The AquaEye Pro is a handheld sonar device designed for first responders and water rescue teams to locate missing persons underwater quickly and efficiently. It combines advanced sonar technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect human bodies below the surface.
1. Dual Frequency Sonar & Improved Target Detection
AquaEye Pro uses two sonar frequencies to minimize false positives and reliably detect missing persons – for maximum search accuracy.
2. Scan Save & Download
Search data is automatically stored on the device and can be downloaded via Bluetooth and app – ideal for post-mission review and documentation.
3. Enhanced Echo Map & Target Overlay
Target and environment maps are combined for a clear, easy-to-read display – helping responders make faster decisions during rescue operations.
4. Automatic Gain Adjustment & Signal Indicator
AquaEye Pro automatically alerts when to adjust gain settings – ensuring reliable performance across varied water conditions, with no expert knowledge required.
AquaEye PRO difference – Instant search: Starts scanning water the moment it’s in your hand.
AquaEye PRO difference – Accurate detection: AI shows where the victim is—fast and precise.
AquaEye PRO difference – Safety first: Cuts search time by 90%, reducing diver risk.
AquaEye PRO difference – Made for rescuers: Built for extreme missions, not fishing trips.
AquaEye is designed, developed, and manufactured in Canada, ensuring high quality standards and cutting-edge technological expertise.
With AQUAEYE, up to 8000 square meters of the water surface can be searched and assessed in less than 5 minutes. AQUAEYE is a tool for first responders that helps you coordinate your rescue forces. By first surveying the situation underwater, you can direct your rescuers to the location where a potential victim has been identified by AQUAEYE
AQUAEYE uses Artificial Intelligence to decide which echoes match those of a human body and displays the position of potential victims on the screen. Distance, direction, and approximate depth can be determined and used to brief rescue professionals. Additional information about the situation can be obtained from the sonar raw data display – EchoMap
It is not always possible to save a victim alive. AQUAEYE increases these chances, but it is no guarantee to save someone alive. Nevertheless, AQUAEYE can and is used not only for rescue but also for the search and recovery of victims.
AQUAEYE transmits a sonar pulse to a depth or distance of 50 meters and evaluates the returning echo using state-of-the-art AI-assisted sonar technology. AQUAEYE marks potential victims with an X and targets that are not clearly identified but have a high chance of being a victim with an O.
With the AQUAEYE portable rescue sonar device, rescuers can identify potential victims for the first time within seconds of being submerged in water. This change in search tactics in water rescue can have a positive impact on the safety of your rescue team because water is often a dangerous place. Therefore, the fewer rescuers have to enter the water, the safer you are and the fewer resources you need. These facts are especially important in the aftermath of a natural disaster
By speeding up the search, AQUAEYE can help significantly reduce the time your team spends in the water. Rescue teams can be guided to the scene of the incident in a targeted and accurate manner. Efficient use of your resources is important because teams that are in a single location during a lengthy water rescue or recovery cause resource bottlenecks that can lead to longer response times at other search locations and more man-hours.
The operation of AQUAEYE is kept very simple and the device is quickly ready for use. The screens are backlit and offer high contrast and are readable even underwater. The operation and interpretation of the AQUAEYE search results should be practiced but after about 2 hours of training, you will achieve high-quality results in complex scenarios.
It is not always possible to get close enough to rocks with the expensive side scan sonar. Or you have to worry about using it in the harbor between the many obstacles. It may also be unwise to deploy such a sonar under a pier. This is where AQUAEYE comes in, ideal for searching, rescuing, or recovering victims in such places.
AQUAEYE is built to keep your costs down. However, it is not only the pure purchase of the device that has to be taken into account but also the savings that are possible by operating the device throughout your organization. In particular, the TCO Total Cost of Ownership must be taken into account. AQUAEYE is built in such a way that it is stable and durable on the one hand and suitable for many different application scenarios on the other.
The AquaEye Pro is a handheld sonar device designed for first responders and water rescue teams to locate missing persons underwater quickly and efficiently. It combines advanced sonar technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect human bodies below the surface.
Key Features of the AquaEye Pro:
AquaEye PRO and training go hand in hand. When purchasing an AquaEye PRO, completing a user training course is mandatory. It is the responsibility of each customer to ensure that the person operating the device has completed or will complete certified training.
AquaEye PRO is a specialized rescue device designed to locate missing persons in water and may only be used by trained personnel. Passing it on to untrained or unbriefed individuals is strongly discouraged, as improper use can delay or prevent life-saving operations.
AquaEye Advantages
How Does AquaEye Work?
