With the rapid development of the low-altitude economy, hydrological monitoring is shifting from fixed stations to an integrated, dynamic air-ground perception system. Nanoradar has released its next-generation millimeter-wave radar flowmeter, the ISC852, using radar as the core sensing unit to drive flow monitoring toward lightweight and dynamic solutions.

 
Designed for UAV Flow Measurement Systems: Lightweight & Easy to Integrate

Compact size of 95×77 mm, lightweight design, low power consumption of 3 W.

A single radar measures both flow velocity and water level, reducing flight load and extending endurance.

Supports flexible deployment for mobile inspection and emergency monitoring scenarios.

One Radar, Two Functions: Simultaneous Flow Velocity & Water Level Measurement

Shaped antenna design enables simultaneous velocity and level measurement.

Built-in algorithms support flow calculation and bidirectional flow identification.

Directly outputs velocity, water level, instantaneous flow, and cumulative flow without occupying additional computing resources.

Smart Anti-Interference & Anomaly Data Filtering

Built-in AI algorithm dynamically recognizes water surface fluctuations and optimizes signal processing.

Velocity smoothing filtering (dynamically eliminates instantaneous interference values) and anomaly data filtering effectively suppress abnormal jumps caused by floating objects or strong transient interference, ensuring stable and reliable data output.

Strong Adaptability for Complex Environments

Non-contact measurement: No need to contact the water body – immune to sediment deposition, floating objects, or corrosion. Ideal for floods and sediment-laden conditions.

All-weather operation: As a millimeter-wave radar device, the flowmeter is unaffected by light, rain, snow, fog, or haze – operates reliably around the clock.

Seamless Plug-and-Play Integration

Multiple interfaces, easy integration: Supports Modbus/RS485 and other industrial standard protocols for seamless connection with SCADA and hydrological information management systems. Wide voltage range of 6–24 V DC – suitable for various IoT platforms.

Multi-protocol support for fixed stations and UAV-based flow measurement:

Supports Modbus protocol for integration with fixed hydrological stations and SCADA systems.

Supports PX4/APM flight control protocols for direct compatibility with UAV platforms for mobile flow measurement and low-altitude inspection.

Lower O&M costs: Supports Bluetooth and WeChat mini-program for remote configuration. Enables remote configuration and program upgrades. Real-time device data and status can be viewed via the mini-program without a PC or complex tools – reduces on-site maintenance and increases efficiency.

Data-Connected, Real-Time "Hydrological Sentinel"

Supports wireless communication options such as 4G/5G, LoRa, and NB-IoT.

Real-time data upload to cloud platforms enables remote viewing and centralized management.

Minimizes manual data collection, improves data timeliness, and accelerates decision-making.

Broad Multi-Scenario Coverage – One Radar for Multiple Water Applications

Suitable for hydrological monitoring, urban drainage, environmental supervision, agricultural irrigation, and industrial discharge.

Provides accurate water level data for watershed management, flood warning, and discharge monitoring.

Meets flow monitoring and management requirements across various application scenarios.