ROVs for Hydroelectric power plants and dam inspection.

Hydroelectric ROV Applications

Invest in a Deep Trekker ROV for your Hydroelectric inspection. Talk to our Industry Specialist today about your specific needs and learn more about:
 
- Inspecting runners/penstocks
 
- Inspecting turbines
 
- Inspect without dewatering
 
- Save on scaffolding
 
- Clear trash racks

REDUCE THE USE OF DIVERS IN HYDROELECTRIC INSPECTIONS AND CLEANING

Deep Trekker Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are tethered underwater drones that can provide HD video, sonar imagery, and more to help assess structures such as intakes, walls, turbines, and more.

How can Deep Trekker help me reduce dives?

DTG3 Package with Controller, Tether in tether wheel and auxiliary lights

DTG3 ROV 
75 m Tether 
Heavy Duty Tether Reel 
7-inch, Sunlight-readable, Controller 
Wheeled Pelican Case 
Full HD Camera 
Sensors for Heading and Depth 
Precision Thruster 
Auxilary Floodlights 
Hybrid Power 
Buoyancy Weight Set 
Operator Manual 
Batteries & Chargers 
1 Year Warranty

dtg3 rov precision thruster vertical movement

The precision thruster at the rear of the vehicle enables users to move up and down without utilizing the pitch function. With the precision thruster engaged pilots can make depth changes without any rotation of the ROV, making it ideal for the trickiest of observation and inspection needs.

Precision Thruster

The Full HD internal camera is easy to use, with live zero latency viewing on the handheld controller and a 270 degree rotating field of view. Switch to photo mode to snap photos up to 8 megapixels.

Full HD camera

With expert engineering and the help of gravity, the ROV’s outer shell and thrusters can rotate 180 degrees to perform lateral movement, while gravity holds down the internal semi-circle weighted frame. This allows the ROV to drive up, down, side to side, forward and backwards.

Extreme maneuverability

Deep Trekker ROVs are constructed with cast aluminum, anodized and epoxy coated for corrosion resistance. Its unique spherical design has inherent strength and combined with proprietary, no-maintenance thrusters. Deep Trekker’s clean-sheet design and expert innovation ensures the system will last for years. If you require upgrades or new capabilities, you can enhance your system with industry-specific add-ons and attachments.

Built to last

The high quality lens upgrade and proprietary image processing algorithms through Deep Trekker’s Bridge software provide users with an optimal underwater viewing experience including a wider field of view, enhanced clarity and auto colour correction.

Enhanced 4K Camera

DTG3 ROV

Full 1080p HD Camera

75 M tether

Heavy duty tether reel with bearings and electrical slip ring for easy tether management

7-inch, sunlight-readable, Controller

Wheeled Pelican Case

ROV with 4 additional fixed auxiliary LED lights

Auxiliary Lights

Buoyancy weight set

Operator manual

Chargers

1 Year Warranty

Depth rating to 200 meters (656')

Auto Heading/Depth & Active Yaw Stabilization

Ultra High Definition Camera

Tether Options to 700m (2,296') 

270 Degree Rotating Camera Head

Super Bright LED Floodlights

DTG3 Base Package

2 remote controllers - Deep Trekker Robotics

Aquaculture

Infrastructure

Energy

Search & Rescue

Commercial Diving

Defense

Maritime

Municipalities

Ocean Science

Underwater Discovery

Related Add-Ons

The DTG3 makes getting eyes underwater easier than ever before. An extremely quick to deploy and reliable underwater drone for inspection and surveys.

Want an extremely quick to deploy and reliable underwater drone for inspections and surveys?  The DTG3 makes getting eyes underwater easier than ever before.  This package gets you everything you need to get started with inspections, with plenty of modular options to enhance the ROV’s capabilities.

