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Underwater Drone

Introducing Tethys One

The Underwater Inspection Drone

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Tethys one

Pioneering Autonomous Exploration in Rivers and Tidal Currents – Unveil the Future of Underwater Drone Inspections for Challenging Environments.

Specifications

35 KG
Robot weight
10 Min
Setup time
(no add. equipment needed)
3.5 KN
Water currents with
stationary inspection
300 m
Depth rating
2 KM
Wired operating range
(extendable)
4 H
Runtime
(hot-swappable batteries)
Introducing Tethys one

Main Features

01

Autonomous Operation

• autonomous & repeatable area coverage/structure scanning
• position & orientation hold
• depth and distance lock to ground and objects

02

360º terrain awareness

• movement control 360º in roll, pitch, and yaw
• DVL, side- and front-facing sonar sensors for 360º awareness
• terrain following
• obstacle awareness

03

positioning in strong currents


• stationary inspection work in water currents up to 3.5 knots
• operation in rivers and offshore tidal currents

04

Intuitive manipulation

• 3D manipulation & grabber
• underwater lifting capacity: equivalent of one fully equipped diver
• allows new operators to effortlessly manipulate and interact with the environment

05

Recording & reporting

• 3D mapping in poor visibility
• user-friendly UI with mini-map
• 160º tiltable full HD cameras & front-facing multibeam sonar
• placing points of interest any time
• live recording and reporting during mission
• post-processed photogrammetric & acoustic 3D models enabled

At its core

Modularity

Tethys One is a ready-to-use underwater drone, complete with a standard sensor package that guarantees advanced navigation and mapping capabilities.

Moreover, our underwater drone has the capability to bear diverse payloads and seamlessly integrates with environmental sensing, manipulation, or high-precision scanning functionalities. Enhance your 3D models by incorporating environmental data such as metal detection, current, pressure, temperature, oxygen levels, thickness, non-destructive testing (NDT), and beyond.

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Pilot Sonar

By emitting sound waves, sonar systems generate intricate images of underwater landscapes and objects, facilitating efficient seabed mapping and target detection.

Our piloting sonar, mounted on a tiltable head alongside the stereo cameras, allows the pilot to view both in front of and below the ROV, even in zero-visibility conditions.

In addition to a standard forward-looking multibeam imaging sonar, we also offer the option to install side-scan sonars.

Blueprint Subsea
Compatible Models:
M750d, M1200d, M3000d

Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL)

DVLs (Doppler Velocity Logs) enable accurate underwater navigation, altitude maintenance, and real-time velocity measurement by analyzing Doppler shifts from acoustic signals reflected off the seabed. Additionally, they can assess current profiles for flow analysis.

Nortek
Compatible models:
Nucleus 1000
DVL 500 Compact
Ultra Short Baseline System (USBL)

Short Baseline System (SBL) utilizes sound waves for measuring underwater depths and determining the global position of the underwater drone. Additionally, it can be outfitted for use by nearby divers.

Blueprint Subsea

SeaTrac Standard
Multibeam Echosounder (MBES)

The multibeam echosounder captures the data used to generate 3D bathymetric models, both in real time and during post-processing.

Cerulean Sonar

Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cathodic Potential (CP) Probe
  • CP Probe: contact probe that provides a means of carrying out underwater cathodic protection potential measurement.
UCP1A Contact CP Probe
Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) Probe

Cygnus Instruments UT Probe. This subsea thickness gauge allows the operator to carry out an ultrasonic thickness measurement in areas that have previously been unfeasible using larger ROVs or divers - and no need to remove coatings!

Cavitation Cleaner

The cavitation cleaning system consists of a zero-thrust cavitation cleaning lance, a neutrally buoyant high-pressure hose, and an electric high-pressure unit.

Specifications:
  • Zero Thrust Lance: Max. recommended working pressure 300 bar (4350 psi) / Maximum design pressure 500 bar (7250 psi) / Maximum flow 80 LPM (21 gpm) / / SIR certified / Lance length 680mm / Retro lance length 225-435mm
  • High Pressure Hose: 1 /2″ Neutrally Buoyant High Pressure Hose (W.P. 390 bar) / 50 mtr / Quick-connect couplings / Recommended for ROV cavitation cleaning
  • Electric High Pressure Unit: Electric motor 8,8 Kw / 400VAC 3-phase / 4 wheels with air tyres / Max. 1500 rpm / Strong, lightweight frame / Max. pressure 21 LPM at 250 bar (5,5 gpm at 3625 psi) / (Weight 161kg) / Dimensions: 900x750x950mm

3-Axis Manipulator

The 3-axis manipulator enhances versatility and precision by providing multi-directional control, allowing for intricate and efficient handling of objects in various applications.

Metal Detector and Magnetometer
  • Underwater metal detector: It is an essential tool for marine missions, utilizing electromagnetic fields to accurately locate metal objects beneath the water's surface.
  • Magnetometer: It serves as a key tool for detecting and mapping magnetic anomalies beneath the ocean's surface, aiding in various applications.

Custom payload
Upon request, we also offer the option of custom payload integration for your specific applications and needs.
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