Shift Geophysics is an airborne geophysics contractor operating unmanned aerial systems for survey data acquisition. The company serves mining exploration, oil and gas, engineering, and defence sectors, delivering geophysical datasets used to support decision-making in resource and geotechnical development. Its operations span drone geophysics, data processing, remote sensing, and navigation systems.
The company's technical capability centres on its Advanced Drone Magnetometer System, which employs a Rubidium magnetometer in a towed configuration to isolate the sensor from the electromagnetic noise generated by the drone airframe. The system integrates GNSS/GPS, a laser altimeter, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for positional accuracy during survey lines.
Shift Geophysics' Drone Platform is equipped with dual-band RTK GPS, laser altimetry for terrain clearance, and autopilot processing designed to maintain stability in gusty conditions. Starlink connectivity provides communications coverage in remote operating areas. The company's mission emphasises producing reliable datasets, applying innovation throughout projects so clients can work with confidence.