Device Type:
Handheld sonar search device with AI target recognition
Detection Range:
Up to 50 meters (164 feet) radius
Selectable: Short (10 m), Medium (20 m), Long (50 m)
Target Detection:
AI-assisted human body recognition
Displays direction and depth of targets
Sonar Technology:
Dual-frequency sonar for improved accuracy and reduced false positives
Display:
Backlit screen for day/night use
Combined echo map and target overlay
Scan Storage:
Internal memory for automatic scan storage
Wireless download via Bluetooth and mobile app
Battery:
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Up to 8 hours continuous scanning
Up to 16+ hours in search mode
Charging:
Charging dock and USB-C cable included
Durability:
Waterproof and submersible (IP68)
Shock-resistant and floats
Operates in saltwater, sand, and debris conditions
Weight:
Approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
Operating Temperature:
-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Included with Device:
AquaEye Pro handheld unit
Charging dock and power cable
Carrying case
User manual
Training included
AQUAEYE® by VodaSafe is an advanced Sonar underwater scanner that uses the latest sonar technology as well as artificial intelligence to identify human bodies underwater and in waters with poor visibility. AQUAEYE® is the first search and rescue sonar of its kind and assists first responders in water rescues. It is suitable for missions to rescue and recover victims even from polluted waters
This lightweight, portable underwater sonar device is ideally suited for first responders on search and rescue missions. Water rescue, allows rescuers to get a very quick overview of up to 8000 m2 of water area, locating potential victims within a short period of time. The advantage of using AQUAEYE® is the fast assessment of the situation underwater and the resource-saving coordination of the rescue forces.
Water rescue and recovery teams invest in AQUAEYE® for three reasons:
AQUAEYE® is used by water rescuers, stream rescuers, fire departments, technical rescue agencies, lifeguards, law enforcement, relief organizations, and search and rescue teams. AQUAEYE® is the world’s first and only wearable sonar device that uses AI to specifically search for people in the water.
LARGE SEARCH AREA
With AQUAEYE, up to 8000 square meters of the water surface can be searched and assessed in less than 5 minutes. AQUAEYE is a tool for first responders that helps you coordinate your rescue forces. By first surveying the situation underwater, you can direct your rescuers to the location where a potential victim has been identified by AQUAEYE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AQUAEYE uses Artificial Intelligence to decide which echoes match those of a human body and displays the position of potential victims on the screen. Distance, direction, and approximate depth can be determined and used to brief rescue professionals. Additional information about the situation can be obtained from the sonar raw data display – EchoMap
RESCUE AND RECOVERY
It is not always possible to save a victim alive. AQUAEYE increases these chances, but it is no guarantee to save someone alive. Nevertheless, AQUAEYE can and is used not only for rescue but also for the search and recovery of victims.
SONARTECHNICS
AQUAEYE transmits a sonar pulse to a depth or distance of 50 meters and evaluates the returning echo using state-of-the-art AI-assisted sonar technology. AQUAEYE marks potential victims with an X and targets that are not clearly identified but have a high chance of being a victim with an O.
TEAM SAFETY
With the AQUAEYE portable rescue sonar device, rescuers can identify potential victims for the first time within seconds of being submerged in water. This change in search tactics in water rescue can have a positive impact on the safety of your rescue team because water is often a dangerous place. Therefore, the fewer rescuers have to enter the water, the safer you are and the fewer resources you need. These facts are especially important in the aftermath of a natural disaster
RESOURCE-EFFICIENT
By speeding up the search, AQUAEYE can help significantly reduce the time your team spends in the water. Rescue teams can be guided to the scene of the incident in a targeted and accurate manner. Efficient use of your resources is important because teams that are in a single location during a lengthy water rescue or recovery cause resource bottlenecks that can lead to longer response times at other search locations and more man-hours.
GOOD READABILITY
The operation of AQUAEYE is kept very simple and the device is quickly ready for use. The screens are backlit and offer high contrast and are readable even underwater. The operation and interpretation of the AQUAEYE search results should be practiced but after about 2 hours of training, you will achieve high-quality results in complex scenarios.
SONAR SCANNING IN DETAIL
It is not always possible to get close enough to rocks with the expensive side scan sonar. Or you have to worry about using it in the harbor between the many obstacles. It may also be unwise to deploy such a sonar under a pier. This is where AQUAEYE comes in, ideal for searching, rescuing, or recovering victims in such places.
LOW OPERATING COSTS
AQUAEYE is built to keep your costs down. However, it is not only the pure purchase of the device that has to be taken into account but also the savings that are possible by operating the device throughout your organization. In particular, the TCO Total Cost of Ownership must be taken into account. AQUAEYE is built in such a way that it is stable and durable on the one hand and suitable for many different application scenarios on the other.
Dual Frequency Sonar & Improved Target Detection
AquaEye Pro uses two sonar frequencies to minimize false positives and reliably detect missing persons – for maximum search accuracy.
Scan Save & Download
Search data is automatically stored on the device and can be downloaded via Bluetooth and app – ideal for post-mission review and documentation.
Built-in AI for Smarter Searching
Artificial intelligence processes sonar data in real time – helping distinguish human targets from debris and reducing search time dramatically.
Enhanced Echo Map & Target Overlay
Target and environment maps are combined for a clear, easy-to-read display – helping responders make faster decisions during rescue operations.
Automatic Gain Adjustment & Signal Indicator
AquaEye Pro automatically alerts when to adjust gain settings – ensuring reliable performance across varied water conditions, with no expert knowledge required.
Depth Indicator for Every Target
AquaEye Pro displays the depth of each detected target – giving responders critical information for planning safe and effective recovery actions.
WE SUPPLY RESCUE INNOVATIONS
At Vogt-CTE, we offer our European trading partners access to unique innovations in the field of rescue. Our solutions make rescue operations easier, faster, safer, and less resource-intensive. The products we represent are highly specialized, proven in the field, and make a real difference — saving lives every day. We don’t just bring products to market — we deliver progress. Together with our partners, we ensure that these innovations reach the people who need them most: those on the front lines of rescue operations.