Description
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeking to purchase a VideoRay Ally underwater Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) for the Marine Evidence Recovery Team. The ROV will be used to search, locate, and recover items, evidence, and drowning victims located beneath the water surface. The device is equipped with advanced thrusters, piloting capabilities, sonar, high definition camera, and underwater positioning capabilities. The CPW has budgeted approximately $109,000 for the purchase.
Key features of the ROV include:
• Advanced thrusters and piloting capabilities
• State of the art sonar and high definition camera
• Underwater positioning capabilities (DVL)
• Updated manipulator arm that can rotate, open and close, and extend downward to grasp onto targets
• Ability to reach all depths of Colorado waters and operate in conditions that are unsafe for divers
The CPW is currently using other VideoRay ROVs, but they are outdated or scheduled to be discontinued, and the new Ally ROV is backwards compatible with existing tethers and control boxes.