Underwater Drone and ROV Companies (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle)

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We have created a list of Underwater Drone and ROV Companies with links to their corporate websites.
This will be an evergreen post. As we find more companies we will add their information here.

Aquarobotman - https://aquarobotman.com/
Blue Robotics Inc. - https://bluerobotics.com/
Blueye Robotics - https://www.blueyerobotics.com/
Chasing Innovation - https://www.chasing.com/
CPS - https://cpsdrone.com/
Deep Trekker - https://www.deeptrekker.com/
Geneinno - https://geneinno.us/
Navatics - https://www.navatics.com/
Notilo Plus - https://www.notiloplus.com/
PowerVision - https://www.powervision.me/en/
QYSEA - https://www.qysea.com/
Robosea - http://www.robosea.org/
Saab Seaeye - https://www.saabseaeye.com/
Sofar Ocean Technologies - https://www.sofarocean.com/
ThorRobotics - http://www.thor-robotics.com/rov_en.html
Youcan Robot - https://www.youcanrobot.com/

Please share Underwater Drone and ROV Companies that we have not listed below.
 
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QYSEA Fifish Underwater Robotics - Drones, ROV's, and Robots
 

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QYSEA FIFISH V6 Expert - Professional Underwater Drone
 

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Nemo Underwater Drone​





 

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The BlueROV2


The BlueROV2 is the world’s most affordable high-performance ROV. With a 6-thruster vectored configuration, open-source electronics and software, and plenty of expandability, it’s the perfect ROV for inspections, research, and adventuring.






 

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The Blueye X3 ROV package​


The Blueye X3 ROV can be equipped with a variety of sensors, manipulators, sonars, and positioning systems. We offer equipment from a wide range of suppliers, and other necessary ROV parts such as tethers come in different lengths. As inspections or underwater operations demand different setups, we encourage you to get in touch with us to help you with a customized package that suits your needs.


 

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The Blueye Pro​

The ultimate tool for professionals. Quick and user-friendly inspection of your assets below the surface.


The Blueye Pro Package​

Based on feedback from our users we recommend professional customers to include their Blueye Pro order with an aluminum Zarges case, reel with 150 meter tether, extra Blueye Smart battery and controller.

Blueye Robotics

 

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The Blueye Pioneer​

Groundbreaking technology to get your eyes below the surface. The Blueye Pioneer underwater drone offers exceptional user experience and performance.



The Blueye Pioneer package​

Our recommended Blueye Pioneer configuration includes the Blueye Pioneer Underwater drone, light transportation case, reel with 75 meter tether, extra Blueye Smartbattery and controller.
 

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GLADIUS MINI S Underwater Drone with a 4K UHD Camera​


GLADIUS MINI S is a portable, easy-to-use, and reliable consumer-grade underwater drone that can be used for underwater creative photography, diving explorations, and safety inspections. It is easy to operate and carry, and has a compact aluminum alloy body design.


With a maximum speed of 4 knots (2 m/s), a maximum dive depth of up to 100 meters, and a maximum horizontal shooting radius of up to 200 meters, GLADIUS MINI S underwater drone fully meets your underwater shooting needs.

Equipped with a 1/2.3 SONY CMOS, EIS anti video-shake feature, F1.8 lens, and 2400 lumen LED lights, GLADIUS MINI S underwater drone can clearly capture underwater details even in low light.


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CHASING M2 PRO ROV | Light Industrial-Grade Underwater Drone for Professional Scenario​


Stronger Power, More Accessories, Various Power Supply (AC & DC)

CHASING M2 PRO is a light industrial underwater ROV designed for professional users and industrial applications. It works with various power supply and has stronger powered motors. The drone can be mounted more so as to greatly meet the needs of various scenarios.

CHASING M2 PRO has 8 vectored thrusters layout which allows OMNI movement in all directions. Under any posture, the depth can be set with one key, which can ensure the drone to accurately hover to achieve any perspective shooting, observation and operation needs of any angle of view.


Not only compatible with CHASING M2's attachments such as Grabber Claw, Diving Light and Laser Scaler etc, but also compatible with Control Console (High-brightness Screen), Docking Station, USBL Underwater Positioning, Multibeam Sonar, Auxiliary Camera and other M2 PRO exclusive enhanced accessories.

