Daniamant, a global leader in marine safety and navigation technology, has launched its latest Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) development: the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees, a world-first in sonar technology offering enhanced visibility and safety at sea.
Building on the success of its flagship FLS 3D model, Daniamant’s new innovation features a streamlined, single-transducer design, delivering a precise view of the seabed to provide captains with unparalleled depth visibility, real-time navigation and enhanced situational awareness in uncharted or poorly charted waters.
With a 30-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical scan, the new model allows users to see a forward range of up to 200meters ahead and 100meters in depth, alongside an industry-leading 20x depth-to-range ratio. This extensive scanning range ensures comprehensive underwater awareness, providing critical real-time data to improve navigation and visualisation of seabed conditions or hazards ahead, particularly inshallow waters.
One of the most significant advancements in the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees is the introduction of Average Forward Depth (AFD), a first-of-its-kind feature that calculates the average depth of the seabed ahead, giving sailors a more accurate understanding of underwater terrain. This breakthrough improves navigation safety, particularly in poorly mapped or unfamiliar waters, to reduce the risk of grounding.
Taking underwater visualisation to the next level, the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees offers an interactive 3D view with Raymarine Axiom Displays. With effortless compatibility, the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees integrates seamlessly with the Raymarine Axiom Displays via Raynet, allowing boaters to use split-screen functionality for simultaneous nautical chart and sonar viewing on the EchoPilot app.
Captains can also fully rotate the sonar image on 360 degrees via touch, with a zoom function for detailed seabed analysis, as well as the ability to seamlessly switch between 3D and side-view modes. This real-time imaging offers a highly intuitive view of underwater conditions, ensuring obstacles and seabed changes are detected before they become a threat.
“We designed the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees in response to customer feedback and evolving market needs, demanding a high-quality FLS system for a broader audience of boat owners and captains, at an accessible price point,” Kevin Rough, Daniamant CEO, commented. “This latest development represents a major leap forward in high-performance sonar technology for navigation safety at sea, designed with world-leading FLS coverage to provide captains, crew and boat owners alike with the tools they need to navigate confidently, even in the most challenging waters.”
The FLS 3D – 30 Degrees is also compatible with any third-party display through HDMI and VGA video output, making it a versatile option for a wide range of vessels and navigational setups. This plug-and-play connectivity ensures users benefit from a fully integrated, high-performance navigation system that enhances both safety and convenience.
Tailored for vessels between 29 and 60 feet, the sonar technology provides an advanced, yet cost-effective, navigational tool that enhances safety and peace of mind.
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