonic Anemometers & Weather Sensors for Drones, UAVs & GCS

Sonardyne International

Tracking, Navigation, Positioning and Communication Sensors for AUV, ROV, USV

AGISTAR

Innovative Cutting-Edge Robotic Vehicle Solutions for Water Management & Aquatic Applications

D-2 Inc

Conductivity, Temperature & Depth (CTD) Measurement Technologies for Unmanned Oceanography & Marine Survey

ecoSUB Robotics

Compact & Lightweight AUVs for Scientific, Commercial & Defense Applications

Hydro-Tech

Hydrographic Survey Equipment: Multibeam Echo Sounders, Side Scan Sonars, Sound Velocity Sensors & Profilers

Wavefront Systems

Underwater Sonar: Side-Scan Imaging Sonar & Forward Looking Sonar for Obstacle Avoidance & Navigation

SubCtech

Ocean & Marine Monitoring Systems, AUV & ROV Subsea Batteries

Boxfish Robotics

Underwater Robotic Vehicles (ROV & AUV) for Inspections, Observation and Videography

CubePilot

The Cube Autopilot, GNSS Module, HD Video Transmission System and Accessories for UAVs

CHC Navigation

GNSS Positioning & Navigation Systems, Mobile Mapping UAV LiDAR & Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Silicon Sensing

MEMS Inertial Sensor Solutions, IMUs, Gyroscopes and MEMS Accelerometers for Unmanned Vehicles

Airmar Technology Corporation

Weather Monitoring Stations, Marine Transducers, Side-Scan Sonar & Underwater Altimeters

Reventec

Precision Fuel Level Sensors for UAVs, Drones and VTOL Unmanned Helicopters

UAV Propulsion Tech

UAV Hardware Solutions: Propulsion & Fuel Systems, Servos & Flight Controllers, Imaging Solutions, Launchers & Parachutes

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M-A342VD10 Vibration Sensor

Low-drift vibration sensor with SPI/UART interface

Low-drift vibration sensor with SPI/UART interface
...er design, the sensor is ideal for measuring vibration conditions and patterns in vital drone and...
M-A542VR10 Vibration Sensor

IP67-rated vibration sensor with RS-422 interface

IP67-rated vibration sensor with RS-422 interface
...er design, the sensor is ideal for measuring vibration conditions and patterns in vital drone and...
Metaverse Painter 400

Airborne LiDAR mapping with centimeter-level precision & long-range capability

Airborne LiDAR mapping with centimeter-level precision & long-range capability
The Tersus Metaverse Painter 400 (MVP 400) is a high-performance airborne mobile mapping system buil...
Metaverse Painter

Lightweight LiDAR mobile mapping for precision geospatial data capture

Lightweight LiDAR mobile mapping for precision geospatial data capture
...stem’s multi-sensor fusion (GNSS+INS+LiDAR+camera) ensures dense, precise point clouds for... ...integration on UAVs and ground platforms. Designed for immediate field readiness, the MVP requires...
MG01 Magnetometer

Self-contained magnetometer for dynamic UAV applications

Self-contained magnetometer for dynamic UAV applications
...y installed on UAV wings or fuselages, allowing it to be placed away from other onboard systems that...
Delph Seismic Software

Complete software package for seismic & sub-bottom profiler data

Complete software package for seismic & sub-bottom profiler data
Delph Seismic is a complete acquisition, processing and interpretation software package for geologis...
Delph Sonar Software

Complete software package for side-scan sonar surveying

Complete software package for side-scan sonar surveying
Delph Sonar is a complete acquisition, processing and interpretation software package for high-accur...
Sams 50 Synthetic Apeture Sonar

Synthetic aperture sonars for towfish & UUVs

Synthetic aperture sonars for towfish & UUVs
The SAMS Series of synthetic aperture sonars (SAS) provides real-time processing and superior imagin...
SeapiX-R

3D multibeam sonar for fisheries & environmental monitoring

3D multibeam sonar for fisheries & environmental monitoring
SeapiX-R is a solid-state 3D multibeam sonar designed for fisheries, scientific research and marine ...
Hydrus Micro Hovering AUV

