Blue Whale / Blue Whale-X
Flagship autonomous USVs with carbon fiber construction, modular payload integration, and advanced autonomous navigation for hydrographic surveying, inspection, and environmental monitoring.
Product descripton: Blue Whale / Blue Whale-X by AquaHelpers
The Blue Whale and Blue Whale-X are flagship autonomous surface vehicles designed for professional surveying, inspection, and environmental monitoring missions. Featuring carbon fiber construction, long-endurance lithium batteries, autonomous navigation, and modular payload integration, both platforms support a wide range of sensors and instruments for complex water operations. The Blue Whale-X further enhances flexibility with an innovative adjustable mounting system and an upgraded underwater scanning platform.
Key Features
- Carbon fiber composite hull
- IP65 protection
- Autonomous navigation
- Automatic obstacle avoidance
- Automatic return
- Environmental awareness
- Remote operation
- Satellite and wireless communications
- Real-time data exchange
- Long-endurance lithium battery system
- Anti-weed propulsion design
- Supports multiple payloads and instruments
- Portable laboratory capability
- 3 km HD image transmission
- 3–5 km remote control range
- Customizable payload configurations
Blue Whale-X Exclusive Features
- Innovative non-removable adjustable mounting bracket
- Large-capacity modular equipment compartment
- Upgraded underwater scanning system
- Tool-free equipment adaptation for diverse missions
Technical specifications
| Specification | Blue Whale | Blue Whale-X |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Dimensions (L × W ×H) | 2,500 × 1,350 × 1,250 mm | 2,500 × 1,400 × 1,654 mm |
| Hull Weight | 100 kg | 170 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 150 kg | 80 kg |
| Endurance | 9 h (1.5 m/s); 5 h (3 m/s) | 9 h (1.5 m/s); 5 h (3 m/s) |
| Cruising Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Maximum Speed / Power | 3 m/s (1 kW); 5 m/s (3 kW) | 3 m/s (1 kW); 4 m/s (3 kW) |
| Remote Control Range | 3–5 km | 3–5 km |
| HD Image Transmission | 3 km | 3 km |
| Protection Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Minimum Operating Depth | 0.34 m | 0.34 m |
| Wind Resistance | Force 4 | Force 4 |
| Wave Resistance | Force 1 | Force 1 |
| Autonomous Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Obstacle Avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Return | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Awareness | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Operation | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite Communication | Supported | Supported |
| Payload Integration | Multiple equipment | Multiple equipment with adjustable mounting system |
| Customization | Available | Available |
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