Trident
A Trident Underwater Drone produced by Sofar (Previously OpenROV). It is an incredibly affordable underwater drone with a hydrodynamic shape that allows it to travel 2 meters per second, and is easy to pilot. Though this is not open source like its predecessor, it is a much sturdier design. It has an HD camera, powerful LED ‘headlights’ to illuminate the dark depths of the sea or underwater caves, and offers a full suite of onboard sensors.
Physical Specifications |
Performance specifications |
| – Weight: 3.4kg – Dimensions: 410mm x 205mm x 86mm – Nominal battery life: 3-4 hours, normal operation (active piloting, lights on) |
– Maximum depth: 100m (328ft) – Maximum tether length 300m – Maximum speed: 2 m/s – LED brightness: 360lm |
Camera Specifications |
Sensors |
| – Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps recorded, 720p @ 30fps live on device – Video Latency: Very low latency (~120 ms) – Video compression: h.264 – Video export format: mp4 Features: Excellent color rendition, high dynamic range, optimized for low-light underwater, wide angle field-of-view and scratch-proof sapphire window. |
– IMU: 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis gyro, 3-axis accelerometer – Depth / temperature: 1cm-resolution depth sensor with temperature calibration and display – Other: Internal barometer, battery meter |
