Drop Frame Datasheets & Configurations

Features

Impact-resistant epoxy-coated aluminum frame

Straightforward assembly and modularity
* replacement parts available

Optimized frame cable routing

Adjustable pivot (Pitch) for Camera and peripherals

LED pivoting for ideal illumination

Camera integrated Depth/Temperature Sensor & Internal IMU.

Detachable stabilization Tail - Enhanced Passive Stability: Significantly reduces device pitch and yaw in ocean currents. The hydrodynamic design creates passive directional stability, resulting in smoother video and improved sensor data

Mechanical

Depth Rating

400m due to cable and signal (equipment is 500m rated).

Materials

Impact-resistant epoxy-coated aluminum

Weight

27.5kg in air.

Optional weight plates add up to 57.6kg.

Dimensions

Frame: 63.8cm width x 48.3cm length x 43.2cm height.

Bolt-on Tail: Adds 90cm to length.

Standard System Equipment

Rayfin Coastal Underwater Camera

• Rayfin Mk2 Coastal BPC Unit _{(Boost Power Control)}

• HD/4K & 12.3MP stills

• Depth, NMEA, time/date sensor, tilt, roll

2 x Aquorea MK2 LEDs

• Strobe and lamp capabilities

1 Year Licence for SubC DVR+ Software _{(Single Channel Inspection)}

 Optional Feature - Altimeter

Precision Positioning: Provides real-time tracking of the DCS's altitude above the seabed. Essential for safe navigation, repeatable positioning, and maximizing data consistency.

ISA-500 Altimeter

• provides precision distance measurement up to 120+ meters and features an optional integrated Attitude

• Robust & Compact

• Altitude can be embedded in image EXIF data.

 Optional Feature - Added Weight Plates

Deep & Stable: Increases overall system mass, allowing for faster descent rates, a more vertical tow profile at speed, and greater stability in high-current conditions.

Weight Mount Plates: Each set provides 14.4 Kg of weight for added stability. Up to a maximum of 4 sets, which equals = 57.6Kg

Optional Feature - MantaRay Mk2 Addition

Mantaray MK2 Datasheet

Integrated On-Screen Scaling. Projects two parallel laser dots at a known, precise separation. This provides a visual reference for on-screen scaling, enabling accurate measurement of underwater features and fauna.

• Calibrated and accurate for a 10cm spacing at a distance of 5m.

• Designed for precision applications

• Calibrated and accurate to 5m

• 520nm wavelength

• Product with TTL enabled

 Optional Feature - Single “Skate MK2”

Skate Mk2 Datasheet

Precision Profiling. A high-precision, 100mW class 3R 520nm green machine vision line laser. Fully dimmable via RS485 and TTL modulation, providing ideal illumination for structural profiling and 3D modeling.

• 100mW class 3R 520nm green laser

• Dimmable RS485 and TTL modulated laser module

 Optional Feature - Dual “Skate MK2”

Advanced On-Screen Scaling. Projects two parallel green lines at a known distance apart. This provides a definitive visual reference for highly accurate on-screen scaling, complex measurements, and machine vision applications

• 100mW class 3R 520nm green laser

• Dimmable RS485 and TTL modulated laser module