Compare: Unmanned survey boats (USVs)
How the four HydroBoat models differ in size, payload, endurance and sonar. This table compares 4 models (HydroBoat 990, HydroBoat 1200, HydroBoat 1200MB, HydroBoat 1500) using figures from the manufacturers' published datasheets. Choose "Only differences" to hide rows where every model is the same, or open a model for its full specification page.
Specifications side by side
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| Model |  HydroBoat 990Get Quote |  HydroBoat 1200Get Quote |  HydroBoat 1200MBGet Quote |  HydroBoat 1500Get Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use | ||||
| Best for | Ponds, canals, small reservoirs | Rivers, lakes, near-shore | Full-coverage channel and berth mapping | Ports, coast, rough water, multiple sensors |
| Boat | ||||
| Hull (L × W × H) | 1035 × 560 × 345 mm | 1185 × 593 × 397 mm | 1185 × 593 × 397 mm | 1528 × 694 × 494 mm (monohull) |
| Weight | 20 kg without battery | 25 kg without battery | 33 kg with battery and sonar | 40 kg without battery |
| Extra payload | Built-in sounder only | 25 kg | Integrated multibeam | 60 kg |
| Propulsion | 2 brushless | 2 brushless | 2 × 1000 W brushless | 4 brushless thrusters |
| Maximum speed | 6 m/s | 6 m/s | 5 m/s | 5.7 m/s |
| Endurance at 1.5 m/s | 5 h per battery (2 supplied) | 4.5 h per battery (2 supplied) | 12 km per battery (2 supplied) | 4.5 h per pair (6 supplied) |
| Wind and wave | Wind 3, wave 2 | Wind 3, wave 2 | Wind 3, wave 2 | Wind 4, wave 3 |
| Waterproofing | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Sonar | ||||
| Echosounder | Single-beam 200 kHz | Single-beam 200 kHz | Multibeam 400 kHz, 512 beams | Your choice: multibeam or single-beam |
| Depth range | 0.15 to 200 m | 0.15 to 200 m | 0.2 to 200 m | Depends on sonar fitted |
| Optional sensors | Not offered | ADCP, side-scan, water quality | Not offered | Multibeam, single-beam, ADCP, side-scan |
| Navigation | ||||
| RTK accuracy | H ±8 mm + 1 ppm | H ±8 mm + 1 ppm | H ±8 mm + 1 ppm | H ±8 mm + 1 ppm |
| Heading | 0.2° (1 m baseline) | 0.2° (1 m baseline) | 0.08° (2 m baseline) | 0.2° (1 m baseline) |
| Control range | 1.3 km radio, unlimited 4G | 1.3 km radio, unlimited 4G | 1.3 km radio, unlimited 4G | 1.3 km radio, unlimited 4G |
| Obstacle sensing | 360° camera, 10 to 30 m sensor | 360° camera, 10 to 30 m sensor | 360° camera, 10 to 30 m sensor, auto avoidance | 360° camera, sensor, mm-wave radar |
From the manufacturers' published datasheets. "Not offered" means the model does not have that feature.
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