ROVs - Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles

PHOTON ROV

The ultimate portable and toughest micro ROV on the market.

Weighing under 10kg, built with industrial-grade materials and paired with magnetically coupled drives to ensure durability in the harshest condition.

Deep Trekker

Kitchener, CA

Description

Lightweight, durable and the rotating 4k camera makes PHOTON the toughest little ROV on the market. Powered by six thrusters, engineered with aluminium and carbon fiber shell, acrylic lens cover and stainless steel components, it ensures durability and advanced surveying in the harshest of conditions.

With advanced capabilities to expand with additional tools and sensors such as DVL, USBL, and sonar, it is ideal for any inspection operation. The PHOTON also offers flexibile power options; lithium-ion batteris or a direct power kit to suit your inspection needs.

While the PHOTON may not be able to accommodae multiple add-ons, it compensates with lateral movement through its vectored thruster configuration.

Portability:

Weighing under 20 pounds and its ability to contain within a Pelican case, the ROV is easily portable. The battery tube is certified for both passenger and cargo airplanes for convenient travel.

Straightforward Operations:

With a 7" LCD controller, the ROV allows users to be trained quickly. The lateral movement simplifies navigation and its sensor fusion capabilities unlocks map position tracking for autonomous station keeping.

PHOTON Packages

PHOTON Base: The Base package includes enhanced 4k camera, LED floodlights, interchangeable battery, 100m tether and tether reel, BRIDGE integrated software and carrying cases for reliability.

PHOTON NAV: The NAV builds on the base package by providing additional features that includes a moving map tracking capability, autonomous stabilization features and tool skid with grabber to ensure operation in high current scenarious.

All PHOTON Packages include a 7" BRIDGE integrated controller, heavy-duty tether reel, comprehensive sensor integration and at least 1-year warranted to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Specifications

Vehicle: Type

Micro

Length [m]

0.48

Width [m]

0.333

Height [m]

0.228

Weight in air [kg]

11.6

Type of power

Environmental: Max. depth rating [m]

120

Min. operating temperature [°C]

-10

Max. operating temperature [°C]

50

Controls and indicators: Type of monitor

Handheld 7" super bright display screen integrated into controller. Video Out to view on larger monitor.

Audio overlay

N

Video overlay

Y

Scanning sonar option

Y

Optional manipulators

Y

Speed and thrust: Number of vertical trusters

6

Type of vertical trusters

Magnetically Coupled

Lights and cameras: Number of lights

5

Type of Lights

High Efficiency LED, Fully Dimmable, 1000 Lumens Tracking

Number of cameras

1

Type of cameras

Enhanced 4K Camera

Camera Booms

Zoom Camera