Overview

The Aquarov Mk.II is a middle-sized carrier platform designed for heavy duty and advanced measuring. Tasks can, like in the Mk.I, be performed automatically or be performed by a human controlling the vehicle.

Each model is assembled using materials that are appropiate for its particular duty, following the most advanced ship construction techniques.

Propulsion

The system must be equipped with appropiate propulsion, depending on task to accomplish and mass of the assembled drone. Engines can be attached to a motorized swivel system to allow extracting the engines from the water when neccessary.

A multitude of propulsion systems exist, ranging from classic fuel-powered engines to silent, electrical engines. As said before, the propulsion to be used depends on the task of the drone.

An off-water engine can also be equipped, designed for situations where underwater propulsion is not viable.

Scissor Platform

The Aquarov Mk.I comes mounted with a scissor platform that is able to descend into the water, allowing instruments to be inserted and extracted from the water when neccesary.

A winch is also able to be mounted allowing the drone to submerge equipment up to 60m underwater.

Equipment

The drone should be equipped for the task it is going to execute, but certain elements are required almost by every drone.

A power supply able to run the propulsion systems and equipment is required, so are communication and guidance systems which allow the drone to function autonomally and to receive data from a control center. It is also encouraged to install redundant systems, reducing the damage of a system failure.

The heavy capacity of this drone allows it to carry up to 350kg of equipment (measured in air)