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71 Hwajeonsandan 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- GEOSONAR Co., Ltd. is a specialized company in developing water drones for water pollution prevention and flow measurement. The company provides unmanned surface vehicle solutions utilized in various fields such as military, surveying, and environmental monitoring in marine and inland waters. It is a company leading innovation through AI-based autonomous navigation and data analysis technologies. With customized design and pure domestic technology, the company aims to create the world's best water drones.GEOSONAR Co., Ltd. is a specialized company in developing water drones for water pollution prevention and flow measurement. The company provides unmanned surface vehicle solutions utilized in various fields such as military, surveying, and environmental monitoring in marine and inland waters. It is a company leading innovation through AI-based autonomous navigation and data analysis technologies. With customized design and pure domestic technology, the company aims to create the world's best water drones.
- Key Products/Technologies
- GEOSONAR Co., Ltd. possesses the capability to develop over 9 types of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). The company applies modular design technology that allows for the integration of various mission equipment.GEOSONAR Co., Ltd. possesses the capability to develop over 9 types of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). The company applies modular design technology that allows for the integration of various mission equipment.
- The GEOSONAR-300 model is a 1.7m catamaran structure, capable of carrying various mission equipment such as SBE, MBE, SSS, SBP, ADCP, environmental sensors, and water sampling systems. It has a weight of approximately 18kg, a maximum speed of over 5.5m/s, and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 80kg.The GEOSONAR-300 model is a 1.7m catamaran structure, capable of carrying various mission equipment such as SBE, MBE, SSS, SBP, ADCP, environmental sensors, and water sampling systems. It has a weight of approximately 18kg, a maximum speed of over 5.5m/s, and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 80kg.
- The GEOSONAR-400 model is a 1.7m trimaran structure, offering excellent resistance performance and straight-line stability at high speeds. It has a weight of approximately 18kg, a maximum speed of over 5.5m/s, and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 70kg.The GEOSONAR-400 model is a 1.7m trimaran structure, offering excellent resistance performance and straight-line stability at high speeds. It has a weight of approximately 18kg, a maximum speed of over 5.5m/s, and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 70kg.
- The S-2 model is a 1.2m monohull, providing excellent portability through miniaturization and lightweight design. It can carry mission equipment like SBE, SBP, ADCP, environmental sensors, and sub-mission equipment such as LiDAR, LED, and warning lights. It has a weight of approximately 10kg, a maximum speed of over 6m/s, and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 30kg.The S-2 model is a 1.2m monohull, providing excellent portability through miniaturization and lightweight design. It can carry mission equipment like SBE, SBP, ADCP, environmental sensors, and sub-mission equipment such as LiDAR, LED, and warning lights. It has a weight of approximately 10kg, a maximum speed of over 6m/s, and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 30kg.
- The GEOSONAR-L2 is a station-keeping buoy for marine surveys, featuring a CFRP hull material and a winch for 35m depth missions. It measures 2,400*1,610*1,400mm, weighs 175kg, has a maximum speed of over 3m/s, and an operating time of over 6 hours.The GEOSONAR-L2 is a station-keeping buoy for marine surveys, featuring a CFRP hull material and a winch for 35m depth missions. It measures 2,400*1,610*1,400mm, weighs 175kg, has a maximum speed of over 3m/s, and an operating time of over 6 hours.
- The GEOSONAR-S2(ADCP), an unmanned reconnaissance vehicle for river-crossing operations, is a model supplied to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. It features a CFRP hull, measures 1,300*700*400mm, weighs approximately 9kg, and is equipped with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler and Side Scan Sonar for missions.The GEOSONAR-S2(ADCP), an unmanned reconnaissance vehicle for river-crossing operations, is a model supplied to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. It features a CFRP hull, measures 1,300*700*400mm, weighs approximately 9kg, and is equipped with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler and Side Scan Sonar for missions.
- The GEOSONAR-MQ3 is a water drone specialized in searching for individuals in water accidents, applying an AI-based automatic monitoring and rescue system. It demonstrates stable mission performance even in wavy or windy conditions.The GEOSONAR-MQ3 is a water drone specialized in searching for individuals in water accidents, applying an AI-based automatic monitoring and rescue system. It demonstrates stable mission performance even in wavy or windy conditions.
- The self-developed portable Ground Control System (GCS) includes autonomous navigation software for USVs and mission equipment operation software. It features a Pelican case (waterproof/dustproof, IP66) and a 15.6-inch OLED display.The self-developed portable Ground Control System (GCS) includes autonomous navigation software for USVs and mission equipment operation software. It features a Pelican case (waterproof/dustproof, IP66) and a 15.6-inch OLED display.
- Key technologies include integrated design and autonomous navigation of water drones, underwater/surface data collection and AI analysis, AI-based obstacle avoidance, and situational awareness capabilities. It also possesses the technology to integrate and operate various mission equipment such as single-beam echosounders, multi-beam echosounders, side-scan sonars, and Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers.Key technologies include integrated design and autonomous navigation of water drones, underwater/surface data collection and AI analysis, AI-based obstacle avoidance, and situational awareness capabilities. It also possesses the technology to integrate and operate various mission equipment such as single-beam echosounders, multi-beam echosounders, side-scan sonars, and Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers.
- Core Advantages
- GEOSONAR Co., Ltd. possesses pure domestic technology for customized design and manufacturing, reflecting customer requirements throughout the entire process. This secures a differentiated competitive edge in a market often reliant on imported products.GEOSONAR Co., Ltd. possesses pure domestic technology for customized design and manufacturing, reflecting customer requirements throughout the entire process. This secures a differentiated competitive edge in a market often reliant on imported products.
