GEON E61
Safe. Accurate. Innovative.
GEON E61: An Invention of Global Importance
The GEON E61 meets the unique, complicated demands of UXO/landmine detection and mapping. Its autonomous flight eliminates the need for deminers to enter contaminated areas on foot. The GEON E61 has been proven in testing inside Ukraine, paving the way for its use in combatting the remnants of war problem around the world.
Revolutionary UXO Detection System and Technology
Key Features of the GEON E61
Pulse Induction Technology
The GEON E61 is a pulse-induction system suitable for deep detection and mineralized soils, unlike magnetometers. It displays UXO/landmine locations in real time, and its performance is comparable to that of the EM-61 MK2 detector, an industry-standard for locating explosive remnants of war.
Precise Terrain Following
The GEON E61 closely hugs rugged or mountainous terrain to within centimeters. This is a capability that no other flying metal-detection system possesses. The system’s unrivaled precision is absolutely essential for the successful capturing of optimally usable data.
Safety and Accuracy
Deminer safety was a top priority in the development of the GEON E61 system, which eliminates the need for personnel to enter contaminated areas on foot. The system outperforms traditional methods by pinpointing mine and UXO locations to within centimeters quickly and at reduced cost.
Global Need for UXO & Mine Detection
A significant percentage of Ukraine’s croplands are affected by unexploded ordnance. Ukraine plays a vital role in the global food supply, providing over 40 percent of the World Food Program’s wheat. The job of removing UXO from contaminated areas will take years.
Egypt leads the world with approximately 23 million UXO’s and is the fifth country with the most antipersonnel landmines per square mile. The UXO hinder the economic development of surrounding areas in the north region and the Red Sea.
One of the most heavily mined countries in the world with over 10 million landmines reported and over 1,200 minefields as a result of 4 decades of conflict. These UXO prevent further development and increase the threat of fatalities and disabilities for locals.
Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait account for more than 40 million UXO. Children casualties in Iraq have increased an alarming 67% due to daily UXO exposure in their neighborhoods while out doing chores or playing.
In Vietnam, at present, all provinces and cities are contaminated with UXO and landmines. Vietnam and Cambodia are estimated to have over ten million UXO and landmines combined leaving Cambodia with one of the highest rates of amputees in the world.
Landmines and unexploded ordnance in Bosnia stem directly from the 1992 war. The UXO are scattered across 28,699 locations threatening residential areas. It is estimated to take another 5 years to clear the remaining landmines.
The Challenge in Ukraine
Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy in most regions contaminated with landmines and UXO found in fields and around water sources, making vast areas unusable. Removal of mines and UXO would enable farmers to re-enter fields and restore agricultural production.
Mine and UXO contamination in Ukraine poses a significant risk to both agricultural efforts and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Agricultural land is often not a top demining priority, leaving farmers to wait their turn. Meanwhile, the global food supply crisis worsens.
Globally, the number of unexploded landmines and other weapons of war exceeds 100 million. Eastern Ukraine has become one of the most contaminated places in the world. These mines and UXO threaten the lives of over 220,000 children as they go about their daily lives.
The GEON E61 Advantage
Safer, Faster and More Thorough
Demining operations that rely on handheld or cart-mounted metal detectors are risky and often deadly. The GEON E61 UXO/mine detecting system eliminates the need for operators to enter contaminated areas. The unmanned aerial vehicle covers an area at 25 times the speed of traditional approaches and pinpoints metal objects with advanced proprietary software.
A Unique Set of Features
Fully integrates the EM61-MK2 military-grade metal detector
Scans terrain with onboard LIDAR, SONAR and RADAR sensors at altitudes as low at 20 cm
Time-domain detection of both ferrous and non-ferromagnetic metals
RTK GPS pinpointing of targets within centimeters
Easy-to-use mission planning software for tablets and smartphones
Autonomous return-and-resume battery changes. System is capable of mapping 10,000 square feet in 20 minutes
Obstacle avoidance and non-geometric area mapping
Real-time data transmission to ground control station
Data fully compatible with Geonics (DAT61WK2) geophysics software
Unique design controls electromagnetic noise and provides increased visibility of targets
Clearing the Path for a Safer and UXO-free World
How to Get Involved
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