Floating at a speed of 16 km per hour, the underwater drone is equipped with a camera that transmits high-resolution images at a distance of up to 1 km.
Dubai Customs in the United Arab Emirates has unveiled a dolphin-like maritime patrol robot. Arabiya News site talked about such an extraordinary development.
Custom Dolphin (“Dolphin”) from Dubai Customs has a small streamlined body and two retractable “fins”. It includes a 12MP 4K camera and a robotic arm that can rotate up to 220 degrees. The equipment allows the robot to transmit high-resolution photos or online video to the operator.
The robot reaches a speed of 16 km / h (8 knots), is equipped with a GPS satellite navigation system and is controlled by a remote control up to 1 km. Dubai customs officers already use Dolphin to patrol the sea near the city to monitor the movement of ships before they enter the port and to notice attempts to unload prohibited goods. Khaled al-Zaruni, head of innovation at Dubai Customs, said the naval drone had recently helped stop an illegal shipment in the UAE, but did not specify which.
In addition to underwater, customs officers use other drones. For example, Smart Deterrence quadcopters help inspect traditional wooden sailboats, where smugglers often store illegal cargo in bulkheads and hidden compartments. To protect against external damage, the device is surrounded by a round metal frame cage. According to Khalid al-Zaruni, planes allow to protect the health of workers and canines.
“Dragonboats arriving in the Gulf can create very dangerous situations, especially in the cargo hold, because the ground is very unstable and sometimes there are dangerous toxins,” said the head of customs. “The drone is nearly stationary and can be controlled using GPS. It can be equipped with various scanners and high resolution cameras.”
We previously wrote about Ocius Technology’s Bluebottle naval drones that have been in service with the Royal Australian Navy since early March. They float autonomously in the sea with a sail that also acts as a solar panel for recharging and transmit intelligence to the military over long distances.
The UAE also unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed Hydra floating drone. Al Seer Marine has created a prototype drone weighing 350 kg, capable of reconnaissance and surveillance in the future.
Source: Focus
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