OUR SURFACE DRONE SOLUTIONS : RSV

A simple and compact multi-mission platform

Developed as an autonomous vehicle in the USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) category, the RSV can operate several pieces of equipment and sensors simultaneously, while being independent from conventional means (ship and crew).

Performance

The RSV is a reliable solution capable of carrying out missions both in open sea, coastal areas, and in difficult zones (shallow waters, oil fields, etc.). Thanks to the latest generation of electric batteries, the system offers 24 hours of autonomy, with the possibility of extending up to 7 days.

Discover the range

The RSV comes in several versions depending on its use :

  • The RSV Dolphin, for operations in restricted waters,
  • The RSV Orca, for coastal and offshore operations,
  • The RSV Sea Observer and RSV Sea Observer Compact, for offshore operations and ROV deployment,
  • The RSV Scan Drone, for offshore operations with deployment of ROV and aerial drone.

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The RSV is a versatile and autonomous platform that can be equipped with multiple sensors : RTK GPS, side-scan sonar, single or multibeam sonar, current profiler, LiDAR laser scanning, etc., to support maritime works, hydro-oceanographic studies, as well as maritime surveillance and security.

Optionally equipped with a high-resolution infrared camera, an ROV, and an aerial drone, the RSV enables aerial and underwater inspections, port protection, or surveillance of hard-to-access areas.

As a cost-effective alternative to traditional manned solutions, the RSV combines operational efficiency, safety, and versatility to meet a wide range of needs.

Possible missions:

  • Remote area surveillance and port protection
  • Sediment profiling
  • Detection of underwater activities (divers, mines, etc.)
  • 3D digital twins – aerial and underwater scans
  • High-resolution 2D/3D bathymetry
  • ROV deployment up to 200m
  • Aerial drone deployment up to 150m
  • Salinity and current measurements, etc.
  • Atmospheric contaminant measurements (gases, chemicals)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RSV Dolphin version : 2.2 m, 4h autonomy
RSV Orca version : 3.2 m, autonomy up to 24h
RSV Sea Observer versions : 4.2m / 6m / 8.6m, 48h endurance (up to 7 days), with ROV deployment
RSV Scan Drone version : deployment of ROV and tethered aerial drone
Payload : up to 200 kg for Orca and 700 kg for Sea Observer
Speed : 0-12 knots (electric engine) and 0-30 knots (gasoline engine)
High-speed real-time communication range : up to 35 km
Navigation in sea state 3-4 (5 for Sea Observer)

ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT

CTD
Multibeam or single-beam echosounder
Side-scan sonar
Doppler current profiler
LiDAR
GPS-RTK
Obstacle avoidance system and loudspeaker
360° HD / infrared video camera
4G-5G / Wifi / UHF
Control : Manual / Autopilot / Supervised