--- title: "Drone-Based Detectors | Gamma Ray Detection & Identification" date: 2025-01-05T08:24:03Z modified: 2026-02-26T04:00:59Z permalink: "https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/drone-based-detectors/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 19428 --- [ ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/bnc_academy_upper_banner.png) ](https://academy.berkeleynucleonics.com/) [](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-350_drone_mount_bnc_web.png) ![Drone-Based Detectors for Gamma Ray Detection & Identification](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-350_drone_mount_bnc_web.png) [](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-350_bnc_web.png) ![Drone-Based Detectors for Gamma Ray Detection & Identification](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-350_bnc_web.png) [](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-350_bnc_interface_web.jpg) ![Drone-Based Detectors for Gamma Ray Detection & Identification](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ms-350_bnc_interface_web.jpg) - [ Quote ](/get-quote/?interested_product=Drone%20Based%20Detectors) - [ Contact ](/contact-us/) - [ Datasheet ](#bnc-tab-technical-resources) - [ Price List ](/access-pricelist/) #### Drone-Based Detectors | Gamma Ray Detection & Identification Medusa offers a range of user-friendly survey tools designed to simplify measurement of spatial variation in soil composition. At the core are passive gamma-ray spectrometers that detect natural radioactivity in the top soil layer—requiring minimal setup and training for fast, effective field use. - Passive detection of natural gamma radiation (K, U, Th, total counts) - Simple, intuitive operation — ideal for beginners and experienced users - Built for efficient mapping of soil properties, geology, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and mineral exploration ##### Sensor Overview: - Multiple sensor sizes available, each optimized for specific survey types and applications (handheld/portable to vehicle-mounted/large-area configurations) - Scalable solutions to match resolution needs, terrain, coverage area, and mobility requirements Perfect for soil science, precision agriculture, geochemical mapping, contamination assessment, and radiometric surveying with reliable, low-effort data collection. **_\*Drone or UAV not included. For users prioritizing compact and efficient deployment, the MS-350 sensor is optimized for integration with the DJI M350 RTK drone platform. With a flight endurance of up to 30 minutes, this pairing enables comprehensive data collection over extensive areas, ensuring uninterrupted performance for critical survey missions._** Specifications Technical Resources Downloadable Resources Media Price Lists [ ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/drone-based.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/drone-based.png) | Gamma Ray Spectrometer | **MS-350** | **MS-700** | **MS-1000** | **MS-2000** | **MS-4000** | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Scintillation Size | 3 x 3″ (350 ml) Csl | 3 x 6″ (700 ml) CsI | 3 x 9″ (1000 ml) CsI | 3.5 x 12″ (2000 ml) CsI | 4 x 4 x 16″ (4000 ml) CsI | | | Mapping Speed | up to 15 km/h | up to 20 km/h | up to 30 km/h | up to 45 km/h | up to 90 km/h | | | Recoding frequency | Up to 5hz | Up to 5hz | Up to 5hz | Up to 5hz | Up to 5hz | | | Radionucleide Analysis | 40K, 238U, 232Th and 137Cs | 40K, 238U, 232Th and 137Cs | 40K, 238U, 232Th and 137Cs | 40K, 238U, 232Th and 137Cs | 40K, 238U, 232Th and 137Cs | | | Electrical | Input voltage | 5 – 35 V | | | | | | Power Consumption | 3W (avg), 6W (max) | | | | | | | Battery | Up to 8 hours with optional battery | | | | | | | GPS | Type | uBlox ZED-P9P | | | | | | Accuracy | 1.5 m CEP | | | | | | | RTK Accuracy | <1 cm | | | | | | | Signals | GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | | | | | | | Mechanical | Dimension | 100 (⌀) x 215(L) mm | 100 (⌀) x 295 (L) mm | 100 mm ⌀ x 375 mm | 120 (⌀) x 605 (L) mm | 174 (h) x 203 (w) 856 (l) mm | | Weight | 2.7 kg | 4.7 kg | 6.7 kg | 12 kg | 29 kg | | | Operating Temperature | -20 to + 65 °C | | | | | | | IP Rating | IP 65 | | | | | | | Connectivity | Wi-fi | 2.4 and 5 Ghz | | | | | | Ethernet | 100 Mbps | | | | | | | Port | RS-232 | | | | | | | Data | Format | JSON, NMEA, CSV | | | | | | Streaming | RS-232, ethernet and Wi-Fi | | | | | | | Sensors | Spectrometer, GPS, PTH | | | | | | | Internal Storage | 16 GB | | | | | | | Included Software | Onboard-processing (by mDOS) Channels | Real-time analysis (by mDOS) Survey planner Real-time radionuclide inspection Sample measurements 2048 | | | | | | Post-processing (by GammAn) | Full spectrum analysis (FSA) Window analysis (WA) | | | | | | | Support Online support Custom support | Extensive library of support guides Optional | | | | | | | **Request Pricing Information** | [**MS-350**](/get-quote/?interested_product=MS-350) | [**MS-700**](/get-quote/?interested_product=MS-700) | [**MS-1000**](/get-quote/?interested_product=MS-1000) | [**MS-2000**](/get-quote/?interested_product=MS-2000) | [**MS-4000**](/get-quote/?interested_product=MS-4000) | | [ MS-350 Assembly Instructions](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/25923/?tmstv=1772078459) [ Drone-Based Detectors Datasheet](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/25928/?tmstv=1772078459) Downloadable resources such as datasheets, firmware, software, drivers and products manuals. 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