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Bathymetry platform -Unmanned surface vehicle USV
SHARKY by GeoPixel

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Description

Bathymetry platform -Unmanned surface vehicle USV
SHARKY by GeoPixel

The vessel is powered by two Kort nozzles with variable thrust, additionally rotated by a servomechanism, allowing it to turn practically in place.
The motor controllers are bidirectional, enabling reverse movement or sudden sharp braking.

Price includes

Floating unmanned unit (USV) designed for conducting hydrographic surveys on sheltered waters (e.g. rivers, ports, lakes, lagoons). The package includes:

  1. Unmanned USV unit with propulsion

  2. USV unit controller

  3. GNSS positioning system

  4. Two sets of batteries powering the USV

  5. Hull connectors for powering other devices: 1 pc (5 V) and 1 pc (min. 12 V – max. 36 V), with cables at least 1 m long (minimum 2 pcs)

  6. Ground-based console – transmitter/receiver unit

  7. Two sets of batteries for the console

  8. Telemetry link

  9. USV charger allowing charging of 2 batteries simultaneously

  10. Console charger

  11. Power supply cables

  12. Data cables for USV controller and console

  13. SD card with at least 64 GB for route recording

  14. Software for route design and data transfer from the USV

  15. Transport case for electronics

  16. 4 hours of user training at the customer site

  17. Post-purchase support (phone, email, online)

  18. 24-month warranty

Price does not include

  • Measurement devices such as echo sounders, cameras, or other sensors. These are defined individually, and we can integrate most devices available on the market.

  • Solar power supply. (Currently not for sale, under internal experimental testing.)

Important
You receive a ready-to-use and fully tested system.

Type of Unit
Twin-hull (catamaran)

Hull Construction
Designed for operation in water temperatures from 1–30 °C.
The splash-proof hull allows installation of equipment inside (electronics) and outside (sensors).

Total Length
100 cm

Width
85 cm

Freeboard Height
Min. 30 cm, Max. 90 cm

Draft
Up to 20 cm at maximum load

Control
Based on #USV controller in #OpenSource architecture (#OpenTX, #Ardupilot), enabling independent programming and parameter storage on SD card

Remote Control
Transmitter/receiver console with telemetry (2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz)

Range
Up to 3 km for control and telemetry

Positioning System
GNSS with antenna meeting required accuracy.
The unit can use its own #GPS #RTK via serial I2C port.

Propulsion Motors
Electric motors allowing smooth speed regulation in the range of 0–6 knots

Steering with Two Motors (fixed-pitch propellers in Kort nozzles)
– Differential (torque generated by differential motor operation)
– By nozzle rotation (nozzles coupled together)

Operating Time
Up to 6 hours on a single battery set

Data Recording
Route parameters stored on SD card

Power Outputs for External Devices
DC 5 V, load 2 A
DC 12–36 V, maximum load 3 A (at 12 V)

Available Control Modes
Manual (joystick mode)
Autonomous – navigation along predefined waypoints (waypoint mode)
Autonomous – return to home point (return home)
Option to add custom modes via software

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