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Mini Underwater Acoustic Cameras


The MiniUAC series offers a complete range of compact, high-performance sonar solutions, including forward-looking, panoramic, omnidirectional, and 3D imaging systems. Covering 200kHz–3MHz, these versatile sonars enable near-field target detection, obstacle avoidance, dynamic imaging, full 360° coverage, SLAM-capable mapping, and detailed 3D underwater terrain and infrastructure surveys.

MiniUAC Advantages

  • Compact, lightweight, and low-power, perfect for unmanned underwater vehicles.
  • Wide frequency coverage with excellent cost-performance ratio.
  • Maintenance-free, durable, and corrosion-resistant for long-term seawater operation.
  • Multi-frequency and dynamic imaging support diverse underwater applications.

The MiniUAC series delivers reliable, versatile, and cost-effective sonar solutions for research, engineering, underwater security, and unmanned underwater operations.

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General Forward-Looking Sonars


Forward-looking sonars are typically mounted at the front of underwater vehicles to provide a clear view of the surrounding environment and enable target detection. They operate similarly to optical cameras, capturing comprehensive scene information in a single scan. Their advantages include compact size, real-time performance, and minimal requirements for the host vehicle.

This series of sonars is ideal for various small unmanned vehicles, including UUVs, ROVs, USVs, as well as small surface vessels, providing users with clear acoustic vision in both clear and turbid waters. The products are characterized by compact size, lightweight design, and often ready availability. Compared to similar domestic and international devices, this series offers significant advantages in terms of performance and cost-efficiency.

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MiniUAC-FLS800D  Upgraded Version · Sharper Images Dual-Frequency Forward Looking Sonar

MiniUAC-FLS800D

Dual-Frequency 850 / 1150kHz

Range Resolution 3mm

Image enhancement

Network external trigger

MiniUAC-7512D    Dual-Frequency Forward-Looking Multibeam Sonar

MiniUAC-7512D 

Frequency: 750 kHz to 1.2 MHz
Most Compact & Balanced Performance Dual-Frequency

Weight: ≤ 1 kg (in air)

MiniUAC-850A   Forward-looking Sonar

MiniUAC-850A

Multibeam Imaging Sonar

See Clearly, Navigate Safely 

Engineered for Unmanned Systems

Omni-directional  Sonar 


This sonar series features a 360-degree horizontal field of view, enabling the entire surrounding environment to be captured in a single acoustic image. Moreover, panoramic sonars provide uniform image clarity in all directions. Panoramic sonar systems can cover nearly all application scenarios of forward-looking sonars, and are particularly well suited for real-time underwater target search and tracking.

While the vehicle operates normally, the sonar can continuously monitor the entire water volume in real time, enabling detection and tracking of underwater targets such as submerged objects, divers, and underwater robots. It can also provide positional information for other underwater vehicles, effectively serving as an underwater early-warning system.

Another key capability of panoramic sonar is underwater Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). For underwater robots operating in unknown environments, knowledge of both self-position and surrounding structure is essential. While absolute positioning can be achieved through inertial navigation or acoustic positioning systems, relative localization and environmental perception rely on acoustic imaging sensors. Panoramic sonar is one of the most effective tools for underwater SLAM, offering LiDAR-like functionality underwater by providing real-time scene imagery and range information to support autonomous navigation, path planning, and mission execution.

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UAC-700M     Mechanical Scanning Sonar 700kHz  Underwater Acoustic Camera 360° Omnidirectional Imaging Sonar

MiniUAC-700M 

Omnidirectional Sonar

2D Mechanical Scanning

360° full mechanical scanning

Max Detection Range 70 m

Compact Side-Scan Sonar 


Side-scan sonar (also known as Side Scan Sonar) is typically mounted on the side of a vehicle. Its operating principle is similar to that of a scanner, acquiring one or several lateral survey lines at a time. As the underwater platform moves forward, the sonar builds up a complete image of the surveyed area line by line.

The main advantages of side-scan sonar are its high resolution and exceptional image clarity, while maintaining a relatively low cost. However, a key limitation is that it must be deployed on a platform capable of linear motion—such as a vessel-mounted system, towed body, or underwater robot—and cannot operate independently.

Compared with similar products available domestically and internationally, our side-scan sonar systems feature a high level of integration and strong price competitiveness.

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TFSS-4510

Triple-Frequency Scanning 

Bottom‑Scan Functions

450kHz / 800kHz / 1000kHz

150m operating range 

Panoramic 3D Sonar


For applications such as marine engineering, underwater construction, and underwater archaeology, traditional two-dimensional sonar is unable to obtain object height information, which limits its applicability. In contrast, 3D sonar is capable of capturing full three-dimensional information of the scene.

Based on the acoustic reflection intensity of underwater targets, 3D sonar can generate high-quality 3D point cloud data, enabling surface modeling of underwater environments and accurate reconstruction of underwater objects—functioning in a manner similar to LiDAR systems used in air.

In scenarios such as bridge pier and offshore wind turbine foundation inspection, sediment deposition measurement, underwater caisson inspection, and component measurement during underwater construction, 3D sonar plays an irreplaceable role.

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MiniUAC-3D-300K 

Mini 3D imaging sonar

Frequency: 300kHz

Maximum effective range: 150m

Range of observation: 55 °×55 °

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.