ROVsupply: everything in the field of underwater drones / ROVs
ROVsupply supplies different types of ROVs / underwater drones.
Everything for underwater inspections, activities and recordings using ROVs / underwater drones can be found here at ROVsupply. Underwater drones are divided into several categories; depending on the purpose for which to use. An underwater drone is the solution to save a lot of time, but also money. An underwater drone is more quickly ready and faster to deploy than a diver. It is also easier to investigate an underwater situation since an ROV is smaller than a person. Fast and good result.
You do not need a professional ROV pilot to operate an underwater drone. The wired ROV is connected by means of an APP to a tablet or telephone. Control consoles or controllers with integrated tablets are also available.
Many accessories can be attached to the underwater drone, making the underwater drone applicable for many different industries. Think of robot arms, water samplers, extra cameras, steel thickness gauges, sonar systems, various sensors, positioning systems, measuring objects and much more.
Search & Rescue
For an ROV that must be used in Search & Rescue actions, you need a more professional model than just for underwater filming and photography. Speed and reliability are essential for Search & Rescue. The ROV must also have the power and capabilities to move and/or raise a heavier object. Using an ROV, in conjunction with divers, results in effective element recovery; from sunken vehicles to casualties.
With an ROV, a situation can be quickly investigated and assessed. The ROV transmits quality images using strong lights and a live camera system. The ROV pilot can immediately assess whether intervention is required by a dive team. Often an underwater drone equipped with a grab arm can also carry out the necessary rescue actions. The drone is already on site anyway, which saves a lot of time.
Tools such as sonar can greatly improve the search in poor visibility underwater.
In a murky or dark underwater environment, an ROV can be equipped with various imaging sonar systems. Search and rescue teams can use sonar to identify and re-identify areas and objects where the intended target may be located.
The Imaging Sonar has single- and dual-frequency models, unparalleled image quality in a compact, robust housing and a depth rating of up to 300 meters. Super update speeds and wide horizontal/vertical apertures allow underwater features to be effectively identified in a variety of murky or dark environments.
To get precise and accurate details about the location of potential subjects, an ROV can be equipped with an Underwater Quick Positioning System (Underwater GPS). With the U-QPS, search and rescue teams can obtain detailed dive route recordings, real-time location display and point of interest (POI) labeling through a dedicated app on a PC or smart device.
By using and combining different mapping software to display and track the ROV's path of motion, search and rescue teams can accurately track the location of the subjects and conduct recovery operations with increased accuracy and efficiency.
Aquatic farming
Most of the seafood, mussels and oysters are artificially farmed. In this way, large quantities can be grown and delivered. This method of breeding is much easier and faster than catching in the wild. Using an underwater drone, the breeding benches, feed levels and nets can be monitored quickly and easily. A lot of time can be gained here; in the 'old-fashioned way' the grower has to make dives himself. In addition to a lot of time, this also involves more costs.
An underwater drone is easy to operate and the image can be viewed directly via the smartphone or tablet that controls the drone.
An underwater drone is convenient to use and quick to teach to people who have to operate it. Fish farmers and nurseries can quickly adapt to this useful technology. If necessary, experts can provide immediate support and diagnosis by watching remotely via live streaming.
Biological research
An underwater drone can also be very useful for biological purposes. Previously, underwater life could only be admired by diving or snorkeling. Underwater drones provide the opportunity to study and investigate the different behaviors of underwater life, such as the mating season, hunting and, for example, the breeding season. In certain weather conditions, the underwater life is difficult to admire, the underwater video drone can also come in handy for this.
See the M2 PRO from Chasing in action while assisting in the cultivation of blue mussels in a Norwegian fishery:
How do you maintain the ROV / underwater drone?
The underwater drone must always be rinsed well after use. After use in salt water, but also after use in fresh water. It is also advisable to keep the tether clean.
Also, do not store the ROV wet. This also prevents the ROV from drying up. Preferably let it dry for a day or two in a room at room temperature.
Also, make sure the battery is charged to 50% for battery life.
What can you do with an underwater drone if there is virtually no visibility?
The ROV / underwater drone is equipped with lights, but if the water is very turbid, they are of little use. The ROV sees as much as a human sees underwater, but there are tools for that.
Sonar is required to see in murky water. Please note that sonar image is very different from a normal video recording. A GPS / USBL positioning system also helps locate the ROV.