Bigger ROV Brother for Outland Technology

Outland Technology, USA, has presented its Outland 2000 ROV. Boasting twice the power and a heavier payload than the Outland 1000, this model complements the product line. The Outland 2000 comes with a larger frame that allows for more room to add various tools and sonar.

With the introduction of the Outland 2000, the company also revamped the console for both models and made them modular, meaning one for high voltage (power unit) and one for low voltage (control unit). The models also feature a new hand controller and tool controller. The new hand controller includes depth, heading (compass or gyro), cruise controls, and an option for altimeter depth control. There is also an option to show CP contact or proximity readings on the screen.

Outland also ships both models with brighter LED lights, a standard second camera to be mounted rear-facing that can be moved about the ROV, and digitally controlled cameras.

Outland's vice president Jeffrey Mayfield has already received proof of a demand as two units were sold before the design of the unit was complete, and interest for the new ROV continues to grow. He also experienced significant sales during the Oceanology International 2014 show in London, UK, in March.

Many more enhancements to both models are in the works, such as digitally controlled thrusters, a HD camera and a new wrist rotate grabber.