DTG3 General Specs

DTG3 Electrical Specs

Controller with BRIDGE Technology

ROV Lights & Camera

ROV Tether (DTG One Package)

DTG3 Package

300M Tether · 
Heavy Duty Tether Reel 
Controller w/ 64GB SD Card · 
Sensors (Depth, Heading, Temperature) · 
2 Wheeled Pelican Cases · 
Chargers · 
2-Function Grabber · 
Laser Scaler · 
Microphone · 
2 Sets of Batteries

The tether has a 150 pound break strength, so there is no problem lifting the ROV by the tether. You can lower and raise the ROV by the tether and retrieve objects with the grabber arm by pulling up on the tether.

Can I lift and lower the ROV by its tether?

The ROV’s handheld controller comes equipped with a 7” LCD display. The high definition and bright display offers a portable yet high quality viewing experience for one operator. There are times however, when you may want a larger monitor to display video to a group of viewers. The handheld controller comes equipped with an HDMI out port, along with Ethernet, SD and USB ports. This allows you the flexibility of connecting to other devices. Alternatively, the ROV records video and photos to an SD card. The SD card can be easily removed and then connected to other devices for viewing.

Can I plug the controller into a larger monitor while I complete a dive?

Yes, as long as the accessory is within 40 grams of neutral buoyancy it will not affect the ability of the ROV to maneuver throughout the waters.

Can I add my own accessories to it, such as a neutrally buoyant camera?

The defining feature is the 260-degree revolving head at the front of the vehicle. In the center of this head is the ultra high definition camera that you see the view from on your controller, as well as powerful LED floodlights and a laser scaler. 
Adjust the angle of your camera, lights, laser scaler, imaging sonar and grabber to ensure optimal position for your application, such as sweeping an area with the imaging sonar in a search mission or looking above at the hull of a ship or to locate targets on the seafloor.

Revolving head

The ROV is propelled by six powerful thrusters, two of which are vertically mounted for precise vertical movements and depth holding, four of the thrusters are mounted horizontally and in a vectored configuration to allow for lateral movements. This configuration of thrusters is great for holding in heavier currents and for stable control when making fine adjustments while performing an inspection or survey.

Stable six-thruster control

The REVOLUTION is powered by two Lithium Ion battery tubes on the bottom of the ROV. These battery tubes or skis can be interchanged very quickly with the included spare set to keep your operations up and running. At the front of the skis are additional LED floodlights for even better illumination for your video.

Operation longevity

Our ROVs are controlled by our BRIDGE software, which enables you to see and record data from many different sensors all from a handheld controller. When you add positional sensors such as the USBL, you can see your position on screen via a Google map and record your position as it changes over time along with the video and your other sensor data. Imaging sonars are also integrated directly on the handheld, allowing you to see and record sonar data side by side with your position and video footage.

BRIDGE seamless sensor integrations

The carbon fibre shell, anodized aluminum and stainless steel body and sapphire lens cover make the ROV a very rugged and durable machine.

Durable construction

revolution rov magnetic coupled vertical thruster 

The thrusters utilize an innovative design called magnetic coupling, the propeller assembly and drive motor are connected together using magnets, meaning that the thrusters are very durable, they do not wear down over time and they do not require ongoing maintenance as other thrusters often do require oiling, greasing or regular replacement.

Magnetic coupling

Group of first responders talking while standing by a DTG2 ROV 

Above the camera head is an optional mount for a multibeam imaging sonar. Use the sonar to get a visual through murky water or over longer distances, monitor your sonar footage live and record it alongside your video all on your handheld controller, no extra laptops or monitors required.

Direct sonar integration

Below the camera is a two function grabber, with interchangeable claws for sampling, measuring, recoveries or tool manipulation.