Micro-AUV for benthic survey and point inspection

Micro-AUV for benthic survey and point inspection
...... machine vision and AI, with full access to the camera, sensors, navigation, modems and control. ... ...uring advanced sensors and a 4K camera, Hydrus delivers accurate, georeferenced video and imagery...
Kiel Pressure Probes

Precision measurement of total pressure and total temperature

Precision measurement of total pressure and total temperature
Vectoflow's Kiel pressure probes provide precision measurement of total pressure and total temperatu...
Kiel Temperature Probes

Precision temperature measurement at flow angles of up to +-60°

Precision temperature measurement at flow angles of up to +-60°
...and resistance sensor options. They can be manufactured with a variety of lengths and with diameters...
High-Temperature Probes

Precision temperature measurement at up to 1800°C

Precision temperature measurement at up to 1800°C
Vectoflow’s customized high-temperature probes are manufactured using cutting-edge additive ma...
Multi-Hole Probes

Customized measurement of aerodynamic and thermodynamic parameters for UAV flight

Customized measurement of aerodynamic and thermodynamic parameters for UAV flight
... for effective UAV flight, including angle of attack, speed, static and total pressure, and total...
Insight Nano

Compact underwater 3D laser scanner for confined environments

Compact underwater 3D laser scanner for confined environments
...d for external sensors. It outputs real-time, high-density 3D data using the ViewLS software suite,...
Insight Micro – Underwater Laser Scanner

Compact underwater laser scanner for small subsea platforms

Compact underwater laser scanner for small subsea platforms
The Insight Micro from Voyis is a high-performance underwater laser scanner engineered specifically ...
OEM Inclinometers

Board-level two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors

Board-level two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors
...ard-level tilt sensors and inclinometers are ideal for OEMs and systems integrators, offering...
Angle Sensors

Rugged MEMS non-contact angular position sensors

Rugged MEMS non-contact angular position sensors
...-contact angle sensors measure rotational position through a differential array of magnetic elements...
North-Seeking Sensors

FOG & MEMS north-finding sensors for navigation & alignment

FOG & MEMS north-finding sensors for navigation & alignment
... north-seeking sensors utilize advanced FOG and MEMS-based inertial sensing technologies to provide...
Enclosed Inclinometers

IP67 & IP68-rated two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors

IP67 & IP68-rated two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors
... enclosed tilt sensors and inclinometers for harsh environments are IP67 or IP68-rated, offering...
G321M Fiber Optic Gyro

Rugged High-Speed FOG for Demanding Unmanned Applications

Rugged High-Speed FOG for Demanding Unmanned Applications
...tegration into UAVs, UGVs, autonomous maritime systems, and other robotic platforms operating in...
HydroBeam S2 Echo Sounder

Dual-channel echosounder for survey USVs

Dual-channel echosounder for survey USVs
...ed temperature sensor for accurate real-time sound velocity calculation....
HydroBoat 1500 USV

Versatile USV for underwater topographic survey

Versatile USV for underwater topographic survey
The HydroBoat 1500 is a versatile USV driven by four powerful thrusters and designed to carry out un...
HydroBoat 1200 USV

Multipurpose uncrewed vessel for hydrographic survey & monitoring

Multipurpose uncrewed vessel for hydrographic survey & monitoring
...of measurement sensors and equipment for multi-mission convenience. Designed with cutting-edge CFD...
HydroBoat 990 USV

High-efficiency USV for bathymetric survey

High-efficiency USV for bathymetric survey
The HydroBoat 990 is a portable USV designed specifically for bathymetric surveys. Featuring a robus...
TriSonica Data Logger

Data logging & storage for up to four TriSonica wind sensors

Data logging & storage for up to four TriSonica wind sensors
...al ASCII-based instruments. It also provides connections for external GPS receivers and radio...
TriSonica Mini Wind and Weather Sensor

World’s smallest and lightest 3D ultrasonic anemometer.

World’s smallest and lightest 3D ultrasonic anemometer.
...nd and Weather Sensor is a compact (measurement path of just 35 mm), lightweight (less than 50...
TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor

The 3D Sonic ideal for UAS-based atmospheric flux studies.

