Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV’s)
We will shortly take delivery of our first uncrewed surface vessel (USV).
This small, portable system is truely a hydrographers mobile toolkit, open source operating system and flexible electronics architecture allow for the mounting of a wide range of survey sensors and sonars.
Perfect for inshore operations, perhaps where a traditional vessel or larger USV may not be able to gain access, the weedless propellers and hull design mean this vessel can get the job done.
Advanced autonomous navigation capabilities, performing GPS waypoint navigation, position hold, follow-mw, geo-fencing, as well as automated return to home.
Drag and drop mission planning makes it easy to design a complex mission within a few minutes of being on site.
Complete Project Support
Synapse Robotics can provide our USV along with industry standard survey sensors and sonars ready for integration.
Our team is more than happy to provide options for your workscopes, feel free to get in touch.
Specifications
Performance
Endurance @ 1 m/s (~30 W), no payload: 2 Batteries (532 Wh, 2.4 kg)
18 hrs (65 km) 4 Batteries (1064 Wh, 4.7 kg)
36 hrs (130 km) 6 Batteries (1596 Wh, 7.0 kg)
50 hrs (180 km) 8 Batteries (2128 Wh, 9.3 kg)
62 hrs (220 km)
Solar Power (user equipped)Indefinite
Maximum Speed (2 batteries, no payload)3 m/s 6 kts
Maximum Static Thrust8.2 kgf18 lbf
Temperature Rating (air)-25 to 40°C-13 to 104°F
Temperature Rating (water)0 to 40°C32 to 104°F
Steering - Skid Steering
Payload and Expansion Capabilities
Payload Capacity (batteries + payload)15 kg33 lb Payload
Power
Battery Voltage @ 60 A (Direct Connection)
Battery Voltage @ 10 A (Fuse Board)
5V Auxiliary @ 5 A (Fuse Board)
Penetrator Holes (Starboard Hatch Lid)
2 x M10
Area to drill more Penetrator Holes (Port Hatch Lid)4 x M10
2 x M14
Area to drill more Available
Ports and Interfaces
3 x Serial UART
Ethernet (Blue Robotics Ethernet Switch required)
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x 16-bit ADC (3.3 V)
1 x 16-bit ADC (6.6 V)
Physical
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height)
120 x 93 x 46 cm (deployed)
120 x 71 x 24 cm (folded)
120 x 46 x 20 cm (packaged)
47 x 36.5 x 18 in (deployed)
47 x 28 x 9.5 in (folded)
47 x 18 x 8 in (packaged)
Weight (no batteries or payload) 14.5 kg 32 lb
Freeboard (2 batteries, no payload) 160 mm 6.3 in
Maximum Draft (maximum payload) 320 mm 12.6 in
Propulsion
2 x M200 Motor w/ Weedless Propeller Propeller Diameter112 mm 4.4 in
Navigation Light5V 2W LED, White All-Around, PWM-Programmable Flashing Primary
Materials
LDPE (hulls)
30% Glass-filled Polycarbonate
Anodized Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Communications
Wireless Communications Protocol802.11a/b/g/n (2412 - 2462MHz)
Wireless RouterMikroTik RBGroove-52HPn Default Wireless ConfigurationClient Mode (CPE) BaseStation Router Default IP Address192.168.2.3 BlueBoat Router Default IP Address192.168.2.4 Included Antenna 7 dBi 2.4Ghz Omnidirectional, N-Male Connector Wireless Range (w/ included antennas)up to 1 kmup to 0.54 nm Wireless Range (w/ directional antennas, not included)>10 km>5.4 nm Cellular & Satellite CommunicationsCapable, see integration guides
Software
Vehicle ControlArduRover Onboard Operating SystemBlueOS
Onboard Operating System Default Addressblueos.local (192.168.2.2)
Recommended Mission-planning SoftwareQGroundControl or Mission Planner
Navigation Capabilities
Manual Control (w/ Joystick)
Waypoint Navigation (Auto)
Click-to-Navigate (Guided)
Position Hold (Loiter)
Return-to-Home (if connection lost)
Electronics and Electrical System
Onboard ComputerRaspberry Pi 4 w/ BlueOS Flight ControllerNavigator Sensors6-DOF IMU
Dual 3-DOF compasses
Internal barometer GPSmRobotics M10034-M9N, (NEO-M9N, IST8308)
Speed ControllersBasic ESC 500 (BlueBoat Configuration)
Power Load SwitchingPowerSwitch (120A, 4S/6S Battery, Current/Voltage Sense, 5V/8A Out)
Recommended BatteryBlue Robotics 4S Lithium-Ion Input Voltage Range12–26 VDC¹ (4S–6S Batteries)
4S Low Battery Voltage Protection Cutoff8 V
6S Low Battery Voltage Protection Cutoff12 V
5V Auxiliary Output5 A Individual Battery Fuses60 A MIDI System Fuse150 A MIDI Fuse BoardMini-ATC (2 A, 5 A, 10 A fuses included)
Regulatory
Harmonized code 8907.90.0090 (BlueBoat only)
9015.80.8080 (when equipped with hydrographic sensors)
Compatible Operating System
WindowsWindows 10 64-bit or later MacOS10.20 or later Ubuntu20.04 LTS or later
Recommended Control Computer Hardware
Processori5 processor equivalent or better RAM8GB or more StorageSolid-state drive (SSD)
¹ Voltages up to 26V may be used at reduced throttle level.
