Bathymetry at the service of the environment: when technology helps nature

Preserving the environment through seabed measurement

In a world where aquatic ecosystems are increasingly fragile, Bathymetry is proving to be an essential tool for understanding, monitoring, and protecting aquatic environments. This scientific discipline, which consists of measuring the depth and topography of marine, river, or lake beds, is becoming a true ally for those involved in the ecological transition.

And at Bathydrone-USV, we have chosen to put this cutting-edge technology at the service of the environment, using autonomous and non-intrusive nautical drones.

Bathymetry, a key tool for ecological monitoring

Understanding the evolution of aquatic environments

Seabed mapping allows for:

• Monitoring the evolution of riverbanks, deltas, and estuaries

• Detecting silting, sedimentation, or erosion

• Assessing the volumes of transported sediment

• Identifying deposition zones or areas of pollution accumulation

• Monitoring sensitive natural habitats, such as seagrass meadows

  
  

All of this is crucial information for natural area managers, environmental consultancy firms, and local authorities.

Supporting biodiversity and renaturation projects

Through regular bathymetric campaigns, it is possible to:

• Identify areas suitable for ecological restoration

• Create comparison baselines for long-term monitoring

• Evaluate the effectiveness of renaturation or bank reforestation projects

• Preserve threatened aquatic species by accurately monitoring their habitats

  
  

Bathymetric data thus provides a valuable foundation for steering environmental policies based on concrete and reliable data.

Why choose BathyDrone-USV for your environmental bathymetric surveys?

Low-impact technology, designed to preserve natural environments

Our surface drones (USVs) are electric, silent, and produce zero emissions. Their shallow draft allows them to operate in sensitive areas without disturbing habitats or introducing environmental bias. Combining non-invasive technology, highly durable materials, and extended battery life, they deliver performance and reliability with total respect for the environment.

The result: precise surveys that maintain the integrity of the ecosystems being studied.

Tailor-made missions with experts by your side

Whether you are a local authority, an environmental consultancy, a research laboratory, or a protected area manager, the BathyDrone-USV range integrates seamlessly into your projects:

• Ecological diagnosis and high-resolution seabed mapping

• Monitoring and management of Natura 2000 or sensitive zones

• Regulatory oversight of dredging or hydraulic engineering works

• Environmental impact studies for infrastructure projects

• Long-term scientific monitoring (time series, modeling, habitat dynamics)

  
  

All of this is delivered with a high level of safety, scientific rigor, and full data traceability.

Concrete cases: when bathymetry helps protect

Among the many possible missions:

• Monitoring a wetland water body to detect silting areas and precisely adjust dredging operations.

• Surveying the bathymetry of a protected canal to limit human intervention and promote natural self-regeneration.

• Assisting a natural park in riverbed restoration by comparing pre- and post-work surveys.

  
  

Every mission is an opportunity to prove that technology and ecology can work as a team.

Conclusion: Clearer depths for a more sustainable future

Bathymetry is not just a matter for engineers or scientists: it is a tool at the service of life. By making visible the often-unseen transformations of aquatic environments, it allows us to act faster, more accurately, and more effectively.

At BathyDrone-USV, we believe that a sustainable future also depends on a deeper understanding of the environments we seek to preserve.