The 3D Sonic ideal for UAS-based atmospheric flux studies.
...er competitive sensors. This makes the TriSonica Sphere ideal for UAS/UAV deployments....
AUV CTD

Compact conductivity, temperature & depth sensor for AUV & USV integration

Compact conductivity, temperature & depth sensor for AUV & USV integration
The AUV CTD from D-2 Incorporated provides a precise and rugged sensing solution for conductivity, t...
Hybrid CTD Sensor

Cutting-edge conductivity, temperature & depth sensing in a low-SWaP footprint

Cutting-edge conductivity, temperature & depth sensing in a low-SWaP footprint
...ss temperature sensors....
UL-CTD Sensor

Advanced conductivity, temperature & depth sensor with low power consumption

Advanced conductivity, temperature & depth sensor with low power consumption
...of third-party sensors can be integrated via A/D and serial interfaces. Data can be output via USB,...
Ocean CT Sensor

Cost-effective conductivity & temperature measurement for shallow waters

Cost-effective conductivity & temperature measurement for shallow waters
...-cost Ocean CT sensor provides a highly accessible solution for reliable conductivity and...
LSM200-38999

Rugged Capacitive Sensor for UAV Fuel & Oil Monitoring

Rugged Capacitive Sensor for UAV Fuel & Oil Monitoring
... and oil level sensor engineered for UAV platforms operating in demanding military and aerospace...
LSM200 Coolant Level Sensor

Rugged capacitive fluid sensor for fuel and oil monitoring in defense UAV platforms

Rugged capacitive fluid sensor for fuel and oil monitoring in defense UAV platforms
... coolant level sensor engineered for precision fluid measurement in demanding UAV and autonomous...
LSM-MICRO

Ultra-Compact Liquid Level Sensor for Uncrewed Systems

Ultra-Compact Liquid Level Sensor for Uncrewed Systems
...e liquid level sensor designed specifically for size- and weight-sensitive unmanned systems....
LSM100-MICRO

Micro Liquid Level Sensor

Micro Liquid Level Sensor
...t liquid level sensor designed for UAVs, UGVs, and other unmanned platforms where space and weight...
ecoSampler

Deep-water sampling module compatible with ecoSUB AUVs

Deep-water sampling module compatible with ecoSUB AUVs
...of traditional sensors in capturing parameters like environmental DNA, trace metals, and organic...
MS400C

All-in-one multibeam echo sounder for compact USVs

All-in-one multibeam echo sounder for compact USVs
...actory-aligned sensors and software-preconfigured coordinate relationships, allowing users to begin...
MS8240 Multibeam Echo Sounder

Multifunction All in One Multibeam Sonar

Multifunction All in One Multibeam Sonar
MS8240 can achieve online continuously adjustment of 200kHz~400kHz and also support high frequency o...
MS400P Portable Multibeam Echo Sounder

400kHz Multibeam Echo Sounder for Underwater Bathymetric Survey

400kHz Multibeam Echo Sounder for Underwater Bathymetric Survey
MS400P is a new generation multi beam echo sounder that fully reflects the trend of industry develop...
MS8200 Oceanographic Multibeam Echo Sounder

200kHz Multibeam Echo Sounder for up to 500m Depth Mapping and Survey

200kHz Multibeam Echo Sounder for up to 500m Depth Mapping and Survey
MS8200 is a new generation of multibeam echosounder that is specially designed for professional ocea...
220WXH WeatherStation® Instrument

Rugged heated offshore weather station for USVs

Rugged heated offshore weather station for USVs
...and three-axis electronic compass provide heading, position, speed over ground and course over...
EchoRange+™ 30/200 kHz Smart™ Sensor

Ultrasonic marine temperature and depth sensor

Ultrasonic marine temperature and depth sensor
...0 kHz Smart™ Sensor is an ultrasonic underwater temperature and depth sensor capable of operation...
110WX WeatherStation® Instrument

Rugged, land-based weather monitoring station

Rugged, land-based weather monitoring station
...ations such as UAV ground control stations and launching areas. Featuring IPX4 or IPX6 rated ingress...
110WXS WeatherStation® Instrument

Ultrasonic, land-based weather monitoring station

Ultrasonic, land-based weather monitoring station
The 110WXS is an entry-level ultrasonic weather multisensor for stationary land-based applications, ...
HQ-400 Multibeam Echosounder

Lightweight Integrated Multi-Beam Echosounder

Lightweight Integrated Multi-Beam Echosounder
...r, temperature sensors, compass and pre-calibrated IMU into a single unit, and offers flexible... Integrated Sensors for Enhanced Accuracy...
D270 Echosounder

