Unmanned Surface Vehicle

HyDrone

Portable catamaran for hydrographic survey

The HyDrone-ASV is a one-man portable, autonomous and remotely controlled catamaran platform developed for hydrographic survey applications. This highly economical platform provides the same survey results as more expensive remote-controlled survey systems.

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Single Frequency Sonar

Lightweight, Portable Hydrographic Survey Vessel

Working in conjunction with the HydroLite Plus portable echosounder kit, the HyDrone 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.

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Hardware Specifications

Survey Speed: 3 kn
Top Speed: 6 kn
Hull Length: 116 cm
Hull Width: 21 cm
Full Width: 73 cm
Hull Material: UV Resistant HDPE
Frame: Aluminum Powder Coated
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Empty Hull Weight w/ Batteries: 9.8 kg
Payload: 15kg

Power: 2x 14.8 VDC 16 Ah Battery LiPo
Battery Endurance: 8 HRS
ECU: 2x 120 amp
Motor: 2x Brushless Thruster
Steering: Differential
Remote Control: RCU 2.4Ghz Long Range
Remote Range: Up to 1 km
Hatches: 4x 7″ Watertight Closures
GPS: All Brands
Echosounder: Seafloor HydroLite Plus

Customisation

The desired depth sounder can be pre-installed or supplied ready to accept existing equipment from the user’s surveypool.
HyDrone™ can be outfitted with singlebeam, multibeam, sidescan sonar systems and ADCPs.
Maintain line & fixed heading for ADCP Surveys.
For professional hydrographic survey requirements, HyDrone™ may be tailored for individual customer specifications. Additional features are available, please contact your Seafloor representative.

Transportation & Deployment

HyDrone™ is one person portable, allowing easy access to remote and dangerous areas.

High-quality marine materials.
Easily disassembles for transport and shipping.

Software Compatibility

HyDrone™ is compatible with hydrographic data acquisition software such as Hypack, Carlson, Trimble Business Centre, Leica, Sokkia, Topcon etc.

Semi-Autonomous & Remote Control

Controlling the HyDrone™ is easy using a long-range, remote control unit (RCU).

Up to 1km range.
Eight hours survey endurance.
Maneuver easily with powerful differential thrusters.

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Instrumentation Options

Flexible Survey Sensor Integration

HyDrone™ supports a broad range of compatible sonar modules, GNSS positioning systems, and auxiliary control solutions, allowing the platform to be configured for specific survey requirements. This flexible integration approach enables accurate depth measurement, reliable positioning, and efficient survey operations across a variety of hydrographic applications.

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Sonar Modules

HyFi Plus™
HydroLite Plus
HydroLite ™ Pole Kit
SonarMite™ MILSpec Echosounder

GPS / GNSS

RTK GNSS
DGPS

Auxiliary Sensors

AutoNav Plus™
AutoNav ™ Control System

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See the Hydrone in Action

View the Hydrone deployed in the field and in operation. The following videos and images demonstrate how the system performs in real survey conditions and integrates into everyday workflows.