A research team at Northern Arctic Federal University (NArFU) has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle for testing a quantum magnetometer. This was announced by the scientific director of the "Russian Arctic" scientific and educational center of NArFU, Marat Yeseev.
The drone is designed for accurate scanning of the magnetic field in hard-to-reach areas.
The drone is needed to be able to scan the magnetic field using a magnetometer, which is suspended from it, for a sufficiently long time. It needs about 45 minutes to fly and transmit information.
The drone's payload capacity is 5 kg, and the magnetometer itself with batteries weighs about 1.5 kg. The device is based on sensors made of synthetic diamond plates with nitrogen-vacancy centers.
The crystal structure has been modified to provide high sensitivity to the slightest fluctuations in the electromagnetic field. This makes it possible to perform ultra-precise measurements, which is relevant for the effective search for minerals.
Currently, the housing and final mating of all parts and mechanisms are underway.
UAV testing is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.
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