HyDrone™ - 4.5 Generation Portable Catamaran for Professional Hydrographic Surveys

HyDrone™ - 4.5 Generation

The HyDrone™ 4.5 is a one-person portable catamaran platform engineered for professional hydrographic survey applications. It features a lightweight, wide-profile design with watertight construction that provides exceptional stability and durability in the field. Re-engineered for greater capability and efficiency, the HyDrone 4.5 includes an enhanced battery system for longer missions and faster charging, full servo compatibility for flexible configurations, and a tool-less assembly system that allows for quick setup and breakdown. With smart integration, improved electronics, and rugged marine-grade components, the HyDrone 4.5 delivers the same reliable results as larger, more expensive survey systems while offering more power, flexibility, and ease of use.

Kit Includes:

1 - Hydrone RCV Servo (boat)

4 -Batteries: 4S LIPO 22,000 mAh

1 - Hydrolite SF200-9

1 - Hydrone RCV Servo Spares Kit

*GNSS Receivers NOT included

Applications: 

Inspection & survey of mines, sewage treatment plants, contaminated lakes, and rivers. *Both remotely controlled and autonomous navigation suites are available.

Specifications:

Survey Speed: 2 knots (1 m/s)

Top Speed: 4 knots (2 m/s) in ideal conditions

Hull Length: 1.24 m / 49 in

Hull Width: 21cm / 8.2 in

Full Width:  0.74 m / 29 in

Hull Material: High-Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) – UV resistant

Frame: Aluminum Powder Coated

Hardware: 316 Stainless Steel

Empty Hull Weight w/ Batteries: 9.8 kg / 25 lbs

Payload: 15 kg / 35 lbs

Power: 15 – 22 VDC Nominal

Battery Endurance: Up to 9 hours at survey speed with 6S
22Ah batteries (field-swappable)

Electronic Control Unit: 2x 120 amp

Motor: 2x Brushless Thruster

Steering: Differential

Remote Control: 2.4GHz Long Range RCU

Remote Range: Up to 1 km (0.6 mi) line-of-sight,
conditions dependent.

Hatches: 4x 7" Twist-Out Watertight Closure

GPS: Compatible with All Brands

Echosounder Package (Optional): AutoNav Plus Configuration, AutoNav Configuration, RCV Configuration, Seafloor HydroLite™ SF200.