TheDuck™

Name: TheDuck™
Brand: Tersus GNSS

Compact unmanned surface vehicle for autonomous bathymetric survey.

An efficient and productive unmanned surface vessel equipped with a single-beam echo sounder.

Versatile Small USV

Experience exceptional versatility with TheDuck™, a small USV designed for precise bathymetric surveys of lakes, inland rivers, and coastal areas.

Expanded Capabilities

Maximize TheDuck™'s potential by equipping it with the Oscar/Oscar-TAP/Luka GNSS receiver, unlocking a wider range of applications. Equipped with an Oscar-TAP GNSS receiver and implement the PPP function, TheDuck™ shows high performance in areas with no or very poor network coverage.

Enhanced Safety

Equipped with two plug-in metal ducted propellers, TheDuck™ effectively reduces the risk of entanglement with fishing nets, water plants, and surface debris, enhancing operational safety.

Effortless Operation

Simplify your project with one-man operation throughout the entire process. From on-site transport to installation, operation, and data collection, TheDuck™ offers convenience and efficiency.

Optional Echo Sounder

TheDuck™ is equipped with a built-in single-beam echo sounder (100 meters@455 kHz or 300 meters@200 kHz).

Unmatched Performance

TheDuck™ boasts a lightweight, strong, and stable M-shaped design with a hull made of polymer
PP alloy, ensuring optimal performance in various environments.

Seamless Data Transmission

Enjoy enhanced data transmission capabilities with TheDuck™'s two omnidirectional dual 2.4GHz RF antennas. Transmit data over longer and more stable distances (up to 2km), with auto-return functionality in case of signal loss.

Real-time Data Management

Powered by Android-based software, TheDuck™ provides real-time data display and automatic data recording, ensuring seamless job execution and efficient data management.