Many bathymetric survey workflows are limited by inconsistent data collection, inefficient processing cycles, and unnecessary safety exposure in challenging field environments. Patriot Field Technologies has developed a field-ready approach that integrates tethered drone sonar deployment with streamlined data workflows to deliver faster, safer, and more consistent survey results.

This session will explore how Patriot transitioned from legacy bathymetric methods to a technology-forward model that improves reliability and repeatability across frac ponds, mine ponds, industrial water storage sites, and other complex water applications.

Session participants will gain practical insight into real-world field execution, operational constraints, and the performance advantages of integrating sonar and drone-enabled deployment strategies.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding the operational limitations of traditional bathymetric surveying methods
• Learning how tethered sonar deployment improves safety, consistency, and repeatability
• Reviewing real-world project examples where Patriot improved survey speed and operational reliability