YellowScan presents YellowScan Navigator – bathymetric system for drones

YellowScan is set to present its YellowScan Navigator topo-bathymetric system for drones, marking a pivotal moment in technological innovation for environmental monitoring.

Utilizing a green laser that penetrates the water’s surface and reflects off the seabed, the YellowScan Navigator captures underwater topography in three dimensions.

Specifically designed for mapping shallow waters – where traditional techniques, such as sonar on boats, face navigation safety concerns – the YellowScan Navigator has demonstrated effective functionality down to 20 meters in optimal conditions.

Furthermore, it produces 3D digital models of rivers or seabeds with an accuracy of 3 centimeters, the company said.

The transformative environmental applications of YellowScan Navigator include:

• Tracking coastal erosion and sediment movement with centimeter-level precision,
• Monitoring underwater biodiversity habitats,
• Assessing coral reef degradation,
• Evaluating sea-level rise impact zones,
• Documenting changes in marine ecosystems.