Radaz Presents Its SAR Radar Solutions at Drone Show
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At Drone Show Robotics 2026, Radaz is presenting the RD350, the world’s only compact synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capable of operating simultaneously in three frequency bands — C, L, and P — generating, among other outputs, surface and terrain maps with decimetric accuracy, as well as subsurface tomography for the identification of objects at great depths.
The maturity and originality of the technology are ratified by two patents and five additional pending patent applications, administered by Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and by the patent offices of the United States and Europe, which protect Radaz’s exclusive architecture for both the sensor and the processing and post-processing systems.
RD350 mounted on a class 3 drone
In addition to the compact radar, the company is presenting, for the first time at Drone Show Robotics, the mock-up of the POD SAR, a new variant of the RD350. The POD SAR was developed under a contract with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), an important Radaz client and partner and an applied research center focused on advanced technologies, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. TII operates in strategic areas such as artificial intelligence, digital science, robotics, cybersecurity, renewable energy, quantum technologies, propulsion and space technologies.
POD SAR mockup
The POD SAR is enclosed in an aeronautical pod specially designed for integration into VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. The development addresses the demand for systems capable of operating at higher speeds and altitudes than conventional drones, while preserving sensor integrity and the aerodynamics required for higher-endurance platforms, as well as expanding the area coverage per flight.
Also during the event, Radaz will deliver a presentation at the “Aerial Surveys with Drones Seminar” on June 18, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the topic: “What are the latest developments in onboard sensors for reality capture using drones?”
RD350
Weighing only 5 kg, the RD350 was designed to be easily mounted on Class 3 drones, enabling the mapping of up to 500 hectares per day. The system operates with high accuracy under adverse conditions, such as dense fog or over closed-canopy forests. Its innovation lies in the combination of frequency bands: the C band, which is sensitive to the upper layer of vegetation and soil; the L band, which monitors biomass volume and the upper layer of the subsurface; and the P band, capable of deeply penetrating vegetation and soil to detect objects beneath the tree canopy and buried structures, reaching depths of more than 50 meters.
RD350 SAR radar
The practical application of this technology is already a consolidated reality in the Brazilian market. Recently, Radaz expanded its work with major corporations, implementing geotechnical monitoring projects in karst areas through subsurface tomography for the infrastructure sector. In parallel, Vale recently signed a new contract to use the solution in the measurement of critical operational variables in its ore production chain.
According to Norivaldo Corrêa, CEO of Radaz, the RD350 is the result of world-class Brazilian engineering, and the company’s presence at Drone Show reinforces its commitment to delivering the high-performance solutions demanded by the global market. Corrêa states that the company has observed growing market interest in SAR solutions mounted on higher-performance platforms, such as the POD SAR, which require robustness, greater productivity, and accuracy in long-duration operations.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo, Radaz already exports its technology to seven countries — Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
In Brazil, Radaz operates across several sectors, including agribusiness and forestry, mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure in general. The company plans to expand the use of its solutions into areas such as environmental management, basic sanitation and underground leak detection, civil defense and public security, including the identification of skeletal remains and clandestine cemeteries, archaeological sites, among others, while maintaining its focus on innovation and technical excellence in global remote sensing.
Event Information:
Drone Show Robotics 2026, from June 16 to 18, at Expo Center Norte, Blue Pavilion, São Paulo, SP.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Radaz booth location: Aisle 300, Booth 317