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Is This ROV on My Wishlist?

I was walking through the marina at Kenmore after a visit to Log Boom Park and then an abortive hope that a floatplane was coming out of Kenmore Air’s base. A couple of chaps were working on the aft deck of a boat that was used for survey activities. Their work was focused on a remotely operated vehicle, and they were popping the casing off it to adjust whatever needed adjusting. I have regularly pondered whether to get a drone for aerial photography and videography but, seeing this device, I got quite into the idea of underwater work too. Maybe I can get one for Christmas??

Dornier DO-228

IMG_2702.jpgA recent arrival at San Carlos is a Dornier 228 that is apparently configured for aerial survey work. The guys mentioned that it had been active prior to my visit but it was not doing much the day I was there. However, it was parked close to the fence. It wasn’t easy to get a shot of it but a bit of reaching above the fence line meant I could at least get something. It is a cool looking plane so I hope I get a chance to see it in action at some point.