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APACHE USVs / Focused single-beam bathymetry

CHCNAV APACHE 3 Pro

For river, lake and reservoir depth surveys with an integrated D270 single-beam sounder. GNSS + IMU navigation, obstacle sensing and EasySail support route planning and data collection.

CHCNAV APACHE 3 Pro
Sounder
D270 · 200 kHz single-beam
Integrated sounding range
0.1–200 m
Maximum payload
35 kg
Stated endurance
10 hours at 1.5 m/s

A focused depth-survey platform

The published configuration uses the D270 single-beam sounder. Do not assume D60, multibeam or ADCP compatibility from payload capacity alone. Ask MMS Design to confirm any proposed sensor change.

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Payload limits do not establish compatibility or included equipment. Endurance varies with payload, speed, batteries and conditions. The earlier APACHE 3 remains in CHCNAV’s official catalogue; this page now features the Pro option.

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Source: CHCNAV official product information and English datasheets, reviewed September 2026. Stated ranges and endurance depend on conditions, configuration and survey setup. Confirm the complete package with MMS Design.

Wide-coverage dual-camera LiDAR for demanding UAV surveys

Up to 2,100 m range

Up to 2,000 kHz pulse rate

Up to 16 returns

1.85 kg integrated system

CHCNAV AlphaAir 6 Dual (AA6D)

Capture LiDAR and high-quality imagery across wide corridors and large-area projects with dual 26 MP APS-C cameras and a 110° horizontal field of view.

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