- The company offers a diverse lineup of over 9 types of unmanned surface vehicles and a modular design, providing extensive mission execution capabilities. This strength allows for flexible responses to the needs of various industries.The company offers a diverse lineup of over 9 types of unmanned surface vehicles and a modular design, providing extensive mission execution capabilities. This strength allows for flexible responses to the needs of various industries.
- AI-based autonomous navigation and data analysis technology enable innovative solutions such as detecting marine debris and anomalous objects. This technology allows for mission execution in hazardous areas without human intervention.AI-based autonomous navigation and data analysis technology enable innovative solutions such as detecting marine debris and anomalous objects. This technology allows for mission execution in hazardous areas without human intervention.
- Proven track record of supplying to numerous public institutions and defense sectors, including the Jang Bogo Antarctic Research Station, Agency for Defense Development, and Korea Environment Corporation, demonstrating technological prowess and reliability. This indicates a strong market position and stable business foundation in the public sector.Proven track record of supplying to numerous public institutions and defense sectors, including the Jang Bogo Antarctic Research Station, Agency for Defense Development, and Korea Environment Corporation, demonstrating technological prowess and reliability. This indicates a strong market position and stable business foundation in the public sector.
- Possession of hull design technology that ensures stable mission performance even in waves or wind. Specifically, the catamaran structure of the GEOSONAR-300 minimizes hull roll, providing superior stability.Possession of hull design technology that ensures stable mission performance even in waves or wind. Specifically, the catamaran structure of the GEOSONAR-300 minimizes hull roll, providing superior stability.
- Capability to integrate and operate various underwater/surface mission equipment such as single-beam, multi-beam, ADCP, environmental sensors, and water sampling systems. This maximizes multi-purpose utility, offering efficient solutions to customers.Capability to integrate and operate various underwater/surface mission equipment such as single-beam, multi-beam, ADCP, environmental sensors, and water sampling systems. This maximizes multi-purpose utility, offering efficient solutions to customers.
- Target Industries
- Environmental monitoring and water quality management: Utilized for water pollution prevention support, oil spill detection, measurement of environmental data such as water quality, temperature, and turbidity, and aquatic ecosystem environmental surveys.Environmental monitoring and water quality management: Utilized for water pollution prevention support, oil spill detection, measurement of environmental data such as water quality, temperature, and turbidity, and aquatic ecosystem environmental surveys.
- Topographic surveying and exploration: Applied for precise data collection, including depth surveying, seafloor topographic surveying, riverbed elevation exploration, and 3D depth surveying.Topographic surveying and exploration: Applied for precise data collection, including depth surveying, seafloor topographic surveying, riverbed elevation exploration, and 3D depth surveying.
- Defense and defense industry: Employed as unmanned surface vehicles for army/navy reconnaissance, unmanned reconnaissance equipment for river-crossing operations, swarm unmanned reconnaissance equipment, and research support vessels for submarine/torpedo tracking.Defense and defense industry: Employed as unmanned surface vehicles for army/navy reconnaissance, unmanned reconnaissance equipment for river-crossing operations, swarm unmanned reconnaissance equipment, and research support vessels for submarine/torpedo tracking.
- Disaster safety and human rescue: Plays a crucial role in detecting individuals in water accidents and conducting human search operations.Disaster safety and human rescue: Plays a crucial role in detecting individuals in water accidents and conducting human search operations.
- Water resource management: Used for flow measurement and reservoir depth surveying.Water resource management: Used for flow measurement and reservoir depth surveying.
- Polar research: Contributes to polar research by supplying unmanned surface vehicles for seafloor topographic surveying to the Jang Bogo Antarctic Research Station.Polar research: Contributes to polar research by supplying unmanned surface vehicles for seafloor topographic surveying to the Jang Bogo Antarctic Research Station.
- Major Markets
- India, Southeast AsiaIndia, Southeast Asia
- Certifications/Patents
- Possession of numerous intellectual property rights, including 8 patents, 2 designs, 3 copyrights, and 1 trademark.Possession of numerous intellectual property rights, including 8 patents, 2 designs, 3 copyrights, and 1 trademark.
- Key patents include autonomous unmanned vessels, water pollution prevention support water drones, and swarm unmanned reconnaissance equipment for naval amphibious operations.Key patents include autonomous unmanned vessels, water pollution prevention support water drones, and swarm unmanned reconnaissance equipment for naval amphibious operations.
- Certified as a venture company and recognized as a corporate research institute.Certified as a venture company and recognized as a corporate research institute.
- Obtained ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.Obtained ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
- Awarded the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award in 2022.Awarded the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award in 2022.
- Awarded the Minister of Environment Award in 2024.Awarded the Minister of Environment Award in 2024.
- Awarded the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency Award in 2025.Awarded the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency Award in 2025.
- Successfully attracted investment from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency in 2024.Successfully attracted investment from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency in 2024.
- Participated in major industry exhibitions such as 2025 FireEXPO, 2025 DSK (Drone Show Korea), and 2024 GreenEnerTEC.Participated in major industry exhibitions such as 2025 FireEXPO, 2025 DSK (Drone Show Korea), and 2024 GreenEnerTEC.
- The MB1 model was selected as the cover model for Drone Magazine in July 2025.The MB1 model was selected as the cover model for Drone Magazine in July 2025.
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71 Hwajeonsandan 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan, South Korea
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