
Seafloor HyDrone RCV
HyDrone™ The HyDrone™ is a one-man portable catamaran platform developed for hydrographic survey applications. It has a light-weight, wide profile and watertight construction to provide stability and ruggedness. And, with the addition of the dependable HydroLite-TM™ portable echosounder kit, the HyDrone™ accomplishes the same results as more expensive remotely controlled survey systems. The HyDrone™ is made from professional grade, water-tight marine components and readily disassembles for ease of transport. Applications: Inspection / survey of mines, sewage treatment plants, contaminated lakes, and rivers. *Both remotely controlled and autonomous navigation suites available. Specifications Survey Speed: 3 knTop Speed: 6 kn (Payload Dependent)Hull Length: 116cm / 45.6 inHull Width: 21cm / 8.2 inFull Width: 73cm / 29 inHull Material: UV Resistant HDPEFrame: Aluminum Powder CoatedHardware: Stainless SteelEmpty Hull Weight w/ Batteries: 9.8 kg / 25 lbsPayload: 15 kg / 35 lbsPower: