SPH Engineering

SPH Engineering develops drone software and integrated systems that extend the use of UAVs into advanced data collection, surveying, and monitoring. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, the company collaborates with more than 150 partners worldwide across scientific, industrial, and environmental fields.

Its key products include UgCS, a mission planning tool for drone operators, and the SkyHub onboard computer, which enables payload control, real-time data logging, and terrain-following flight. SPH Engineering also provides solutions for integrating drones with a range of sensors, including ground-penetrating radars, magnetometers, single- and multi-beam echo sounders, methane detectors, gamma spectrometers, and metal detectors.

These technologies are applied in areas such as hydrography (mapping reservoirs, rivers, and ponds), geophysics (detecting underground objects, utilities, or UXO), archaeology and cultural heritage (non-invasive exploration), environmental monitoring (emission tracking, peatland and glacier studies), and civil engineering and mining (site surveys and inspections).

By combining drones with industry-grade instruments, SPH Engineering enables organizations to collect reliable data in locations that may be difficult, hazardous, or costly to reach with traditional methods. The company also provides training, consulting, and support through a global network of partners, helping clients adopt UAV workflows with confidence.