Daniamant launches forward-looking sonar advancement
Daniamant, a marine safety and navigation technology company, is launching its latest forward-looking sonar (FLS) development: the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees, which features a single-transducer design.
Building on the success of its flagship FLS 3D model, Daniamant’s new system is tailored for vessels between 29ft and 60ft. It features a streamlined, single-transducer design, which Daniamant claims offers users a precise view of the seabed, with depth visibility, real-time navigation and enhanced situational awareness.
With a 30-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical scan, the new model allows users to see a forward range of up to 200 metres ahead and 100 metres 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 in shallow waters.
A significant advancement in the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees is the introduction of average forward depth (AFD). Claimed as a first-of-its-kind feature, this calculates the average depth of the seabed ahead, giving boaters 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.
The FLS 3D – 30 Degrees offers an interactive 3D view with Raymarine Axiom Displays. It 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.
Users 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.
Kevin Rough, Daniamant CEO, says: “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. 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.
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