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From its beginnings as a gutsy prototype in 2012 to its professional debut as a star performer in 2013, the Flying Fox facilitates precision discharge measurements using ADCPs while making the life of Hydrographers across the globe safer and easier.  The Model FFX Flying Fox from HSA is an innovative, portable remote control towing system for making discharge measurement with ADCP tethered boats on a temporary span of rope.  
 
Flying Fox Remote Controlled Towing System
The Flying Fox allows discharge measurements to be made almost anywhere as no bridge or other infrastructure is required.  The user selectable speed ensures a very smooth and stable transect, resulting in more accurate discharge measurements.

If logs or other debris are seen to be moving downstream toward the ADCP, the user can immediately increase the speed of the Flying Fox and move the ADCP safely out of harm's way.

Key Features
The weatherproof remote control with backlit LCD displays transect speed, (user adjustable from 0-1.6ft/s (0.5m/s), distance traversed, wireless signal strength, battery voltage & current draw while operating.

Key Features:
  • Variable speed control from 0-1.6ft/s
  • Visual Low Battery Warning with Audible Beeper
  • LCD Rope Tensioning feature
  • Quick Swap Battery Compartment (rechargeable & interchangeable)
  • LED status lights
  • Rugged weatherproof instrument case
  • Wireless operation up to 574ft range (175m)
  • Remotely controlled from riverbank
  • Loss Protection: safety lock will not allow tow vehicle to separate from rope


Flying Fox comes in its own sturdy carrying case

Remote controlled from the Riverbank

With the Flying Fox it's now possible for Hydrographers to make ADCP measurements almost anywhere on a river or stream, no longer restricted to bridges or cableways.  For me, it's exciting to note that the Flying Fox originated as a customer request, as have many of our best products.  One of our most valuable resources is the customer feedback we receive and integrate directly into our design and engineering process.

Sincerely,


Peter Ward
Founder/CEO
Hydrological Services America

 

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