The right rig, not the
expensive rig.
You don't need a $10,000 permanent installation. Most teams collect Milfoil Finder-grade data on equipment that's already in their boat or a budget-friendly portable unit they can hand off between crews. Here's how to pick.
From portable to professional.
All three tiers produce processable data. The higher tiers give us more fidelity; the lower tiers give you more flexibility.
Deeper PRO+ 2
The castable, portable sonar. Tethers via wifi to any smartphone. Perfect for small lakes, rental boats, and teams without a permanent install.
- • Lakes up to ~80 acres
- • ~260 ft depth capability
- • Approx. $250–$350 hardware
- • Runs on any smartphone
Lowrance HDS / Elite FS
The sweet spot. Most DASH teams already own one. Mid-range side-scan imaging at a price point that doesn't require enterprise buy-in.
- • Any lake size
- • Active Imaging HD / 3D transducer
- • Approx. $800–$2,200 with transducer
- • Writes native .sl2 / .sl3
Simrad NSS Evo3S
Multi-transducer professional rigs for teams mapping dozens of lakes per season. CHIRP + side-scan + structure scan on one multi-display unit.
- • Unlimited lake size
- • Multi-beam transducer support
- • Approx. $3,500–$6,500 installed
- • Highest fidelity mosaics
Compatibility at a glance.
We certify most modern sonar units from 2017 onward. If yours isn't on this list, send us a sample file — we'll check for free.
Which tier is right for you?
Pick Tier 1 if…
- • You manage a single small lake or pond
- • You don't own a vessel with wiring access
- • You want to test the service with minimal capital outlay
- • An HOA board needs one objective scan
Pick Tier 2 if…
- • You're a DASH team doing 5+ jobs per season
- • You're a consultant serving multiple lakes
- • You want professional side-scan imagery at a reasonable price
- • You need to rescan the same water repeatedly
Pick Tier 3 if…
- • You run a professional lake management firm
- • You need highest-fidelity scientific data
- • You map lakes all season across multiple regions
- • State or federal grant work demands it