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SPHEREFIX Launches SPCraft5 and SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels

24 March 2026

SPHEREFIX Expands USV Portfolio with SPCraft5 & SPCraft6

[March 2026 | China] — Guangzhou Spherefix Navigation Technology Co., Ltd. has officially launched two new unmanned surface vessels (USVs): SPCraft5 & SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels, further expanding its professional portfolio of intelligent solutions for hydrographic surveying and water monitoring.

Built on SPHEREFIX’s proven expertise in high-precision GNSS positioning and marine surveying technology, the SPCraft5 & SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels deliver a flexible, intelligent platform that supports integration with a full range of professional survey sensors. These advanced unmanned platforms help survey teams complete accurate data collection even in challenging and complex aquatic environments, while significantly reducing operational risks and manpower requirements.

SPCraft5: Compact Unmanned Survey Vessel for Rivers & Shallow Waters

The SPCraft5 is a compact, highly agile unmanned survey vessel engineered for reliable operations in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and other inland water environments. Its lightweight structure and stable autonomous navigation capability make it ideal for efficient, safe data collection in confined spaces, narrow waterways and shallow areas.
As part of the SPCraft5 & SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels lineup, the SPCraft5 supports seamless integration with widely used survey instruments, including single-beam echo sounders, ADCP current profilers, side-scan sonar systems and water quality monitoring sensors, offering strong adaptability for daily inland survey tasks.

SPCraft6: Heavy-Duty Unmanned Survey Vessel for Coastal & Channel Missions

The SPCraft6 is designed to handle larger-scale and more demanding survey missions. With a reinforced larger hull and increased payload capacity, it delivers enhanced stability, longer endurance and stronger environmental adaptability.
This model of the SPCraft5 & SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels series is well-suited for coastal surveying, channel mapping, hydrological monitoring, environmental investigation and other professional offshore and large-area water applications.

Modular Design & Intelligent Features for Modern Hydrographic Survey

Both SPCraft5 & SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels support intelligent autonomous navigation, stable remote control and modular payload integration. The unified platform design ensures easy deployment, sensor switching and task adjustment, providing highly flexible and efficient solutions for modern unmanned hydrographic operations.

SPHEREFIX Advances Intelligent Marine Survey with New USV Series

With the launch of SPCraft5 & SPCraft6 Unmanned Survey Vessels, SPHEREFIX continues to strengthen its technical capabilities in marine surveying and autonomous systems. By combining high-precision GNSS positioning with intelligent USV technology, the company empowers surveyors and researchers worldwide with safer, more efficient and more reliable tools for water-based data collection and environmental monitoring.

About SPHEREFIX: High-Precision GNSS & Survey Solutions

SPHEREFIX Navigation Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology-focused enterprise specializing in high-precision GNSS positioning and professional surveying solutions. The company develops and manufactures advanced GNSS receivers, marine surveying platforms and supporting technologies for land surveying, hydrographic surveying, construction and geospatial industries. Committed to innovation and reliability, SPHEREFIX delivers professional positioning and survey solutions to global customers and partners.