In this video, Dynautics showcases Phantom 2, the next-generation evolution of its proven Phantom 1 autonomous underwater vehicle, originally developed as a compact and cost-effective Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) for the U.S. Navy.
Building on this foundation, Phantom 2 delivers a larger platform with increased endurance, deeper operational capability, and the capacity to integrate diverse payloads such as side-scan sonar for detailed seabed survey missions. Designed as a highly modular system, Phantom 2 can be physically reconfigured or fully redesigned to meet different client and mission requirements. This flexibility allows Dynautics to tailor the vehicle for a wide range of underwater operations.
The video highlights the project’s phase-driven development process, beginning with simulation-based testing to validate dynamics and behaviour and reduce risk before entering the water. Subsequent tank trials focused on buoyancy control, underwater “flight,” and the tuning of Dynautics’ SPECTRE navigation and autopilot system, achieving stable, fully autonomous control during test runs.
Successfully deployed and tested, Phantom 2 marks a significant milestone in Dynautics’ progress toward more advanced and ambitious underwater autonomy solutions.
