I'm really only putting this here to remind me I want an OpenROV Trident underwater drone when it eventually comes out. I've been waiting nearly a year, and it gets pushed back a lot so I thought I would post this so I don't forget about it: However, I also discovered this one today which looks interesting - though this is only touted as a 'fishing drone' I quite like the design.
I knew one underwater drone named CCROV on http://rcfpvplane.com/the-underwater-drone-ccrov/ But I think the underwater drone should name U-Boot not dorne..
Oh yeah, totally forgot about ccrov. I don't think U-Boot or Submarine is a good description, it is not a submarine. Most people in the business called them ROVs or UROV etc, remotely operated vehicle. However, if it has any kind of autonomy Drone is a good name. Underwater Drone just helps describe its environment. Anyway, CCROV looks good. Hope it gets released as promised next month! The writing in the above article is terrible, so here is the original info: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ccrov-the-first-underwater-drone-with-a-4k-camera#/
I want to add the Fathom Drone to my list, not too expensive either: http://fathomdrone.com/ Camera quality: 1080p Battery life: Up to an hour depending on use Max depth: 150ft Max forward speed: 1.5 m/s or 3 knots Built in LED power: Dual 3W LEDs Fathom App: Drone can fully controlled from the Fathom App, physical controller optional, can upload photos and video to social media from app. Sensor feedback: Drone can sense depth and heading
Pioneer by Blueye: The Pioneer underwater drone comes from Norway and is made by a startup company called Blueye. Specs: Dive depth: 150 meters Duration: 2 hours Camera: 1080P with powerful LED lights Price: circa $3500
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I have a look on the facebook page, there is not a lot of information there but I think it will not pick objects up? I think it will not have arms and gripper? It seem like a small size project.
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It looks ok, but I think people would want to see more video taken by Allec, rather than video of Allec moving around?
Thank you for your reply! Just check out the kickstarter page, and there are plenty of videos shot by Allec ;-)
I’m saying you main sales pitch, the first video you see, should be like 60 or 70% footage and images captured by the drone.
Whatever happened to the trident rov they said it will be released in 2017 I think? so where is it?! All these fundraiser projects are useless lol!