Search And Recovery

ROVs for Underwater Search and Recovery Missions

Providing first responders with eyes underwater quickly while keeping the team out of harm's way.

Echoes of Success: Stories from the Industry's Frontlines

When we'd get a call, we'd go out to the site that we were supposed to go to, and you would have a backup diver, a primary diver, and a 90% diver. So that would give you three personnel to have to suit up and get ready to go into the water. With the ROV, being that it has a camera as well as a sonar, we can actually see what it is, which means that we only have to drop one diver with a backup diver in.
James Dale, High Point Fire Department
Probably 50% of the recoveries we've done with the ROV, we were actually able to see the victim from the surface with the ROV by tilting down and using the sonar to pick that target up. And then we just work our way to the target. So speed, speed, speed.
Shane Seagroves, President/Owner, SKS Solutions
The thing that struck me early on was it's easy to use for our firefighters. It's also very mobile. We can either put on a boat and deliver it to an area, or we can just simply carry it down to the shoreline and deploy it from that area so it doesn't take up a lot of space. And then also the customer service at Deep Trekker. The issues we've run into, however minor they may be, have been rectified and corrected very quickly. They've been easy to get in contact with. They've also addressed any concerns or issues that we've had and taken care of it immediately.
Shawn Royall, Battalion Chief, Charlotte Fire Department
I was able to monitor the divers underwater while they're inside the ship and got some really good footage of them in the dark. We did a night dive with it and were able to find an anomaly on the bottom using Sonar. I've grabbed ahold of the anomaly with the Grabber claw, turns out it was just an aluminum ladder, but I was able to find it again the next day and grab ahold of the ladder in the murky water with near zero visibility.
Kirk Oswell, Stacy-Lent Fire Department.

When we'd get a call, we'd go out to the site that we were supposed to go to, and you would have a backup diver, a primary diver, and a 90% diver. So that would give you three personnel to have to suit up and get ready to go into the water. With the ROV, being that it has a camera as well as a sonar, we can actually see what it is, which means that we only have to drop one diver with a backup diver in.
James Dale, High Point Fire Department
Probably 50% of the recoveries we've done with the ROV, we were actually able to see the victim from the surface with the ROV by tilting down and using the sonar to pick that target up. And then we just work our way to the target. So speed, speed, speed.
Shane Seagroves, President/Owner, SKS Solutions
The thing that struck me early on was it's easy to use for our firefighters. It's also very mobile. We can either put on a boat and deliver it to an area, or we can just simply carry it down to the shoreline and deploy it from that area so it doesn't take up a lot of space. And then also the customer service at Deep Trekker. The issues we've run into, however minor they may be, have been rectified and corrected very quickly. They've been easy to get in contact with. They've also addressed any concerns or issues that we've had and taken care of it immediately.
Shawn Royall, Battalion Chief, Charlotte Fire Department
I was able to monitor the divers underwater while they're inside the ship and got some really good footage of them in the dark. We did a night dive with it and were able to find an anomaly on the bottom using Sonar. I've grabbed ahold of the anomaly with the Grabber claw, turns out it was just an aluminum ladder, but I was able to find it again the next day and grab ahold of the ladder in the murky water with near zero visibility.
Kirk Oswell, Stacy-Lent Fire Department.

Advanced Low Visibility Solutions

Leverage Deep Trekker ROVs as your advanced solution for low visibility searches. Unlike traditional methods reliant on touch and guesswork, our ROVs equipped with cutting-edge sonar swiftly navigate murky waters, precisely identifying and marking points of interest with unparalleled speed and accuracy.

Advanced Low Visibility Solutions

Swift Deployment, Rapid Results

Speed and timing are critical in search missions. Deep Trekker ROVs offer swift deployment in seconds, operating without topside power. These agile partners serve as invaluable assets in critical situations, ensuring rapid response times. Designed for single-operator use, they enhance coordination and expedite equipment preparation.

Swift Deployment, Rapid Results

Target Retrieval with Manipulators

Target retrieval made efficient with Deep Trekker ROVs. Overcoming the limitations faced by divers in depth and environmental challenges, our ROVs not only identify targets but provide a navigational tether for divers. In some cases, the ROV grabber arm can complete retrievals independently, minimizing diver exposure to risks

Target Retrieval with Manipulators

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Location Tracking

Elevate your search and recovery missions with Deep Trekker's precision location tracking and breadcrumbing capabilities. Our ROVs equip SAR teams with a powerful toolkit, allowing crews to seamlessly record crucial notes, capture high-quality photos and videos, and mark waypoints using Deep Trekker’s Mission Planner. This invaluable data not only ensures comprehensive documentation but also fosters a deeper understanding of each operation.

Location Tracking

Verify Side Scan Sonar

Deep Trekker ROVs seamlessly integrate with side scan sonar. Once the side scan completes its sweep, the ROV can swiftly deploy to pinpoint and verify the target. Enhance your ROV capabilities with a multibeam imaging sonar for precise target re-identification and visual confirmation.

Sensors and Manipulator Integration

Enhance your operational capabilities with Deep Trekker's seamless integration of various sensors and powerful manipulator arms capable of handling heavy payloads. Deep Trekker NAV packages feature USBL and DVL technologies, ensuring stability in challenging conditions while precisely tracking the ROV for superior data capture.

Verify Side Scan Sonar

Sensors and Manipulator Integration

Enhanced Ultra 4K Camera

See through the murk during search missions with Deep Trekker's BRIDGE-enabled turbidity filters. Experience a wider field of view, enhanced clarity, and automatic color correction. The enhanced 4K camera delivers better visuals so your team can feel more confident that the areas have been searched properly.

Enhanced Ultra 4K Camera

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Oculus C550d Multibeam Imaging Sonar

Unveil hidden structures, navigate with precision, and conduct thorough inspections – all at an affordable cost with C550d MultibeaSonar.

PIVOT Nav

Need to tackle the toughest of jobs? The PIVOT NAV delivers innovation, stability, power, speed and control in a portable package.

REVOLUTION ROV | Package

REVOLUTION excels in performance. Its intuitive design eases high-current inspections. Enhance with an imaging sonar for optimal results.

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Manipulator Bundle Pack (6 Attachments)

Equip your Deep Trekker ROV with all the all-in-one underwater Manipulator Bundle Pack. Including 6 grabber and sampler attachments.

The Rise of ROVs in Search and Recovery

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Get Training on our ROVs

Need expert guidance on how to effectively utilize sonar in low visibility searches, or how to set up USBL positioning or DVL stabilization systems? Our technical training team can guide you through the basics of operating your Deep Trekker vehicle.

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Making a difference, one mission at at time

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Canadian Canine Search Corps

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