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Taking a look back at Deep Trekker's 2017 underwater robots, adventures, and innovations. From the Avro Arrow to releasing 4K camera capabilities.
Exhibiting has always been exciting for Deep Trekker, we love to show off the ease of use and adaptability of our rugged robots - this year Deep Trekker launched the DT640 Magnetic Crawler at Nor-Shipping. Norway is home to one of the largest international shipping shows on the globe, making it the ideal location to introduce the Magnetic Crawler to the ROV world. Built with magnetic wheels, the MagCrawler can be adapted to do a multitude of tasks including hull inspection, integrity testing, and power washing. By replacing the magnetic wheels with rubber wheels the same ROV can be utilized to clean tanks.
2017 saw Deep Trekker integrate the use of two multi-beam sonars to both the DTG2 and the DT640 Mag Crawler. Creating the ability to perform side-scanning as well as search in low visibility, the sonars have allowed for these multipurpose ROV to further diversify.
Being able to film underwater in crystal clear, cinema quality 4K video was an amazing feature added to the DTG2 and DTX2 in 2017. The upgrade from an HD 1080 means pristine video coverage, and the ability to see in greater detail during inspections, while searching shipwrecks, or filming the underside of a ship in search of contraband.
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology presented Deep Trekker with the award for "Leader in Innovation" at this year's No Digg Show in D.C. It was a great honor to have the DT340 Utility Crawler marked as an industry leader, and the hard work of our team of engineers recognized by such a prestigious association.
Definitely, one of the most exciting opportunities this year participating in the search for the Avro Arrow. A conspiracy-filled, mysterious piece of Canadian history, the Arrow has remained elusive for years. This past summer, the Deep Trekker team was able to showcase the superior abilities of the DTG2 with it's newly integrated sonar system in the search for the Arrow. Being able to be a part of Canadian history was exciting enough, but when the team started to get direct hits and video of actual pieces of the Arrow, it became the experience of a lifetime.
There isn't a single ocean lover who doesn't look forward to the Discovery Channels "Shark Week" every year. The Deep Trekker team is no different. Imagine the excitement when the Clipperton Expedition invited Deep Trekker to participate with the use of their DTG2 ROV. Working with volunteers to tag black fin sharks, observe migration and catalog different species of fish, watching the DTG2 in action on Shark Week was a dream come true.
The milestones of 2017 underwater robots have been enormous. It is hard to believe that just eight short years ago Deep Trekker was a three-man unit working out of a basement with the dream of bringing diverse, innovative and easy-to-use robots to the underwater world. Now, heading into 2018, we are a full-fledged team of dedicated, hardworking and brilliant employees, dealers who through partnership strengthen our industry knowledge and make our Deep Trekker brand visible on the global stage, and of course our customers, who without we would never have achieved all that we have. Thank you very much, Happy Holiday, and the best of wishes for a safe, productive and profitable 2018!
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