Simple field-change tools

Deep Trekker Underwater Robotics - Revolution X Rov

REVOLUTION ROV with 6 thrusters

260 degree rotating 4K camera and high powered LED light

300 m (1000 ft) tether on reel (6mm diameter)

Integrated Super Bright Screen Controller with Built in Diagnostic Tools

Integrated super bright screen controller operating BRIDGE software

2 Function grabber arm

Intelligent sensor package complete with water temperature, battery levels, auto depth and auto heading

4 Camera-facing LED lights

Laser scaler (10cm/3.9") 

Spare batteries with LED floodlights

Microphone

Chargers and Ballast Tool Kit

Depth rating 305 m

Quick-swap batteries

Extreme mobility and stabilization control

Comprehensive sensor integrations

DT REVOLUTION Package

Deep Trekker Controller Strap - Underwater Robotics

Deep Trekker pelican 1650 Case - Underwater Robotics  

Defense employee lowering Deep Trekker REVOLUTION ROV into water from concrete barrier  

Deep Trekker REVOLUTION ROV underwater with laser beams coming from the front

Deep Trekker's REVOLUTION ROV being lifted into an aquaculture cage

Deep Trekker revolution excellent stability 

Deep Trekker revolution product design in the process

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The REVOLUTION offers best-in-class performance. Its intuitive design makes inspections easy in high currents.  Add an imaging sonar for best results.


The REVOLUTION is the most intuitive and stable ROV for underwater surveys and inspections, built tough to survive harsh underwater conditions to accomplish complex missions.  

The revolving head provides unmatched flexibility for key attachments, allowing you to rotate your imaging sonar, enhanced 4K camera and grabber to get the optimal angle depending on the task at hand.

Each REVOLUTION purchase includes a free online training session with our Technical Trainer to set you up for success. 

REVOLUTION ROV Specs

Enhanced 4K Camera Specs

REVOLUTION ROV | Package

Designed to provide years of service the PIVOT is made for tough jobs. Built with tough materials like carbon fiber and aluminum, paired with magnetically coupled thrusters, stainless steel components and sapphire lens cover ensures durability in the harshest of conditions.

Equipped with 6 strong thrusters powered by lithium ion batteries, the PIVOT provides users with stability, power, speed and control in a portable package. Lateral movement and 220 degree range of motion on the high definition camera, allows users to complete inspections in a timely, straightforward manner.

Stability and power

Man walking on dock at fish farm pulling plastic case on wheels containing a Deep Trekker DTG3 ROV. 

Under 37 pounds and contained within 2 Pelican cases, the PIVOT is easily portable. With battery tubes under 100whr the PIVOT is certified for both passenger and cargo airplanes for easy and convenient travel. Ease of portability means that one vehicle can be used for numerous jobs at several locations.

Portability

With the handheld 7” LCD controller and straightforward operations, the PIVOT is easy to use allowing operators to be trained quickly. Lateral movement simplifies navigation during remote inspection work. Finally the modular design makes adding tools convenient - even in the field.

Straightforward operations 

PIVOT ROV

100 m tether

200 Degree Rotating 4K camera head with LED Floodlights

6 thruster stability

200 degree 4K rotating camera

Intelligent sensors - depth, heading, temperature, and more

Field swap batteries

Integrated into BRIDGE

PIVOT Smart

Where power meets portability. Perform efficient and accurate inspections through higher currents with the affordable, vectored PIVOT ROV.

Perform efficient, accurate and convenient inspections and surveys with the Pivot Smart. The Smart package gives you everything you need to perform a high quality visual inspection with the integrated sensor pack, super bright LED floodlights, an enhanced 4K camera and the conveniences of the tether reel and carrying case for ultimate portability.

PIVOT General Specs

PIVOT Electrical Specs

ROV Lights

ROV Tether

PIVOT Smart Package

Hydroelectric Application Packages 

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"I could come up with at least 5 times so far where we would have scheduled divers to do what the ROV did."
 
Jon Thomas, Eugene Water and Electric Board

Eugene Water and Electric Board

Divers are commonly used for the regular inspection work of underwater infrastructure in hydroelectric plants. While effective, diver inspections in the confined, dark and murky environments of energy plants can be incredibly dangerous.

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"In this instance, costs and safety were the two driving factors. With regards to safety it was the human factor, there was no radiation and no work protection involved for shutting down the systems."
 
Che Swearengen, Ontario Power Generation

Che Swearengen and Ontario Power Generation

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