The vessel shown here is my second prototype design. Affectionately named "Pipe Dream" it is fully radio controlled and is capable of static diving, that is it can dive without any forward momentum through the use of functional ballast systems. This vessel also carries an on-board video camera, located behind the clear lexan dome, and UHF ATV transmitter, which provides the operator with the ability to view the underwater scenes unfolding as he explores the local waterways, via a portable video receiver and LCD monitor.

One of the problems I experienced was that water, even fresh water, attenuates the RF signal so much that the signal disappears at a depth of only one foot. Because of this it was necessary to design a towed floating antenna array (see more Photos page), which the vessel pulls along with it allowing a strong signal to be transmitted.