Seafloor Systems

HyDrone-RCV Portable, Remote Control Survey Boat

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Product Description

Seafloor Systems HyDrone-RCV Portable, Remote Control Survey Boat Datasheet

The HyDrone-RCV is a hand-portable, remotely controlled catamaran platform developed for bathymetric survey applications. Working in conjunction with the HydroLite-TM portable echosounder kit, the HyDrone-RCV accomplishes the same results as more expensive RC survey systems. The lightweight, wide profile and watertight construction provide stability, ruggedness and portability. It is manufactured from high quality marine materials and components and easily disassembles for transport and shipping.

Work environments include mines, sewage treatment plants, contaminated lakes, harbors and rivers. Remote control access of the survey boat is easy using a high-power remote control system that offers up to 2 km range, with a survey endurance of over four miles on a single battery pack.

The Hydrone-RCV has been featured in POB, Professional Surveyor (now XyHt) and GIM.

Includes:

2 x 1.2m catamaran pontoon hulls
Cross frame
(2) 12V DC shrouded thrusters
Handheld remote control unit
12V battery bank and battery charger
Custom-fit portable shipping case
1 year standard warranty
Lifetime support

Instumentation Options

Sound Velocity Profiler (SVP)
RTK GPS
Radio Telemetry
Side Scan Sonar Module
HYPACK Software
HydroLite-TM
AutoNav™ Auto Pilot Module with Mission Planner Application on PC Laptop

Specifications

Top Speed	12 kts / 22 Km/hr
Hull Length	1143 mm / 45 in
Hull Width	736 mm / 29 in
Power	2x 16v 16 Ah battery LiPo
Battery Endurance	8 hours
Payload	11.3kg / 23 lbs
ECU	2x 180 amp water-cooled
Motor	2x brushless thruster
Hull Material	UV resistant HDPE
Frame	aluminum powder coated
Steering	differential
Weight	9 kg / 20 lbs
Hardware	stainless steel
Remote Control	Futaba 2.4Ghz long range
Remote Range	2 km
Hatches	4x 7" twist-out water-tight closure
GPS	all brands
Echosounder	Seafloor HydroLite™

FAQ

Q: What is the max range of the HyDrone-RCV?
A: 2 Km max distance away from remote control.

Q: How long can the HyDrone-RCV run for?
A: 8 hours at surveying speed (2-4kts)

Q: Will it follow a pre-determined path?
A: You can now purchase an autonomous option for the HyDrone; the HyDrone-ASV and EchoBoat-ASV (autonomous surface vehicles) can now follow pre-planned lines without having to control the boat manually. You can switch from autonomous to remote control using a high-power remote control system.