DUS V3000 vs Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola
Demcon unmanned systems vs Kongsberg Maritime — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

DUS V3000
Demcon unmanned systems
Not announced

Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola
Kongsberg Maritime
Not announced
QUICK TAKE
- Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola offers the longer runtime (20,160 min vs 1,440 min).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| DUS V3000 | Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Demcon unmanned systems | Kongsberg Maritime |
| Category | Mobile-Robots | Mobile Robot |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Weight | 350 kg | — |
| Speed | 14.82 km/h | — |
| Battery Life | 1,440 min | 20,160 min |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G/5G LTE, Starlink, dual-band Wi-Fi, AIS Class B | — |
| Software / AI | DEMCON Unmanned Mission Software, DEMCON Advanced Control System (DAC) autopilot, DEMCON Autonomy System; patented USV Dynamic Positioning | Kongsberg mission planning, in-mission processing and post-mission analysis |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the DUS V3000 and the Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola?
DUS V3000 is made by Demcon unmanned systems, while Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola is made by Kongsberg Maritime. DUS V3000 is a mobile-robots, while Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola is a mobile robot.
Which has the longer battery life, the DUS V3000 or the Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola?
The Kongsberg Sounder USV with gondola has the higher runtime at about 20,160 minutes, compared to about 1,440 minutes for the DUS V3000.
