SphereFix SPCraft5: The Future of Autonomous Hydrographic Surveying
Traditional bathymetric surveying in India often involves deploying manned boats into hazardous waters, which is expensive, time-consuming, and risky. The SphereFix SPCraft5 USV transforms hydrographic mapping by fully automating the data collection process. It is the ultimate autonomous solution for river monitoring, port dredging, reservoir capacity calculation, and flood mapping.
Kevlar-Reinforced Lightweight Hull
The streamlined hull of the SPCraft5 is built from high-molecular-weight polyethylene reinforced with Kevlar fabric. Weighing just 30 kg fully loaded, it can be easily deployed by a two-man crew without the need for a crane or boat ramp. Despite its lightweight profile, it can withstand Level 3 wind waves and Level 2 swells, making it perfectly suited for India’s coastal regions and fast-flowing rivers.
Unmatched Autonomous Navigation
Equipped with a self-developed dual-antenna GNSS system and a tightly coupled IMU, the SPCraft5 maintains incredible stability and highly accurate route tracking, even in turbulent currents. You simply draw your survey grid on the 7-inch HD touch controller, and the boat will autonomously sail the lines, collecting RTK-corrected echo sounder data continuously.
Intelligent Safety Features
Water environments are unpredictable. The SPCraft5 ensures your investment is always protected with:
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Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance: Uses ultrasonic sensors (detecting up to 20m) to steer around debris, bridge pillars, and other boats.
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Shallow-Water Alerts & Auto-Reverse: Prevents the vessel from getting beached or damaging its 900W dual-brushless motors.
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360° Night Vision Camera: Streams a 1080P HD live feed directly to your controller up to 3 km away (unlimited range via 4G network).
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Auto-Return-to-Home (RTH): Automatically returns to its launch point upon signal loss or low battery.
Plug-and-Play Multi-Sensor Capability
While it comes standard with a high-precision 200kHz echo sounder, the SPCraft5 is built for expandability. It seamlessly supports the integration of third-party payloads, including Side-Scan Sonar (SSS), Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP), LiDAR, and multi-parameter water quality probes.
System Composition
