Welcome to Picotech Ltd

PicoPOD

PicoPOD is a turnkey multibeam package to power-up your existing USV for autonomous multibeam surveys.  PicoPOD has a simple mechanical interface and free open-source autopilot.  Supported by industry standard acquisition and processing software, BeamworX®, EIVA NaviSuite®, Xylem HYPACK®, Teledyne PDS® and QPS QINSy®.

Comprising:

• PicoMB-130 or PicoMB-140 Multibeam
• Integrated Applanix POS MV
• GNSS antennas and crosstrees
• Windows 10 IoT Embedded PC
• Valeport UltraSV
• Hydrodynamic enclosure
• Optional extension wings for larger USVs
• Built in support for RTK via VRS Now® (with user’s subscription)
• RTK via base station with optional UHF modem
• Optional mounting points for tracking prisms
• PicoPOD Quickstart Guide
• Free open-source autopilot

PicoCAT

PicoCAT is a man-portable, low cost, low power, ultra-high resolution autonomous multibeam USV for hydrographic survey.

Supported by industry standard acquisition and processing software, BeamworX®, EIVA NaviSuite®, Xylem HYPACK®, Teledyne PDS® and QPS QINSy®.

Comprising:

• PicoCAT catamaran – tough, light and precision moulded from HDPE here in the UK
• PicoPOD-130 or PicoPOD-140
• PicoMB-130 or PicoMB-140 Multibeam
• Integrated Applanix POS MV
• GNSS antennas and crosstrees
• Windows 10 IoT Embedded PC
• Valeport UltraSV
• Built in support for RTK via VRS Now® (with user’s subscription)
• RTK via base station with optional UHF modem
• Optional mounting points for tracking prisms
• Free open-source autopilot

Survey data

Survey data from PicoPOD-120