Seven new Raymarine sounders

Dedicated to advancing sonar technology for anglers, FLIR Systems has just introduced seven new models in its next generation Raymarine Dragonfly product line for 2015.

The new Dragonfly range offers anglers advanced CHIRP sonar vision, superior colour displays, and wireless mobile device integration, but also at a new unbeatable low price.

The new Dragonfly range begins with the 4.3" Dragonfly 4 DV, representing outstanding value for a recreational CHIRP sonar at RRP $A280. 

CHIRP DOWNVISION
The Dragonfly 4 DV and the entire Dragonfly range use wide-spectrum CHIRP DownVision sonar technology to give anglers photo-like images of fish and underwater objects.  

Unlike conventional sonars that transmit a single frequency with each pulse, Dragonfly's CHIRP sonar pulses across a wide spectrum of sonar frequencies simultaneously. 

This wide spectrum pulse produces much higher resolution and life-like sonar images.

Dragonfly’s CHIRP DownVision technology is said to surpass ordinary imaging sonars with superior deep-water performance to 600ft (180m) and reliable high-speed bottom tracking. And with its unique all-weather bright display, Dragonfly provides high fidelity images under blazing sun or driving rain.

DRAGONFLY 4 AND 5 DVS AND PRO
Anglers looking to step up to enhanced fish identification can choose the 4.3" Dragonfly 4 DVS or the 5" Dragonfly 5 DVS.  The DVS models feature CHIRP DownVision plus a second conventional CHIRP sonar channel, optimised for locating fish targets. 

Moving up from the DVS models are the Dragonfly 4 PRO and Dragonfly 5 PRO. Dragonfly PRO models combine CHIRP DownVision and conventional CHIRP sonar with a fast 10Hz GPS for staying on course and internal Wi-Fi for streaming to mobile devices.  

WI-FISH WIFI
In addition to the Dragonfly 4 and 5 models, the new Wi-Fish sonar for mobile devices joins the Dragonfly range.

Built on the Dragonfly sonar platform, Wi-Fish is a black box wireless sonar designed to work exclusively with smartphones and tablets, letting operators access CHIRP DownVision from anywhere on board.  

Using Raymarine’s Wi-Fish mobile app, you can view, pause, and rewind sonar imagery, making it easy to record your favourite fishing spots and share them with friends online (if you’re game).

"The first Dragonfly launched in 2013 was a breakthrough that let fisherman see the underwater world with incredible fidelity," said Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR Maritime. 

"Now with the expanded and more attractively priced Dragonfly range, we are making our high performance CHIRP DownVision sonar technology within reach of every fisherman and boater."

The new Dragonfly product line consists of seven new models to meet the needs of each individual angler: 

Model / Description / AUD
Dragonfly 4 DV 4.3" Sonar with CHIRP DownVision $280
Dragonfly 4 DVS 4.3" Sonar with CHIRP DownVision and Conventional CHIRP Sonar $350
Dragonfly 4 PRO 4.3" Sonar/GPS Combo with CHIRP DownVision, Conventional CHIRP Sonar, and Wi-Fi $370
Dragonfly 5 DVS 5" Sonar with CHIRP DownVision and Conventional CHIRP Sonar $500
Dragonfly 5 M 5" GPS Chartplotter $570
Dragonfly 5 PRO 5" Sonar/GPS Combo with CHIRP DownVision, Conventional CHIRP Sonar and Wi-Fi $700
Wi-Fish Wireless Black Box Sonar with CHIRP DownVision for mobile device $280
Note: Wi-Fish Mobile App iOS or Android mobile app for streaming sonar from Dragonfly Pro models and the Wi-Fish black box sonar module are free.
GPS-equipped Dragonfly modes support Navionics charts, C-MAP by Jeppesen, and Raymarine LightHouse charts. Dragonfly models are also available bundled with C-MAP Essentials or Navionics Gold maps on microSD.

For more information, go to: www.raymarine.com/dragonfly