High-Precision Bathymetric Surveys with the SUMO Drone: Feedback from SIG-DRONE

BathyDrone and the SUMO Aquatic Drone: An Efficient Solution for Bathymetric Surveys

Monitoring and maintaining aquatic infrastructure requires cutting-edge technology. Since 2021, SIG-DRONE has been using our aquatic drone, the SUMO, to carry out high-precision bathymetric surveys and underwater inspections. This drone enables efficient operations on a wide range of sites, including rivers, reservoirs, ports, and hard-to-reach areas.

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Bathymetric Survey and Underwater Inspection: A Combined Approach

Recently, SIG-DRONE conducted a mission combining bathymetric surveying and underwater inspection to analyze scour formation at the base of a dike. The goal was to gain a clearer understanding of the erosion of the underwater bed.

With the SUMO, precise bathymetric measurements were safely carried out, supported by an underwater inspection using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This combined approach allows for a comprehensive diagnosis and helps anticipate potential stabilization work.

It provides infrastructure managers with a reliable picture of submerged structures, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their maintenance strategies.

Why Use a Drone for Bathymetric Surveys?

The integration of drones into bathymetric and underwater inspection missions offers several key advantages:

• Enhanced Accuracy: Drones enable the collection of highly detailed data, essential for in-depth analysis of underwater environments and infrastructure monitoring.

• Improved Safety: Using drones minimizes the need for human intervention in hazardous or hard-to-access aquatic areas.

• Time Efficiency: Rapid deployment and operational efficiency significantly reduce survey times and intervention delays.

• Versatility: The BathyDrone range’s adaptability makes it suitable for a wide variety of water bodies, allowing it to support many types of projects.

  
  

Conclusion

The use of drones like SUMO for bathymetric surveys and underwater inspections represents a significant step forward in the monitoring of aquatic infrastructure.

Thanks to their precision, enhanced safety, and quick deployment, BathyDrones provide reliable data while reducing both operational risks and survey duration.

This technology opens up new possibilities for professionals in the field, effectively meeting the growing demands for sustainable waterway management and underwater terrain monitoring.

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