Jetyak Specifications 


Vessel Type:  Unmanned on-board waypoint following jet driven Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV)

Drive Propulsion:  Jet drive; 4.060" (103mm) dia 316 SS investment cast impeller; optional centrifugal clutch 

Hull Construction: UV stabilized rotomolded high density polyethylene; 3-piece design for ease of transport

Fuel Tank Construction:  5052 Al (2.5%Mg, 0.25%Cr, 97.25% Al)

Dimensions1 :  143 x 36 x 19"

Overall LxWxH (in / mm): 143 x 36 x 19 (3632 x 915 x 483)

Typical Draft (in / mm): 4-6 (100-150)

Mass2  (lbs / kg): 195 lb (88 kg)

Max Payload (lb / kg): 280 / 127

Engine:  Kohler CH395 - 4-stroke air cooled

Displacement (cc): 277

Power (hp): 9.5

Torque (ft-lbs): 13.9

Bore x Stroke (mm): 78 x 58

Service RPM: 4000

Oil Lubrication: 300 hr service life on 10W50 full synthetic oil; splash lubrication

Oil Capacity: 1.1L

Spark Plug Type: Champion RC12YC (or equiv.)

Spark Plug Gap (in /mm): 0.030 / 0.76

Maximum Angle of Operation3 (deg): 25

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1

Fuel Type4: Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline; 87 octane or higher

Fuel Capacity (gal / L): 4 / 15

Backpressure limit (inches H₂0 / kPa): 30 / 7.5 @ 3600 RPM

Emissions Compliance: EPA / CARB Phase III, EU Phase V, China Phase II

Charging System: 10A

Sensor Mounts:  Single-beam, Multi-beam, Sidescan, ADCP, CTD, Custom

SBES / MBES / SSS: Fixed or retractable keel mounting w/ cable pass through

ADCP: In-hull mounting inset

CTD: Stern-mounted remote-deployed winch; 100m 7/64" dia Honeywell Spectra line

Supporting Payload: 80/20 rail system

Roof Rack: 1-7/8 Speed Rail

Special Missions Payload: Consult Factory

Navigation & Control System:  Autopilot with GNSS waypoint following; full manual override; remote engine start/stop

Autopilot Controller:  Pixhawk micro-controller; data and logs written to on an board microSD card

Waypoint Navigation:  via commercially available Ardupilot Series of Controllers (e.g. Pixhawk, APM 2.x, Navio)

Control Modes:  Autopilot with full manual override

Data Logging PC:  Fanless Win 10 SSD Data PC; 2.4 / 5 GHz short range WiFi

Vessel GNSS:  HERE 3 RTK; u-blox NEO-M8P high precision GNSS; GPS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1OF, BeiDou B1I

Remote Engine Start / Kill / Restart:  via 10A 28V Battleship RC relay

Communication & Data Telemetry:  Redundant wireless networks

Primary Data Link:  2.4 GHz 100 Mbps WiFi Transceiver

Primary Data Link Antenna Gain (ASV):  6dBi

Primary Data Link Range⁵ (mi / km):  1 / 1.6

Navigation Data Link:  RFD 900 MHz long-range serial antenna (between Mission Planner and Pixhawk autopilot)

Redundant Navigation Data Link: Serial to Ethernet adapter for redundant access via 2.4Gz WiFi link

Remote Data PC Connection:  via long ramge WiFi

ASV RC Manual Control Tx:  FrSky Taranis Handheld RC Transmitter

ASV RC Rx:  FrSky L9r RC Receiver

ASV Steering & Throttle Servo Integration:  via Pixhawk-Mokai interface board and harnesses

Basestation: Realtime GUI with vessel position and data visualization

Primary Data Link Antenna Gain:  8 dBi

Graphical Mission Planning & Control SW:  Open source (e.g. Mission Planner, APM Planner, Q Ground Control etc)

Data Acquisition & Logging:  Ubiquiti Long Range Point to Point WiFi (primary comms)

Control PC Accessories:  

Client Laptop PC (supplied by client, configured by ICS)

DC Power:  Regulated and isolated 12/24 VDC

Payload Batteries:  2x 12V 950 Watt Hr Deep Cycle AGM fully sealed deep-cycle marine batteries (wired in series)

Power Isolation:  24 to 24, 12 and 5V DC-DC converters with clean regulated output

Distribution:  RIGRunner distribution module w/ Anderson ultra-low resistance Powerpole connectors

Operating Conditions:  Salt / freshwater operation from calm rivers to energetic surf ; 8 hr refueling interval

Remote Range⁵Within operator sight and RC Control Range (typically 1 mile clear line of sight)

Sea State:  2-3 ft

Wind:  <15 kt in open ocean, < 25 knots in fetch limited environments

Temp⁶:  -10 to +25C (tested temperature range)

Max Speed⁷ (kt / m/s):   18 / 9.3 with no sensors, 10 knots / 5 with hydrodynamically faired sensors

Min Survey Speed⁸ (kt / m/s):   3 / 1.5

Endurance⁹:  4-8 hrs typical

Vessel Positional Accuracy:  2.5 cm typ.

Vessel Position¹⁰:  Standalone 3D Fix: 2.5 m CEP; RTK: 2.5 cm

Notes:  Specifications subject to change without notice

1:  Dimensions are the base vessel without attached sensors or sensor mounting points2:  Max payload varies depending on weight distribution. Contact ICS for details3:  Operating > 25 degrees may starve engine of oil, non-operational tipping > 30 deg can compromise carbon fuel canister4:  87 Octane (R+M)/2 (90 RON) or higher; Max 10% Ethanol / 15% MTBD. Do not add oil to gasoline; E15, E20 and E85 blends are NOT approved and should NOT be used. A fuel stabilizer is recommended to keep fuel fresh, prevent deposits and metal corrosion from alcohol & MTBE reactions.5:  Wireless range is typical with the antennae provided, and is dependent on base station antenna height, local interference, and line of sight6:  Temperature range specified represents actual field-proven conditions; higher and lower operating temperatures are possible - consult factory7:  Max speed assumes no drag inducing sensors and is taken at 130 lb payload load; de-rates to 8kt @ 280lb8:  Min speed taken with centrifugal clutch present, deployment at lower speeds possible - consult factory9:  Mission endurance depends on overall payload, effect of drag-inducing sensors, energetic waters & operating speed10:  RTK position accuracy relative to a stationary RTK Base + 1 PPM; dependent on GNSS constellation