 

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CHASING M2 ROV | Professional Underwater Drone with a 4K UHD Camera​

Omni Movement & Sophisticated Attachments
CHASING M2 is a professional underwater ROV/Drone designed for professional users and industrial applications. M2 allows omni movement in all directions, and has a more powerful mount extension system to meet the needs of multi-professional scenarios.

Compatible with sophisticated attachments such as Robot Claw, GoPro camera, external LED lights and laser scaler etc. The maximum attachable capacity is 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) , design for many different industry needs.


M2 offers F1.8 FOV, equipped with 1/2.3 SONY CMOS and EIS anti video-shake feature, which improves the camera's low light performance and dynamic range greatly.

 

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CHASING F1 Fish Finder Drone | Wireless Underwater Fishing Camera​

CHASING F1 is a hi-tech digital full HD wireless fish finder drone with remote control designed for all types of fishing. F1 provides you with intelligent information about the underwater terrain, surroundings, other objects underneath, the location of fish masses, and the position of fish in water.


CHASING F1 has a vector layout propulsion system with four thrusters, which can achieve multiple-freedom motion. The all-directional horizontal movements controlled through APP make finding fish faster and more accurately.

CHASING F1 can be mounted such spherical sonars as Deeper and Lucky, and attached bait boat that can drop off the nest bait with one click on the APP. In addition, the fish finder drone has built-in tele-communication and power supply interfaces, which can support more accessories.

 

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GLADIUS MINI Underwater Drone | World’s 1st Intelligent 5-Thruster Mini-size Underwater Drone​



Meet the world’s first 5-thruster mini-size underwater drone with Intelligent Control algorithms. Enjoy real-time 4K UHD video and 12 MP photos from up to 330-foot depths.

Dive down, rise-up, hover, tilt, and turn with precision. Three vertical propellers combined with intelligent control algorithms ensure the stability of the drone in all directions while two thrusters propel GLADIUS MINI at speeds up to 4Knots (2m/s).

 

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CHASING DORY UNDERWATER DRONE | The most affordable and portable underwater drone​



Our expert underwater drone operators recommend you use DORY in calm waters. Try to stay away from swift currents and waters with heavy surges. The DORY’S Wi-Fi Buoy connects wirelessly to your mobile device or table for up to 50 ft away. The buoy connects to the drone through the 50 ft tether that is included allowing you plenty of freedom to explore.


DORY comes with an internal 4800 mAh battery that allows up to one hour of exploration with a full charge. Unlike other underwater drones, with DORY, only the drone needs a charge.You will need a charged smartphone or standalone remote to control DORY.
 

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CPS – Custom Printed Submarine​

CPS – Custom Printed Submarine – is all about creating an open-source underwater drone. We design our drones so that everybody can 3D print and assemble them from scratch, or use our easy to assemble kits.


CPS Drone

Features of the CPS - 5​

– 100m depth

The drone is tested to the pressure of 100m water depth, which is (fun fact) over 2 times the average depth of Earth’s lakes.

– tilting camera

Low light capable camera, that is additionally able to tilt up and down, providing more recording angles and close inspection possibility. (1080p@30fps, IMX291 sensor, video formats: .mov .mp4 .mkv)

– self leveling

Self leveling provides satisfying, predictable and responsive movement, which makes CPS 5 easy to use even for an absolute beginner.

– depth hold

Combined with the self leveling mode it enables swimming in an extremely stable position.

– lights

Front facing lights that allow swimming in very dark environments. 2x 3W LEDs (TBD)

– 1h battery life

Battery allowing for over an 1h of swimming (6x 18650)


Facebook page: facebook.com/cpsdrone
Github page: github.com/CPSdrone/CPS

WHAT IS CPS? https://cpsdrone.com/
 

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DTG3 ROV - Deep Trekker​


Designed with the operator in mind, making inspections and surveys in the harshest environments easier than ever before.


Want an extremely quick to deploy and reliable underwater drone for inspections and surveys? The DTG3 makes getting eyes underwater easier than ever before. This package gets you everything you need to get started with inspections, with plenty of modular options to enhance the ROV’s capabilities.


Meet the DTG3 ROV - the latest in underwater remotely operated vehicle technology. Built on the intelligent Deep Trekker BRIDGE communications and tech platform, the DTG3 comes with elite stability and controls over 800 meters of tether.

The DTG3 is a mini observation-class underwater ROV built to provide operators the ability to quickly deploy and visually inspect within underwater environments.

