USUG-Skaters — Starting selection brief
Manufacturer: Boya Gongdao

A 4.5 m autonomous catamaran for bathymetry, hydraulic-structure inspection and hydrological monitoring, with modular payload bays and an optional ROV and docking station.

Weight: 1.1 ± 0.2 t
Draught: 50 ± 10 cm
Minimum water depth: 1 m
Dimensions: 4.46 × 2.50 × 1.97 m
Payload: 155 + 100 kg
Speed: Max 3.3 m/s; economy 1.8 m/s
Endurance: ≈ 20.5 h / 136 km per charge
Cameras: Front and rear, up to 2560 × 1440

Configuration note: The USUG-Wharf docking station (automatic charging and return), USUG-R-45 ROV and USUG-Center remote control centre are optional. The manufacturer designs the platform for routine unattended duty; unattended operation must comply with local waterway rules. The 155 + 100 kg payload is allocated between the payload bays according to the task, as advised by the manufacturer.

Confirm current specifications and delivered scope with the manufacturer before purchase.