We’re excited to share that our Surveying & Mapping team has added advanced hydrographic equipment to our toolkit—the Seafloor Hydrolite Plus single and dual frequency echosounder and the HyDrone Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). This state-of-the-art, remote-controlled water drone enhances our ability to safely and efficiently collect underwater data for a wide range of Florida projects.

Traditionally, hydrographic surveys required boats, multiple crew members, and often, in-water work. With the new drone system, a single operator can collect precise bathymetric data from the shoreline, eliminating the need for boat access and improving safety in the field. This is especially valuable in areas that are difficult to reach or environmentally sensitive, such as stormwater ponds, wetlands, and narrow canals.

The drone is equipped with high-accuracy GPS and dual-frequency sonar, capturing real-time underwater terrain data to support stormwater modeling, wetland assessments, infrastructure design, and more. This increased efficiency allows us to respond more quickly and cost-effectively to project needs, while maintaining the high standard of data quality our clients rely on.

This addition represents our continued investment in innovative technology and our commitment to providing safe, effective, and environmentally responsible survey solutions. We’re looking forward to the enhanced capabilities this brings to our water resources, environmental, and surveying efforts across Florida.

For more information, please contact our Director of Surveying & Mapping, Kevin RisCassi, PSM at [email protected].