Take the mission anywhere with one case and a self contained battery operated system.

Deep Trekker - Facebook
Deep Trekker - Twitter
 

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PIVOT ROV - Deep Trekker​

Striking the perfect balance between size and power. Equipped with 6 strong thrusters to provide users with stability, power, speed and unmatched control.

New World Class Underwater ROV​


PIVOT is equipped with 6 strong thrusters to provide users with stability, power, speed and unmatched control. Available in 3 packages.

Features:
🡺 Rotating tool platform
🡺 Field swap batteries
🡺 200 degree HD rotating camera head
🡺 Comprehensive sensor integrations
🡺 Wheeled Pelican case
🡺 Modular design


PIVOT Smart​

Perform efficient, accurate and convenient inspections and surveys with the PIVOT Smart. The Smart package gives you everything you need to perform a high quality visual inspection with the integrated sensor pack, super bright LED floodlights, a high definition camera and the conveniences of the tether reel and carrying case for ultimate portability.

PIVOT Expert​

Want to put your PIVOT to work? The expert package unlocks the rotating tool platform plus the grabber tool, spare batteries and longer tether for even more demanding jobs.

PIVOT Nav​

Need to tackle the toughest of jobs? The PIVOT NAV delivers innovation, stability, power, speed and control in a portable package. Utilizing innovative USBL positioning and DVL technology, the PIVOT NAV provides users with real time location data. Free online training sets you up for success.

The Deep Trekker PIVOT, portability meets unmatched power. Equipped with 6 strong thrusters powered by lithium batteries, the PIVOT provides users with stability, power, speed and control in a portable package.

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Combining flexibility, stability and intelligent features​

97-degree rotating tool positioning provides pilots with flexible imaging options and convenient tool manipulation from a stable platform - allowing for jobs to be completed quickly and conveniently. The 220-degree range of motion on the HD camera allows users to complete inspections in a timely, straightforward manner.

 

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REVOLUTION ROV​

Mission-ready remotely operated vehicle with greater payload capabilities, deeper depths, and advanced stabilization.


Introducing the mission-ready Deep Trekker REVOLUTION ROV. With greater payload capabilities, deeper depths and advanced stabilization.


REVOLUTION ROV​

The REVOLUTION is the most intuitive and stable ROV for underwater surveys and inspections, built tough to survive harsh underwater conditions to accomplish complex missions.

REVOLUTION NAV​

The REVOLUTION NAV provides users with real time location data making locating, tracking and operating an ROV easier than ever before. Advanced stabilization features allow users to station hold against currents and pilot their vehicle precisely and accurately through varying water conditions.

The Deep Trekker REVOLUTION is a completely re-imagined ROV. The patented pending revolving head allows operators to rotate the imaging sonar, grabber and camera head. Scan areas or optimize the positioning of add-ons without having to maneuver the whole ROV.

The REVOLUTION NAV package gives you the ability to monitor your ROV's trail as it moves through the water on a Google Map, while also allowing you to set waypoints and track data over time. It also gives you autonomous capabilities such as station holding in current, altitude holding and will eventually pave the way to a hybrid autonomous vehicle with waypoint navigation capabilities.


Deep Trekker - LinkedIn
Deep Trekker - Instagram

Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles & Robots

Fully assembled, tested and ready to use industrial-grade submersible robots
Making complex underwater missions easier than ever before

Rugged & Portable ROVs​

Also called Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), underwater robots or underwater drones; our Remotely Operated Vehicles are the perfect tool to conduct underwater inspections. Between the DTG3 ROV and REVOLUTION ROV, we have the solution for you.

 

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Geneino T1​


Geneinno T1, the world's first diving drone equipped with robotic arm, yet it’s the deepest (492ft) diving drone with 4K camera. Diving up to 492ft with various extension supports, everyone can explore the ocean with endless possibilities.


 

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Navatics MITO Underwater Drone​


INCLUDES: 1 Navatics MITO, 1 Waterproof Communication Buoy, 1 Battery, 1 Wireless Remote Controller, Chargers and Cables


You don't have to be a diver to find the hidden treasure under the sea. You don't have to be professionals to make stunning underwater videos. Designed for recreational use, Navatics MITO is the perfect tool to share the underwater world with everyone, everywhere.
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Find out more at https://www.navatics.com/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navatics/
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