Verified vehicle record · Current
Gavia
A configurable, shore- or small-vessel-deployable survey platform built around interchangeable vehicle and payload modules.
Modular man-portable AUV500 or 1,000 mpublished maximum depth
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Marine |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Vehicle class | Modular man-portable AUV |
| Person-portable | Yes |
| Maximum operating depth | 500 or 1,000 m |
| Endurance | Typical 7–8 hours at 3 kn per battery module |
| Range | Not published |
| Length | 1.8–4.5 m, configuration dependent |
| Diameter | 0.20 m |
| Beam | Not published |
| Height | Not published |
| Weight | 50–130 kg, configuration dependent |
| Speed | More than 5.5 kn maximum |
| Power system | 1.5 kWh lithium-ion module; up to three |
| Navigation | DGPS-ready receiver; DVL-aided INS; optional USBL |
| Communications | Wi-Fi, Iridium and acoustic modem |
| Sensors & payloads | Field-swappable side-scan, bathymetry, sub-bottom, camera and science modules |
“Not published” means no value was found in the cited primary source selected for this record. It is not an estimate.