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Compact Forward-looking Sonar
Mini Underwater Acoustic Cameras
This series includes products such as multibeam forward-looking sonars and mechanically scanned sonars, characterized by high cost-effectiveness, compact size, light weight, and low power consumption.
Through optimized design and cost-efficient manufacturing, this series significantly reduces both production cost and market price. Compared with similar foreign products, the price is typically only half or even lower, making it especially suitable for cost-sensitive applications.
Typical use cases include industrial-grade and consumer-grade unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), salvage and rescue operations, fishing, and water sports.
MiniUAC-1006 / MiniUAC-1007 2D Mechanically Scanned Panoramic Sonar
The MiniUAC-1006 and MiniUAC-1007 are 2D mechanically scanned panoramic imaging sonars designed for applications where real-time performance is not critical. They offer a low-cost, high-resolution solution for full-azimuth acoustic imaging.
These sonars feature compact size, light weight, and excellent imaging quality, while still delivering exceptionally high resolution for their class. The MiniUAC-1006 / 1007 are available with 700 kHz, 1.2 MHz, or 1.8 MHz operating frequencies.
The MiniUAC-1006 is optimized for general scene imaging, while the MiniUAC-1007 is specifically designed for pipeline cross-section imaging.
MiniUAC-1213 Dual-Frequency Forward-Looking Sonar
The MiniUAC-1213A is a dual-frequency, low-cost, high-resolution miniature forward-looking sonar.
Based on the proven MiniUAC-1203EL dual-frequency forward-looking sonar, this model significantly reduces system cost and selling price through optimized design, while also achieving reductions in size, weight, and power consumption.
The MiniUAC-1213A offers selectable operating frequencies from 375 kHz to 1.2 MHz, with optional operating depths ranging from 300 meters to 1.5 kilometers, making it suitable for a wide range of shallow to mid-depth underwater applications.
MiniUAC-1216 Dynamic Imaging Sonar
The MiniUAC-1216 is also a 2D multibeam forward-looking imaging sonar. Its most notable feature is its exceptionally low cost, significantly lower than any other multibeam sonar in the MiniUAC product line, offering outstanding cost-performance ratio.
In addition, the MiniUAC-1216 is maintenance-free, highly rugged, impact-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. It is designed for long-term immersion in seawater with strong resistance to corrosion.
This sonar is well suited for observing fish schools, underwater obstacles, and seabed features, and enables dynamic visualization of fish position, size, and movement in real time. The MiniUAC-1216 operates at 700 kHz, 900 kHz, or 1.2 MHz, with a maximum detection range of up to 50 meters.
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
We offer a full range of imaging sonars covering frequencies from 100 kHz to 3 MHz, including forward-looking sonars, side-scan sonars, panoramic/omnidirectional sonars, and more.
In addition, our portfolio includes positioning sonars, scanning sonars, motion sonars, and 3D imaging sonars, providing complete acoustic solutions for diverse underwater applications.
Need a frequency option not listed in the manual? No problem. All of our products support frequency customization, typically without additional cost.
We provide sonar systems for water depths ranging from shallow waters to full-ocean-depth operations up to 11,000 meters. Our products have been integrated into multiple well-known deep-sea submersibles and have successfully completed operations in the Mariana Trench on numerous occasions.
Independent Development & Core Technology Mastery
We possess in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities for nearly all key components of imaging sonar systems, including transducers, hardware, software, core algorithms, pressure housings, dynamic and static sealing, and anti-corrosion technologies.
We have developed sonar-dedicated integrated circuits independently, ensuring optimized performance and long-term supply security.
For all high-performance sonar systems, we offer fully domestically developed and independently controllable solutions, meeting stringent requirements for reliability, security, and long-term deployment.
AUV Communication & Navigation Kit
Compact Navigator & Underwater Acoustic Modem
Designed for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), the AUV Communication & Navigation Kit delivers high-precision navigation and reliable underwater communication in a unified solution.
- NAVS-3000 Compact Navigator — Provides INS-based positioning, DVL velocity measurements, and depth data for precise real-time navigation.
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UAC-08160X-OEM Underwater Acoustic Modem — Ensures stable, long-range underwater communication across multiple frequency bands.