Versatile single-beam echosounder for bathymetric survey

Versatile single-beam echosounder for bathymetric survey
...er temperature sensor that enables real-time sound velocity correction for enhanced depth...
APACHE3 Pro Unmanned Surface Vessel

Professional survey USV with autonomous obstacle avoidance

Professional survey USV with autonomous obstacle avoidance
The APACHE 3 Pro is a lightweight and compact USV (uncrewed surface vessel) designed for professiona...
APACHE 6 USV

USV with Norbit multibeam echosounder

USV with Norbit multibeam echosounder
..., and GNSS IMU sensor, the Apache 6 USV can be supplied with NORBIT multibeam echosounder and LIDAR...
Microplastics Sampler

Ocean sampling system for USVs

Ocean sampling system for USVs
SubCtech's compact Microplastic Sampler can be installed on both large and small USVs (uncrewed surf...
Greenhouse Gas Monitoring

Air and water quality monitoring systems for CO2 and methane measurement

Air and water quality monitoring systems for CO2 and methane measurement
SubCtech’s OceanXpert family of air and water quality monitoring systems can be used to measur...
Subsea NetDI® Logger

Versatile data logger for deep-sea AUVs and ROVs

Versatile data logger for deep-sea AUVs and ROVs
... provides four sensor inputs and one host data output, and an optional expansion bus allows up to 30...
OceanPack™ BUOY

Compact pCO2 analyzer for marine monitoring platforms

Compact pCO2 analyzer for marine monitoring platforms
...allowing other sensors such as CTD, dissolved oxygen, pH, gas and nutrient analyzers to be...
Solstice MAS – Side-Scan Sonar

Multi-aperture side-scan sonar

Multi-aperture side-scan sonar
Solstice is an ultra-high resolution multi-aperture side-scan sonar system for AUVs, ROVs and towfis...

Electronic Instruments & Sensors for UAVs & Robotics. UAV Sensors

Caroline Rees

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Instruments & Sensors for UAVs, Ground Robotics & Marine Unmanned Vehicles

Unmanned vehicles, including drones, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UUVs (unmanned underwater vehicles) and UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), utilize a wide range of instruments and sensors to enhance the operation of the vehicle or to gather data. Unmanned vehicles are ideal remote sensing platforms for many applications, including military, industrial, surveying and environmental monitoring, due to their lower cost of operation compared to manned vehicles and their ability to operate in hostile or hard-to-reach environments.

UAV Sensors

Reventec’s UAV Fuel Level Sensors

UAV Sensors: Fuel Level & Fuel Flow

Unmanned vehicles with large fuel tanks, particularly larger UAVs, may require sensors to monitor the level and flow rate of the fuel. State-of-the-art drone sensor technologies include ultrasonic fuel flow sensors and capacitive fuel level sensors, both of which use no moving parts and are ideal for the harsh high-vibration conditions found in UAV applications.

ROV & UAV Sensors: Inertial Measurement

drone sensor

PNI Sensor’s Motion and Measurement (M&M) module

UAV sensors also include Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), which fuse together information from different sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers and magnetometers to provide measurements that can be used to calculate orientation and velocity of the drone. This data can be combined with another source of information such as a GPS to further increase the accuracy of the calculations.

MEMS-Based Orientation Sensors for drones and robotics

MTi 600-series MEMS-Based Orientation Sensors by Xsens

LiDAR Sensors for Drones & Autonomous Vehicles

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors, which measure the reflection time of a pulsed laser beam, have a variety of uses in drones and unmanned systems. They may be used for navigation and collision avoidance by UAVs and autonomous driving systems, as well as for mapping and other imaging applications such as agricultural and forestry surveying. LiDAR provides an alternative to traditional photogrammetry methods for when the mapped area contains many obstructions.

Other types of sensor for UAVs and unmanned vehicles

Other imaging sensors that may be mounted on unmanned vehicles and drones include thermal imaging for building inspection, search & rescue and security, as well as other electro-optical (EO) sensors that operate in the visible spectrum. Hyperspectral precision agriculture drone sensors measure reflected light to provide data on the health of crops, allowing farmers to optimize application of pesticides and fertilizers and maximise crop yields.

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